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The Return of Bruno

The Return of Bruno

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The Return of Bruno

1987

0h 56m

6.5(28 votes)

Comedy

Music

TV Movie

Overview

A mockumentary about blues artist Bruno Radolini and how he has strongly impacted music, as attested to by such rock legends as Ringo Starr, Brian Wilson and the Bee Gees, among others.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Bruce Willis

Bruce Willis

Bruno Radolini

Jon Bon Jovi

Jon Bon Jovi

Jon Bon Jovi

Ringo Starr

Ringo Starr

Ringo Starr

Elton John

Elton John

Elton John

Phil Collins

Phil Collins

Phil Collins

Michael J. Fox

Michael J. Fox

Michael J. Fox

Bill Graham

Bill Graham

Dick Clark

Dick Clark

Dick Clark

Joan Baez

Joan Baez

Joan Baez

Wolfman Jack

Wolfman Jack

Wolfman Jack

Creative team

Directed by: James Yukich
Written by: Paul Flattery
Bruce Willis
Produced by: Bruce Willis
Paul Flattery

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