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The Critic (1963)

APPROVED 4 min  -  Animation | Comedy | Short
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Mel Brooks is an old man watching abstract animations. He doesn't understand them, so he heckles with strange commentary, to the annoyance of those around him.

Director:

Ernest Pintoff

Writer:

Mel Brooks (creator)

Stars:

Mel Brooks
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Mel Brooks is an old man watching abstract animations. He doesn't understand them, so he heckles with strange commentary, to the annoyance of those around him. Written by Scott Hutchins <scottandrewh@home.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Russian American | Noisy Audience Member | Heckler | Movie Theater | Independent Film

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A hilarious New Look at Modern Art as seen through the way-out eyes of Comedian Mel Brooks See more »

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Animation | Comedy | Short

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Also Known As:

Il critico See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Pintof-Crossbow Productions See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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Quotes

Old Man from Russia: It must be some symbolism! I think it's symbolic of... junk.
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Featured in The Lady with the Torch (1999) See more »