A wildly irreverent cult comedy, Shakes the Clown stars Bobcat Goldthwait as Shakes, a hard-drinking party clown whose self-destructive lifestyle spirals out of control after he’s framed for murder. As he struggles to clear his name, Shakes stumbles through a bizarre world populated entirely by clowns, mimes, and street performers in one of the most unique dark comedies of the 1990s.
Written and directed by Bobcat Goldthwait, the film features an unforgettable supporting cast including Robin Williams (credited under a pseudonym), Julie Brown, Tom Kenny, Florence Henderson, and Blake Clark. Often described as “the Citizen Kane of alcoholic clown movies,” Shakes the Clown has become a beloved cult classic.
Condition: Used – see pics for condition
Label: (See packaging for distributor)
Year: VHS release (film originally 1991; many VHS editions released in 1992)
Genre: Dark Comedy / Cult Comedy
Format: VHS
Starring: Bobcat Goldthwait, Julie Brown, Robin Williams, Tom Kenny, Florence Henderson, Blake Clark
