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  • Behind the Smile (2006)
  • 104 min | Drama
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Behind the Smile (2006)
104 min | Drama

Set in the world of stand-up comedy, "Behind the Smile" tells the dramatic story of the rise and fall of Danny Styles, a young comic from Cleveland, Ohio, who moves to Los Angeles in pursuit of fulfilling a dream. After meeting Charlie ...See moreSet in the world of stand-up comedy, "Behind the Smile" tells the dramatic story of the rise and fall of Danny Styles, a young comic from Cleveland, Ohio, who moves to Los Angeles in pursuit of fulfilling a dream. After meeting Charlie Richman, his idol, Danny quickly finds success, but is soon caught up in a seductive lifestyle, which ultimately leads to this rising star's downfall. Written by Clark Peterson See less
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Director
Writer
Damon Wayans (written by)
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Cinematographer
Editors
Rick Shaine | James D. Wilcox (as James Wilcox)
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Release date
Mar 2006 (United States)

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26 cast members
Name Known for
Jessica Anderson
Kissing Girl Kissing Girl   See fewer
Rose Bancroft
Escort (as Marjan Faritous) Escort (as Marjan Faritous)   See fewer
Jim Belushi
Jeffrey Stone (as James Belushi) Jeffrey Stone (as James Belushi)   See fewer
Steven Bernstein
British Reporter British Reporter   See fewer
Denise Boutte
Lady at piano Lady at piano   See fewer
J.R. Cacia
Doctor (as Joseph Cacia) Doctor (as Joseph Cacia)   See fewer
Terry Crews
Big James Big James   See fewer
Kimberly Fisher
Charlie's Girl Charlie's Girl   See fewer
Darcy Halsey
Lady in Crowd Lady in Crowd   See fewer
Jesse Colton Hopfer
Little Danny Little Danny   See fewer
Camryn Manheim
Vicki Matters Vicki Matters   See fewer
Sierra Martin
Supermodel Girlfriend Supermodel Girlfriend   See fewer
Lochlyn Munro
Greg Elese Greg Elese   See fewer
Paul Ogata
Karate Man Karate Man   See fewer
Palma Lawrence Reed
Danny's Mom Danny's Mom   See fewer
Kari Ruth
Charlie's Girl Charlie's Girl   See fewer
Douglas Sarine
Heckler Heckler   See fewer
Tony Shore
Waiter Waiter   See fewer
Breanna Startzel
Party Girl Party Girl   See fewer
Joseph Vassallo
Homeless Man (as Joe Vassallo) Homeless Man (as Joe Vassallo)   See fewer
Damon Wayans
Charlie Richman Charlie Richman   See fewer
Marlon Wayans
Danny Styles Danny Styles   See fewer
Katt Williams
The Comic The Comic   See fewer
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