
The Comedians
Seen it?1967 | 152 min | Drama
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With just 27% on Rotten Tomatoes, soft box office and little 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
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Unhurried and epic, at 2 hr 32 min.
- What might put you off
- It's long: 2 hr 32 min.
- Made in 1967: an older pace and style.
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How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
27% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$5 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 18K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Peter Glenville
- Richard BurtonBrown
- Elizabeth TaylorMartha Pineda
- Alec GuinnessMajor H. O. Jones
- Peter UstinovAmbassador Manuel Pineda
- Paul FordSmith
- Lillian GishMrs. Smith
- Georg Stanford BrownHenri Philipot
- Roscoe Lee BrownePetit Pierre
- Gloria FosterMrs. Philipot
- James Earl JonesDr. Magiot