Film

Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis

2011 · 1h 55m · Documentary

IMDb

7.2

Rotten Tomatoes

67%

It will surprise few to discover that star of stage and screen Jerry Lewis has sought to amuse others since he was five years old. Since that early age, audiences split their sides watching his wacky antics, whilst wannabe comics aspired to his prolific career, from his solo work to his double act with Dean Martin. Indeed, many of his famous fans share stories of affection and admiration for the now 86-year-old performer and filmmaker in Gregg Barson’s documentary. Steven Spielberg, Quentin Tarantino, Eddie Murphy and Jerry Seinfeld are among those waxing lyrical about Lewis’ particular brand of genius, and his place in the annals of history. Including a cavalcade of hilarious clips from eight decades in the spotlight, Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis examines the icon and his influence, and is essential viewing for aficionados of the man and his legacy.

Jerry Lewis

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Alec Baldwin

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Richard Belzer

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Carol Burnett

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Chevy Chase

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Billy Crystal

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Woody Harrelson

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John Landis

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Richard Lewis

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Eddie Murphy

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Carl Reiner

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Jerry Seinfeld

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Steven Spielberg

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Quentin Tarantino

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Michael Andrew

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Yanou Collart

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• Gregg BarsonDirector · Executive Producer
• Julie AshtonExecutive Producer
• Jerry LewisExecutive Producer
• Peter GoodDirector of Photography
• James RuxinEditor

Release date

December 17, 2011

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

1h 55m

Genres

Documentary