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The Godfather of Green Bay

2005 · 90 min Comedy
3.6 / 10 · TMDB

Joe Keegan is the 'Rocky' of stand-up comedy. A fifteen-year comedy veteran who was pegged for stardom early on in his career but has blown every major audition he has ever had in legendary fashion. Fresh off a recent fiasco with a heckler that included a broken nose, Joe's friend Kenny tells him he can get them an audition for 'The Tonight Show' and that it's 'a can't miss.' The one catch is that it's at a roadside bar in tiny Pine Lake, Wisconsin, hometown of Tonight Show Talent scout, Harvey Skorik who never misses 'Rocktoberfest.' Having doubts but needing a break from L.A., Joe reluctantly agrees to go. Arriving in Wisconsin, Joe bombs his first night on stage when local emcee Dug sabotages him. Joe cannot get a break until he encounters his former high school English teacher, the beautiful Molly Mahoney who is also at a crossroads in her life.

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Year 2005
Country United States of America
Genre Comedy
Director Pete Schwaba
Runtime 90 min.
Rating TMDB: 3.6/10 (7 votes)

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The film constructs its comedic drama on the clash between big-city ambition and small-town reality, relying on the relatable archetype of the perpetual underdog. It explores not just the pursuit of success, but the need to rediscover one's authentic voice.

What lingers after the laughs is a surprisingly warm, nostalgic reflection on second chances, where humor gracefully borders on melancholy. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Pete Schwaba

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