Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis

Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis

115 mins | Documentary | Dec. 17, 2011

It will surprise few to discover that star of stage and screen Jerry Lewis has sought to amuse others since he was five years old. Since that early age, audiences split their sides watching his wacky antics, whilst wannabe comics aspired to his prolific career, from his solo work to his double act with Dean Martin. Indeed, many of his famous fans share stories of affection and admiration for the now 86-year-old performer and filmmaker in Gregg Barson’s documentary. Steven Spielberg, Quentin Tarantino, Eddie Murphy and Jerry Seinfeld are among those waxing lyrical about Lewis’ particular brand of genius, and his place in the annals of history. Including a cavalcade of hilarious clips from eight decades in the spotlight, Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis examines the icon and his influence, and is essential viewing for aficionados of the man and his legacy.

Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis

115 mins | Documentary | Dec. 17, 2011

Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis
It will surprise few to discover that star of stage and screen Jerry Lewis has sought to amuse others since he was five years old. Since that early age, audiences split their sides watching his wacky antics, whilst wannabe comics aspired to his prolific career, from his solo work to his double act with Dean Martin. Indeed, many of his famous fans share stories of affection and admiration for the now 86-year-old performer and filmmaker in Gregg Barson’s documentary. Steven Spielberg, Quentin Tarantino, Eddie Murphy and Jerry Seinfeld are among those waxing lyrical about Lewis’ particular brand of genius, and his place in the annals of history. Including a cavalcade of hilarious clips from eight decades in the spotlight, Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis examines the icon and his influence, and is essential viewing for aficionados of the man and his legacy.
IMDb rating 7.2
Producers
Original title Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis
Directors Gregg Barson
Writers

Cast

Jerry Lewis

as Self

Alec Baldwin

as Self

Richard Belzer

as Self

Carol Burnett

as Self

Chevy Chase

as Self

Billy Crystal

as Self

Woody Harrelson

as Self

John Landis

as Self

Richard Lewis

as Self

Eddie Murphy

as Self

Carl Reiner

as Self

Jerry Seinfeld

as Self

Michael Andrew

as Self

Yanou Collart

as Self

Jac Flanders

as Self

Arthur Forrest

as Self

Nigel Lythgoe

as Self

Deana Martin

as Self

Lee Musiker

as Self

Lawrence Inglee

as Self