Silver Streak
"By train, by plane, by the edge of your seat - It's the most hilarious suspense ride of your life!"
Originally released in 1976. Silver Streak is a comedy/crime film. directed by Arthur Hiller.
Starring Gene Wilder, Jill Clayburgh, and Richard Pryor
Synopsis
A somewhat daffy book editor on a rail trip from Los Angeles to Chicago thinks that he sees a murdered man thrown from the train. When he can find no one who will believe him, he starts doing some investigating of his own. But all that accomplishes is to get the killer after him.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 3, 1976
49 years ago
Runtime
1h 54m
114 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (352 votes)
Budget
$6.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$51.1M
7.9x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Gene Wilder
as George Caldwell
Jill Clayburgh
as Hildegard 'Hilly' Burns
Richard Pryor
as Grover Muldoon
Patrick McGoohan
as Roger Devereau
Ned Beatty
as Bob Sweet
Clifton James
as Sheriff Chauncey
Ray Walston
as Mr. Edgar Whiney
Stefan Gierasch
as Professor Schreiner & Johnson
Len Birman
as Chief
Valerie Curtin
as Plain Jane
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $6,500,000
- Revenue
- $51,100,000
Production Companies
- Frank Yablans Presentations
- Miller-Milkis Productions
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Silver Streak about?
A somewhat daffy book editor on a rail trip from Los Angeles to Chicago thinks that he sees a murdered man thrown from the train. When he can find no one who will believe him, he starts doing some ...
Who directed Silver Streak?
Silver Streak was directed by Arthur Hiller.
How long is Silver Streak?
Silver Streak has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).
When was Silver Streak released?
Silver Streak was released on December 3, 1976 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Silver Streak?
The main cast of Silver Streak includes Gene Wilder, Jill Clayburgh, Richard Pryor, Patrick McGoohan, Ned Beatty.
Is Silver Streak worth watching?
Silver Streak has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 352 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.