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Silver Streak
1976
Humorous tale set aboard a train bound from Los Angeles to Detroit. Gene Wilder plays an editor who becomes involved in art forgery and a murder plot, as well as having a romantic escapade with a young sexy female...all during one train ride. Read more
| Starring | Jill Clayburgh, Richard Pryor, Gene Wilder, Ned Beatty |
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| Director | Arthur Hiller |
| Genres | Action/Adventure, Comedy |
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Critics' reviews (2)
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Silver Streak, the train which travels from LA to Chicago and houses a murder, dawdles rather than streaks. Characters... read more on Time Out
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A spectacular comedy thriller
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Most helpful members' reviews (3)
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5 out of 6 people found this review helpful
As expected...very entertaining!
Gene Wilder and Richard Pryor up to their usual entertaining antics!... Although a rather 'aged' film, it still provides light-hearted mischief and laughter along the way, from Messrs Wilder and Pryor.
Very entertaining and worthwhile watching! -
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Silver streak winner
this film stands the test of time. Very funny, sometimes achingly so. Decent plot, with good characters. Well worth a sit. I thought it was brill.
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
I love the 1970's
this film was first given to me and my sister when i was about 5. Bout 1978. We would sneak down on early cold mornings and watch this in front of the fire. I was over the moon when i found it for sale on dvd.
Gene wilder is a comic genius alone but doubled up with the late prior its comedy at it's best.
Every time i watch it, it makes me feel like a kid. Plus theres a humour to it that i never saw as a kid.
I give it a 5 star. It hasn't faultered with time, only improved. Long live richard priors films. -
Most recent members' reviews (2)
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Silver streak winner
this film stands the test of time. Very funny, sometimes achingly so. Decent plot, with good characters. Well worth a sit. I thought it was brill.
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Losing streak
I first saw this film when it originally came out and was looking forward to seeing it again. What a disappointment! The hysterical performances, the weak humour, the awful script. Sometimes its best not to revisit the past.
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5 out of 6 people found this review helpful
As expected...very entertaining!
Gene Wilder and Richard Pryor up to their usual entertaining antics!... Although a rather 'aged' film, it still provides light-hearted mischief and laughter along the way, from Messrs Wilder and Pryor.
Very entertaining and worthwhile watching! -
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Silver streak winner
this film stands the test of time. Very funny, sometimes achingly so. Decent plot, with good characters. Well worth a sit. I thought it was brill.
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
I love the 1970's
this film was first given to me and my sister when i was about 5. Bout 1978. We would sneak down on early cold mornings and watch this in front of the fire. I was over the moon when i found it for sale on dvd.
Gene wilder is a comic genius alone but doubled up with the late prior its comedy at it's best.
Every time i watch it, it makes me feel like a kid. Plus theres a humour to it that i never saw as a kid.
I give it a 5 star. It hasn't faultered with time, only improved. Long live richard priors films. -
Good
Good for a night in with a take out, nothing in the film that will put you off your food!
Has its moments, but I much prefer Stir Crazy as a sample of Wilder / Pryor at their best. -
Losing streak
I first saw this film when it originally came out and was looking forward to seeing it again. What a disappointment! The hysterical performances, the weak humour, the awful script. Sometimes its best not to revisit the past.
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boot polish
Hadn't seen this for 20 years - still found it very funny. Gene Wilder did some great films and this is one of my faves. Good entertainment !!
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Critics' reviews (2)
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Silver Streak, the train which travels from LA to Chicago and houses a murder, dawdles rather than streaks. Characters... read more on Time Out
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A spectacular comedy thriller
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