It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
starring: Spencer Tracy, Milton Berle, Ethel Merman, Mickey Rooney, Sid Caesar
directed by: Stanley Kramer
directed by: Stanley Kramer
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Everyones making a mad dash to dig up buried looot in this all-star comedy riot.Studio: Tcfhe/mgmRelease Date: 08/05/2008Starring: Spencer Tracy Jonathan WintersRun time: 161 minutesRating: G
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Stanley Kramer's sprawling 1963 comedy about a search for buried treasure by at least a dozen people--all played by well-known entertainers of their day--is the kind of mass comedy that Hollywood hasn't made in many years. (Another example from around the same time is Blake Edwards's The Great Race.) After a number of strangers (including Milton Berle, Jonathan Winters, Sid Caesar, Phil Silvers, and others) witness a dying stranger (Jimmy Durante) identify the location of hidden money, a conflict-ridden hunt begins, watched over carefully by a suspicious cop (Spencer Tracy). The ensuing two and a half hours of mayhem has its ups and downs--some bits and performers are certainly funnier than others. But Kramer, who is better known for socially conscious, serious cinema (Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?), is in a mood for broad comic characterization, and some of his jokes are so intentionally obvious (Durante literally kicks a bucket when he dies), they'd have a place in Airplane! Watch for lots of cameo appearances, including Jerry Lewis (who had called Kramer and asked him why he hadn't been invited to participate). --Tom Keogh
Everyones making a mad dash to dig up buried looot in this all-star comedy riot.Studio: Tcfhe/mgmRelease Date: 08/05/2008Starring: Spencer Tracy Jonathan WintersRun time: 161 minutesRating: G
Amazon.com:
Stanley Kramer's sprawling 1963 comedy about a search for buried treasure by at least a dozen people--all played by well-known entertainers of their day--is the kind of mass comedy that Hollywood hasn't made in many years. (Another example from around the same time is Blake Edwards's The Great Race.) After a number of strangers (including Milton Berle, Jonathan Winters, Sid Caesar, Phil Silvers, and others) witness a dying stranger (Jimmy Durante) identify the location of hidden money, a conflict-ridden hunt begins, watched over carefully by a suspicious cop (Spencer Tracy). The ensuing two and a half hours of mayhem has its ups and downs--some bits and performers are certainly funnier than others. But Kramer, who is better known for socially conscious, serious cinema (Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?), is in a mood for broad comic characterization, and some of his jokes are so intentionally obvious (Durante literally kicks a bucket when he dies), they'd have a place in Airplane! Watch for lots of cameo appearances, including Jerry Lewis (who had called Kramer and asked him why he hadn't been invited to participate). --Tom Keogh
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- review for mad mad world
this 60's classic is 1 of a kind. I lost count on the number of comics from the 40's, 50's and 60's that star in this wonderfull comedy.
I recommend it to anywone who enjoys watching older movies that enjoylight comedy. I also recommend it for families of all ages.
john walker
Rating: - Great Comedy!
What can you say about the BEST comedians ever!This is a great family movie and it sure brought back memories of the 60's and 70's.They sure don't make movies like this anymore!!!
Rating: - oldie but goodie
A great fan of older movies and this is a gem to ad to my collection. Delivered promptly.
Rating: - No movie is funnier.
No matter how many times we watch this movie, the laughter is still the same.One of the best - if not THE best - classic comedies ever made.
Rating: - Super Funny!!
With a cast of characters which is a veritable list of who's who from the comedy world, this movie doesn't disappoint!Hilarious from start to finish.I've seen it many times and it's still funny!
- review for mad mad worldthis 60's classic is 1 of a kind. I lost count on the number of comics from the 40's, 50's and 60's that star in this wonderfull comedy.
I recommend it to anywone who enjoys watching older movies that enjoylight comedy. I also recommend it for families of all ages.
john walker
- Great Comedy!What can you say about the BEST comedians ever!This is a great family movie and it sure brought back memories of the 60's and 70's.They sure don't make movies like this anymore!!!
- oldie but goodieA great fan of older movies and this is a gem to ad to my collection. Delivered promptly.
- No movie is funnier.No matter how many times we watch this movie, the laughter is still the same.One of the best - if not THE best - classic comedies ever made.
- Super Funny!!With a cast of characters which is a veritable list of who's who from the comedy world, this movie doesn't disappoint!Hilarious from start to finish.I've seen it many times and it's still funny!
