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Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 20, 1963
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ernest Pintoff
- Screenplay & Story
- Mel Brooks
- Original Title
- The Critic
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 4m
- Production Studios
- Pintoff-Crossbow Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ernest Pintoff
Mel Brooks
Harry Chang
Ernest Pintoff
Department Leadership Roster
Ernest Pintoff
Director
Harry Chang
Editor
Bob Heath
Production Design
Ernest Pintoff
Producer
Mel Brooks
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Critic
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What is The Critic about?
An old man at the movies narrates over an abstract cartoon with vocal displeasure, to the annoyance of his fellow audience members.
Who directed The Critic?
The Critic was directed by Ernest Pintoff.
Who stars in The Critic?
The principal cast of The Critic includes Mel Brooks.
When was The Critic released and how long is it?
The Critic was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 4m.