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The Kentucky Fried Movie
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The Kentucky Fried Movie

1977-08-10 · 83 min · ★ 6.2

Comedy

A series of loosely connected skits that spoof news programs, commercials, porno films, kung-fu films, disaster films, blaxploitation films, spy films, mafia films, and the fear that somebody is watching you on the other side of the TV.

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Directors
John Landis
Production companies
United Film Distribution Company (UFDC), Kentucky Fried Theatre, Taurus Film
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 600,000

Top Cast

Evan C. KimEvan C. KimLoo (segment "A Fistful of Yen")
Bong Soo HanBong Soo HanDr. Klahn (segment "A Fistful of Yen")
Agneta EckemyrAgneta EckemyrMing Chow (segment "A Fistful of Yen")
Marilyn JoiMarilyn JoiCleopatra Schwartz (segment "Cleopatra Schwartz")
Marcy GoldmanMarcy GoldmanHousewife (segment "Household Odors")
Bill BixbyBill BixbyHimself (segment "Headache Clinic")
John LandisJohn LandisTV Technician Thrown by Gorilla (segment "A.M. Today")
Donald SutherlandDonald SutherlandThe Clumsy Waiter (segment "That's Armageddon")
Victoria CarrollVictoria CarrollThe Nurse (segment "That's Armageddon")
George LazenbyGeorge LazenbyThe Architect (segment "That's Armageddon")
Saul KahanSchwartz (segment "Cleopatra Schwartz")
Dulcie JordanGuest #1 (segment "Household Odors")
Gracia LeeGuest #2 (segment "Household Odors")
Sheila RogersGuest #3 (segment "Household Odors")
Henry GibsonHenry GibsonHimself (segment "United Appeal for the Dead")
Rick BakerRick BakerDino (segment "A.M. Today") (as Richard A. Baker)
Felix SillaFelix SillaCrazed Clown (segment "Catholic High School Girls in Trouble")
Tony DowTony DowWally (segment "Courtroom")
Boni EntenRita Filagree (segment "Courtroom")
Michael McManusHornung (segment "Courtroom")

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