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Critic Angie Errigo
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In the 'Genius or Madman' pantheon, they don't come more interesting and influential than the daring but tragic Lenny Bruce.

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Cast & Crew

Bob Fosse
As The Interviewer (voice) (uncredited)
Bob Fosse
Director
Glenn R. Wilder
As Hunter (uncredited)
Dustin Hoffman
As Lenny Bruce
Valerie Perrine
As Honey Bruce
Frank Orsatti
As Hunter (uncredited)
Lynette Bernay
As Girl in Dressing Room (uncredited)

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Lenny is a powerful biographical drama that tells the story of controversial comedian Lenny Bruce, who rose to fame in the 1960s with his groundbreaking, no-holds-barred style of comedy. The film explores Bruce's life, from his early days as a struggling comedian to his later years as a burned-out performer struggling with drug addiction. With a star-studded cast, including Dustin Hoffman and Valerie Perrine, Lenny offers a poignant portrayal of a man who pushed the boundaries of free speech and social commentary, often to his own detriment. Nominated for six Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actor, Lenny is a thought-provoking and intense film that is both entertaining and heart-wrenching.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Lenny include Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, A Day at the Beach, Kramer vs. Kramer, Padre Padrone, Network.

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Lenny was released in theaters on November 10, 1974.