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Andy Kaufman Plays Carnegie Hall

June 12, 1980 1h 17m 6.5/10 (2 votes)

Originally released in 1980. Andy Kaufman Plays Carnegie Hall is a comedy/music film. directed by Bob Zmuda. At just 77 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Andy Kaufman, Bob Zmuda, and Robin Williams

Synopsis

Andy Kaufman's legendary sold-out Carnegie Hall performance, featuring all of Kaufman's classic routines, including Foreign Man, Elvis, conga drums, plus Andy wrestling women and even taking on a real male wrestler! Also appearing is a menagerie of Kaufman's collection of human oddities, including the infamous Tony Clifton, The Love Family (a sub-Partridge Family singing group who do a bang-up version of "The Age of Aquarius" complete with synchronized dance movements), Grant Bowman the "Happy New Year Man" (straight from Times Square, where Andy found him), "cowgirl" Eleanor Cody Gould and an uncredited, surprise big name guest as Andy’s grandmother. Bob Zmuda appears as Andy's referee, and at the end of the show, Andy takes the entire audience out for milk and cookies.

Quick Facts

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Release Date June 12, 1980 45 years ago
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Runtime 1h 17m 77 minutes total
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User Rating 6.5/10 Good (2 votes)
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Language English Original language

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Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Andy Kaufman Plays Carnegie Hall about?

Andy Kaufman's legendary sold-out Carnegie Hall performance, featuring all of Kaufman's classic routines, including Foreign Man, Elvis, conga drums, plus Andy wrestling women and even taking on a r...

Who directed Andy Kaufman Plays Carnegie Hall?

Andy Kaufman Plays Carnegie Hall was directed by Bob Zmuda.

How long is Andy Kaufman Plays Carnegie Hall?

Andy Kaufman Plays Carnegie Hall has a runtime of 1 hours and 17 minutes (77 minutes total).

When was Andy Kaufman Plays Carnegie Hall released?

Andy Kaufman Plays Carnegie Hall was released on June 12, 1980 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Andy Kaufman Plays Carnegie Hall?

The main cast of Andy Kaufman Plays Carnegie Hall includes Andy Kaufman, Bob Zmuda, Robin Williams.