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A young stand-up comedian finds his burgeoning career threatened when he teams with a veteran comedy superstar.
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Damon Wayans Charlie Richman
Jim Belushi Jeffrey Stone (as James Belushi)
Terry Crews Big James
Camryn Manheim Vicki Matters
Lochlyn Munro Greg Elese
Shakara Ledard Stacy
Katt Williams The Comic
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Jimmy Brogan Emcee
Patty Ross 
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Patrice Fisher Regina
Darcy Halsey Lady in Crowd
Jesse Colton Hopfer Little Danny
Paul Ogata Karate Man
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