

The Compleat Al
1985-08-07 · 102 min · ★ 6.7
Fact and fiction are mingled in this mockumentary about the career of music parodist “Weird Al” Yankovic. In retelling his life story, the film includes eight "Weird Al" music video classics: "Ricky", "I Love Rocky Road", the award-winning "Eat It", "I Lost on Jeopardy", "This Is the Life", "Like a Surgeon", "One More Minute", and "Dare to Be Stupid"!
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Production details
- Directors
- Robert K. Weiss, Jay Levey
- Production companies
- CBS Music Video (CMV) Enterprises, Imaginary Entertainment
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
'Weird Al' YankovicSelf
Barry HansenSelf (Dr. Demento)
Dick ClarkSelf
Don PardoSelf / "Jeopardy!" Announcer
Greg KihnSelf / Man in Convertible
Tress MacNeilleFrancine / Lucy Ricardo
Frank CollisonLook-A-Like Salesman
Steve JaySelf / Various
Jon SchwartzSelf / Various
Jim WestSelf / Various
Steve CropperSelf
Kevin SeymourBarry CohenTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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