
Death Can Be a Funny Business
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A funeral director who moonlights as a stand-up comedian must manage four ghostly hecklers who sabotage his daily life and performances.
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- Directors
- Madeline Sclichter
- Production companies
- A Fishel Film LLC, Ghost Cat Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- In Production
- Budget
- USD 15,000
Top Cast
Elijah SantoroPete Perman
Erin E. O’NeillCrying Woman
Joe FishelFuneral Home Employee
Julia SilvermanDr. Clarke
Michael Z. Atrata'John'
David DietzMr. Patterson
Dale DobsonState InspectorTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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