# Lenny (1974)

> Bob Fosse’s stylized portrait of Lenny Bruce follows a fearless comedian whose radical routines make him famous, persecuted, and increasingly self-destructive.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/16251

## Facts

- Runtime: 112 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Bob Fosse
- Cast: Dustin Hoffman, Valerie Perrine, Jan Miner, Stanley Beck, Frankie Man, Rashel Novikoff, Gary Morton, Guy Rennie
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0071746/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: nervy, melancholic, stylized, classic cinema night, biopic marathon

## Synopsis

A groundbreaking exploration of comedy and controversy that challenges societal norms.

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