Comedies, Action, Black Comedy, Substance Abuse, Self-Discovery, Theatrical Release
Description
Shakes the Clown (Goldthwait, who also wrote and directed) drinks too much, is late to birthday parties and his girlfriend calls it quits when he misses her big bowling tournament. But things get worse when the clown dispatcher is found dead and Shakes becomes the prime suspect. He's on the run to prove his innocence, save the woman he loves from an evil clown and come to terms with the realization that he's a serious boozer. Billed as "The CITIZEN KANE of alcoholic clown movies," SHAKES also features a then unknown Sandler in a bit part as well as a scene-stealing, foulmouthed turn from Page, better know as Aunt Esther of TV's "Sanford and Son."
DVD Features
Region 1 Keep Case Letterbox - 1.85 Widescreen - 1.85 Additional Release Material: Trailers: SHAKES THE CLOWN and BIG DADDY
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