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The Joke Thief (2018)

2018-04-16 · 1h 21m · EN
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Sometimes sad tears become laughter

The Joke Thief takes us on a journey of one man's last hurrah. Simon McCabe is a stand up comedian who has been making people laugh for 35 years. All his life he has been the life of the party, but now he is tired, miserable and almost washed up since he's never got a lucky break due to a reputation of joke stealing. One faithful night, his longtime friend and fellow comedian convinces a comedy club owner to give Simon some stage time and one last shot at redemption. On the ride down to his gig, Simon takes us on a whirlwind journey of his life, as he replays back special moments in an emotional series of flash backs that made him the sad, funny man that he is today.

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Frank D'AngeloDirector, Writer

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Frank D'AngeloFrank D'AngeloSimon McCabeJohn AshtonJohn AshtonJoseph RogersDaniel BaldwinDaniel BaldwinFreddy C.Jason BlickerJason BlickerWilliam McCabeFrancesco AntonioFrancesco AntonioYoung Simon McCabeKeisha AugustinKeisha AugustinNurseLinda GaleLinda GaleAudrey McCabeAlyson CourtAlyson CourtMargaret FellowsArt HindleArt HindleBrian McCabeGary GambleGary GambleBartenderJulie McCulloughJulie McCulloughComedianConstantine MeglisConstantine MeglisComedian

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What is The Joke Thief about?

The Joke Thief takes us on a journey of one man's last hurrah. Simon McCabe is a stand up comedian who has been making people laugh for 35 years. All his life he has been the life of the party, but now he is tired, miserable and almost washed up since he's never got a lucky break due to a reputation of joke stealing. One faithful night, his longtime friend and fellow comedian convinces a comedy club owner to give Simon some stage time and one last shot at redemption. On the ride down to his gig, Simon takes us on a whirlwind journey of his life, as he replays back special moments in an emotional series of flash backs that made him the sad, funny man that he is today.

How long is The Joke Thief?

The Joke Thief has a runtime of 81 minutes.