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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated) Binding: DVD EAN: 0011301635648 Format: Color, DVD-Video, NTSC Label: Timeless Media Group Languages: Manufacturer: Timeless Media Group MPN: D63564D Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: Timeless Media Group Region Code: 1 Release Date: January 08, 2008 Running Time: 97 minutes Studio: Timeless Media Group Theatrical Release Date: February 18, 1972 Editorial Review: Product Description: An all-star cast headlines this hilarious made-for-television movie spoof on the western genre. John Astin (The Addams Family) plays Evil Roy Slade, the meanest villain in the West. The good guys do not have a chance, as Evil Roy turns the tables on the classic western story of good triumphing over evil. Western veteran Pat Butram narrates, the Mickey Rooney, Dick Shawn, Henry Gibson, Edie Adams, Pamela Austin, Milton Berle, Pat Morita, Ed Begley, Jr., Dom DeLuise and Penny Marshall co-star. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Funnier than it should be, considering its ageAlthough made a whole bunch of years ago (1972), this holds up remarkably well as a comedy, no doubt due in large part to the fact that it was co-written by none other than Gary Marshall, the genius behind Big with Tom Hanks, among other great American comedy films. The casting is perfect; John Astin flashes his teeth a lot as the title character, which is appropriate, and Mickey Rooney is on hand as the stereotypical rich greedy RR tycoon out to take over the entire territory. Also ... Read More Rating:  - Evil Roy SladeIt may have begun as a mere Movie of the Week, but it ended up as a marvelous stand-alone comedy film; one of Garry Marshall's best! The scene where Evil Roy has to figure out how a shoe horn works in the civilized world is alone well worth the price of admission. Sparkling dialog, fantastic sight gags, and a surprisingly sympathetic villain who wants to finally quit being an cruel bank robbing outlaw so that he can marry the beautiful newfound-love-of-his-life, the town's ... Read More Rating: - a good bit of nostalgic fun...Hey....this was a TV movie back in the day....but it was co written by Garry Marshall and directed by Jerry Paris...so a couple of TV legends contributed behind the scenes, and the scenery was CHEWED by a gaggle of greats and near greats....from John Astin to Dom Deluise, Mickey Rooney , Dick Shawn and more. This is a serious guilty pleasure and at a shade over 5 bucks a helluva deal. I was actually pleased at the quality of the video/film...better than many others from that era. Don't expect Blazing ... Read More Rating:  - Evil Roy Slade30 years ago I thought this was the most funny western I had ever seen. What happened? Don't waste your money. Rating: - Entertainment NostalgiaI loved this movie as a kid. It is even funnier now that I am old enough to get the jokes. A campy western and the kind of film that you don't see today. |
