A Thousand Clowns (1965) follows the story of a 12-year-old boy named Nick, portrayed by Barry Gordon, who resides with his eccentric Uncle Murray, played by Jason Robards. Murray is a whimsical character reminiscent of Dickens' Mr. Micawber, perpetually awaiting a stroke of good fortune. The plot thickens when a social worker, played by Barbara Harris, enters their lives. She develops feelings for both Murray and Nick, complicating their dynamic. As child welfare officials pressure Murray to adopt a more conventional lifestyle to retain custody of Nick, the young boy attempts to act as a mediator. However, Nick becomes unsettled when he realizes that Murray is willing to compromise his unconventional ways to maintain their relationship, ultimately challenging the bond they share.
A Thousand Clowns (1965)
1965 · Movie · 118 min. · United States
Credits
Direction Fred Coe
Cast Jason Robards · Barbara Harris · Martin Balsam · Gene Saks · William Daniels · Philip Bruns · John McMartin · Barry Gordon
Soundtrack Don Walker
Screenplay Herb Gardner
Cinematography Arthur J. Ornitz
Technical sheet
Title A Thousand Clowns
Original title A Thousand Clowns
Year 1965
Type Movie
Length 118 min.
Country United States
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