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I Am Chris Farley
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I Am Chris Farley

2015-07-27 · 96 min · ★ 7.1

Documentary

I am Chris Farley tells his hilarious, touching and wildly entertaining story - from his early days in Madison, Wisconsin, to his time at Second City and Saturday Night Live, then finally his film career (which included hits like Tommy Boy and Black Sheep). The film showcases his most memorable characters and skits from film and television and also includes interviews and insights from his co-stars, family and friends - including the likes of Christina Applegate, Dan Aykroyd, Mike Myers, Bob Odenkirk, Bob Saget and Adam Sandler.

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Directors
Brent Hodge, Derik Murray
Production companies
Network Entertainment
Countries
Canada
Status
Released

Top Cast

Chris FarleyChris FarleySelf (archive footage)
Christina ApplegateChristina ApplegateSelf
Tom ArnoldTom ArnoldSelf
Dan AykroydDan AykroydSelf
Lorri BagleyLorri BagleySelf
Bo DerekBo DerekSelf
Barbara FarleySelf
John FarleyJohn FarleySelf
Kevin FarleyKevin FarleySelf
Tom FarleyTom FarleySelf
Pat FinnPat FinnSelf
Matt FoleySelf
Eugene Graham IIISelf
Dennis KleinSelf
Jon LovitzJon LovitzSelf
Lorne MichaelsLorne MichaelsSelf
Jay MohrJay MohrSelf
Mike MyersMike MyersSelf
Bob OdenkirkBob OdenkirkSelf
Ike ReillySelf

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