Hardly Working

– In Jerry Lewis's first film in a decade, he plays Bo Hooper, an unemployed circus clown who can't se..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
4.90 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 31 Minutes
Release Year:
1980
Hardly Working (1980)

In Jerry Lewis's first film in a decade, he plays Bo Hooper, an unemployed circus clown who can't seem to hold down a job. The film opens with a brief montage of clips from past Lewis movies. He then moves into a succession of jobs that he gets himself fired from including a gas station attendant and a mailman - all with disastrous results.

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Producing Country:
USA
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Hardly Working (1980) - Trailer

Release Date:

31 Jan 1980

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

Director:

Jerry Lewis

Writer:

Michael Janover (screenplay), Jerry Lewis (screenplay), Michael Janover (story)

Main Actors:

Jerry Lewis, Susan Oliver, Roger C. Carmel, Deanna Lund

Plot:

In Jerry Lewis's first film in a decade, he plays Bo Hooper, an unemployed circus clown who can't seem to hold down a job. The film opens with a brief montage of clips from past Lewis movies. He then moves into a succession of jobs that he gets himself fired from including a gas station attendant and a mailman - all with disastrous results.

Awards:

3 nominations.

Production:

20th Century Fox Film Corporation

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
4.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
10%