
Ed Byrne: Crowd Pleaser
2011-11-28 · 95 min · ★ 9.2
Stand-up institution Ed Byrne brings the full force of his talent to bear in this barnstorming show. 'Crowd Pleaser' finds Byrne navigating the treacherous landscape of family and TV celebrity, all the while trying to stay true to his nerdy side.
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- Dave Skinner
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- United Kingdom
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- Released
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