

The Kentucky Fried Movie
1977-08-10 · 83 min · ★ 6.2
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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Production details
- 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. KimLoo (segment "A Fistful of Yen")
Bong Soo HanDr. Klahn (segment "A Fistful of Yen")
Agneta EckemyrMing Chow (segment "A Fistful of Yen")
Marilyn JoiCleopatra Schwartz (segment "Cleopatra Schwartz")
Marcy GoldmanHousewife (segment "Household Odors")
Bill BixbyHimself (segment "Headache Clinic")
John LandisTV Technician Thrown by Gorilla (segment "A.M. Today")
Donald SutherlandThe Clumsy Waiter (segment "That's Armageddon")
Victoria CarrollThe Nurse (segment "That's Armageddon")
George LazenbyThe Architect (segment "That's Armageddon")
Henry GibsonHimself (segment "United Appeal for the Dead")
Rick BakerDino (segment "A.M. Today") (as Richard A. Baker)
Felix SillaCrazed Clown (segment "Catholic High School Girls in Trouble")
Tony DowWally (segment "Courtroom")Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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