Hardly Working (1980)
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- PG
- 1h 31min
- Comedy
- 31 Jan 1980 (West Germany)
- Movie
In Jerry Lewis's first film in a decade, he plays Bo Hooper, an unemployed circus clown who can't seem to hold down a job. The film opens with a brief montage of clips from past Lewis movies. He then moves into a succession of jobs that he...
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Cast
| Jerry Lewis | ... |
Bo Hooper
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| Susan Oliver | ... |
Claire Trent
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| Roger C. Carmel | ... |
Robert Trent
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| Deanna Lund | ... |
Millie
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| Harold J. Stone | ... |
Frank Loucazi
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| Steve Franken | ... |
Steve Torres
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| Buddy Lester | ... |
Claude Reed
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| Leonard Stone | ... |
Ted Mitchell
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| Jerry Lester | ... |
Slats
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| Billy Barty | ... |
Sammy
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| Alex Henteloff | ... |
J. Balling
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| Britt Leach | ... |
Gas Station Manager
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| Peggy Mondo | ... |
Woman in Restaurant
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Amy Krug | ... |
Michele Trent
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Stephen Baccus | ... |
Peter
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Tommy Zibelli II | ... |
Bobby Trent
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| Buffy Dee | ... |
C.B.
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Lou Marsh | ... |
Tony the Clown
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Tony Adams | ... |
Eddie the Clown
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Bob May | ... |
Clown #3
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Angela Bomford | ... |
Curio Lady
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| Jack McDermott | ... |
Banker
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Cary Hoffman | ... |
Waiter
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| Richard O'Barry | ... |
Chuck
(as Rick O'Feldman)
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Jack Wakefield | ... |
Disco Manager
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| Woody Woodbury | ... |
Policeman - Jail
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Charles Pitt | ... |
Policeman #1
(as Charles Pitts)
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Edward Blessington | ... |
Policeman #2
(as Ed Blessington)
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Jordana Wester | ... |
Lady in House
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| John DiSanti | ... |
Newsman #1
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Bobby Kosser | ... |
Newsman #2
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Erica Huddy | ... |
Newswoman
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Al Nesor | ... |
Crowd Member
(as Al Nessor)
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Sean Cunningham | ... |
Little Boy
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John E. Rice | ... |
Midget Clown
(as John Rice)
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Gregory D. Rice | ... |
Midget Clown
(as Greg Rice)
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SanDee Pitnick | ... |
Dancer
(as Sandra Pitnick)
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Donna Watson | ... |
Pimps Girlfriend
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| Christine Page | ... |
Newlywed at Park (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Jerry Lewis | ||
Written by
| Michael Janover | ... | (screenplay) & |
| Jerry Lewis | ... | (screenplay) |
| Michael Janover | ... | (story) |
Produced by
| Mickey Blowitz | ... | producer |
| Igo Kantor | ... | producer |
| Leslie Maylath | ... | associate producer |
| James J. McNamara | ... | producer |
Music by
| Morton Stevens | ||
Cinematography by
| James Pergola | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Michael Luciano | ||
Editorial Department
| Charles Coleman | ... | assistant editor |
| Bill Metzger | ... | post-production executive |
| Richard Ross | ... | assistant editor |
| Robert Wiemann | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Beverly McDermott | ||
Art Direction by
| Don K. Ivey | ... | (as Don Ivey) |
Set Decoration by
| Tom Coll | ||
Makeup Department
| Marlana May | ... | makeup artist |
| Donisia McGowan | ... | hair stylist |
| Ruth Regina | ... | makeup artist |
| Tom Sobeck | ... | hair stylist (as Tom Sobek) |
| Fred Williams | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Sonny Persons | ... | production manager |
| Hal Reed | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Hal Bell | ... | assistant director |
| Adrienne Bourbeau | ... | second assistant director |
| Alice West | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| John Balling | ... | painter |
| Jim Bright | ... | assistant decorator |
| Jack Johnson | ... | propmaster |
| Tom Ryan | ... | assistant propman |
Sound Department
| Jack Dalton | ... | sound mixer (as Jack Dalton Sr.) |
| John Delong | ... | sound editor (as John De Long) |
| Burness Dembrowski | ... | sound editor (as Burness Speakman) |
| William Johnson | ... | boom operator |
| John Paul Jones | ... | sound editor |
Special Effects by
| Candy Flanagin | ... | special effects (as Candy Flanagan) |
| Thomas R. Ward | ... | special effects assistant (as Tom Ward) |
Stunts
| Artie Malesci | ... | stunts (as Artie Maleschi) |
| Marc Mercury | ... | stunt player |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Oscar Barber | ... | camera operator |
| William D. Barber | ... | camera assistant (as William Barber) |
| Bert Bertolami | ... | electrician |
| Enrique Bravo | ... | camera operator (as Ricky Bravo) |
| William Carr | ... | dolly grip |
| Thomas Cocheo | ... | grip (as Tom Cocheo) |
| Beau Gillespie | ... | vtr operator |
| Ed Kammerer | ... | best boy |
| Edward Knott | ... | key grip (as Eddie Knott) |
| Jack Kokernoot | ... | electrician |
| Marshall Marker | ... | still photographer |
| William McConnell | ... | camera assistant |
| Walter G. Morris Jr. | ... | gaffer (as Walter Morris Jr.) |
| Ken Rich | ... | crane operator |
| Rick Roberts | ... | grip |
| William Smaling | ... | best boy |
| John Winner | ... | camera assistant |
| Norman Zuckerman | ... | electrician |
Casting Department
| Candy Milford | ... | casting assistant |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Linda Benedict-Pierce | ... | costumer (as Linda Benedict) |
| Vivian Cocheo | ... | costume assistant |
| Andre Lavery | ... | costume assistant |
Location Management
| J. Patrick Coll | ... | location manager (as Pat Coll) |
| Roberta Rose | ... | location auditor |
Music Department
| Ethmer Roten | ... | musician: flute (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Susana Preston | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| William Gibson | ... | driver: honeywagon |
| Allan McGovern | ... | transportation captain |
| Sam Segal | ... | transportation captain |
| Dick Williamson | ... | driver: Mr. Lewis |
Additional Crew
| Edward Blessington | ... | stand-in (as Ed Bessington) |
| Del Bouman | ... | secretary: Mr. Lewis |
| Buddy Clarke | ... | publicist |
| April Cloud | ... | stand-in |
| Tom Cocheo Jr. | ... | craft service |
| Ray Crawford | ... | publicist |
| Jac Flanders | ... | director of public relations |
| Samuel J. Friedman | ... | public relations |
| Robert H. Kovoloff | ... | promotions: Associated Film Promotions, Inc. |
| Scott Lewis | ... | assistant: Mr. Lewis |
| Bob May | ... | dialogue coach |
| Tom Monahan | ... | security supervisor |
| Thom Monroy | ... | market researcher |
| Alfred Moore | ... | set physician (as Dr. Alfred Moore) |
| Diane Morrison | ... | production secretary |
| Sheldon Roskin | ... | public relations |
| Lee Solters | ... | public relations |
| Cynthia Streit | ... | production assistant |
| Donna Kay Waterman | ... | publicist |
| Brenda Watt | ... | animal trainer |
| Dee Dee Winner | ... | assistant location auditor |
Thanks
| Bob Graham | ... | grateful acknowledgment (as Governor Robert Graham) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Tuschinski Film Distribution (1980) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Europa Film (1980) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Tobis (1980) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Triangel Produksjon A/S (1981) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Filmes Lusomundo (1981) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- Twentieth Century Fox (1981) (United States) (theatrical)
- Europa Film (1982) (Sweden) (video)
- Fox Video (1985) (United States) (VHS)
- Fox Columbia Film Distributors (1981) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Regia Films Arturo González (Spain) (theatrical)
- CBS/Fox Home Video (1984) (Australia) (video)
- Playhouse Video (1985) (United States) (VHS)
- marketing-film (West Germany) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Anheuser Busch (grateful acknowledgment)
- Dunkin' Donuts (grateful acknowledgment)
- Nikon (grateful acknowledgment)
- Pacific Title (titles and opticals)
- Panavision (Panaflex cameras and lenses)
- Quasar Electronics Company (grateful acknowledgment)
- Ryder Sound Services (re-recording)
- Seven-Up (grateful acknowledgment)
- Solters/Roskin/Friedman Inc. (public relations)
- State of Florida (grateful acknowledgment)
- United States Postal Service (USPS) (grateful acknowledgment)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
In Jerry Lewis's first film in a decade, he plays Bo Hooper, an unemployed circus clown who can't seem to hold down a job. The film opens with a brief montage of clips from past Lewis movies. He then moves into a succession of jobs that he gets himself fired from including a gas station attendant and a mailman - all with disastrous results. Written by alfiehitchie |
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| Taglines | The world's funniest funny man is back! See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Reportedly, Jerry Lewis was two days into filming when he discovered the financing for this picture only amounted to $25,000. Lewis secured funds from entrepreneur James J. McNamara, his first credit as a producer. Later, work on this picture was stopped for six months in 1980 when the film ran out of financing and Lewis also declared himself bankrupt. The gap in filming has been said to have been responsible for continuity problems in the movie. See more » |
| Goofs | At one point, Lewis tries to open the hood of a car. The hood quickly pops up and knocks Lewis on his feet. In the next shot, the hood is back down without having been touched. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Hardly Working/The Howling/'Breaker' Morant/Mon Oncle D'Amerique/Caveman (1981). See more » |
| Quotes |
Michele Trent:
I was wondering; do you think they'd ever let a girl be a clown in the circus some day? Bo Hooper: Sure they will, if that's what you want and you put you mind to it. You can be anything you want. You can do anything. One day you might even be President. Michele Trent: Maybe I'll be both! Bo Hooper: Why not? It's a tradition. See more » |