The Compleat Al
The Compleat Al

Movie·1985·1h 42m

The Compleat Al

The Amazing and Almost-True Life Story of a Rock and Roll Legend!

Country

United States of America

Language

English

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// overview

The Story

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"!

Written By

Hamilton Cloud, 'Weird Al' Yankovic

Cinematography

David Lewis

Music

Derek Nakamoto

Editor

Bruce Austin

Themes

biographymockumentaryalternate historymusic history

Production House

CBS Music Video (CMV) Enterprises
Imaginary Entertainment

Audience Score

65%

14 votes

Skip12%
Timepass27%
Go for it38%
Perfection23%

// cast

Cast

'Weird Al' Yankovic

'Weird Al' Yankovic

Self

Barry Hansen

Barry Hansen

Self (Dr. Demento)

Dick Clark

Dick Clark

Self

Art Fleming

Self / "Jeopardy!" Host

Don Pardo

Don Pardo

Self / "Jeopardy!" Announcer

Greg Kihn

Greg Kihn

Self / Man in Convertible

Wally Burns

Mr. Cafarella

Tress MacNeille

Tress MacNeille

Francine / Lucy Ricardo

Frank Collison

Frank Collison

Look-A-Like Salesman

Steve Jay

Steve Jay

Self / Various

Jon Schwartz

Jon Schwartz

Self / Various

Jim West

Jim West

Self / Various

Mary Yankovic

Self

Nick Yankovic

Self

Steve Cropper

Steve Cropper

Self

Bill Martin

Narrator (voice)

Billy Selby

Mr. Nordquist

Jane Campbell

Mrs. Weidenbaum

// crew

Crew

Bruce Austin

Editor

John Carroll

Editor

Kurt Tiegs

Editor

Robert K. Weiss

Robert K. Weiss

Director, Writer

Jay Levey

Jay Levey

Director, Writer

Hamilton Cloud

Writer

'Weird Al' Yankovic

'Weird Al' Yankovic

Writer

David Lewis

Director of Photography

Derek Nakamoto

Original Music Composer

Pat Regan

Original Music Composer

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