The Compleat Al
7.5
“The amazing and almost-true life story of a rock and roll legend!”
Fact and fiction are mingled in this mockumentary about the career of music parodist “Weird Al” Yankovic. In retelling his life story, the film includes eight "Weird Al" music video classics: "Ricky", "I Love Rocky Road", the award-winning "Eat It", "I Lost on Jeopardy", "This Is the Life", "Like a Surgeon", "One More Minute", and "Dare to Be Stupid"!
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Cast
28 people
'Weird Al' Yankovic
Self
Known for
UHF
The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!
Barry Hansen
Self (Dr. Demento)
Also in
The Simpsons
UHF
Dick Clark
Self
Known for
Spy Kids
Fantastic Four
Art Fleming
Self / "Jeopardy!" Host
Known for
MacArthur
Don Pardo
Self / "Jeopardy!" Announcer
Known for
Stay Tuned
Greg Kihn
Self / Man in Convertible
Also in
Hit Me, Baby, One More Time
Wally Burns
Mr. Cafarella
Tress MacNeille
Francine / Lucy Ricardo
Known for
Futurama
Disenchantment
Frank Collison
Look-A-Like Salesman
Known for
Mr. Pickles
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman
Steve Jay
Self / Various
Also in
UHF
'Weird Al' Yankovic: Live!
Jon Schwartz
Self / Various
Also in
UHF
'Weird Al' Yankovic: Live!
Jim West
Self / Various
Also in
Bob Roberts
UHF
Robert K. Weiss Director · Jay Levey Director 'Weird Al' Yankovic Writer
Budget $250K · United States release September 25, 1985 · Produced in United States
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Budget
$250,000
Production
CBS Music Video (CMV) Enterprises
Production
Imaginary Entertainment
Production
United States
Produced in
Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
United States · August 7, 1985
TV · Aired on Showtime
United States · September 25, 1985
Physical · VHS Release
United States
November 11, 2014 · Physical · DVD Release
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