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The Compleat Al
“The amazing and almost-true life story of a rock and roll legend!”
6.5 / 10• 1985• 1h 42m•NR• English
ComedyMusic
Storyline
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"!
Cast & Crew
'Weird Al' Yankovic
Self
Lead
Barry Hansen
Self (Dr. Demento)
Dick Clark
Self
AF
Art Fleming
Self / "Jeopardy!" Host
Don Pardo
Self / "Jeopardy!" Announcer
Greg Kihn
Self / Man in Convertible
WB
Wally Burns
Mr. Cafarella
Tress MacNeille
Francine / Lucy Ricardo
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Robert K. Weiss's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Compleat Al is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
