The Godfather of Green Bay
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Released: Apr 20, 2005
Runtime: 1h 30m
Rating: ⭐ 3.6 / 10
Overview
Joe Keegan is the 'Rocky' of stand-up comedy. A fifteen-year comedy veteran who was pegged for stardom early on in his career but has blown every major audition he has ever had in legendary fashion. Fresh off a recent fiasco with a heckler that included a broken nose, Joe's friend Kenny tells him he can get them an audition for 'The Tonight Show' and that it's 'a can't miss.' The one catch is that it's at a roadside bar in tiny Pine Lake, Wisconsin, hometown of Tonight Show Talent scout, Harvey Skorik who never misses 'Rocktoberfest.' Having doubts but needing a break from L.A., Joe reluctantly agrees to go. Arriving in Wisconsin, Joe bombs his first night on stage when local emcee Dug sabotages him. Joe cannot get a break until he encounters his former high school English teacher, the beautiful Molly Mahoney who is also at a crossroads in her life.
Top Billed Cast

Tony Goldwyn
Big Jake Norquist

Lauren Holly
Molly Mahoney

Jimmy Pardo
Higgins

Thomas Lennon
DUG
Pete Schwaba
Joe Keegan

Lance Barber
Kenny Caruso
Brian Cashen
Heckler
Donna Brower
Heckler's Mother
Gary Brichetto
Lou
Robert Martin
Slugs