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1993-07-06 · Runtime unavailable · ★ 3.3
Down-and-out American comedian Johnny Lazar tries to regain his status as an international superstar by embarking on a tour of working men's clubs and universities in England. But on his first night, Johnny is witness to a gangland murder and finds himself having to go on the lam as he becomes the target of hitmen out to eliminate any chance of them being identified.
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- Lynda La Plante
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- Channel 4 Television, Cinema Verity
- Countries
- United Kingdom
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Tim GuineeJohnny Lazar
Michelle FairleyNula O'Reilly
Lennie JamesDelroy Smith
Danny WebbBrian DuffieldTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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