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Shakes the Clown

Shakes the Clown

Loved by children. Desired by women. Adored by bartenders everywhere.

Shakes plods about his duties as party clown, and uses all of his free time getting seriously drunk. Binky, another clown, wins the spot on a local kiddie show, which depresses Shakes even more, and his boss threatens him with unemployment if he can't get his act under control.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Shakes the Clown
  • Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama
  • Release Date: 1991-08-28
  • Runtime: 87 minutes
  • Rating: 5.5/10 (83 votes)
  • Budget: $1,400,000
  • Revenue: $115,103
  • Production Companies: IRS Media
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 3.7291
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Bobcat Goldthwait

Bobcat Goldthwait

as Shakes The Clown

Julie Brown

Julie Brown

as Judy

Bruce Baum

Bruce Baum

as Ty the Rodeo Clown

Steve Bean

Steve Bean

as Beaten Mime in Park

Kathy Griffin

Kathy Griffin

as Lucy

Florence Henderson

Florence Henderson

as The Unknown Woman

LaWanda Page

LaWanda Page

as Female Clown Barfly

Robin Williams

Robin Williams

as Mime Class Instructor

Paul Dooley

Paul Dooley

as Owen Cheese

Melissa Hurley

Melissa Hurley

as Producer

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Shakes the Clown (1991) Trailer.

External Links

Keywords

alcoholdark comedyclownbirthday partyliquoralcoholismmimesbarflies

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shakes the Clown?

Shakes the Clown is a Comedy, Crime, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1991-08-28.

Who are the main actors in Shakes the Clown?

The main cast includes Bobcat Goldthwait, Julie Brown, Bruce Baum, Steve Bean, Kathy Griffin, .

Where can I watch Shakes the Clown online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Shakes the Clown is available.

Is Shakes the Clown based on a true story?

Loved by children. Desired by women. Adored by bartenders everywhere.

What is the IMDb rating of Shakes the Clown?

Shakes the Clown has an IMDb rating of 5.5/10 based on 83 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Shakes the Clown?

The movie had a production budget of $1,400,000 and earned $115,103 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Shakes the Clown?

The soundtrack was composed by IRS Media. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Shakes the Clown filmed?

Shakes the Clown was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Shakes the Clown?

The total runtime of Shakes the Clown is 87 minutes.

Is Shakes the Clown suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Shakes the Clown?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Shakes the Clown.

Does Shakes the Clown have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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