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Movie Movie

  • 1978
  • PG
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
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Movie Movie (1978)
ParodySketch ComedyComedyMusicalSport

Three movie genres of the 1930s--boxing films, World War I aviation dramas, and backstage Broadway musicals--are satirized using the same cast.Three movie genres of the 1930s--boxing films, World War I aviation dramas, and backstage Broadway musicals--are satirized using the same cast.Three movie genres of the 1930s--boxing films, World War I aviation dramas, and backstage Broadway musicals--are satirized using the same cast.

  • Director
    • Stanley Donen
  • Writers
    • Larry Gelbart
    • Sheldon Keller
  • Stars
    • George C. Scott
    • Trish Van Devere
    • Red Buttons
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    1.3K
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    • Director
      • Stanley Donen
    • Writers
      • Larry Gelbart
      • Sheldon Keller
    • Stars
      • George C. Scott
      • Trish Van Devere
      • Red Buttons
    • 19User reviews
    • 18Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 10 nominations

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    George C. Scott
    George C. Scott
    • Gloves Malloy (segment "Dynamite Hands")…
    Trish Van Devere
    Trish Van Devere
    • Betsy McGuire (segment "Dynamite Hands")…
    Red Buttons
    Red Buttons
    • Peanuts (segment "Dynamite Hands")…
    Eli Wallach
    Eli Wallach
    • Vince Marlowe (segment "Dynamite Hands")…
    Harry Hamlin
    Harry Hamlin
    • Joey Popchik (segment "Dynamite Hands")
    Ann Reinking
    Ann Reinking
    • Troubles Moran (segment "Dynamite Hands")
    Jocelyn Brando
    Jocelyn Brando
    • Mama Popchik (segment "Dynamite Hands")…
    Michael Kidd
    Michael Kidd
    • 'Pop' Popchik (segment "Dynamite Hands")
    Kathleen Beller
    Kathleen Beller
    • Angie Popchik (segment "Dynamite Hands")
    Barry Bostwick
    Barry Bostwick
    • Johnny Danko (segment "Dynamite Hands")…
    Art Carney
    Art Carney
    • Dr. Blaine (segment "Dynamite Hands")…
    Clay Hodges
    • Sailor Lawson (segment "Dynamite Hands")
    George P. Wilbur
    George P. Wilbur
    • Tony Norton (segment "Dynamite Hands")
    Peter Stader
    • Barney Keegle (segment "Dynamite Hands")
    • (as Peter T. Stader)
    Jimmy Lennon Sr.
    • The Announcer (segment "Dynamite Hands")
    • (as James Lennon)
    Charles Lane
    Charles Lane
    • Judge (segment "Dynamite Hands")…
    Dick Winslow
    Dick Winslow
    • Reporter (segment "Dynamite Hands")…
    Brendan Dillon
    Brendan Dillon
    • Jury Foreman (segment "Dynamite Hands")
    • Director
      • Stanley Donen
    • Writers
      • Larry Gelbart
      • Sheldon Keller
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    • Trivia
      In the original theatrical release, "Dynamite Hands" which was filmed in color, was printed in black and white. The home video version uses the original color footage. Contrary to rumors, the video version was not colorized.
    • Goofs
      Assuming Baxter's Beauties of 1933 had actually been shot in 1933, it would have used two-strip Technicolor, also known as Red Technicolor because it is particularly good at photographing the red spectrum. This is shot in the three-strip process, or Blue Technicolor, which would not be introduced until 1935. Additionally, most musicals would not be shot completely in color until the 1940s.
    • Quotes

      Joey Popchik: When a man says what's right, what's good, what's real, and what's true, then his mouth is ten feet tall.

    • Crazy credits
      The cast list in the closing credits is divided into two sections with headings Dynamite Hands and Baxter's Beauties of 1933.
    • Alternate versions
      In the theatrical and pay-tv release, the first half of "Movie, Movie" is in black and white, while both halves are often shown in color in commercial TV.
    • Connections
      Featured in Sneak Previews: Ice Castles/Same Time, Next Year/Caravans/American Graffiti/Movie Movie/Beyond and Back/The Late Great Planet Earth (1979)
    • Soundtracks
      Overture to Baxter's Beauties of 1933
      Music by Ralph Burns and Buster Davis
      Performed by Ralph Burns and the Orchestra

    User reviews19

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    9/10

    A Movie Lover's Gem

    "Movie Movie" is an absolute gem that few people have even heard of. It's a throwback to the days of old when you went to the movies and stayed all day long. In this film we are treated to two short films (one in color, one in b&w) that sandwich an assortment of coming attractions and other goodies from a bygone era.

    George C. Scott stars in both short films. One is a boxing movie and the other is a musical. This film is hard to find but does pop up occasionally on cable. I suggest looking for this at your local video store. It's a real gem for anyone who ever loved going to the movies then and now.
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    • Sep 4, 1999
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    • Release date
      • January 4, 1979 (Argentina)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Double Feature
    • Filming locations
      • 56th Street and Park Avenue. Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production company
      • ITC Films
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    • Budget
      • $6,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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