George Carlin: Playin' with Your Head 1986
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- Director
- Rocco Urbisci
- Networks
- HBO, Carlin Productions
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is George Carlin: Playin' with Your Head?
George Carlin: Playin' with Your Head is a 1986 comedy and documentary television special directed by Rocco Urbisci. Released on June 14, 1986, the film features comedian George Carlin tackling some of his favorite subjects and bringing his brand of humor to the screen.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1986
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- Release date
- Jun 14, 1986
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- HBO, Carlin Productions
- Genres
- Documentary, Comedy, TV Movie
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.4/10 from 48 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~60 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- HBO, Carlin Productions
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George Carlin: Playin' with Your Head is a 1986 comedy and documentary television special directed by Rocco Urbisci. Released on June 14, 1986, the film features comedian George Carlin tackling some of his favorite subjects and bringing his brand of humor to the screen. The stand-up performance was recorded at the Beverly Theater in Los Angeles in 1986. During the special, Carlin performs several routines, which include Losing Things, Charities, Sports, Hello and Goodbye, Battered Plants, Earrings, and A Moment of Silence. In addition to the stand-up routines, the production includes a short film titled The Envelope, which features a cast including George Carlin, Rick Ducommun, Anthony James, and co-starring Vic Tayback. The runtime of the film is one hour.
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“A gripping exploration of documentary and comedy that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is George Carlin: Playin' with Your Head worth watching?
George Carlin: Playin' with Your Head holds a community rating of 7.4/10 based on 48 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Documentary, Comedy for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie George Carlin: Playin' with Your Head and when was it released?
George Carlin: Playin' with Your Head is a feature film with a runtime of 60 minutes. It was released in 1986. Release status: Released.
Who directed George Carlin: Playin' with Your Head?
George Carlin: Playin' with Your Head was directed by Rocco Urbisci.
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