Home
search
more | tips
IMDb > It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World (1963)
It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotes
Overview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv schedule
Awards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage board
Plot & Quotes
plot summaryplot synopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotes
Fun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQ
Other Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDesk
Promotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo gallery
External Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clips

It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World (1963) More at IMDbPro »

Photos (see all 19 | slideshow)

Overview

User Rating:
7.5/10   12,801 votes
MOVIEmeter: ?
Up 4% in popularity this week. See rank & trends on IMDbPro.
Director:
Stanley Kramer
Writers:
William Rose (story) &
Tania Rose (story)
Contact:
View company contact information for It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World on IMDbPro.
Release Date:
7 November 1963 (USA) more
Genre:
Adventure | Comedy | Crime more
Tagline:
If ever this mad, mad, mad, mad world needed "It's a mad, mad, mad, mad world" it's now! (1970 re-release) more
Plot:
The dying words of a thief spark a madcap cross-country rush to find some treasure. full summary | full synopsis
Plot Keywords:
more
Awards:
Won Oscar. Another 2 wins & 9 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(4 articles)
Edie Adams Dies
 (From WENN. 16 October 2008, 9:12 AM, PDT)

Comedian Buddy Hackett Dies at 78
 (From WENN. 1 July 2003)

User Comments:
A classic you'll never get tired of watching more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Additional Details

Also Known As:
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (USA) (promotional title)
more
Runtime:
USA:154 min (edited version) | USA:192 min (original version) | USA:174 min (restored video version) | 182 min (Laserdisc version) (extended re-edit)
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
2.20 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
4-Track Stereo (Westrex Recording System) (35mm prints) | 70 mm 6-Track (Westrex Recording System) (70 mm prints)
Certification:
USA:G (1970) | Iceland:L | Portugal:M/12 (edited version) | Portugal:M/6 (re-rating) (uncut) | West Germany:12 | Australia:G | Canada:G (Manitoba/Nova Scotia/Quebec) | Finland:K-8 | Spain:T | UK:U | Canada:PG (Ontario)
Filming Locations:
Agoura, California, USA more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
It became well known that Stanley Kramer was casting nearly every comedy performer he could think of. Some famous stars actually contacted Kramer to volunteer for the project, or to inquire as to why they had not been contacted. more
Goofs:
Continuity: Various characters' positions change on the ladder when the fire escape breaks loose. more
Quotes:
Melville Crump: Look, why don't we just start digging for it?
J. Russell Finch: Well suppose someone comes along? What do we tell them?
Monica Crump: Well, we could tell them that we're here on an archeological expedition.
Melville Crump: Aah!
Sylvester Marcus: We don't tell them anything. We tell them to hit the road or we beat their brains in.
more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in "The Simpsons: It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Marge (#11.21)" (2000) more
Soundtrack:
You satisfy my soul more

FAQ

This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.
27 out of 36 people found the following comment useful:-
A classic you'll never get tired of watching, 24 January 2006
10/10
Author: Mike S from United States

My parents took us when we were little kids and we saw It's a Mad Mad Mad World in 1964. I don't remember much about it because I was only 6 years old back then, but I do remember the audience in the movie theater laughing continuously.

I bought the DVD, which was remastered in DTS Surround Sound, a couple of months ago and it's definitely a good comedy classic to have. My parents came over and they watched it on my High Definition 52" DLP TV, with Surround Sound and they loved it. There's never a dull moment in it because it's good clean comedy that doesn't have to rely on vulgar language, nudity or violence to win the approval of crowds. They definitely don't make movies like that anymore, that's why I gave it a rating of 10.

Although most of the actors in it have passed on, I still love the comedy and acting styles of Milton Berle, Spencer Tracy, Ethel Merman, Buddy Hackett, Terry Thomas and others, plus there are cameo appearances in there with Jerry Lewis, Jack Benny and The Three Stooges.

Was the above comment useful to you?
more

Message Boards

Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World (1963)
Recent Posts (updated daily)User
AMC Sucks bartf-4
Saw it again Wednesday night in Gettysburg turtleturk
Can the tunnel where the tire rolls out still be found? doccarbon
Anymore Favorite Lines from the movie? coreyjohn-1
All British cast enraged_bunny
Dick Shawn steals Barrie Chase´s husband´s car? stefan-andersson72
more

Recommendations

If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
- - - - -
National Treasure: Book of Secrets Cars The Goonies Around the World in Eighty Days Night at the Museum
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
Show more recommendations

Related Links

Full cast and crew Company credits External reviews
News articles IMDb Adventure section IMDb USA section
Add this title to MyMovies

You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.