Carol Burnett, Christopher Reeve, Denholm Elliott

British farce about the disintegration of a third-rate theater company on a tour of the provinces.

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PG-13, 1 hr. 41 min.

Directed by: Peter Bogdanovich

Release Date: March 20, 1992

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DVD Release Date: May 4, 2004

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  • October 20, 2008
    I can't imagine how this play is accomplished on live stage (and it is). Well I have seen a live theater version of this play now, and I still can't imagine the talent necessary to make it as successful as the movie. A miscast character can ruin quite a few scenes and it is har...( read more)d to get the entrances and exits as snappy as this appears 'cause there is the benefit of cutting the film. The ensemble cast in this movie is outstanding. And I can't praise the TIMING of the action and dialog enough! This is THE farce to end all farces!
  • March 10, 2008
    Drama club people like this type of stuff. Those darn drama club people. The real play was good, but did I really need to see a movie of a play of a play?
  • August 7, 2007
    It was cute. It wasn't as horrible as I had heard it was. I do agree that it doesn't translate as well on screen. Go see the live version it is absolutely hilarious.
  • November 10, 2006
    Very funny adaptation of an even funnier play. Changing the setting from England to America is not the best choice but everyone is fso unny in this that you surely won't mind.
  • March 23, 2008
    Hard to find hilarious comedy,borrowing from Shakespeare's concept of a play within a play.Excellent cast includes Michael Caine.

    This is one of the most hysterically funny movies I've ever seen.I honestly laughed so hard,and so often I thought I was going to have a cardiac e...( read more)vent.

    An unbelievable ensemble cast,and guarenteed to make you howl.
  • September 13, 2009
    Saw the play which was funny and I think I remember seeing this movie which was funny too. There was a certain kiss in the movie which was a bit odd I think.
  • August 13, 2009
    Funniest movie I have ever seen. Seriously.
  • April 29, 2009
    Love it! It's what I consider to be on of Michael Caine's funniest movies. A must-see for theatre buffs, and a good laugh for those who aren't.
  • January 8, 2009
    When I was younger I wanted to see this only because I recognized John Ritter on the cover as the "guy from three's company" because I loved that show. I enjoyed this as a kid and recently just watched it again and it was still as funny. It takes a minute to get really funny, but...( read more) it's cool to see the build up to it.
  • October 28, 2008
    Pretty funny stuff. PLUS Michael Caine. :D

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  • gothicblugrl2007
    April 1, 2007
    This was a movie I would rent for months at a time. I watched it over and over again. If you just love movies you should watch this.

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