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Mr. Saturday Night

Genre
Drama
Rating
R
Released
25 September, 1992

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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Latest information about Mr. Saturday Night updated on July 28 2021.