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Dustin Hoffman gives an electrifying title performance as Lenny Bruce, the controversial, groundbreaking standup of the '50s and '60s whose challenging and profane material brought him arrests and notoriety, which in turn led to an untimely, drug-induced flame-out. Director Bob Fosse and playwright/scripter Julian Barry's insightful look into the man who truly changed America's comedic sensibilities co-stars Valerie Perrine, Jan Miner, Stanley Beck. 111 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack English Uncompressed PCM mono; Subtitles English (SDH); audio commentary; interviews; theatrical trailer; essay. Two-disc set.