Behind the Smile

A young stand-up comedian finds his burgeoning career threatened when he teams with a veteran comedy superstar.

Cast

Marlon Wayans

as Danny Styles

Damon Wayans

as Charlie Richman

Jim Belushi

as Jeffrey Stone (as James Belushi)

Terry Crews

as Big James

Camryn Manheim

as Vicki Matters

Lochlyn Munro

as Greg Elese

Shakara Ledard

as Stacy

Katt Williams

as The Comic

Bob Saget

J.R. Cacia

as Doctor (as Joseph Cacia)

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