Under the Rainbow (1981) | Almost Cult Classics

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[@KillerElitist]

My aunt took me to see this when she was babysitting. For the longest time, I honestly thought I imagined/dreamed it because I never saw or heard a thing about this movie for decades.

[@johnnyrocketed2225]

Same here… saw when I was 8 or 9 and knew it wasn’t the movie everyone thought they were taking me to see. 😂

[@migangelmart]

I saw it when I was five. My parents also took me to see Neighbors, with Dan Ackroyd and John Belushi, and Top Secret, with a babyfaced Val Kilmer. They didn't have the best taste in movies.

[@OrdinisChao]

I saw this as a kid and literally thought it was called "The Midget Movie". 😂 Of course, I could never find a movie by that title, so I never knew what it was I watched until I saw this video.

[@ttintagel]

Yes!!! I was a chronically ill, insomniac Generation X kid, and it wasn't until the Internet came around that I was able to confirm what I actually saw on the late, late TV movie and what I dreamed when I dozed off. In a related coincidence, I also thought I dreamed the Star Wars Holiday Special.

[@ttintagel]

@@migangelmart I remember my mother taking me to see Arthur when I wanted to see Disney's The Fox and the Hound.

[@LiamDeeley]

I haven’t thought about this film in decades! When I was younger this movie was on a loop on HBO.

[@lorenclarke7815]

Don't know how many times I watched this in '84, first time we had cable. Between this and Beastmaster I can't remember what else was on. This was the era when HBO stood for Hey, Beastmaster is On.

[@JimiLaPointe]

This and Nothing But Trouble and Fatso and Silence of the Hams

[@bassage13]

​@@lorenclarke7815Don't forget Hysterical! That was always on.

[@Launchpad05]

The Cinema Snob need to review this someday.

[@lovejen01]

I haven't seen it since on HBO 1982, now I like to see it again.

[@JeonardShadby505]

Appreciate the shout out to Warner Archive! A lot of great older movies would be wiped off the face of the earth if it wasn't for them.

[@goldenstate5]

With all of the horrible things the current WB regime does, this is probably the one division that still rocks

[@arferbargel]

@@goldenstate5 I have to assume Zaslav doesn't know it exists and some heroes over at Warners are keeping it hidden from him.

[@Launchpad05]

I like Warner Archive for releasing the lesser known animated films, and shows from the Hanna-Barbera, and Warner Bros. catalog. Let's all make sure Zaslav never knows about it's existence. These works need to be preserved.

[@NewSonyWonderHappyMadisonFan]

Most of the releases under the Warner Archive label are GOATed. Especially the Blu-ray releases with Looney Tunes shorts as special features.

[@writerpatrick]

Unfortunately, their releases don't tend to have extras and are often sold for the maximum price.

[@susan-7865]

I read in Carrie Fisher's biography that this was the movie that Carrie took LSD with the dwarfs during the movie set

[@JenSell1626]

she talks a bit about it on Dinner for Five

[@deanrane1961]

Wow! She was the best. Probably saw a million Paul Simons while tripping lol.

[@iDGF999]

Little people

[@ThatJunkman]

As a kid in the early 80s this was on HBO all the time and I loved it. Not sure if I would as an adult.

[@cjhproductions5677]

My god I was about to type this almost word for word. Everyone I knew locked in when it came on.

[@Drew791]

@@cjhproductions5677they actually got “Shawshanked” by this movie?

[@broncobilly4029]

@@cjhproductions5677 Ditto. I thought it was funny, and Carrie Fisher was easy on the eyes.

[@justinschraeder8924]

Same here. Probably wouldn’t think too highly of it today though.

[@warrendietzel1953]

I feel like I saw it a bunch of times because it was on nearly every day for a few months, and then I never saw it again. It was one of my favorite movies at the time.

[@ns6438]

Man, Chevy Chase is a regular on this channel.

[@HatsOffEntertainment]

I'm a Chevy Chase apologist.

[@nickrustyson8124]

@@HatsOffEntertainment Plus the man has an interesting career, lots of ups but a lot more downs

[@OG_McLovin]

@@HatsOffEntertainment I can forgive a lot for the man's storied career. But that talk show was painful.

[@soxfan773]

He was very affordable

[@bigduke5902]

@@nickrustyson8124 There's good films and there's bad films but mostly bad...

[@hisforheretic1765]

"Where to?" "Ballroom." "I'm sorry, I didn't realize I was crowding you." Caught this on HBO every chance I got.

[@jcarterla]

I could not help bumping into you. I don't speak English.

[@movieedge7370]

I love under the rainbow very underrated comedy. They used to show it on free TV in Chicago a lot in the mid 80’s now sadly it’s not played anymore. I have it on dvd as well Now I want to watch it again ❤

[@chiladdwhitney4926]

Yeah it was one of high UHF channels all the time it seems If it was snowing or raining on a sunday afternoon it seems you could find it

[@mccallosone4903]

loved this movie as a kid, they played it all the time afternoons on HBO

[@mgtowproperties]

Same here 👍 And let’s not forget the great Muppet caper

[@SteveCarras]

I did,too..

[@mgtowproperties]

@@SteveCarras That was probably around 83 or 84

[@Graystaff]

Around the time of “Superfuzz”?

[@stretchyhulk]

This movie was on cable what felt like continuously in the early 80s.

[@veromikes]

HBO

[@wirelesmike73]

Damn, Carrie Fisher was such a knockout. Just gorgeous. Between this and The Man With One Red Shoe, it's mind-boggling and infuriating that anybody in Hollywood ever gave her any s--t about her weight. Any thinner, and she would've looked ill. It's sad that she didn't get more parts. I loved her in The Burbs, too. She and Hanks played well off each other. Good Chemistry, and talent. She should've gotten more roles over the years.

[@ttintagel]

Hollywood is a meat grinder. She was too good for it.

[@azurplex]

She was a great writer too. Funny talent. Sadly, she got the Marilyn treatment by hollywood.

[@samsoncrosswood7259]

I remember loving this movie as a kid when it was on cable.

[@chrisgreulich]

This is such an underrated film. It has a lot of laughs in it. I loved Carrie Fisher in this film. She is gorgeous.

[@ryanoc4u]

Love Billy Barty in UHF!! Wild to find out he was one or the original voices of Disney’s Figment, too!

[@anthonyc4073]

MacinTOSH!

[@markmathisen3908]

He was also the peck wizard in Willow! (The original movie, not the God awful Disney- show 😒)

[@yogisie]

I remember seeing this as a kid on HBO, back in 1982. I also remember liking it because of the juvenile humor. It might even get some chuckles from me if I saw it today. BTW, this movie is available on streaming at Vudu.

[@imtired6104]

"Ze pearl iz in ze river!" -- pointing at a pearl that had fallen into some chopped liver. I'm reminded of my dearly departed brother, who LOVED this movie. Thanks for the upload.

[@thekraemer1757]

Its funnier because he kept saying "liver". Couldn't do that now.

[@goseeblue]

Maybe it's my sense of humor, but this is one of my all-time favorites!

[@henrykujawa4427]

Personal taste is always subjective. HUMOR is even MORE subjective. Like what you like! 😄

[@AmityFeatures]

Content never disappoints. Great work as always!

[@justicem2853]

after watching this Chanel for over a year, a suggestion for "Almost Cult Classics" is Tim Burton's Mars Attacks. I feel like the production story and film itself lends itself greatly to your wonderful videos! - Another great video as well, Love this Chanel!

[@bloodrunsclear]

This movie I keep thinking is a fever dream I had as a kid, not an actual movie...

[@SchweitzerMan]

A great way to start the weekend is getting a new Hats Off video

[@skrachvynl]

I'm a simple man. I see a new video from Hats Off Entertainment and I watch it.

[@Vagrant-Hex]

I use this regurgitated line on every Hats Off video, how DARE you!!

[@bigduke5902]

@@Vagrant-Hex Simpletons unite!

[@JasinMac]

And it's great every time.

[@AyeThatsHandsomePete]

Never seen this comment before…..

[@nickrustyson8124]

Well, at least Chevy met his wife on this movie, the two have been married for over 40 years

[@wisnoskij]

An actor that stayed with his wife for over 10 years? That is surprising.

[@saintrocketIX]

At least someone enjoyed it.

[@planescaped]

@@wisnoskij One notorious for being a jerk to boot. XD

[@susan-7865]

Yes, janey was production assistant on the film "Under the Rainbow"

[@ronburgundy244]

​@@wisnoskij admittedly, she is his third wife.

[@NinjaMatt2201]

Hey, Billy Barty. The guy with the mustache. He was a member of Spike Jones and his City Slickers, the Weird Al of the big band era, he was also in an Elvis flick, and played the camera man in Weird Al's UHF, funnily enough.

[@kageris6]

Wasn't he also the town elder in Willow?

[@NinjaMatt2201]

@kageris6 Yes, he was. Thanks for reminding me, I forgot.

[@FunkyFyreMunky]

He was also Gwildor in Masters of the Universe

[@NinjaMatt2201]

@@FunkyFyreMunky Oh, wow. How did I not spot that? Thanks.

[@redp8334]

Don't forget he was in "Dr. Shrinker" too.

[@KK-fb9nz]

You always upload when im at work at its the best. Thanks hats off

[@eddierascalhaskell4954]

This was always wedged between "The Karate Kid", "Midnight Madness" or "Just One of the Guys" on HBO back in the day. Its also cool to see one of these old school movies where little people play an important role and they arent costumed as Ewoks or trolls or some fantasy creature.

[@RageInEden]

"...in favor of Little Rascals-level gags" This movie was a love letter to the times (1930s), paying homage to the big comedy stars of the day such as Laurel and Hardy, The Marx Brothers, The Three Stooges, etc. Slapstick isn't for everyone, but I really like this movie.

[@thegeek0017]

7:44 "Or I'll blow your brains out!" This is a great line given the circumstances of the scene!

[@RageInEden]

Yeah, the joke wrote itself. The director knew there would be a laugh there so didn't bother have anyone reply as the joke had already been made.

[@rickytoddbotelho9555]

I remember this one, and it lifts my ❤😂

[@ajzepp8976]

Wow, this is a blast from the forgotten past. I used to watch this on cable in the 80s as a kid but totally had forgotten it existed.

[@rKAL-EL]

I love this damn channel. Please don’t ever change!

[@GameOfDepth]

I saw this about a hundred times when it was on heavy afternoon rotation on HBO.

[@Sorrowablaze]

Made to order dvd from warner bros! Holy cow !

[@adorkability]

Yeah, it's really great. I have gotten a couple DVDs that way.

[@henrykujawa4427]

I'm so glad to hear the film IS available on disc. It's DEFINITELY one I want to upgrade... SOON! (I'm tired of watching fuzzy fullscreen tapes I recorded off cable over 40 years ago.)

[@jeremyellismusic]

Love it or hate it, this movie is amazing to look at. Every image has like 15 things going on.

[@philmfan]

I watched this movie once. Sat through it grimly stone-faced all the way through. Laughed one time, when Pat McCormick steps into the elevator and bellows out, “BALLROOM!” It was such a spontaneous belly laugh that it wiped out all the rest and I’ve always had fond memories of it for that reason. Some far superior comedies, even ones rightly considered classics, get lots of laughs but somehow don’t manage to get a laugh that good so I guess that’s something.

[@gimlee9505]

Carrie Fisher in her underwear is all I remember in this movie

[@MentalSurvival]

For this 11 year old boy, it was the highlight of the whole movie.

[@bassage13]

Why would you remember anything else?

[@anRkey-z5t]

First thing pop in my head was that scene

[@charlesb8]

Same

[@sandal_thong]

In 1981 at age 10 I made the mistake of going to see Mark Hamill in _The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia,_ which ends with him in his underwear. I should have seen Carrie Fisher in this instead.

[@stevendonoghue2499]

Love the critique. Frankly, I do love the frenetic and nostalgic tone of the film. Also, seeing Carrie Fisher in her under garments is a huge bonus!

[@zaydeshaddox7015]

Oh God, I remember this film! It was hilarious. A lot of the humor is... of the era.

[@gregmize01]

I was just thinking about this movie! Love your channel!!!

[@STEVEHEROLD]

nice job. had no idea you used some stuff i posted for your video. really appreciate that you gave me credit. you certainly didn’t have to. 🤙

[@SHallAdiag]

it's funny to hear this film talked about by someone who's never seen it before. This was one of those HBO Staples as a kid. They ran this movie into the ground. One of my fondest memories is of my entire family for some reason and waking up in the middle of the night my mother my father my brother and I and all sitting there watching under the rainbow at three in the morning and then going to get breakfast at McDonald's when it was over.

[@theylied1776]

They included Gone With The Wind because one of the FOUR directors who worked on The Wizzard of Oz was the Director of Gone With The Wind.

[@ShadowRubberDuck]

I mean this concept of a behind-the-scenes production, especially a main character who is just new to the business sounds really interesting can even be a horror

[@matthewcurran8618]

My aunt had this taped off of HBO back in the 80's. I still love it today. Thanks for giving it some attention.

[@MsLeenite]

Thanks, Joe. I thought I saw this when it came out, I remember the posters for it. But either I didn't actually see it, or blocked it completely from my mind.

[@bdavis24fan]

An unfortunate result of this movie perpetuating the 'rowdy little people' stereotype is that when Return of the Jedi was in production and they hired the little people who played the ewoks, they had them supervised and put in a different hotel that was farther away from the set. In the end that extra travel time back and forth ended up costing Lucasfilm a lot more money in the long run and the little people actors were absolutely professional their whole time working on the film. So they really didn't need the extra supervision.

[@LockeDemosthenes2]

Kind of funny that Carrie Fisher starred in both movies.

[@marks.3303]

And it's really insulting, assuming they needed "supervision". They were adults, not children. Ok, Warwick Davis was 12. But the rest were adults.

[@KairuHakubi]

huh i always assumed that was to protect them, but now that you mention it...

[@leviathanman7253]

Never heard of it but they had some wacky thoughts about different types of people back then

[@mikekz4489]

I wonder where that stereotype came from? I can guess that it’s like, little people were f-ed over by fate, so why not have a rowdy, good time?

[@andreveach7520]

Saw this, as a kid, shortly after release; have always LOVED IT!!!!!!

[@spellboundlauren]

So I grew up watching this movie. We had a vhs of it and I remember that as a little kid loving it. Then as an adult I bought the DVD because of my fondness of the movie as a child. Boy did I miss a lot of the issues when I was little. I wasn’t able to watch it anymore after seeing how badly it aged. Among other things I recall The subplot of the duke and duchess many, many dogs because they keep dying was so hard to watch. But I am not sure what the appeal was as a kid, but it had a lasting impression 😂. No one else I know has ever heard of this flick, so thank you for showcasing it so I can prove it exists. 😂

[@shanellsplace]

I watched this again as an adult after loving it as a kid. I have to say that I still love it.

[@jcarterla]

I always loved this movie. I still say things like "The pearl is in the liver" and "Strudel!"

[@meatguyf1375]

It is pretty crazy seeing the little people in the movie depicted as basically gremlins.

[@KattKirsch]

Thanks so much for bringing this movie to light! We really loved it more than we'd expected. What a pleasant surprise. I'd love nothing better than to see you give some love to Head Office, a lost classic starring Judge Reinhold, Rick Moranis, Danny DeVito, Jane Seymour, and a host of great character actors in a mid80s surrealist anti-capitalist masterpiece that was probably 20 years ahead of its time, and yet an absolutely perfect 80s time capsule, music and fashion and all.

[@AlexReynard]

Thank you so much for covering this movie, at this specific time. I just heard about it a week ago, from My Year Of Flops, and it sounded odd enough to track down and watch. After this, I think I get the gist of it. (Not to mention, Blu-Ray has spoiled me for watching videos in anything less than hi-def.)

[@cwell510]

I used to watch this movie amongst many other obscure late 70's/early 80's movies on HBO. Thanks for sharing this video. Subscribed!💯

[@lukenader]

Finally I don’t have to scroll for hours looking for a good video!!!!! lol been waiting for a new one thank you! And good night

[@aaronk534]

Love this movie. Childhood memories

[@winterbwinter97]

I watched this film right in the middle of a 27 hour movie marathon. Despite having such an interesting premise, it could barely hold our attention

[@stevenclubb7718]

I was about 11 when this hit HBO... which was likely the oldest you can be to have a lot of fun with this movie. I have made no attempt to rewatch it, nor will I, so it can remain a dim, pleasant memory of my childhood.

[@PlainKen]

Another great video. I love coming here to see good, bad, and forgotten films.

[@BioFactory1]

Sad. Me and my kids watch this movie a few times each year. We enjoy it just as much as the Vacation movies.

[@t.adamcollins2162]

Do you also love watching paint dry?

[@BioFactory1]

@t.adamcollins2162 Depends on if it's a hot lady in the painting😁

[@kyliethelittlecouragegirl94]

Great way to start my three days off from work

[@markingatlightspeed]

I love how from the first SOUND he made in these clips (I was looking away at the moment) I was like BILLY BARTY!!! Bro's voice was *iconic*.

[@rusalexander1757]

I haven't seen this in years but never missed a showing on HBO back in the day. I loved it and certain routes and scenes pop in my head from time to time

[@roberttreacy8271]

10:52 “I have to give to give this movie some praise, mainly for creating acting opportunities for so many little people performers. Take notes, Disney.” Clip from Friday: DAAAAAAAAMN!!

[@taracarroll4218]

That's why I feel like there is possibility for a remake of this movie or one with similarities. Perhaps could centre around a snow white movie even. There's competition, wild parties and then they receive the ultimate slap in the face of Hollywood replacing them with CGI as not to "offend" and puts them out of a job.

[@taracarroll4218]

There's also quite a lot of actors with dwarfism today and it could be a great movie idea to not just give them a job, but centres around them.

[@KairuHakubi]

@@taracarroll4218 I feel like there's a lot fewer than there used to be, and even fewer giants. Medical science is catching stuff a lot earlier, and like, good for them, but... I miss having weird looking people in movies and stuff. Weird lookin people are cool. Screw regular-lookin' people. Got those everywhere.

[@kamdan2011]

Blame Dinklage who wants to corner the market for little people roles.

[@KairuHakubi]

@ that was a real bad move for Dinkles. He was doin so well, now anyone with any sense is gonna think he's kind of a bastard. EDIT: why the hell is youtube now stripping the name off when I reply to someone? it's supposed to have @ followed by their name.. this worked fine til today, but i've seen it from others for the last month or two.

[@Megared82]

"I didn't have that much fun making Under the Rainbow...: Oh, Carrie, wait until you do a film called in 1990 called "She's Back".

[@Agate53115]

In the early 80's when I was a child, this movie ran on repeat on the old The Movie Channel. At that young age, I thought it was pretty funny and I enjoyed watching it over and over again.

[@flclhack]

had no idea studios did individual printing of niche DVDs. i’d imagine that makes some of these movies very rare.

[@jasong7373]

You can subscribe, you can turn on notifications, but I wired a raspberry pi to explode my microwave anytime there’s an upload

[@activatedcharcoal]

I remember watching this movie so many times as a kid. I was pretty underwhelmed when I rewatched it a few years ago ☹️

[@Metalheadcatdad]

I swear "I'll cut you into little pieces" and that sword slice were lifted from Night In Casablanca starring the Marx Bros.

[@doctornova3015]

just like that!

[@Arahknid]

I remember watching this when it came out. In fact, about 3 months before this video was released I purchased this to watch on stream on Amazon. LOL

[@vintagekait15]

I was just thinking of this movie the other day! Perfect timing 🙂‍↕️ As a Wizard of Oz fan, and a Chevy Chase fan, this is a must see for me, no matter how bad it could be. I really like your videos, and I’m extra excited for this one!

[@Ezra1977]

Remember watching this movie as a young kid in the early 80's on HBO or Cinemax. This movie was a regular on their playlist during the early 80's for a time. As a kid, I remember enjoying the film despite its bad reviews. I definitely would like to see this film released on Blu-ray with extras etc... Definitely would buy!

[@WestVillageCrank]

I saw this at a sneak preview in Times Square, in the company of Joseph Maher, who was, at the time, appearing in ENTERTAINING MR. SLOANE off-Broadway. Joe, my friend, and I went from the Cherry Lane Theatre to the Times Square theatre, where, at a midnight showing, it was greeted raucously, though not affectionately.

[@dustynhawkeye6838]

I actually loved this movie when it came out. I watched it on "On TV" back in the day. I have really fond memories of it.

[@josephgilpatrick497]

I saw the tail end of this film on TV, around 1995. It took me years to find what film it was, as all I remembered was the giant chase scene and Carrie Fisher getting her clothes cut off with the sword (I was only 5, so I didn't fully realize it was Carrie Fisher). I've been dying to rewatch it as an adult

[@footofjuniper8212]

This movie came out when I was 10. It was on cable constantly, so my sister and I watched it many times. I can remember loving it and thinking it was so brilliantly funny, always quoting it with my friends at school. Then, a year or so ago, i saw it on streaming for five bucks, and snapped it up, thinking I'd relive that childhood magic. Hoo boy, that 0% RT rating is well deserved.

[@JesusisLvfds6400]

I was a little boy when I went to see this on the big screen. Shoock me up 😊

[@dariusemmanueltherumblegro7240]

This video is streets ahead!

[@bl3343]

Pierce, stop trying to coin the phrase "streets ahead".😊

[@MrAspiringactor]

I honestly have a theory that, in the Communityverse, this movie was written and directed by and stars Pierce and he was so ashamed of its failure he never brings it up to the study group; some of them have never heard of this movie while others, like Jeff and Abed, have seen it but they just don't bother to bring it up

[@libRteedude]

This is definitely one of those movies which deserve a remake. Doing a comedy about the making of the Wizard of Oz from the Munchkin actors' perspectives could absolutely work, and you wouldn't even need to add Three Stooges hijinks to make the story interesting. Apparently the Munchkin sequence itself was one of the last sequences filmed because of how massive a task it was to design all of the Munchkins' costumes (there were over 100 little person actors for the whole sequence), so the remake would have a good excuse for keeping the Munchkin actors around the set during most of the movie's production.

[@shimma25]

I love Warner Archive - it was the only place I could buy a copy of If Looks Could Kill on DVD. Would love to hear your thoughts on that movie someday, I think it's an underrated gem.

[@tscully1504]

Was just thinking about this movie and how it just disappeared from sight. Glad for the review.

[@4stringz.]

I love this movie so much!!! On The Right Track (Gary Coleman, 1981) was another cult fave that released that year. I’ve always felt Super Fuzz should be covered on your channel. Cheers !

[@doctornova3015]

i saw on the right track by myself in a theater when i was about 8 . odd memories

[@heli88]

I remember watching this on HBO as a kid and liking it well enough, but I haven't thought about it in years. Interesting to hear a little more about it.

[@pollydoom5039]

I watched this movie a lot as a kid. As an adult I’d think about it once in a while fondly. I’m going to order a copy thx.

[@BanthaPooDoo64]

Seen this film on the big screen ,cable and it’s in my home video library to this day ,it’s wonderful film with lots of adult humor, if u don’t find this film hilarious then I say check your pulse ur probably dead.

[@PepsiMan666]

While Disney is ultimately to blame for not casting dwarf actors, don't let Peter Dinklage escape culpability. He publicly pulled up the ladder behind him which led Disney (and others) to no longer offer roles for people like them all in the name of "sensitivity" or whatever excuse it was.

[@Coolcoolcooldude]

Warner Bros didn't hire a dwarf actor for Wonka.

[@bigduke5902]

@@Coolcoolcooldude Nor a male.

[@SetsuneW]

Disney erased the Willow sequel series on Disney+ after just 7 months, presumably for a tax writeoff.

[@SetsuneW]

@@Dhnendndjdjjxn1 I hadn't heard 50, if that's true Disney+ is worse than I thought. I know they got rid of Crater after like 2 months, and yeah I heard it wasn't that great, but I still wanted to see it for myself.

[@DM-kl4em]

"pulled up the ladder behind him". I know what he did was reprehensible, but that's just mean. 😂😂😂😂

[@augustusmilligan9244]

I remember this film being on heavy rotation in the early years of HBO. Always wanted to see it again as an adult.

[@Cameroo]

I remember seeing this as a kid quite a few times on HBO. Thanks for reminding me of it! Fun and interesting look back at. It's a shame it squandered a lot of potential here.

[@DannySettle-yi2ef]

Love and Respect Thank's and Bless you for the memories 😂

[@ronaldmarshall5398]

I actually love this movie. First saw it in the 80s when i was a kid. I loved it back then and I love it now. I own the DVD though I seriously doubt it will ever be on blu- ray.

[@tonymata8070]

I appreciate that burn towards Disney surrounding the controversy about not wanting to hire little people to be the dwarves, but Peter Dinklage deserves the burn too since he was the one who complained to the studio.

[@bryangonzalez1398]

It's wonderful to have some of the studio's have these archives finally opening with made to order DVDs. 20th century Fox had some releases of the Cisco Kid series in their classic archive collection that I bought up as soon as I could. I would love to see the 1994 TV movie version of the Cisco Kid show up in a video someday.

[@missinglinkevents]

I'm curious why this wasn't listed as a Forgotten Failure

[@t.adamcollins2162]

Because this channel just churns out content without putting much thought into it. I'm sure "Almost Cult Classics" clicks slightly better, even though this movie is obviously a failure.

[@Assimandeli]

@@t.adamcollins2162 Utter tripe. Forgotten failure would get more clicks because negativity garners easy views.

[@missinglinkevents]

@t.adamcollins2162 they have a series called Forgotten Failures, and this seems a perfect fit for it. Oh well

[@DBul3000]

Yeah Forgotten Failure makes way more sense than Almost Cult Classic. I already think he stretches ACC enough with movies he liked growing up but this movie fits so perfectly as a FF since it's a largely forgotten movie that failed.

[@HumorNWaffles]

This movie did more for little people than Peter Dinklage ever will do. #changemymind

[@DoctorBiobrain]

I watched this every time it was on cable when I was a kid. You couldn’t have convinced me it was a bad movie.

[@normmarshall9563]

I have always loved this movie!

[@onepcwhiz6847]

This is a great movie. I remember seeing it several times on HBO in high school in the 80s.

[@ericwalker8636]

My favorite joke is when Pat McCormick gets into the elevator with the little people and tells the operator where they want to go by saying, "Ballroom". One of the little women then says, "We're sorry, we didn't know we were crowding." 😂

[@chuck31]

I love this movie! I actually saw it in the theater! The funny thing about this is I just recorded a video talking about it last night! LOL