Man on the Moon
Hello, my name is Andy and this is my movie.
R 1999 · 118 min · ★ 7.2 (2K) · Comedy, Drama, History
The story of the life and career of eccentric avant-garde comedian, Andy Kaufman.
Directed by Miloš Forman · Written by Scott Alexander
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Jim Carrey Andy Kaufman / Tony Clifton -
Danny DeVito George Shapiro -
Courtney Love Lynne Margulies -
Paul Giamatti Bob Zmuda -
Vincent Schiavelli Maynard Smith -
Peter Bonerz Ed Weinberger -
Jerry Lawler Himself -
Gerry Becker Stanley Kaufman -
Leslie Lyles Janice Kaufman - G Greyson Erik Pendry Little Michael Kaufman
- B Brittany Colonna Baby Carol Kaufman
- B Bobby Boriello Little Andy Kaufman
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