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Wired is a 1989 American biographical film of comedian and actor John Belushi, [4] directed by Larry Peerce. [5] . It was based on the 1984 book of the same name by Washington Post journalist Bob Woodward, and adapted for the screen by Buckaroo Banzai creator Earl Mac Rauch. [6] . It stars Michael Chiklis in his film debut as Belushi. [7] .
Aug 25, 1989 · Wired: Directed by Larry Peerce. With Michael Chiklis, Ray Sharkey, J.T. Walsh, Patti D'Arbanville. The ghost of John Belushi looks back on his troubled life and career, while journalist Bob Woodward researches Belushi's life as he prepares to write a book about the late comic actor.
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- Biography, Comedy, Drama
- Larry Peerce
- 1989-08-25
May 20, 2012 · Trailer for WIRED, the infamous 1989 biopic of John Belushi. Starring Michael Chiklis, directed by Larry Peerce, and based on the book "Wired: The Short Life and Fast Times of John Belushi" by...
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- Drainpipe1981
May 4, 2015 · See the full interview at http://www.emmytvlegends.org/interviews/people/michael-chiklis
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- FoundationINTERVIEWS
He started in the theater and after receiving his BFA in acting from Boston University's College Of Fine Arts, Michael moved to New York City where he continued acting on the stage until he got his big break playing the late, great John Belushi in the controversial bio-pic Wired.
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- Lowell, Massachusetts, USA
In "Wired," the angel visits the morgue where Belushi's body is being held and leads the comedian's ghost through a series of flashbacks. Meanwhile, the reporter is busy interviewing survivors and witnesses to Belushi's sensational self-destruction.
With his guardian angel (Ray Sharkey) and reporter Bob Woodward (J.T. Walsh), comedian John Belushi (Michael Chiklis) reviews his short, fast life.
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