Denis Leary: No Cure for Cancer is a 1993 English-language Documentary Comedy movie written by Denis Leary and directed by Ted Demme. Ticked off comic Denis Leary talks honestly about subjects ranging from smoking, red meat, drugs, his family, rehab, and yes, cancer. Denis leary: no cure for cancer stars Denis Leary in the lead role along with Chris Phillips and Adam Roth in supporting roles. It was released on 20th February 1993.