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The Silence of the Hams
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Synopsis
In the tradition of Mel Brooks, this Italian comedy offers an episodic parody of classic thrillers and horror movies. Film includes cameos from several stars including Mel Brooks, John Astin, Larry Storch, Phyllis Diller, John Carpenter, and John Landis. The story begins as director Ezio Greggio is being stabbed ala Psycho in his shower. Before he dies he recaps the events leading to his deaths. The scene was L.A. and FBI rookie Jo Dee Fostar has been assigned to interview psycho inmate Dr. Animal Cannibal Pizza. Meanwhile Fostar's girlfriend swipes $400,000 bucks from her boss and ends up hiding in the Cemetery Hotel, run by Antonio Motel. Inspector Balsam investigates cases of dead hotel victims. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide

Cast

John Astin Ranger
Martin Balsam Inspector Balsam
Joe Dante Dying Man
Phyllis Diller Old Secretary
Joanna Pacula Lily
Stuart Pankin Pete Putrid
Bubba Smith Olaf
Larry Storch Sergeant
Rip Taylor Mr. Laurel
Charlene Tilton Jane
Shelley Winters Mother
Billy Zane Jo Dee Fostar
Mel Brooks Guest Checking Out
John Carpenter Trench Coat Man
Dom DeLuise Dr. Animal Cannibal Pizza
Ezio Greggio Antonio Motel

Production Crew

Kristi Johns ADR Editor
Russell J. Smith Art Director
Dario Mulazzani Camera Operator
Craig Campobasso Casting
Stephanie Dizon Choreography
Giorgio Fantini Cinematographer
Jacques Haitkin Cinematographer
Parmer Fuller Composer (Music Score)
Leesa Evans Costume Designer
Allyson Brown Costumes Supervisor
Bill Bell Dialogue Editor
David Eichorn Dialogue Editor
Ezio Greggio Director
Raffaello Jacomelli Director
Andrew Horvitch Editor
Robert Barrere Editor
Ezio Greggio Executive Producer
Alexis Cahill First Assistant Director
Franklin Vallette First Assistant Director
Marco Black First Assistant Director
Stefano Canzio First Assistant Director
William Paul Clark First Assistant Director
Jill Schachne Foley Artist
Tim Clilton Foley Artist
Michelle Bloom Key Hairstylist
Michelle Bloom Key Make-up
Amanda Gill Location Manager
Bernhard Eichholz Makeup Special Effects
Brad Krisko Makeup Special Effects
Brian Sipe Makeup Special Effects
Dan Rebert Makeup Special Effects
Dave Barton Makeup Special Effects
Dave Barton's Modus EFX Makeup Special Effects
David S. Greathouse Makeup Special Effects
Hal Jahlikakik Makeup Special Effects
Jimmy Chonga Makeup Special Effects
Jordu Schell Makeup Special Effects
Karin Hanson Makeup Special Effects
Mich'l Rios Makeup Special Effects
Michael Dudley Makeup Special Effects
Michelle Barton Makeup Special Effects
Rick Lalonde Makeup Special Effects
Yolanda Squatpump Makeup Special Effects
Phil Quinton Matte Camera Operator
James R. Einolf Musical Direction/Supervision
Isabel Henderson Post Production Supervisor
Ezio Greggio Producer
Julie Corman Producer
Luca Oddo Producer
Agnese Bisighini Production Coordinator
Cari Schaeffer Production Coordinator
James Newport Production Designer
Jim Newpoert Production Designer
Jim Newport Production Designer
Russell J. Smith Production Designer
Richard D. Rogers Re-Recording Mixer
Robert Glass Re-Recording Mixer
Ezio Greggio Screenwriter
Angela Vivo Script Supervisor
Gina Michel Script Supervisor
Carter Peabody Second Unit Assistant Director
James McCalmont Second Unit Director Of Photography
Natalie Pope Set Designer
Echo Film Services Sound Editor
Bob Costanza Sound Effects Director
Mike Dickerson Sound Effects Director
Richard S. Steele Sound Effects Director
James R. Einolf Sound Mixer
Fix-Mauro Miroglio Special Effects
John Hartigan Special Effects Coordinator
Ubaldo Stella Storyboard Artist
Gary Morgan Stunts Coordinator
Mark Friedgen Supervising Sound Editor
Whitney R. Hunter Unit Production Manager
Year: 1994
Runtime: 81
Country: Italy
MPAA Rating: R
for language
Category: Feature

Genre
Comedy

Produced by
Film Office
Silvio Berlusconi Communications
Thirtieth Century Wolf

Release
by PolyGram
Union Generale Cinematographique