Sam Kinison Movies
Pentecostal preacher-turned-outrageous rock & roll-oriented standup comic Sam Kinison had a cult following and a promising career as one of the next comedy superstars that ended in a fatal car crash. After leaving his church, the charismatic, long-haired, and pudgy comic went wild and based his sometimes envelope-pushing monologues on his exploits with drugs, booze, women, and rock music that were punctuated by plenty of profanity and his trademark screams. At the height of his popularity, Kinison was performing with some of the biggest rock acts in late-'80s America, including Mötley Crüe and Ozzy Osbourne. When his fast-lane lifestyle began extracting heavy tolls upon his life, Kinison left the party-animal life, gave up booze and drugs, and settled down with his beautiful third wife, Malika Souiri. He appeared in one feature film, Back to School (1986), guest starred on television occasionally, notably on Saturday Night Live, was featured in cable comedy specials, and co-starred as the unruly manifestation of a yuppie's mid-life crisis in the short-lived sitcom Charlie Hoover. Shortly after the series' cancellation, Kinison was fatally injured and his wife seriously hurt in an automobile crash. It is ironic, with Kinison's efforts to clean up his personal life, that the driver of the car at fault was drunk. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide- 1990
Standup comedian Sam Kinison performs in his notoriously obscene style in this video, which was shot during one of his performances in New York. Including parts of the songs "Wild Thing," "Mississippi Queen," and "Under My Thumb," the video showcases Kinison's aggressive performing talent. Parental guidance is suggested with this video for language and content. ~ Sarah Sloboda, All Movie Guide
- 1990
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This 1991 Sam Kinison concert was taped live less than a year before Kinison died in a car accident. Here Kinison plays guitar with his backup band (led by guitarist Randy Hansen) and delivers his patented diatribes. In keeping with his celebration of sex, drugs, and rock & roll, Kinison's show includes a parade of leather-clad beauties, including his wife, Malika Souiri. This video is sold with two different sleeves: one with a simple picture of Kinison, and the other, known as the "Mature" sleeve, features Kinison as the central figure in a "Last Supper" scene, flanked by beautiful scantily clad women. ~ Steve Blackburn, All Movie Guide
- 1989
In the first episode of a two-part story (originally telecast as a single hour-long entry on the same evening as the debut of The Simpsons), Al (Ed O'Neill) wants to have "The Best Christmas Ever" for the Bundy family. Unfortunately, a few of the shoe-store customers insist upon hanging around after closing time--and as a result, Al arrives too late to withdraw the funds necessary to purchase presents. Meanwhile, Marcy (Amanda Bearse) gets drunk at an office party and leaves a strange "souvenir" at the copying machine. This episode is highlighted by a full-throated performance of "The Bundys' Five Days of Christmas" (no partridges or pear trees in THIS one!) ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1989
In the conclusion of a two-part story(originally telecast as a single hour-long entry on the same evening as the debut of The Simpsons), Al (Ed O'Neill) is unable to raise enough money to buy Christmas presents before him--and in the fine tradtion of George Bailey, he declares that he wishes he were never born. Enter Al's foul-mouthed guardian angel, who looks, sounds and dresses like comedian Sam Kinison. After ranting and railing about his own miserable luck, the Angel shows Al what things would have been like if he wasn't around. In one of the more horrifying visions, Peg (Katey Sagal) is shown to be the obedient, well-coiffed bride of a wealthy yuppie named played by Ted McGinley, who would later join the series' cast in the role of Jefferson D'Arcy. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1988
The late comedian Sam Kinison could never be accused of political correctness. Kinison's slash-and-burn style was calculated to anger and alienate at least half his audience--specifically the female half. The comedian's disciples insist that Kinison was a social satirist, and that the people who'd didn't like him simply didn't want to hear the truth about themselves. Decide for yourself by renting the 60-minute concert video Sam Kinison Live! (For our part, we agree that the man had enormous talent--but must he scream and rail so?) The tape is not rated, but should be kept as far from small children as possible. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1987
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The late Sam Kinison was a comedian who observed no boundaries of good taste or political correctness, willing to hilariously rant and rave on any subject which struck his fancy, from sex, religion, and the institution of marriage to politics and starvation in the Third World. Sam Kinison: Breaking The Rules captures Kinison at his outrageous best on stage in a performance recorded for HBO in 1987; many fans regarded this special as the performance which helped Kinison break as a major comedy attraction, predating his successful string of comedy albums and his guest spot in the Rodney Dangerfield movie Back To School. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
Self-made wealthy guy Rodney Dangerfield decides he needs a better education--and also to spend some time away from his cheating new wife. Dangerfield joins his son Keith Gordon at college. Dad hopes to gain his son's respect (isn't that always Dangerfield's motivation?), while son tries to fit in with his snobbish and brutish fellow students. English professor Sally Kellerman forms a strong bond with Dangerfield, encouraging both father and son to stick out their first year despite all odds. The finale involves some slapstick at the swimming pool diving board, and the obligatory commencement address delivered by Dangerfield, who proves that he can crack jokes without tugging at his tie. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Rodney Dangerfield, Sally Kellerman, (more)
- 1986
This 1986 episode of Saturday Night Live is hosted by Sam Kinison and features musical guest Lou Reed. ~ Skyler Miller, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Sam Kinison, Lou Reed, (more)
