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American: The Bill Hicks Story

American: The Bill Hicks Story

The greatest comic of his generation. Kicked ass. Took names. Changed the game.

20107.41h 42m

Overview

American: The Bill Hicks Story is a biographical documentary film on the life of comedian Bill Hicks.

Directed by Matt Harlock
Box Office0Revenue: $90K

Top Cast

Bill Hicks

Bill Hicks

Self

Kevin Booth

Kevin Booth

J

John Farneti

L

Lynn Hicks

Self

Themes & Keywords

biographyconspiracy theorydead manjoke tellingstand-up comedian

About American: The Bill Hicks Story

American: The Bill Hicks Story is a comedy, documentary film released in 2010 exploring themes of biography, conspiracy theory, dead man, joke telling, stand-up comedian. Directed by Matt Harlock, it stars Bill Hicks, Kevin Booth, John Farneti. American: The Bill Hicks Story is a biographical documentary film on the life of comedian Bill Hicks.

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