- Actors: Spencer Tracy, Milton Berle, Sid Caesar, Buddy Hackett, Ethel Merman
- Directors: Stanley Kramer
- Format: HiFi Sound, PAL, Colour, Full Screen
- Language English
- Aspect Ratio: 4:3 - 1.33:1
- Classification: U
- Studio: Warner Home Video
- Run Time: 148 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B00004CJAH
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 7,687 in Video (See Top 100 in Video)
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Stanley Kramer's 1963 It’s a Mad Mad Mad Mad World is a sprawling comedy about a search for buried treasure by at least a dozen people--all played by well-known entertainers of their day--is the kind of mass comedy that has recently come back to the for-front of Hollywood with the film Rat Race. After a number of strangers (including Milton Berle, Jonathan Winters, Sid Caesar, Phil Silvers and others) witness a dying stranger (Jimmy Durante) identify the location of hidden money, a conflict-ridden hunt begins, watched over carefully by a suspicious cop (Spencer Tracy). The ensuing two and a half hours of mayhem has its ups and downs--some sketches and performers are certainly funnier than others. But Kramer, who is better known for socially conscious, serious cinema (Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?), is in a mood for broad comic characterization, and some of his jokes are so intentionally obvious (Durante literally kicks a bucket when he dies), they could have derived from the Airplane! reject bin. Watch for lots of cameo appearances, including Jerry Lewis. --Tom Keogh, Amazon.com
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39 of 40 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I first saw this film 40 years ago when it was first released in Cinerama. It blew my socks off then and still does now in this DVD version. In the meantime I have seen it on TV and on video. Both were disappointing because what this film needs is to be shown in its original wide-screen ratio. This together with pin sharp picture and superb stereo sound recreates the original cinema experience although you need to sit very close to the screen to get the Cinerama effect!
One of the best things about the film is the total lack of CGI. Most of the stunts were done for real and there are plenty of them. There was some process photography by Farciot Edouart which was ahead of its time. The car stunts were care of Carey Loftin (the truck driver in Spielberg's "Duel") and have rarely been bettered.
This film has been severely underrated in the past and for some reason is one I cannot do without it. I thoroughly recommend.
20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
I first saw this film over 10 years ago and laughed until I cried, as did my husband and daughters. It starts out with a collection of four very different vehicles each on their own way until a car crashes. The dying man states there is hidden loot under the big W in a park. The personality changes, showing human nature in all it's faces, greed,obsession,anger and frustration. They are unaware that every move is being watched by the police, waiting for them to find the money! The film contains everything,mother in law, slimy salesman, innocent female and drunken pilots who leave an inept person in charge! I can guarantee you will laugh until you cry, whatever you do, do not miss the fery end of the film, it has to be seen to be believed.
31 of 34 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
It's A Mad...World is one of the finest comedies evr and an all time classic. I rmemeber seeing this for the first as young boy when shown on TV. I loved it then and continue to love it whenever I put it on, which is very regularly.
The basic plot revolves around a car accident, where the driver, Jimmy Durante, tells a group of fellow drivers who se him crash and go to his aid about hundres and thousands of dollars in cash buried under a 'Big W' in a park in California hundreds of miles away.
Mayhenm ensues as all the rescuers race for the cash using any form of transport they can can beg, steal or borrow.
The script is sharp, with several sub-plots keping the action moving right to the climax of the movie when all the cast come together at the park under the 'BIG W' where the treasure is supposdly buried.
The cast is superb, with some very well known stars of the time on show, includong Phil Silvers, who basically plays the role of Bilko (another great classic comedy), a sharp, fast talking opportunist. Milton Berle (Mr TV in America), a hen pecked husband supported by Ethel Merman as a loud brash mother in-law. Other stars include Mickey Rooney, Jonathon Winters, Sid Ceasar and terry Thomas playing a very typical English gentleman, a role he often played to great effect.
There are seveal cameo appearances by very well known actors, Buster Keaton, Jerry Lewis to name two.
One of the starring roles goes to Spencer Tracey in one of his last roles as a totally despondent Police Chief about to retire after 40 years service with a measly pension, who sees the opportunity to set himself and his wife up for retirement by taking the buried treasure from the motley crew after they discover it sating he is going to hand it in.
Obviaously this doesn't go down well and once the rescuers work out that they have been tricked, a chase and more mayhem ensues.
Who ends up with the money...Buy the film and find out. You won't be dissapointed.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Its A Mad Mad Mad Mad World (1963)
This was bought as a present, which was very much appreciated and enjoyed.
This item arrived early, was well packed,and in good condition.
This item arrived early, was well packed,and in good condition.
Published 2 days ago by LADY44
Great Mad,Mad World!
This is a great movie,that is still very funny after many viewings.This film was first shown in Cinerama, the first time cinerama had used the 70mm format. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Classic clone.
it's a mad mad mad mad world
no matter how many time you see this film, it still has me laughing at every turn. it must be the film with the best cast of players ever made.
Published 1 month ago by johnt
Its a Mad Mad Mad Mad World
This film has always been one of my favourite comedy films from being a young person. I am so pleased that now I have it on DVD. I can now watch it whenever I like.
Published 6 months ago by Derek
Funniest film ever made
I adore this film.
It was made when I was 3, and I have watched it so many times, that I have lost count now. Read more
It was made when I was 3, and I have watched it so many times, that I have lost count now. Read more
Published 13 months ago by T. J. Harmer
Typical old style humour
I remember watching this film with my mum when I was young and when I told my mum I had brought it she had us laughing at the scenes she had remembered. Read more
Published 15 months ago by sabi
Very silly
A very silly film with a fantastic cast. I saw it when I was a teenager and still think that it's hilarious.
Published 16 months ago by Terence Bowen
It's A Mad Mad Mad Mad World
I Live in The Netherlands and every time I order something it comes in time and properly packed.
For me it is easy and for an reasonable price.
For me it is easy and for an reasonable price.
Published 17 months ago by Noor de Winter
Perfect to have on at a family gathering
This film has probably the greatest cast list of comedy actors and many play their charcaters that they have become well known for. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Darrendarren
Totally Crazy!..
This is the most nutty film i have ever seen!..but especially with Ethel Merman,as "The Old Bag!"..that shall hit you with her handbag any moment!... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Anthony Cox
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