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Jun 1, 2024 · Directed by Jim Abrahams and the Zucker brothers, David and Jerry, Airplane! delivers non-stop laughs with its rapid-fire jokes, absurd situations, and hilarious performances.
Jun 21, 2024 · Airplane!, American comedy film released in 1980 that parodies the disaster film genre with a story about a former pilot who must land a commercial plane after the passengers and pilots fall ill. Written and directed by Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, and Jerry Zucker, the film combines content from.
Jun 18, 2024 · Jim Abrahams, who wrote and directed Airplane with brothers Jerry Zucker and David Zucker, explained in an Airplane behind-the-scenes commentary that “the whole notion for jive dialogue originated from when we went on saw Shaft ,” referring to Gordon Parks’ 1971 blaxploitation-action classic, starring Richard Roundtree (above).
Jun 12, 2024 · In fairness, though, David Zucker, Jim Abrahams and Jerry Zucker — who recently authored the new book Surely You Can’t Be Serious: The True Story of Airplane! — have acknowledged that the lead character of Top Secret! was far from fleshed out and that the story was a bit shaky.
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6 days ago · Directors David Zucker and Jim Abrahams told ScreenCrush in 2014 that the actors in the scene held their breath underwater while they shot in 10 or 15 second increments, then returned to the surface. “The hardest part was not laughing and running out of oxygen,” added Kilmer.
Jun 2, 2024 · Released in 1991, this comedic gem parodies the popular Top Gun franchise, taking laughter to new heights. Directed by Jim Abrahams, known for his work on other comedy hits like Airplane! and Naked Gun, Hot Shots! showcases his witty and irreverent storytelling style.
Jun 20, 2024 · The trio known as Zucker, Abrahams, and Zucker (or ZAZ for short) is an interesting example of a sibling filmmaking team, as brothers David and Jerry Zucker often worked with Jim Abrahams in...
