Mr. Saturday Night(1992)
“It's lonely at the middle.”
Overview
Buddy Young was the comic's comic, beloved by everyone. Now, playing to miniscule crowds in nursing homes, it seems like everybody but Buddy realizes that he should retire. As Buddy looks for work in show business, he realizes that the rest of the world has forgotten the golden days of Buddy Young, and that there just may not be room in the business for an old comic like himself.
Director
Billy Crystal
Studio
New Line Cinema
Budget
$43M
Revenue
$13M
Cast
Billy Crystal
as Buddy Young Jr.
David Paymer
as Stan
Julie Warner
as Elaine
Helen Hunt
as Annie Wells
Mary Mara
as Susan
Jerry Orbach
as Phil Gussman
Ron Silver
as Larry Meyerson
Sage Allen
as Mom
Jason Marsden
as Buddy (Age 15)
Michael Weiner
as Stan (Age 8)
Larry Gelman
as Mr. Gimbel
Kay Freeman
as Mrs. Gimbel
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1992
Runtime
1h 59m
Language
English
Rating
5.8 / 10
Budget
$43M
Box Office
$13M
Production Companies
New Line Cinema • Castle Rock Entertainment • Face Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Mr. Saturday Night?▼
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What is Mr. Saturday Night about?▼
Buddy Young was the comic's comic, beloved by everyone. Now, playing to miniscule crowds in nursing homes, it seems like everybody but Buddy realizes that he should retire. As Buddy looks for work in show business, he realizes that the rest of the world has forgotten the golden days of Buddy Young, and that there just may not be room in the business for an old comic like himself.
Who directed Mr. Saturday Night?▼
Mr. Saturday Night was directed by Billy Crystal and released in 1992. It is a comedy, drama film.
How long is Mr. Saturday Night?▼
Mr. Saturday Night has a runtime of 1 hours and 59 minutes (119 minutes total).
Who stars in Mr. Saturday Night?▼
The cast of Mr. Saturday Night includes Billy Crystal as Buddy Young Jr., David Paymer as Stan, Julie Warner as Elaine, Helen Hunt as Annie Wells, Mary Mara as Susan and more.
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