Mr. Saturday Night is a 1992 American comedy-drama film that marks the directorial debut of its star, Billy Crystal. It focuses on the rise and fall of Buddy Young Jr., a stand-up comedian. Crystal produced and co-wrote the screenplay with the writing duo Babaloo Mandel and Lowell Ganz. It was filmed from November 1991 to March 1992 and released on September 23, 1992, by Columbia Pictures. Co-star David Paymer received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.
Director | Billy Crystal |
Produced by | Billy Crystal |
Writer(s) | Billy Crystal, Babaloo Mandel, Lowell Ganz |
Starring | Billy Crystal, David Paymer, Julie Warner, Helen Hunt, Ron Silver |
Music | Marc Shaiman |
Production, company | Castle Rock Entertainment, New Line Cinema |
Distributed by | Columbia Pictures |
Released | September 23, 1992 |
Running time | 119 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Budget | $43 million |
Box office | $13.3 million |
Netflix ID | 779015 |
About Mr. Saturday Night
One day while relaxing at the nursing home, a retired comedian named Buddy Young begins to reflect back on the days of his prime.
Achievement of Mr. Saturday Night
Prior to Julie Warner being casted for the role of Elaine, actress Kyra Sedgwick was being considered for the role however, she turned it down due to her pregnancy. Actor David Paymer received his only career Oscar nomination for his performance in this movie.
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