Shakes the Clown

Shakes the Clown
Shakes the Clown
Genres: Comedy, Crime
Rating: 5.4
Language: en
Year:1991
Country:US
Budget: 1 400 000 $
Runtime: 1h 27min
Cast: Robin Williams, Tom Kenny, Adam Sandler
Tags: alcohol, alcoholism, barflies, birthday party, clown, dark comedy, liquor, mimes

Description:

Shakes is a washed-up party clown who spends his days entertaining at children's parties while drowning his sorrows in alcohol during his off-hours. His life takes an unexpected turn when Binky, another clown and close friend of Shakes, lands the coveted spot on a popular local kiddie TV show. This development leaves Shakes feeling even more disheartened about his own lackluster career trajectory.As Shakes' boss warns him that continued poor performance may lead to unemployment, the pressure mounts for our protagonist. The film delves into themes of self-worth, friendship, and redemption as it follows Shakes' tumultuous journey toward finding a sense of purpose in his life and ultimately rediscovering his love for entertaining. Through its candid portrayal of a troubled clown's struggles, the movie offers viewers an emotionally charged tale about the challenges we all face when confronted with change and the importance of resilience in overcoming obstacles.

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