COMEDY . 2005 . 1h 30m . 3.6/10

The Godfather of Green Bay_

Joe Keegan is the 'Rocky' of stand-up comedy. A fifteen-year comedy veteran who was pegged for stardom early on in his career but has blown every major audition he has ever had in legendary fashion. Fresh off a recent fiasco with a heckler that included a broken nose, Joe's friend Kenny tells him he can get them an audition for 'The Tonight Show' and that it's 'a can't miss.' The one catch is that it's at a roadside bar in tiny Pine Lake, Wisconsin, hometown of Tonight Show Talent scout, Harvey Skorik who never misses 'Rocktoberfest.' Having doubts but needing a break from L.A., Joe reluctantly agrees to go. Arriving in Wisconsin, Joe bombs his first night on stage when local emcee Dug sabotages him. Joe cannot get a break until he encounters his former high school English teacher, the beautiful Molly Mahoney who is also at a crossroads in her life.

Starring Tony Goldwyn, Lauren Holly, Jimmy Pardo
3.6/10
Rating
1h 30m
Runtime
2005
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Joe Keegan is the 'Rocky' of stand-up comedy. A fifteen-year comedy veteran who was pegged for stardom early on in his career but has blown every major audition he has ever had in legendary fashion. Fresh off a recent fiasco with a heckler that included a broken nose, Joe's friend Kenny tells him he can get them an audition for 'The Tonight Show' and that it's 'a can't miss.' The one catch is that it's at a roadside bar in tiny Pine Lake, Wisconsin, hometown of Tonight Show Talent scout, Harvey Skorik who never misses 'Rocktoberfest.' Having doubts but needing a break from L.A., Joe reluctantly agrees to go. Arriving in Wisconsin, Joe bombs his first night on stage when local emcee Dug sabotages him. Joe cannot get a break until he encounters his former high school English teacher, the beautiful Molly Mahoney who is also at a crossroads in her life.

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Cast
Tony Goldwyn stars as Big Jake Norquist in The Godfather of Green Bay.
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Year context
The Godfather of Green Bay was released 21 years ago in 2005.
Overview
Joe Keegan is the 'Rocky' of stand-up comedy. A fifteen-year comedy veteran who was pegged for stardom early on in his career but has blown every major audit...
The Godfather of Green Bay is a Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 30m.

CAST (20)

Tony Goldwyn
Tony Goldwyn
Big Jake Norquist
Lauren Holly
Lauren Holly
Molly Mahoney
Jimmy Pardo
Jimmy Pardo
Higgins
Thomas Lennon
Thomas Lennon
DUG
PS
Pete Schwaba
Joe Keegan
Lance Barber
Lance Barber
Kenny Caruso
BC
Brian Cashen
Heckler
DB
Donna Brower
Heckler's Mother
GB
Gary Brichetto
Lou
RM
Robert Martin
Slugs
IR
Ivona Rocque
Tonya
Steve Seagren
Steve Seagren
Ralphy
Eric Price
Eric Price
Ratboy
Mark Borchardt
Mark Borchardt
Skeeter
MS
Mike Siegel
Driver
JS
Johnny Starks
Marcus
Jessica Koosed
Jessica Koosed
Waitress
Tracy Thorpe
Tracy Thorpe
Janice
Dennis LaValle
Dennis LaValle
Harvey Skorik
DS
Duane Sharp
Sheriff

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
90 min (1h 30m)
Country
Rating
3.6/10 (7 votes)

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What is The Godfather of Green Bay about?
Joe Keegan is the 'Rocky' of stand-up comedy. A fifteen-year comedy veteran who was pegged for stardom early on in his career but has blown every major audition he has ever had in legendary fashion. Fresh off a recent fiasco with a heckler that included a broken nose, Joe's friend Kenny tells him he can get them an audition for 'The Tonight Show' and that it's 'a can't miss.' The one catch is that it's at a roadside bar in tiny Pine Lake, Wisconsin, hometown of Tonight Show Talent scout, Harvey Skorik who never misses 'Rocktoberfest.' Having doubts but needing a break from L.A., Joe reluctantly agrees to go. Arriving in Wisconsin, Joe bombs his first night on stage when local emcee Dug sabotages him. Joe cannot get a break until he encounters his former high school English teacher, the beautiful Molly Mahoney who is also at a crossroads in her life.
How long is The Godfather of Green Bay?
The Godfather of Green Bay has a runtime of 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Who stars in The Godfather of Green Bay?
The cast of The Godfather of Green Bay includes Tony Goldwyn, Lauren Holly, Jimmy Pardo, Thomas Lennon, Pete Schwaba.
What is the rating of The Godfather of Green Bay?
The Godfather of Green Bay has a rating of 3.6 out of 10 based on 7 votes on TMDB.

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