Funny People
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Release Date: Friday, July 31st 2009,
Over the past few years, writer/director Judd Apatow (The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Knocked Up) has shown that nothing—not even losing your virginity or the miracle of childbirth—is sacred.
About his third film behind the camera, he says, “I’m trying to make a very serious movie that is twice as funny as my other movies. Wish me luck!” Apatow directs Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen and Leslie Mann in Funny People,the story of a famous comedian who has a near-death experience.
Director: Judd Apatow
Cast:
Adam Sandler,
Seth Rogen,
Leslie Mann,
Eric Bana,
Jonah Hill,
Jason Schwartzman,
RZA,
Aubrey Plaza,
Maude Apatow,
Iris Apatow
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