Lenny
Drama • R • 1974 • 1 hr 51 min
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Dustin Hoffman, Valerie Perrine, Jan Miner, Stanley Beck, Frankie Man
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An eye opening film about a comedian that broke the boundaries of conformity
Dustin Hoffman is outstanding. Could have benefitted from a better script and a better director (I loathe Bob Fosse), but Hoffman saves it.
Definitely more convincing that Lenny Bruce was an interesting, tragic man than he was a good comic.
Dustin Hoffman is amazing in this role, and it is amazing to see how times have changed from when this kind of censorship was a reality.
Basic biopic. Hoffman does a great job. One time watch.
A great biopic about a fascinating individual from comedy's history. It's the "genius becomes unravelled by obsession" plot done very well
Toxic. Cinematography, script & acting superb. Feels tame today; taboo in 75. Lenny influenced Rivers & Carlin by pushing comedic lines.
One of the best biopics. U can go in knowing nothing about Bruce. Hoffman is outstanding. A depressing watch though.
Amazing portrayal of one of the most important and forgotten fighters for free speech.
Believe it was Dustin Hoffman who portrayed the legendary personality in this? Not sure if it was critically acclaimed or slammed, but 👍!
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