Il Silenzio dei prosciutti (The Silence of the Hams) (1994)
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43% of users liked it
(1,371 ratings)
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… More 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. Animal Cannibal Pizza. Meanwhile Fostar's girlfriend swipes $400,000 bucks from her boss and ends up hiding in the Cemetery Hotel, run by Antonio Motel. Inspector Balsam investigates cases of dead hotel victims. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Directed By
- Ezio Greggio
- Genres
- Art House & International, Mystery & Suspense, Comedy
- In Theaters
- Jun 1, 1994 Wide
- Studio
- Cabin Fever Entertainment
Critic Reviews
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Clint Morris, Moviehole
A poke in the eye with a knife is more alluring
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Fred Topel, About.com
Unfunny spoof. Lacks bite, timing and good ideas.
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Alex Sandell, Juicy Cerebellum
Horrible wanna-be Airplane type spoof. Only thing worth noting is that it came before 'Scary Movie,' which falls into the same category.
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Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)
Just painful beyond words.
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Cast
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Ezio Greggio
as Antonio Motel
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Dom DeLuise
as Dr. Animal Cannibal Pizza
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Billy Zane
as Jo Dee Fostar
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Joanna Pacula
as Lily
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Charlene Tilton
as Jane
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Martin Balsam
as Inspector Balsam
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Mel Brooks
as Guest Checking Out
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Stuart Pankin
as Pete Putrid
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John Astin
as Ranger
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Larry Storch
as Sergeant
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Bubba Smith
as Olaf
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Rip Taylor
as Mr. Laurel
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Phyllis Diller
as Old Secretary
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Shelley Winters
as Mother
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John Carpenter
as Trench Coat Man
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Joe Dante
as Dying Man
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Marshall Bell
as Cross Dresser Agent
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Jeff Bright
as Mummy
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Andre Rosey Brown
as Motorcycle Cop
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Lonnie Burr
as Drunk
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Debra Christofferson
as Misery Woman
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Tony Cox
as Dwarf Guard
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Ken Davitian
as Pavarotti
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David DeLuise
as Policeman #1
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Peter DeLuise
as Checkout Guard
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Shelly Desai
as Trick
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Eddie Deezen
as Video Cameraman
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Dom Irrera
as Gas Station Attendant
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Irwin Keyes
as Guard
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Lance Kinsey
as First Interrogating Officer
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Sal Landi
as Second Agent
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Linda Lutz
as Housedress Woman
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Jim Maniaci
as Rape Culturist 1
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John Roarke
as George Bush
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Al Ruscio
as Phillip Morris
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Lana Schawb
as Nurse
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Ray Serra
as Agent Prostitute 1
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Henry Silva
as Police Chief
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Kimber Sissons
as Push-up Lady
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Nedra Volz
as Ranger's Wife
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Wilhelm von Homburg
as Maitre 'D
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Jeff Weston
as Agent
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Rudy De Luca
as Checkout Maniac
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John Landis
as FBI Agent
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Heather Elizabeth Parkhurst
as Beautiful Woman
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Dan McVicar
as Forensic Export
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Allan Lee
as Agent
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John Fadule
as Policeman
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Manny Molina
as Rape Culturist
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Matteo Molinari
as Bell Boy
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Robert Muse
as Agent Prostitute
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Rino Piccolo
as Ambulance Driver
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Pat Rick
as Bill Clinton
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Lynn Shirey
as Hillary Clinton
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Seifullah Ziyad II
as Michael Jackson
