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The Compleat Al
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The Compleat Al

1985-08-07 · 102 min · ★ 6.7

Comedy · Music

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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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' Yankovic'Weird Al' YankovicSelf
Barry HansenBarry HansenSelf (Dr. Demento)
Dick ClarkDick ClarkSelf
Art FlemingSelf / "Jeopardy!" Host
Don PardoDon PardoSelf / "Jeopardy!" Announcer
Greg KihnGreg KihnSelf / Man in Convertible
Wally BurnsMr. Cafarella
Tress MacNeilleTress MacNeilleFrancine / Lucy Ricardo
Frank CollisonFrank CollisonLook-A-Like Salesman
Steve JaySteve JaySelf / Various
Jon SchwartzJon SchwartzSelf / Various
Jim WestJim WestSelf / Various
Mary YankovicSelf
Nick YankovicSelf
Steve CropperSteve CropperSelf
Bill MartinNarrator (voice)
Billy SelbyMr. Nordquist
Jane CampbellMrs. Weidenbaum
Kevin SeymourKevin SeymourBarry Cohen
Gordon GaleKarl Brickman

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