Movie, Movie (1978)



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Synopsis:
This spoof of a "typical" double-feature bill of the 1930s is introduced by George Burns, who explains that we're about to see two classic films produced by the legendary Warren Brothers. The first, "Dynamite Fists," is a black-and-white takeoff of such boxing dramas as Golden Boy. Harry Hamlin plays a John Garfield-like pugilist who is brought along by a tough-but-lovable fight promoter George C. Scott. Nasty gangster Eli Wallach attempts to compromise Hamlin by offering him the delectable Trish VanDevere, but Hamlin proves loyal to Scott. When Scott is killed by Wallach, Hamlin vows to become an attorney and bring the murderer to justice -- which he does in the space of one year. Along the way, Hamlin's gangster brother-in-law secures an eye operation for his nearly blind sister Kathleen Beller (whose bump-in-the-wall myopia is good for several laughs). After "Dynamite Fists," we are treated to a coming-attractions trailer for a Dawn Patrol-style aviation epic, again starring George C. Scott. The last segment, "Blansky's Beauties of 1933," is an all-stops-out Technicolor lampoon of Busby Berkeley musicals. Told by doctor Art Carney that he is dying, Broadway impresario Blansky (George C. Scott again) determines to produce one last spectacular show before the curtain goes down for good. The highlights in "Blansky's Beauties" are too numerous to mention here: memorable bits include composer Barry Bostwick's rooftop number, and the opening dialogue exchange between Carney and Scott (told that he has a month to live, Scott philosophically replies that at least he has 30 days left -- whereupon Carney dolefully reminds his patient that it's February). An additional sequence, parodying the Republic serials of the era, was filmed for Movie, Movie but cut from the final release print. Michael Kidd, who plays "Pop Popchick" in "Dynamite Fists," handled the choreography in "Blansky's Beauties." On the videocassette version of Movie, Movie, "Dynamite Fists" has been reprocessed in color.

~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

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Full Cast & Crew

Director Credit
Stanley Donen Director
Cast Credit
James J. Casino Keegle's Second [Dynamite Hands]
Chuck Hicks Hood #3 [Dynamite Hands]
Buddy Ekins [Dynamite Hands]
Eddie DeLight
Barry Bostwick Dick Cummings
Fred Scheiwiller Keegle's Manager [Dynamite Hands]
Charles Levison Judge Pennington
Jack Slate Fan #4 [Dynamite Hands]
Stanley Donen
George Fisher Hood #4 [Dynamite Hands]
Brendan Dillon Jury Foreman
Tom Morga [Dynamite Hands]
James Winburn [Dynamite Hands]
Charlie Murray [Dynamite Hands]
John Bear Hudkins Mover #2 [Dynamite Hands]
John R. McKee [Dynamite Hands]
Jimmy Lennon, Sr. [Dynamite Hands]
Cliff Happy K.O. Brown [Dynamite Hands]
Robert Herron Mover #1 [Dynamite Hands]
Michael Rodgers Tiger Barnes [Dynamite Hands]
June McCall Fan #3 [Dynamite Hands]
George C. Scott Gloves Malloy/Spats Baxter
Barbara Harris Trixie Lane
Eli Wallach Vince Marlowe/Pop
Patricia Dressel Betsy McGuire/Isobel Stuart
Red Buttons Peanuts/Jinks Murphy
Barry Bostwick Johnny Danko
Rebecca York Kitty
Art Carney Dr. Blaine/Dr. Bowers
Maide Norman Gussie
Jocelyn Brando Mama Popchik/Mrs. Updike
Harry Hamlin Joey Popchik
Ann Reinking Troubles Moran
Michael Kidd Pop Popchik
Kathleen Beller Angie Popchik
Barney Martin Motorcycle Cop
Dick Winslow Tinkle Johnson, Reporter
Sebastian Brook Fritz
Paula Jones Chorus Girl [Baxter's Beauties Of 1933]
John Henry Chorus Boy [Baxter's Beauties Of 1933]
Clay Hodges Sailor Lawson
George Wilbur Tony Norion [Dynamite Hands]
Peter T. Stader Barney Keegle [Dynamite Hands]
James Lennon
Jim Nickerson [Dynamite Hands]
Wally Rose Referee #2 [Dynamite Hands]
Production Credits Credit
Martin Starger Executive Producer
Stanley Donen Producer
Martin Starger Producer
Art Department Credit
Jack Fisk Art Director
Jerry Wunderlich Set Designer
Chris Horner Set Designer
Choreography Credit
Milton Greenwald Choreography
Film Camera Credit
Bruce Surtees Cinematographer
Charles Rosher Jr. Cinematographer
Production Management Credit
Jonathan Sanger first Assistant Director
Wardrobe Hair Makeup Credit
Patti Norris Costume Designer
Pat Norris Costume Designer

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