A Stand Up Guy Explained

A Stand Up Guy
Director:Mike Young
Producer:Danny A. Abeckaser
Ilan Arboleda
Vince P. Maggio
Music:Mj Mynarski
Cinematography:Daniele Napolitano
Editing:Frank Reynolds
Studio:2B Films
Distributor:The Orchard[1]
Runtime: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.[2] [3] [4] The film was released direct to DVD and digital platforms on February 9, 2016.[5]

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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Setoodeh. Ramin. The Orchard Buys Comedian Tale 'A Stand Up Guy' (EXCLUSIVE). 12 June 2015. Variety. 25 September 2020.
  2. Web site: DeFore. John. 'A Stand Up Guy': Film Review. 12 February 2016. The Hollywood Reporter. 21 June 2020.
  3. Web site: Watch Bob Saget, Michael Rapaport in 'A Stand Up Guy' Trailer. 14 January 2016. The Hollywood Reporter. 27 June 2020.
  4. Web site: Mattlin. Meredith. The Orchard Acquires Ensemble Comedy 'A Stand Up Guy'. 12 June 2015. IndieWire. 27 June 2020.
  5. Web site: Trailer For A STAND UP GUY Starring @bobsaget @MichaelRapaport And @EthanSuplee . January 13, 2016 . Rama . June 27, 2020.