Silver Streak Reviews

1976

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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
Director	Arthur Hiller
Genres	Action/Adventure, Comedy

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Critics' reviews (2) of Silver Streak
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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
- Time Out
- Posted 04 Nov 2008
A spectacular comedy thriller
- Radio Times
- Posted 08 Oct 2007
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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 ... more

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- - A customer from Hampshire, UK.
  - Posted 30 Sep 2006 18:38
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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- - A customer from England
  - Posted 16 Jul 2007 21:07
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 ... more

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- - A customer from Paignton
  - Posted 11 Jan 2009 21:14
Most recent members' reviews (2) of Silver Streak
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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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- - A customer from England
  - Posted 16 Jul 2007 21:07
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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- - A customer from Beverley
  - Posted 15 Apr 2009 13:30

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 ... more

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- - A customer from Hampshire, UK.
  - Posted 30 Sep 2006 18:38
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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- - A customer from England
  - Posted 16 Jul 2007 21:07
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 ... more

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- - A customer from Paignton
  - Posted 11 Jan 2009 21:14
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 ... more

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- - A customer from Liverpool, England
  - Posted 22 Nov 2006 20:49
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 ... more

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- - Warlokk from England
  - Posted 28 Sep 2008 10:26
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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- - A customer from Beverley
  - Posted 15 Apr 2009 13:30
70's nostalgia

This film is watchable,in so much as it brings back memories of an earlier time-the 70's.Flared trousers,big collars and not a mobile phone in site.Life ... more

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- - A customer from Huddersfield
  - Posted 02 Feb 2010 20:33

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Critics' reviews (2)
Silver Streak, the train which travels from LA to Chicago and houses a murder, dawdles rather than streaks. Characters... read more on Time Out
- Time Out
- Posted 04 Nov 2008
A spectacular comedy thriller
- Radio Times
- Posted 08 Oct 2007

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