

Larry David: Curb Your Enthusiasm
1999-10-17 · 59 min · ★ 7.5
Mock documentary about Seinfeld writer Larry David featuring contributions from his friends and colleagues. Larry makes a return to stand-up comedy and prepares to film a television special for HBO. This is the original special that gave birth to the long-running award-winning HBO series.
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- Directors
- Robert B. Weide
- Production companies
- HBO
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Larry DavidLarry David
Cheryl HinesCheryl David
Jim StaahlJim Swenson
Jeff GarlinJeff Greene
Eric Scott GouldJeff Yerkes
Ed CrasnickLarry's Suite Mate
Jason AlexanderSelf
Jerry SeinfeldSelf
Larry CharlesSelf
Carol LeiferSelf
Richard LewisSelf
Caroline RheaSelf
Glenn PadnickSelf
Paul F. TompkinsSelf
Mike ReynoldsSelf
Julie ClaireHBO Production Team
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