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Punching Henry
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Punching Henry

2017-02-24 · 98 min · ★ 5.9

Comedy

Comedian Henry Phillips is lured to LA by a renowned TV producer who wants to bring his story of failure to the screen. But when a major network gets involved, Henry must decide whether he wants to make jokes for a living, or be the butt of them.

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Directors
Gregori Viens
Production companies
Whitewater Films, Permut Presentations, Tilted Windmill Productions, Kandoo Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Sarah SilvermanSarah SilvermanSharon Levine
Henry PhillipsHenry PhillipsHenry Phillips
J.K. SimmonsJ.K. SimmonsJay Warren
Mike JudgeMike JudgeEd
Michaela WatkinsMichaela WatkinsMara
Tig NotaroTig NotaroJillian
Jim JefferiesJim JefferiesCharlie
Al MadrigalAl MadrigalOfficer Delgado
Nikki GlaserNikki GlaserClaire the Bartender
Brendon WalshJon
Mark CohenMark CohenStupid Joe
Stephanie AllynneStephanie AllynneZoe
Clifton Collins Jr.Clifton Collins Jr.Dramatic Actor
Wayne FedermanWayne FedermanCarl Rohmer
Ginger GonzagaGinger GonzagaErica
Amy HillAmy HillAdjudicator
Adam NeeAdam NeeFunny Guitar Boy
Fredrick BurnsFredrick BurnsTraffic Cop
Angela TrimburAngela TrimburSascha
Ashley JohnsonAshley JohnsonDanielle

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