Rent American: The Bill Hicks Story (2009)
3.8 of 5 from 97 ratings
1h 41min
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- Synopsis:
"American: The Bill Hicks Story" brings to life the amazing true story of one of modern culture's most iconic figures. Much more than just a comedian, Bill Hicks has become an inspiration to millions around the world. As a rebellious teenager, he discovered that comedy was a way to break all the rules, but then found it could also open people's minds. Bill's comedy challenged the injustices of life head on but his uncompromising approach met with conflict in America and it was instead on the international stage where he found fame. In 1993, on the verge of wider success, Bill fell ill with terminal cancer, but his timeless material has lived on, revered by comedians and audiences alike as the man who changed comedy forever. - Actors:
- Bill Hicks, Dwight Slade, Mary Hicks, Steve Hicks, Lynn Hicks, Kevin Booth, James Ladmirault, David Johndrow, John Farneti, Andy Huggins, Steve Epstein
- Directors:
- Matt Harlock, Paul Thomas
- Studio:
- 2 Entertain
- Genres:
- Documentary
- BBFC:
- Release Date:
- 27/09/2010
- Run Time:
- 101 minutes
- Languages:
- English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
- Subtitles:
- English Hard of Hearing
- DVD Regions:
- Region 2
- Formats:
- Pal
- Aspect Ratio:
- Widescreen 1.78:1 / 16:9
- Colour:
- Colour
- Bonus:
- Unseen footage and rare clips from Bill's career
- Extended interviews
- Bill's personal audio journals
- Trailers and audio reactions
- 6 deleted animation scenes
- Billi's family visit Abbey road, the Dominion Theatre an a UK tribute
- Q&A panel in Austin with Bill's friends
- Comedy school and Dwight in London
- Festivals in UK/USA with the Hicks'
- The ranch and 'Making of Arizona Bay'
- Disc 1:
- This disc includes the main feature
- Disc 2:
- This disc includes the special features
