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Short animated comedy

The Critic (1963): Cast

The Critic (1963) movie poster

The Critic is a 1963 short animated comedy directed by Ernest Pintoff, starring Mel Brooks as Narrator (voice). It runs 4 minutes.

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The Critic (1963) movie poster
Released
Runtime
4 min
Director
Ernest Pintoff
Genres
Animation , Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Critic About?

The premise of The Critic without spoilers.

Mel Brooks is an old man watching abstract animations.

The Critic Themes & Keywords

· 19 tags
  • satire comedy
  • old man
  • abstract
  • satire
  • poking fun at movie
  • film discussion
  • film within a film
  • jewish character
  • film criticism
  • implied sex
  • mating
  • geometry
+7 more
  • monologue
  • 1960s
  • noisy audience member
  • heckler
  • russian american
  • movie theater
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

The Critic Cast & Characters

Mel Brooks plays Narrator (voice) in The Critic. Directed by Ernest Pintoff.

From the director

More from Ernest Pintoff

More films directed by Ernest Pintoff: Lunch Wagon, St. Helens, Jaguar Lives! and Blade.

Full filmography
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The Critic Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “评论家” and “Критик”.

Also known as
  • 评论家
  • Критик

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FAQ

The Critic FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Critic, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Critic?

The Critic runs 4 minutes.

When was The Critic released?

The Critic was released on May 15, 1963.

Who directed The Critic?

The Critic was directed by Ernest Pintoff.

More films by Ernest Pintoff

Who is in the cast of The Critic?

The Critic stars Mel Brooks as Narrator (voice).

Does The Critic have a post-credit scene?

No. The Critic has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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