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Biopic of hugely popular American actor and comedian Jackie Gleason, who overcame a tough childhood to rise through the ranks of showbusiness - but never quite defeated his numerous insecurities, finding it difficult to maintain close relationships as a result

Keywords:

Drama, Family, Biopic, Based-on-True-Story, Biographical, Biography, Movie, Film, Movies, Films, Made For TV

Additional Information:

(2002) (Made for TV) (Canada/USA) (3 Star)

Cast:

Brad Garrett	.... Jackie Gleason
Saul Rubinek	.... George 'Bullets' Durgom
Gretchen Egolf	.... Genevieve Halford
Kristen Dalton	.... Audrey Meadows
Michael Chieffo	.... Art Carney
Jack Daniel Wells	.... Jack Warner

Supporting Cast:

Mark Camacho	.... Sammy Birch
Jason Blicker	.... Sol Friedman
Vlasta Vrana	.... Toots Shor
Shawn Lawrence	.... Bill Paley
Kevin Dunn	.... Gleason's Manager Jack Philbin
Terry Farrell	.... Marilyn Taylor
Johanna Nutter	.... Joyce Randolph

Directors:

Howard Deutch

Writers:

Rick Podell
Michael Preminger