Silent Movie 1976

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Aspiring filmmakers Mel Funn, Marty Eggs and Dom Bell go to a financially troubled studio with an idea for a silent movie. In an effort to make the movie more marketable, they attempt to recruit a number of big name stars to appear, while the studio's creditors attempt to thwart them.

Mel Brooks

as Mel Funn

Marty Feldman

as Marty Eggs

Dom DeLuise

as Dom Bell

Sid Caesar

as Studio Chief

Harold Gould

as Engulf

Ron Carey

as Devour

Bernadette Peters

as Vilma Kaplan

Carol Arthur

as Pregnant Lady

Liam Dunn

as Newsvendor

Fritz Feld

as Maitre d'

Director:

Mel Brooks

Writer:

Mel Brooks, Ron Clark, Rudy De Luca, Barry Levinson

Genres:

Comedy

Release Date:

1976 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

87 min

MMPA Rating:

PG

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

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Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Silent Movie

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Mel Brooks

as Mel Funn

Marty Feldman

as Marty Eggs

Dom DeLuise

as Dom Bell

Sid Caesar

as Studio Chief

Harold Gould

as Engulf

Ron Carey

as Devour

Bernadette Peters

as Vilma Kaplan

Carol Arthur

as Pregnant Lady

Liam Dunn

as Newsvendor

Fritz Feld

as Maitre d'

Chuck McCann

as Studio Gate Guard

Valerie Curtin

as Intensive Care Nurse

Yvonne Wilder

as Studio Chief's Secretary

Harry Ritz

as Man in Tailor Shop

Charlie Callas

as Blind Man

Henny Youngman

as Fly-in-Soup Man

Arnold Soboloff

as Acupuncture Man

Patrick Campbell

as Motel Bellhop

Eddie Ryder

as British Officer

Al Hopson

as Executive

Rudy De Luca

as Executive

Barry Levinson

as Executive

Howard Hesseman

as Executive

Lee Delano

as Executive

Jack Riley

as Executive

Inga Neilsen

as Beautiful Blonde #1

Erica Hagen

as Beautiful Blonde #2

Robert Lussier

as Projectionist

Burt Reynolds

as Self

James Caan

as Self

Liza Minnelli

as Self

Anne Bancroft

as Self

Marcel Marceau

as Self

Paul Newman

as Self

Sivi Aberg

as Beautiful Blonde #3 (uncredited)

Jack Berle

as Audience Member (uncredited)

George DeNormand

as Patient (uncredited)

Erik Estrada

as Man in Restaurant (uncredited)

Dennis Falt

as Premiere Attendee (uncredited)

Dody Goodman

as Tourist Woman (uncredited)

Bob Harks

as Hospital Visitor (uncredited)

George Holmes

as Audience Member (uncredited)

Shep Houghton

as Audience Member (uncredited)

Kathryn Janssen

as Audience Member (uncredited)

Michael Jeffers

as Patient (uncredited)

Phil Leeds

as Waiter (uncredited)

Norman Palmer

as Patient (uncredited)

Harvey Parry

as Steam Roller Operator (uncredited)

Candice Rialson

as Girl (uncredited)

Leoda Richards

as Patient (uncredited)

Arnold Roberts

as Audience Member (uncredited)

Alton Ruff

as Anne Bancroft's Associate (uncredited)

Cosmo Sardo

as Club Patron (uncredited)

Bill Scully

as Audience Member (uncredited)

Ray Stewart

as Movie House Manager (uncredited)

Robert Strong

as Restaurant Patron (uncredited)

Jerry Trent

as Dancer (uncredited)

Judith Woodbury

as Audience Member (uncredited)

Gary Wright

as Audience Member (uncredited)

John Zimeas

as Waiter (uncredited)

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