Plot
The Joke Thief pulls us into the twilight ride of Simon McCabe, a seasoned stand-up comedian who has spent 35 years being the spark of laughter in every room. Despite being a constant source of amusement, Simon finds himself on the edge of despair, wearied and nearly forgotten due to a tarnished reputation stained by accusations of joke pilfering. One night, his path takes a hopeful turn when a fellow comedian and long-time friend persuades a comedy club proprietor to grant Simon one last opportunity to reclaim his glory. As we travel with Simon to his make-or-break gig, we're swept up in a tempestuous journey through his past. We revisit poignant moments of his life in a heartfelt montage of memories that shaped him into the melancholic humorist he’s become. This fateful drive reveals the man behind the laughter, painting a compelling portrait of a comedian's struggle for redemption.
Where to watch The Joke Thief?
The Joke Thief is a drama movie featuring Frank D'Angelo.
It is possible to buy The Joke Thief on Amazon Video.