| A Stand Up Guy | |
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| Directed by | Mike Young |
| Written by | Mike Young |
| Produced by | Danny A. Abeckaser Ilan Arboleda Vince P. Maggio |
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| Cinematography | Daniele Napolitano |
| Edited by | Frank Reynolds |
| Music by | Mj Mynarski |
| Production company | 2B Films |
| Distributed by | The Orchard |
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| Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
A Stand Up Guy is a 2016 American comedy film written and directed by Mike Young and starring Danny A. Abeckaser, Michael Rapaport, Ethan Suplee and Bob Saget. The film was released direct to DVD and digital platforms on February 9, 2016.
Plot
Sammy Lagucci is a Brooklyn-based criminal who would only change his life for his little daughter. When he finds out that the gangsters he's related to are plotting to take him down, he enters the witness protection program to protect himself and his family. Ending up in a small Wisconsin town, he finds himself a good stand-up comedian and succeeds. But what should be a blessing turns into a curse as your fame grows, putting your new identity at stake.
Cast
- Danny A. Abeckaser as Sammy Lagucci
- Annie Heise as Vicky
- Nick Cordero as Sal
- Luke Robertson as Dom
- Jay R. Ferguson as Manny
- Ethan Suplee as Marshal
- Michael Rapaport as Colin
- Bob Saget as Mel
References
- Setoodeh, Ramin (12 June 2015). "The Orchard Buys Comedian Tale 'A Stand Up Guy' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 25 September 2020.
- DeFore, John (12 February 2016). "'A Stand Up Guy': Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 21 June 2020.
- "Watch Bob Saget, Michael Rapaport in 'A Stand Up Guy' Trailer". The Hollywood Reporter. 14 January 2016. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
- Mattlin, Meredith (12 June 2015). "The Orchard Acquires Ensemble Comedy 'A Stand Up Guy'". IndieWire. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
- Rama (January 13, 2016). "Trailer For A STAND UP GUY Starring @bobsaget @MichaelRapaport And @EthanSuplee". Retrieved June 27, 2020.