Enemies of Laughter

Nov 10, 2000

1h 30m

★ 5.5

Overview

Nerdy-looking Paul is a neurotic, failed sitcom writer, with a lackluster love life. But his best pal has an idea that might turn things around when he decides to film Paul's life, and turn his romantic disasters into a comedic documentary. When a beautiful young director decides to produce the real-life romantic comedy, Paul realizes that Cupid may be poised with his bow and arrow.

Genres

Comedy

Romance

Production Companies

Sferrazza Productions

Enemies of Laughter Trailers

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Cast

Paul

David Paymer

Sam

Judge Reinhold

Regina

Christina Fulton

Dani

Marilu Henner

Cindy

Kathy Griffin

Paul's Father

Peter Falk

Paul's Mother

Bea Arthur

Judy

Daphne Zuniga

Jennifer

Vanessa Angel

Helen

Shera Danese

Carla

Rosalind Chao

The Waiter

Paul Sampson

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