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Funny Is Money

October 1, 1999 2h 0m

Originally released in 1999. Funny Is Money is a documentary/history film. directed by Norman Jewison. With a runtime of 2h 0m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Milton Berle, Dave Chappelle, and Phyllis Diller

Synopsis

Showtime's "In the 20th Century" is a millennium-related strand of feature-length documentaries in which famous directors take on major subjects of their choosing. In the fifth of the six films, "Funny Is Money," filmmaker Norman Jewison delves into the topic of comedy, using the hype surrounding the finale of the wildly successful NBC series "Seinfeld" as his launchpad to explore how the artform has evolved over the past 100 years.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 1, 1999 26 years ago
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Runtime 2h 0m 120 minutes total
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Language English Original language

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Funny Is Money about?

Showtime's "In the 20th Century" is a millennium-related strand of feature-length documentaries in which famous directors take on major subjects of their choosing. In the fifth of the six films, "F...

Who directed Funny Is Money?

Funny Is Money was directed by Norman Jewison.

How long is Funny Is Money?

Funny Is Money has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).

When was Funny Is Money released?

Funny Is Money was released on October 1, 1999 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Funny Is Money?

The main cast of Funny Is Money includes Milton Berle, Dave Chappelle, Phyllis Diller, Margaret Cho, Dick Gregory.