Punching Henry

Punching Henry

5.8IMDb Score
Released:2017-02-24
Genre:Comedy
Duration:98 min
Director:Gregori Viens
Actors:Sarah Silverman, Henry Phillips, J.K. Simmons, Mike Judge, Michaela Watkins
Production:Whitewater Films, Permut Presentations, Tilted Windmill Productions, Kandoo Films

Overview:

Comedian Henry Phillips is lured to LA by a renowned TV producer who wants to bring his story of failure to the screen. But when a major network gets involved, Henry must decide whether he wants to make jokes for a living, or be the butt of them.

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