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The Kentucky Fried Movie (1977): Cast & Ratings

The Kentucky Fried Movie (1977) movie poster

The Kentucky Fried Movie is a 1977 comedy directed by John Landis, starring Marilyn Joi, Marcy Goldman and Gracia Lee. It runs 1 hour 23 minutes and was made on a reported $600,000 budget. Critics gave it 61 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.

IMDb rating
6.4/10
Metascore
61
budget
$600K
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The Kentucky Fried Movie (1977) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 23m (83 min)
Director
John Landis
Genre
Comedy
Original language
English
Budget
$600K
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Kentucky Fried Movie About?

The premise of The Kentucky Fried Movie without spoilers.

This comedic film offers a satirical look at modern society through a series of interconnected sketches and parodies. It includes a comedic retelling of a historical epic, a humorous take on martial arts films, and a provocative look at teenage life. The outrageous and irreverent humor skewers various aspects of pop culture, resulting in a consistently entertaining and unconventional cinematic experience.

The Kentucky Fried Movie Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • female nudity
  • cleavage
  • sex scene
  • masturbation
  • cunnilingus
  • peeping tom
  • fake newscast
  • kansas
  • fake trailer
  • fake commercial
  • director cameo
  • dildo
+38 more
  • john f. kennedy assassination
  • psychotronic film
  • disclaimer
  • oil
  • cooking oil
  • flatulence
  • morning show
  • blouse ripped off
  • rampage
  • flossing
  • pokies
  • movie theater
  • drink spilled in lap
  • propane torch
  • hit with a boom microphone
  • nuclear explosion
  • banging one's head against a wall
  • winking
  • instructional record
  • chinese garden
  • koi pond
  • listening device
  • hair dryer
  • surgical scar
  • locked in a cell
  • escape from jail
  • facial cut
  • governor
  • deep frying a cat
  • wearing glasses upside down
  • transgender
  • m1919 browning machine gun
  • clumsiness
  • man and woman shower together
  • man dresses as a woman
  • sex comedy
  • absurd comedy
  • nunchaku
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Cast & crew

The Kentucky Fried Movie Cast

Marilyn Joi leads the cast, with Marcy Goldman and Gracia Lee. Directed by John Landis; 5 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Kentucky Fried Movie

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From the director

More from John Landis

More films directed by John Landis, best-rated first: Animal House, Trading Places, An American Werewolf in London and Oscar.

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Ratings

The Kentucky Fried Movie Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Kentucky Fried Movie 61 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.

Videos

The Kentucky Fried Movie Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Kentucky Fried Movie.

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Cars

Cars in The Kentucky Fried Movie

10 cars on screen, including the 1972 Fiat 128 SL and the 1955 Chevrolet.

All 10 cars
  • 1972 Fiat 128 SL in The Kentucky Fried Movie 1972 Fiat 128 SL Important role
  • 1955 Chevrolet in The Kentucky Fried Movie 1955 Chevrolet Minor role
  • 1971 Chevrolet Chevy Van in The Kentucky Fried Movie 1971 Chevrolet Chevy Van Minor role
  • Crown Firecoach in The Kentucky Fried Movie Crown Firecoach Minor role
Details

The Kentucky Fried Movie Also Known As

11 alternative titles, including “Ridere per ridere” and “Hamburger Film Sandwich”.

Also known as
  • Ridere per ridere
  • Hamburger Film Sandwich
  • Солянка по-кентуккийски
  • Made in USA
  • סרט מטוגן
  • Hei me nauretaan
  • 小银幕大电影
  • Kentucky Kliken
  • 켄터키 후라이드 무비
  • ケンタッキー・フライド・ムービー
  • Kino z Kentucky Fried Theater

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FAQ

The Kentucky Fried Movie FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, budget, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Kentucky Fried Movie, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Kentucky Fried Movie?

The Kentucky Fried Movie runs 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).

When was The Kentucky Fried Movie released?

The Kentucky Fried Movie was released on August 10, 1977.

Who directed The Kentucky Fried Movie?

The Kentucky Fried Movie was directed by John Landis.

More films by John Landis

Who is in the cast of The Kentucky Fried Movie?

The Kentucky Fried Movie stars Marilyn Joi, Marcy Goldman and Gracia Lee, among 5 credited actors.

What was the budget of The Kentucky Fried Movie?

The Kentucky Fried Movie had a reported budget of $600,000.

How is The Kentucky Fried Movie rated?

The Kentucky Fried Movie has 6.4/10 on IMDb and 61 on Metacritic.

Does The Kentucky Fried Movie have a post-credit scene?

No. The Kentucky Fried Movie has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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