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Bruce Willis' '80s HBO Movie Deserves More Attention
Bruce Willis' 1987 HBO mockumentary 'The Return of Bruno' mocks his musical ambitions with famous guests.
In brief
Bruce Willis' 1987 HBO mockumentary 'The Return of Bruno' mocks his musical ambitions with famous guests. Bruce Willis' 1987 HBO special 'The Return of Bruno' features mockumentary performances by Ringo Starr and others. Originally reported by SlashFilm.
Bruce Willis' 1987 HBO Special
Bruce Willis released a 1987 album called 'The Return of Bruno' as a mockumentary.
Mockumentary Features Famous Guests
Ringo Starr, Michael J. Fox, and others performed in the special to joke about Bruno's influence.
Album and TV Special Connection
The TV special promoted the album, but the album lacks the humor of the special.
Album Criticized for Music Quality
Critics called the album 'overproduced' and 'sweaty' with no blues skill.
Bruce Willis' Musical Legacy
The special is now a novelty item for Gen-Xers who listen to it ironically.
Bruce Willis' Later Career
Willis later starred in 'Die Hard' and cassettes of 'Bruno' are found in record stores.
What to remember
Bruce Willis' 1987 HBO special 'The Return of Bruno' features mockumentary performances by Ringo Starr and others.
