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Il Silenzio dei prosciutti (The Silence of the Hams) (1994)

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Release Date: Jun 1, 1994 Wide

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In the tradition of Mel Brooks, this Italian comedy offers an episodic parody of classic thrillers and horror movies. Film includes cameos from several stars including Mel Brooks, John Astin, Larry Storch, Phyllis Diller, John Carpenter, and John Landis. The story begins as director Ezio Greggio is being stabbed ala Psycho in his shower. Before he dies he recaps the events leading to his death. The scene was L.A. and FBI rookie Jo Dee Fostar has been assigned to interview psycho inmate Dr.

R, 1 hr. 21 min.

Art House & International, Mystery & Suspense, Comedy

Directed By: Ezio Greggio

In Theaters: Jun 1, 1994 Wide

On DVD: Jan 31, 1995

Cabin Fever Entertainment

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Cast

Ezio Greggio
Antonio Motel
Dom DeLuise
Dr. Animal Cannibal Piz...
Billy Zane
Jo Dee Fostar
Joanna Pacula
Lily
Charlene Tilton
Jane
Martin Balsam
Inspector Balsam
Mel Brooks
Guest Checking Out
Stuart Pankin
Pete Putrid
John Astin
Ranger
Larry Storch
Sergeant
Bubba Smith
Olaf
Rip Taylor
Mr. Laurel
Phyllis Diller
Old Secretary
Shelley Winters
Mother
John Carpenter
Trench Coat Man
Joe Dante
Dying Man
Marshall Bell
Cross Dresser Agent
Jeff Bright
Mummy
Andre Rosey Brown
Motorcycle Cop
Lonnie Burr
Drunk
Debra Christofferson
Misery Woman
Tony Cox
Dwarf Guard
Ken Davitian
Pavarotti
David DeLuise
Policeman #1
Peter DeLuise
Checkout Guard
Shelly Desai
Trick
Eddie Deezen
Video Cameraman
Dom Irrera
Gas Station Attendant
Irwin Keyes
Guard
Lance Kinsey
First Interrogating Off...
Sal Landi
Second Agent
Linda Lutz
Housedress Woman
Jim Maniaci
Rape Culturist 1
John Roarke
George Bush
Al Ruscio
Phillip Morris
Lana Schawb
Nurse
Ray Serra
Agent Prostitute 1
Henry Silva
Police Chief
Kimber Sissons
Push-up Lady
Nedra Volz
Ranger's Wife
Wilhelm von Homburg
Maitre 'D
Jeff Weston
Agent
Rudy De Luca
Checkout Maniac
John Landis
FBI Agent
Heather Elizabeth Parkhur...
Beautiful Woman
Dan McVicar
Forensic Export
Allan Lee
Agent
John Fadule
Policeman
Manny Molina
Rape Culturist
Matteo Molinari
Bell Boy
Robert Muse
Agent Prostitute
Rino Piccolo
Ambulance Driver
Pat Rick
Bill Clinton
Lynn Shirey
Hillary Clinton
Seifullah Ziyad II
Michael Jackson

Critic Reviews for Il Silenzio dei prosciutti (The Silence of the Hams)

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A poke in the eye with a knife is more alluring

March 11, 2005 Comment

Clint Morris

Moviehole

Unfunny spoof. Lacks bite, timing and good ideas.

July 14, 2003 Comment

Fred Topel

About.com

Horrible wanna-be Airplane type spoof. Only thing worth noting is that it came before 'Scary Movie,' which falls into the same category.

April 11, 2003 Comment

Alex Sandell

Juicy Cerebellum

Just painful beyond words.

December 1, 2002 Comment

Ken Hanke

Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

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As bad as this film may be at least it's not a Wayans travesty. The movie seems to have its own rhythm where you think it's the worst thing ever made and then one line, or cameo, will redeem it and you're pulled back in. The summary line of this review is an example.Yes, 'the lady in blue' line is incredibly lame and

January 19, 2010

Cassandra Maples

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Nicht weiter sagen! ShshFav bitMother: My son is alive? Who the f*** did I kill? Dr. Animal: Call me A.Joe: Eh?Dr. Animal: Also call me Doctor.Joe: A Doctor.Dr. Animal: Dr. A.Joe: Right sorry, Dr. A.Dr. Animal: Bingo.Joe: Dr. A. Bingo?Dr. Animal: Moving on.

September 24, 2007

Wahida K

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