Top 10 Best Comedy Movies Of 60s
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Classic Comedies of 1960s
There is long list of comedy movies produced in the 60s decade.In fact 60s comedy movies set a trend for modern comedies.
Take for example Stanley Kubrick's Dr. Strangelove that took satirical and dark approach toward Nuclear Holocaust and Cold war and this blend was loved so much by audience that till now it is considered as the greatest comedy movie of all time.
Or You can Consider Peter Sellers' The Pink Panther Series who after successfully playing 3 roles in Strangelove,adopted the look of French Inspector who is always on duty.This new look of Peter was equally loved by his fans till now.
And There are many more 60s comedies that are still loved by all.
Here on this page i have compiled a list of Top 10 Best comedy movies of 60s.If you find any of your favorite movie missing then do let me know in comments.
Take for example Stanley Kubrick's Dr. Strangelove that took satirical and dark approach toward Nuclear Holocaust and Cold war and this blend was loved so much by audience that till now it is considered as the greatest comedy movie of all time.
Or You can Consider Peter Sellers' The Pink Panther Series who after successfully playing 3 roles in Strangelove,adopted the look of French Inspector who is always on duty.This new look of Peter was equally loved by his fans till now.
And There are many more 60s comedies that are still loved by all.
Here on this page i have compiled a list of Top 10 Best comedy movies of 60s.If you find any of your favorite movie missing then do let me know in comments.
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# 10. Bedazzled
Peter Cook and Dudley Moore in their first starring comedy!
Description :-
If you have seen the remake of this Classic,YOU'VE SEEN NOTHING.The original Bedazzled is much much better then the remake.Dudley Moore and Peter Cook will surely make you laugh.Simple,Original and Brilliant film.
Director :- Stanley Donen
Star-Cast :- Peter Cook, Dudley Moore and Eleanor Bron
Plot :- A short order cook is granted Seven deadly wishes by the devil.
Bedazzled
Amazon Price: $10.46 (as of 05/30/2012)
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# 9. The Party
If you've ever been to a wilder party... you're under arrest.
Description :-
Peter sellers' one of the most talented comic actor.He was able to speak many language with perfect accent.He did it in 'Dr. Strangelove' with 3 different roles and he continued it in 'The Party'.Peter plays the role of an Indian actor who attends a Hollywood party in his own style.Simple and Enjoyable movie.
Director :- Blake Edwards
Star-Cast :- Peter Sellers, Claudine Longet and Natalia Borisova
Plot :- An Indian actor is mistakenly invited to a Hollywood dinner party and he makes terrible mistakes.
The Party
Amazon Price: $5.60 (as of 05/30/2012)
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# 8. Take The Money and Run
WANTED. For Assault, Armed Robbery and Committing a Lewd and Immoral Dance with a Chocolate Pudding.
Description :-
Take The money and run is a Mockumentary comedy movie and was the first film solely directed by woody Allen.This film is quiet different from the Romantic comedies directed by woody.However,the film got all the woody stuff : simple humor,stand-up jokes and Sketch-line scenes.
Director :- Woody Allen
Star-Cast :- Woody Allen, Janet Margolin and Marcel Hillaire
Plot :- A Mocumentary showing the early life of famous fictional thief Virgil Starkwell.
Take the Money and Run
Amazon Price: $49.99 (as of 05/30/2012)
The Directorial debut of Hollywood Nerd Woody Allen.
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# 7. Its A Mad Mad Mad Mad World
Everybody who's ever been funny is in it!
Description :-
The tagline of the film says "Everybody who's ever been funny is in it!" and that is true."Its a mad mad mad world" is one of those rare movie that has the biggest star-cast credits.From cameos to main roles the film starred more than 30 film stars.The Plus point was that all of them were comedy actors.The plot of movie inspired an Indian comedy movie "Dhamaal".
Director :- Stanley Kramer
Star-Cast :- Spencer Tracy, Milton Berle and Ethel Merman
Plot :- A group of strangers and unknowns set up a cross country race to find the hidden $350,000 cash - as told by a dying thief.
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
Amazon Price: $13.76 (as of 05/30/2012)
Watch More than Dozen of brilliant comic actors sharing same screen in this classic comedy.
# 6. The Pink Panther
A Madcap Frolic Of Crime and Fun
Description :-
The Pink Panther is one of the most famous comedies of 60s decade.Peter Sellers stars as Insp. Jacques Clouseau,a character that was loved by everyone.The film spawned 4 sequels some good,some average but all enjoyable.The series focused on not so intelligent Inspector who is 24/7 on duty.The films also introduced Pink Panther,a famous cartoon character.
Director :- Blake Edwards
Star-Cast :- David Niven, Peter Sellers and Robert Wagner
Plot :- Police inspector Clouseau must catch a famous thief "The Phantom" who steals "The Pink Panther" - The largest diamond in the world.
The Pink Panther Film Collection (The Pink Panther / A Shot in the Dark / Strikes Again / Revenge of / Trail of the Pink Panther)
Amazon Price: $42.85 (as of 05/30/2012)
5 Pink Panther movies with a Bonus Disc.
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# 5. The Odd Couple
Even More Funny On The Screen... Than It Was As A Broadway And City-To-City Stage Smash!
Description :-
You probably have seen the funny TV series of same name(Or heard about the Broadway play of same name) but arguably the film outshines the TV version.The odd couple is a story about two uncommon friends who stay together despite the fact that they don't have a single thing in common.
Director :- Gene Saks
Star-Cast :- Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau and John Fiedler
Plot :- Two divorced men of clashing personalities decide to stay together in an apartment.
The Odd Couple
Amazon Price: $3.29 (as of 05/30/2012)
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# 4. The Producers
Hollywood Never Faced a Zanier Zero Hour!
Description :-
Hilarious and satirical are two words that best Describes Mel brooks' "The Producers".The plot was simple but it really had strong punches that made me laugh when i first watched it.Though the idea for me was new (Can really someone make money from Sure Flop movie?).One Indian film named "Dhundte Reh Jaoge" was inspired from "The Prodcuers".
Director :- Mel Brooks
Star-Cast :- Zero Mostel, Gene Wilder and Dick Shawn
Plot :- A Broadway producers meets a smart accountant who gave him idea of making money from a sure-flop movie.What if the movie become hit?
The Producers (Deluxe Edition)
Amazon Price: $8.85 (as of 05/30/2012)
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# 3. The Apartment
He lent his flat for love - of his job !
Description :-
The famous comic duo of Billy Wilder and Jack Lemmon produced yet another funny film.The Apartment is blend of comedy and drama.Though the plot was bit controversial but nevertheless 'The Apartment' is still one of the most remarkable comedy movie of 60s decade.
Director :- Billy Wilder
Star-Cast :- Jack Lemmon, Shirley MacLaine and Fred MacMurray
Plot :- Problems for bexter arises when he let his company managers to use his apartment for extramarital liaisons.
The Apartment (Collector's Edition)
Amazon Price: $4.88 (as of 05/30/2012)
For the Collector's of Classic Movies,Here is The Apartment.
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# 2. The Graduate
This is Benjamin. He's a little worried about his future.
Description :-
The Graduate is equally comic and dramatic.The film saw one of the earliest and finest performance of Dustin Hoffman.The Plot,Acting,Direction and yeah,Soundtrack (By Paul Simon and Garfunkel) everything was prefect for this movie.My Favorite Character from this comedy movie? Obviously it was Mrs. Robinson.
Director :- Mike Nichols
Star-Cast :- Dustin Hoffman, Anne Bancroft and Katharine Ross
Plot :- A College graduate while living a aimless life is targeted and seduced by an older woman.Though he falls in love with her daughter.
The Graduate (40th Anniversary Collector's Edition)
Amazon Price: $13.00 (as of 05/30/2012)
If you're not watching The Graduate's widescreen edition,You're not watching The Graduate.
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# 1. Dr. Strangelove, Or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb
The hot-line suspense comedy
Description :-
Stanley Kubrick's classic satire on Nuclear holocaust is loosely adapted from Novel Red Alert.The movie came out during Cuban missile crisis,when nuclear age and cold war were at its peek.Though Kubrick's original approach to the novel was SERIOUS but during the development of screenplay he kept running himself into developing a satire.If you never liked black comedies i would recommend you to watch this one.And yeah Did i mentioned about the brilliant acting of Peter sellers?He played 3 roles in the movie,the most versatile piece of acting you will ever see.
Director :- Stanley Kubrick
Star-Cast :- George C. Scott, Peter sellers
Plot :- US Pilots are ordered to attack USSR by an insane General while a group of politicians including president organize SERIOUS meeting to stop them.
Dr. Strangelove, Or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (Special Edition)
Amazon Price: $4.69 (as of 05/30/2012)
A Special edition disc.The aspect ratio of movie changes periodically because the original movie was shot in two aspect ratios 1.33 and 1.66.
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Comments On 60s Comedy movies?
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DLeighAlexander
Aug 27, 2011 @ 9:25 pm | delete
- My absolute favorite is "The Pink Panther" series starring Peter Sellers. Those are all time greats! Hilarious!
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laki2lav
Aug 4, 2011 @ 3:21 am | delete
- These are great movies. I love comedy myself, and can watch them every night. And you reminded me of some I should watch tonight. Thanks and awesome lens!
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arunii
Jul 26, 2011 @ 2:12 am | delete
- I have hot seen a single movie from that list so i fail in quiz but all are looking great movies
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