Plot Summary:Even at the start of his singing career, Dean Martin is an impressive gentleman, big, tall, handsome, exquisitely dressed, fitting his nightingale voice and naturally classy appeal, even though his womanizing costs him enough in alimony to declare bankruptcy. Jerry Lewis on the other hand is an unsightly schmuck, whose buffoon version of stand-up comedy is an agent's nightmare. When he accepts playing MC in a show with Dean, he tries interacting with him, and they hit gold judging by the audience's reactions. Initially Dean wants to walk off and stay a solo act, but success as a duo is irresistible, and they rocket together, even in Hollywood. However in time they fall out of friendship as their characters and lifestyle clash, and Dean still dreams of solo success.
dbhk • 选角成功，剧本导演不行
选角成功，至少演员外形和人物原型非常像。主演的表演也很出色，Sean Hayes果然是经过百老汇历练的，舞蹈等功力扎实，扮演这种略带夸张的喜剧演员也符合他本人的气质（除了咯咯笑声会让人出戏想到Jack...