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  • Gleason (2002)
  • Not Rated
    TV Movie | 120 min | Biography, Drama, Family
Gleason (2002)
Not Rated
TV Movie | 120 min | Biography, Drama, Family

The story begins at the height of Gleason's career. He has it all: women, wealth, and extraordinary power. But he is haunted by memories of his childhood. Gleason spends his formative years entering amateur contests, performing in sleazy ...See moreThe story begins at the height of Gleason's career. He has it all: women, wealth, and extraordinary power. But he is haunted by memories of his childhood. Gleason spends his formative years entering amateur contests, performing in sleazy night spots. Along the way, he steals gags from the best comics in town and finds love with Genevieve, a dancer whom he marries. But Gleason isn't the ideal husband or even a responsible father as he abandons his family to answer the call of Hollywood. Brash, arrogant, and egotistical, he alienates his directors and the man who discovers him. When he ends up back in New York, Gleason gets one of those rare second chances in the new medium of television, creating some of its most unforgettable characters. But even as Gleason becomes the talk of the tube, his life - ruled by demons of rage, booze, and insecurity - unravels. Written by Echo Bridge Home Entertainment See less
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Director
Howard Deutch (directed by)
Writers
Rick Podell (written by) | Michael Preminger (written by)
Producer
Judy Cairo (as Judy Cairo-Simpson)
Composer
Chris Boardman (music by)
Cinematographers
Editor
Seth Flaum (edited by)
Casting Directors
Production Designer
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Release date
Oct 13, 2002 (United States)

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63 cast members
Name Known for
Brad Garrett
Jackie Gleason Jackie Gleason   See fewer
Saul Rubinek
George 'Bullets' Durgom George 'Bullets' Durgom   See fewer
Gretchen Egolf
Genevieve Halford Genevieve Halford   See fewer
Kristen Dalton
Audrey Meadows Audrey Meadows   See fewer
Michael Chieffo
Art Carney Art Carney   See fewer
Danny Wells
Jack L. Warner (as Jack Daniel Wells) Jack L. Warner (as Jack Daniel Wells)   See fewer
Mark Camacho
Sammy Birch Sammy Birch   See fewer
Jason Blicker
Sol Friedman Sol Friedman   See fewer
Vlasta Vrana
Toots Shor Toots Shor   See fewer
Shawn Lawrence
William S. Paley William S. Paley   See fewer
Kevin Dunn
Jack Philbin - Gleason's Manager Jack Philbin - Gleason's Manager   See fewer
Terry Farrell
Marilyn Taylor Marilyn Taylor   See fewer
Paula Jean Hixson
Mae Gleason Mae Gleason   See fewer
Jack Langedijk
Herb Gleason Herb Gleason   See fewer
Jake Brockman
Young Jackie Young Jackie   See fewer
Lisa Bronwyn Moore
Pert Kelton Pert Kelton   See fewer
Amy Sloan
Geraldine Halford Geraldine Halford   See fewer
Richard Jutras
Movie Director Movie Director   See fewer
Tim Post
Police Officer Police Officer   See fewer
Michelle Johnston
June Taylor June Taylor   See fewer
Joe Cobden
Coleman Jacoby Coleman Jacoby   See fewer
Shawn Baichoo
Leonard Leonard   See fewer
Lawrence Anthony Smythe
Vaudeville Performer Vaudeville Performer   See fewer
Claudia Besso
CBS Costumer CBS Costumer   See fewer
Steve Adams
Director Satenstein Director Satenstein   See fewer
Jane Gilchrist
Matronly Mother Matronly Mother   See fewer
Ross Wilson
Theater Director Theater Director   See fewer
Johanna Nutter
Joyce Randolph Joyce Randolph   See fewer
Tony Calabretta
Club Miami Bartender Club Miami Bartender   See fewer
Vincent Leclerc
Police Officer in Dream Police Officer in Dream   See fewer
Pauline Little
Motel Manager in Dream Motel Manager in Dream   See fewer
Jayne Heitmeyer
Call Girl Call Girl   See fewer
Dino Valiotis
Assistant Director Assistant Director   See fewer
Joel McNichol
Cavalcade of the Stars Stage Manager Cavalcade of the Stars Stage Manager   See fewer
Richard M Dumont
Cavalcade of Stars Announcer (as Richard Dumont) Cavalcade of Stars Announcer (as Richard Dumont)   See fewer
Kim Feeney
Date at Toot's Date at Toot's   See fewer
Terence Bowman
Limo Driver Limo Driver   See fewer
Matt Holland
Movie AD Movie AD   See fewer
Pierre Lenoir
CBS Announcer CBS Announcer   See fewer
Barry Julien
CBS Stage Manager CBS Stage Manager   See fewer
Arthur Holden
Maitre D' Maitre D'   See fewer
Marc Boiteax
Ventriloquist Ventriloquist   See fewer
Brian Wrench
CBS Executive CBS Executive   See fewer
Al Vandecruys
Halsey Emcee Halsey Emcee   See fewer
Nadja David
Buxom Blond (as Nadia David) Buxom Blond (as Nadia David)   See fewer
Robert Burns
Reporter #1 Reporter #1   See fewer
David Schaap
Reporter #2 Reporter #2   See fewer
Sam Stone
Director / Dumont Director / Dumont   See fewer
Kevin Woodhouse
Assistant Director Assistant Director   See fewer
Diana Diaz
June Taylor / Cavalcade Dancer June Taylor / Cavalcade Dancer   See fewer
Kristella Diotte
June Taylor Dancer June Taylor Dancer   See fewer
Kathryn Kriitmaa
June Taylor / Cavalcade Dancer June Taylor / Cavalcade Dancer   See fewer
Caroline Gervais
June Taylor Dancer June Taylor Dancer   See fewer
Nancy Loof
June Taylor Dancer June Taylor Dancer   See fewer
Vanessa Larocque
June Taylor Dancer June Taylor Dancer   See fewer
Mabel Palomino
June Taylor Dancer June Taylor Dancer   See fewer
Maud Saint-Germain
June Taylor Dancer June Taylor Dancer   See fewer
Carrie Colak
Dancer (uncredited) Dancer (uncredited)   See fewer
Elizabeth Marleau
Make-up Girl (uncredited) Make-up Girl (uncredited)   See fewer
Claudia Tiseo
Call Girl (uncredited) Call Girl (uncredited)   See fewer
France Viens
Dancer (uncredited) Dancer (uncredited)   See fewer
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