
The Entertainer
Seen it?1976 | 105 min | TV Movie, Drama, Comedy
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- One for anyone looking to switch off and smile and anyone who loves a strong drama. Leaves you with something to think about.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Quiet, then quietly devastating, at 1 hr 45 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1976: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.
A vaudeville entertainer approaches middle age still not having attained success or stardom.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 2K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Donald Wrye
- Jack LemmonArchie Rice
- Ray BolgerBilly Rice
- Sada ThompsonPhoebe Rice
- Tyne DalyJean
- Michael CristoferFrank Rice
- Annette O'TooleBambi Pasko
- Mitchell RyanMr. Pasko
- Allyn Ann McLerieMrs. Pasko
- Dick O'NeillCharlie


