But he refuses to be thrown on the scrap heap.
He really aspires to get up and practice his art in front of an audience and still be relevant.
AndThe Comedianpromises to be a humorous look at a world full of crusty, loony characters.
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So better to call it a dark comedy with drama.
Either way, De Niros sad clown is sure to garner applause perhaps even on Oscar night.
