Lenny (Fosse, 1974): Prince Charles Cinema, 3pm
This is a 35mm presentation and part of Bob Fosse day at the Prince Charles Cinema. You can find full details here.
Prince Charles Cinema introduction:
Controversial
comedian Lenny Bruce (Dustin Hoffman) begins his career telling bad
jokes to bored audiences in the 1950s, but can't repress his desire to
unleash edgier material. When he does, he begins a one-man campaign to
break down social hypocrisy, and his groundbreaking stage act propels
him to cult-hero status. When authorities ban Lenny's act for obscenity,
he begins a downward spiral of drugs, sex and debt, aided by his
bombshell wife, a stripper named Honey (Valerie Perrine).
Here (and above) is the trailer.
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