Movie Movie(1978)
It's the swellest. It's the cream of the silver screen. It's got buckets of tears and a million laughs.
Movie Movie Synopsis
Three movie genres of the 1930s, boxing films, WWI aviation dramas, and backstage Broadway musicals, are satirized using the same cast.
Movie Movie (1978) is a comedy film directed by Stanley Donen, released on November 1, 1978 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars George C. Scott, Trish Van Devere, Red Buttons and Eli Wallach. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 23 ratings.
- Director:
- Stanley Donen
- Writers:
- Larry Gelbart, Sheldon Keller
- Producers:
- Stanley Donen
- Cinematographer:
- Bruce Surtees
- Composer:
- Ralph Burns
- Production:
- ITC Entertainment, Stanley Donen Films, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Budget:
- $6,000,000
- Status:
- Released
Movie Movie (1978) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Movie Movie before you stream it.
Movie Movie Cast & Crew
Main cast
George C. Scott
as Gloves Malloy / Spats Baxter
Trish Van Devere
as Betsy McGuire / Isobel Stuart
Red Buttons
as Peanuts / Jinks Murphy
Eli Wallach
as Vince Marlow / Pop
Harry Hamlin
as Joey Popchik ("Dynamite Hands")
Ann Reinking
as Troubles Moran ("Dynamite Hands")
Jocelyn Brando
as Mama Popchik / Mrs. Updike
Michael Kidd
as "Pop" Popchik ("Dynamite Hands")
Kathleen Beller
as Angie Popchik ("Dynamite Hands")
Barry Bostwick
as Johnny Danko / Dick Cummings
Art Carney
as Dr. Blaine / Dr. Bowers
Barbara Harris
as Trixie Lane ("Baxter's Beauties of 1933")
Key crew
Directed by Stanley Donen, written by Larry Gelbart and Sheldon Keller, produced by Stanley Donen.
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Movie Movie Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 23 ratings.
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Movie Movie – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Movie Movie online?
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Movie Movie (1978) is available to stream on fuboTV and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Movie Movie?
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The main cast of Movie Movie (1978) includes George C. Scott, Trish Van Devere, Red Buttons, Eli Wallach and Harry Hamlin. The film was directed by Stanley Donen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Movie Movie released?
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Movie Movie was released on November 1, 1978 and runs for 1h 48m.
Is Movie Movie worth watching?
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Movie Movie (1978) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 23 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Movie Movie?
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Yes. The official Movie Movie trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.