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Belushi

Belushi

Everyone loved him. Few knew him.

20207.01h 48m

Overview

Using previously unheard audiotapes recorded shortly after John Belushi’s death, director R.J. Cutler’s documentary feature examines the too-short life of the once-in-a-generation talent who captured the hearts and funny bones of devoted audiences.

Directed by R. J. Cutler
Written by R. J. Cutler
Produced by John Battsek, R. J. Cutler, Diane Becker
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Top Cast

John Belushi

John Belushi

Self (archive footage)

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Judith Belushi-Pisano

Self (archive footage)

Harold Ramis

Harold Ramis

Self (archive footage)

Dan Aykroyd

Dan Aykroyd

Self (archive footage)

Chevy Chase

Chevy Chase

Self (archive footage)

John Landis

John Landis

Self (archive footage)

Penny Marshall

Penny Marshall

Self (archive footage)

Lorne Michaels

Lorne Michaels

Self (archive footage)

Jim Belushi

Jim Belushi

Self (archive footage)

Ivan Reitman

Ivan Reitman

Self (archive footage)

Themes & Keywords

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About Belushi

Belushi is a documentary film released in 2020 exploring themes of comedian, drugs, manic depression. Directed by R. J. Cutler, it stars John Belushi, Judith Belushi-Pisano, Harold Ramis. Using previously unheard audiotapes recorded shortly after John Belushi’s death, director R.J. Cutler’s documentary feature examines the too-short life of the once-in-a-generation talent who captured the hearts and funny bones of devoted audiences.

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