Behind the Smile
- Drama
- Comedy
March 9, 2006 (US)
•1h 44m
The dark side of comedy.
A young stand-up comedian finds his burgeoning career threatened when he teams with a veteran comedy superstar.
March 9, 2006 (US)
•1h 44m
The dark side of comedy.
A young stand-up comedian finds his burgeoning career threatened when he teams with a veteran comedy superstar.
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