Movies by Phyllis Diller
As part of the cast:
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Carol Channing: Larger Than Life (2012)
Cast: Carol Channing, Loni Anderson, Harry Kullijian …
Directed by: Dori Berinstein
Nonagenarian Broadway legend Carol Channing is the bold, brash subject of this documentary by Tony winner Dori Berinstein. Getting to the root of what makes the entertainer tick, Channing…
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Rifftrax: Maniac (2011)
Cast: Michael J. Nelson, Bill Corbett, Kevin Murphy …
Directed by: Dwain Esper
Mike Nelson, Kevin Murphy and Bill Corbett of "Mystery Science Theater 3000" pool their comedic talents for riff-tastic running commentary on the kitschy 1930s classic about an eccentric mad…
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Looking for Lenny (2011)
Cast: Richard Lewis, Robin Williams, Roseanne …
Directed by: Elan Gale
Comedian Lenny Bruce's legacy provides the backdrop for this documentary examining the present-day stranglehold on creative freedom. Top comics discuss an America 45 years after…
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When the World Breaks (2010)
Cast: Buzz Aldrin, Mickey Rooney, Joseph Bologna …
Directed by: Hans Fjellestad
Exploring the idea that times of extreme difficulty facilitate increased resourcefulness and creativity, this compelling documentary takes a look at the art, music, literature, business,…
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How to Live Forever (2009)
Cast: Suzanne Somers, Ray Bradbury, Phyllis Diller …
Directed by: Mark Wexler
On a mission to live forever, director Mark Wexler explores the boundaries of modern medicine, the wisdom of fitness gurus, a chain-smoking marathoner, an elderly porn star and other…
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Who Killed the Electric Car? (2006)
Cast: Martin Sheen, Peter Horton, Mel Gibson …
Directed by: Chris Paine
Amid a volatile climate of ever-changing gas prices, this documentary delves into the short life of the GM EV1 electric car -- a fuel-efficient auto that was once all the rage in the…
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Phyllis Diller: Not Just Another Pretty Face (2006)
Cast: Phyllis Diller, Don Rickles, Dean Martin …
The tart, self-deprecating shtick of pioneering comedienne Phyllis Diller is on full display here in many of her classic routines, including her housekeeping and marriage tips, as well as…
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Casper's Scare School (2006)
Cast: James Belushi, Bob Saget, Phyllis Diller …
Directed by: Mark Gravas
When friendly ghost Casper decides he needs to toughen up, he goes to school to learn how to scare people. Little does he know he'll wind up in the middle of a school scandal that could…
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Unbeatable Harold (2006)
Cast: Gordon Michaels, Nicole DeHuff, Dylan McDermott …
Directed by: Ari Palitz
An eternal optimist and assistant steakhouse manager, Harold (Gordon Michaels) follows all of his dreams with gusto. After helping the beautiful Wanda (Nicole DeHuff) land a job at his…
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The Aristocrats (2005)
Cast: Robin Williams, Sarah Silverman, Carrie Fisher …
Directed by: Paul Provenza
More than 100 funny people (including big stars and lesser-known talents) tell the same raunchy vaudeville joke -- with about 100 different results -- in director-comedian Paul…
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Dr. Hackenstein (2004)
Cast: Anne Ramsey, David Muir, Phyllis Diller …
Directed by: Richard Clark
When his wife dies, Dr. Hackenstein tries to reanimate her while upgrading some key body parts, harvested from a few neighbors and three beautiful motorists whose car breaks down nearby. But…
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Goodnight, We Love You (2004)
Cast: Bonnie Hunt, Roseanne, Phyllis Diller …
Directed by: Gregg Barson
Director Gregg Barson's affectionate documentary pays tribute to trailblazing comedienne Phyllis Diller, whose electrified tresses, outlandish garb and self-mocking humor made her a…
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The Last Place on Earth (2003)
Cast: Tisha Campbell-Martin, Dana Ashbrook, Mitchell Anderson …
Directed by: James Slocum
After the death of his mother (Phyllis Diller), young corporate exec Rob Baskin (Dana Ashbrook) travels to California's Sierra Nevada mountain range to scatter her ashes. En route, he…
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The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Confusion Fusion (2002)
Cast: Debi Derryberry, Frank Welker, Rob Paulsen …
Directed by: John A. Davis, Mike Gasaway, Keith Alcorn …
This collection of episodes from the popular animated series combines the contents of the "When Pants Attack" and "Time Warp" programs. Jimmy makes laundry easier, attempts to make himsef…
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Everything's Jake (2000)
Cast: Ernie Hudson, Robin Givens, Debbie Allen …
Directed by: Matthew Miele
Although he's homeless in New York, the remarkably well-centered Jake (Ernie Hudson) finds peace in his daily routine, a routine that's disrupted when he discovers a newly destitute…
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Nuttiest Nutcracker (1999)
Cast: James Belushi, Cheech Marin, Phyllis Diller …
Directed by: Harold Harris
A fun-filled adventure for the whole family, The Nuttiest Nutcracker is a star-studded computer-animated movie that lends a madcap twist to the cherished Nutcracker tale - all gone nuts!
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A Bug's Life (1998)
Cast: Dave Foley, Kevin Spacey, Julia Louis-Dreyfus …
Directed by: John Lasseter, Andrew Stanton
On behalf of "oppressed bugs everywhere," an inventive ant named Flik hires a troupe of warrior bugs to defend his bustling colony from a horde of freeloading grasshoppers led by the…
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Happily Ever After (1993)
Cast: Edward Asner, Irene Cara, Carol Channing …
Directed by: John Howley
A variation on the treasured fairy tale "Snow White," this story follows Snow White and her Prince as they try to escape the evil clutches of the now-deceased evil queen and her equally…
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The Very Best of the Ed Sullivan Show: Vol. 2: The Greatest Entertainers (1991)
Cast: Burt Reynolds, Ed Sullivan, Julie Andrews …
Hosted by Burt Reynolds, this collection features many of the greatest moments from Ed Sullivan's long-running variety show, including appearances by top musicians, comedians, dancers…
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The Bone Yard (1991)
Cast: Deborah Rose, Ed Nelson, Phyllis Diller …
Directed by: James Cummins
An overweight -- and overly depressed -- psychic medium (Deborah Rose) gets involved in a child-murder case that leads her and her detective partner (Ed Nelson) to a mortuary, where the real…
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Wisecracks (1991)
Cast: JoAnne Astrow, Joy Behar, Maria Callas …
Directed by: Gail Singer
In the male-dominated world of stand-up, these queens of comedy display their ample talent onstage and offer their keen insights offstage in this hilarious documentary. The talent roster is a…
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The Nutcracker Prince (1990)
Cast: Paul Schibli, Kiefer Sutherland, Peter O'Toole …
The timeless holiday tale of "The Nutcracker" springs to life as an animated musical. After young Clara receives a wooden nutcracker as a Christmas gift, she dreams about a fantastical battle…
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Alice Through the Looking Glass (1987)
Cast: Sally Struthers, Beau Bridges, Jonathan Winters …
Taking a few liberties with Lewis Carroll's famed children's story, this animated tale stars a shorthaired Alice who favors T-shirts and jeans over dresses and white pinafores. Not…
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Hungry I Reunion (1981)
Cast: Mort Sahl, Jonathan Winters, Professor Irwin Corey …
Directed by: Thomas A. Cohen
San Francisco comics of the 1950s, '60s and '70s knew that if they wanted to make it big and show they were ready for fame's klieg lights, they'd have to prove their…
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Psychotic Connections (1980)
Cast: Bill Woods, Horace B. Carpenter, Phyllis Diller …
Directed by: Ken Russell, Dwain Esper, Wes Craven …
A triple dose of psycho-themed horror from three master directors. In Wes Craven's Chiller, a rich woman's son (Michael Beck) thaws out from the deep freeze and goes on a killing…
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On Location with Phyllis Diller (1977)
Cast: Phyllis Diller
An enduring inspiration for comediennes everywhere, stand-up legend Phyllis Diller stays true to her raucous roots in this live performance filmed in Denver for HBO. Hailed for her unmatched…
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John Wayne's Tribute to America (1970)
Cast: Lucille Ball, Roscoe Lee Browne, Roy Clark …
John Wayne portrayed the quintessential American hero on the big screen. This Emmy Award-winning 1970 television special shows that he wasn't just playing a role as he hosts an uplifting…
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The Private Navy of Sgt. O' Farrell (1968)
Cast: Bob Hope, Phyllis Diller, Jeffrey Hunter …
Directed by: Frank Tashlin
Bob Hope stars as Sgt. O'Farrell in this seaworthy comedy about a wayward Japanese torpedo that's hit a cargo ship full of beer. O'Farrell takes it upon himself to "rescue" the…
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Mad Monster Party (1967)
Cast: Boris Karloff, Allen Swift, Gale Garnett …
Directed by: Jules Bass
Boris Karloff and Phyllis Diller lend their vocal talents to this bizarre stop-motion animated parody of horror films. Dr. Frankenstein makes plans for his retirement and convenes a meeting…
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Eight on the Lam (1967)
Cast: Bob Hope, Phyllis Diller, Jonathan Winters …
Directed by: George Marshall
An all-star comedy team headlines this zany 1967 farce, starring Bob Hope as widower Henry Dimsdale, a bank teller who goes on the run with his seven kids after he's suspected of…
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Fat Spy (1966)
Cast: Brian Donlevy, Jayne Mansfield, Johnny Tillotson …
This over-the-top send-up of 1960s musical beach movies features a group of teenagers seeking the legendary Fountain of Youth on an island off Florida owned by a cosmetics magnate, who sends…
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Boy, Did I Get a Wrong Number! (1966)
Cast: Bob Hope, Elke Sommer, Phyllis Diller …
Directed by: George Marshall
Bob Hope stars as a real estate agent who innocently agrees to hide a bombshell movie starlet (Elke Sommer) in his country cottage, away from the prying eyes of the media. But with a nosy…