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The Comedy Man

7.119641h 32mMovieDrama

A middle-aged stock actor goes to London to try the big time. After much frustration, he lands a job doing TV commercials, gaining wealth and recognition. He eventually gives it all up to return to stage work and keep his pride.

DirectorAlvin Rakoff
WriterPeter Yeldham
ProducersJon Penington·David Henley

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Not available in United States
Streaming in 26 other countries

The Comedy Man isn't on any streaming service in United States right now, but it's available in Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia and 22 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Alvin Rakoff

KMKenneth More
Kenneth More
Chick Byrd
CPCecil Parker
Cecil Parker
Thomas Rutherford
DPDennis Price
Dennis Price
Tommy Morris
BWBillie Whitelaw
Billie Whitelaw
Judy
NRNorman Rossington
Norman Rossington
Theodore Littleton
ADAngela Douglas
Angela Douglas
Fay Trubshaw
EPEdmund Purdom
Edmund Purdom
Julian Baxter
FFFrank Finlay
Frank Finlay
Prout
ADAlan Dobie
Alan Dobie
Jack Lavery
JDJ.G. Devlin
J.G. Devlin
Sloppitt
VC
Valerie Croft
Yvonne
LC
Leila Croft
Pauline

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Is The Comedy Man on Netflix?

No, The Comedy Man is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026.

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