Crying with Laughter

Crying with Laughter

A Bad Trip Down Memory Lane

2009 · 93 min · ★ 7.0 · Comedy, Drama, Thriller

Powerfully redemptive and darkly comedic revenge thriller set in the vicious world of stand-up comedy, starring Stephen McCole and Malcolm Shields.

Directed by Justin Molotnikov · Written by Justin Molotnikov

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