The Silence of the Hams (1994)
March 11, 1994Release Date
The Silence of the Hams (1994)
March 11, 1994Release Date
Plot.
Where to Watch.
Cast & Crew.
Ezio Greggio
Antonio Motel
Dom DeLuise
Dr. Animal Cannibal Pizza
Billy Zane
Jo Dee Fostar
Joanna Pacula
Lily Wine
Charlene Tilton
Jane Wine
Julie Corman
Producer
Martin Balsam
Det. Martin Balsam
Stuart Pankin
Insp. Pete Putrid
Parmer Fuller
Composer
John Astin
The Ranger
Jacques Haitkin
Cinematographer
Phyllis Diller
Old Secretary
Robert Barrere
Editor
Bubba Smith
Olaf
Andy Horvitch
Editor
Larry Storch
Sergeant
James William Newport
ProductionDesigner
Rip Taylor
Mr. Laurel
Shelley Winters
Mrs. Motel (The Mother)
Henry Silva
Police Chief
John Landis
FBI Agent
Joe Dante
Dying Man
John Carpenter
Trenchcoat Man / Gimp
Mel Brooks
Checkout Guest (uncredited)
Media.
Details.
Release DateMarch 11, 1994
Original NameIl silenzio dei prosciutti
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 21m
Content RatingR
Genres
Wiki.
The Silence of the Hams (Italian: Il Silenzio dei Prosciutti) is a 1994 comedy thriller film written by, directed by, and starring Italian comedian Ezio Greggio. It is a parody of many popular thriller and horror films, notably The Silence of the Lambs and Psycho. Along with Greggio, it features an ensemble cast of Dom DeLuise, Billy Zane, Joanna Pacuła, Charlene Tilton and Martin Balsam.
Like many of its contemporary satires (including The Naked Gun), it is largely driven by wordplay, sight gags, running jokes, and references to popular culture of the time (such as Michael Jackson's Thriller) and tongue-in-cheek references to then-current American politics (such as a fight scene between Presidents George H. W. Bush and Bill Clinton). Mel Brooks, who made a number of well regarded parodies (Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein, Spaceballs), makes a cameo appearance.