Manny Lewis

Manny Lewis

Manny Lewis

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Manny Lewis

"He connects to thousands, but can't connect to one."

2015

1h 29m

6.1(11 votes)

Comedy

Overview

The film follows the story of a famous fictional stand-up comedian Manny Lewis, who connects with millions of fans but finds it hard to connect to one person. Manny struggles to overcome his sense of alienation and shyness, and a difficult relationship with his father, in a romantic and feel-good quest for the love of the quirky Maria.

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Seven Network

Beyond Entertainment

The people behind it

Cast & crew

7 featured cast members

Starring

Carl Barron

Carl Barron

Manny Lewis

Leeanna Walsman

Leeanna Walsman

Maria

Roy Billing

Roy Billing

Lyle

Damien Garvey

Damien Garvey

Jimmy

Richard Green

Richard Green

Harpie

Victoria Hill

Victoria Hill

Jo

Vincent Andriano

Vincent Andriano

Armando

Creative team

Directed by: Anthony Mir
Written by: Anthony Mir
Carl Barron

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