I was only 4 when it was first released, but my parents took me when it was re-released later. It has since become a family favorite. It was one of the first videos my parents bought when they got their VCR.
No, there aren't a lot of women in it, but it should not be judged by today's customs/attitudes. Regardless of the number of women, it's hysterically funny. The actors' timing is PERFECT. The story is absurd, but so are the characters. Everyone/everything is over the top, but it works beautifully.
$350,000 doesn't sound like a lot of money today, but if you consider that $10,000 a year was a good salary back then, you will understand the excitement these people felt at the thought of a shot at a share of this money.
Truly one of the funniest movies ever made.
No, there aren't a lot of women in it, but it should not be judged by today's customs/attitudes. Regardless of the number of women, it's hysterically funny. The actors' timing is PERFECT. The story is absurd, but so are the characters. Everyone/everything is over the top, but it works beautifully.
$350,000 doesn't sound like a lot of money today, but if you consider that $10,000 a year was a good salary back then, you will understand the excitement these people felt at the thought of a shot at a share of this money.
Truly one of the funniest movies ever made.