
Gleason 2002
"How Sweet It Was!"
Overview
The story begins at the height of Gleason's career. He has it all: women, wealth, and extraordinary power. But he is haunted by memories of his childhood. Gleason spends his formative years entering amateur contests, performing in sleazy night spots. Along the way, he steals gags from the best comics in town and finds love with Genevieve, a dancer whom he marries. But Gleason isn't the ideal husband or even a responsible father as he abandons his family to answer the call of Hollywood. Brash, ar
Director: Howard Deutch
Cast

Brad Garrett
Jackie Gleason

Saul Rubinek
George 'Bullets' Durgom

Gretchen Egolf
Genevieve Halford

Kristen Dalton
Audrey Meadows

Michael Chieffo
Art Carney
Danny Wells
Jack L. Warner

Mark Camacho
Sammy Birch

Jason Blicker
Sol Friedman

Vlasta Vrana
Toots Shor

Shawn Lawrence
William S. Paley