Silver Streak
Silver Streak ★★★ 1976 (PG)
Pooped exec Wilder rides a train from L.A. to Chicago, planning to enjoy a leisurely, relaxing trip. Instead he becomes involved with murder, intrigue, and a beautiful woman. Energetic Hitchcock parody features successful first pairing of Wilder and Pryor. 113m/C VHS, DVD . Gene Wilder, Richard Pryor, Jill Clayburgh, Patrick McGoohan, Ned Beatty, Ray Walston, Richard Kiel, Scatman Crothers; D: Arthur Hiller; W: Colin Higgins; M: Henry Mancini.
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