Hanky Panky

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Hanky Panky

PG

1982

1h 47m

Mystery & Thriller

Comedy

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In New York City, architect Michael (Gene Wilder) takes a cab with stranger Sara (Kathleen Quinlan) and is talked into mailing a package for her. But Michael doesn't know the package contains secret military documents, and, when Sara is murdered, he becomes a suspect, pursued by cops and government man Ransom (Richard Widmark). On the run, he meets Kate (Gilda Radner), whose brother's death was somehow connected to the package. She helps him evades the cops, but Ransom is harder to shake.

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Bruce McCabe

Boston Globe

"Hanky Panky" is a witless, uneven, occasionally tasteless suspense comedy...

Apr 27, 2018

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Eddie Harrison

film-authority.com

...the first half of Hanky Panky is a decent showcase for Wilder at a high level of manic- ness, contrasted by a workday thriller scenario involving missing tapes, secret agents, and an ‘in the wrong movie’ 50’s hood in the shape of Richard Widmark

Rated: 3/5

Jan 23, 2024

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Peter Stack

San Francisco Examiner

It's a mad chase film involving spies and cops and government agents, and the insubstantial plot is pleasingly buoyed up by lots of fast action.

Rated: 3/4

Nov 11, 2021

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Steve Crum

Dispatch-Tribune Newspapers

Disappointing to say the least, considering its star talent in Wilder and Radner.

Rated: 2/5

Feb 6, 2007

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Christian Toto

Washington Times

Rated: 2/5

Aug 19, 2005

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Rated: 3/5

Jul 14, 2005

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Erick V

The film is tending to be filled some type of comedic thriller which it also has some suspense while also giving us taste of humor. The film does show how a innocent man is caught in a web of dangers and conspiracy while in the film. The film does has some interesting parts which offer and enjoyable moment which the plot does seem to confuse me a lot which its not clear enough to understand the actual plot but it makes the film unique and different to others in a way that shows the differences. There is a lack of audience attention which it will make it less engaging for the viewers.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/26/25

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Tyrah B

I didn't find this movie funny. But I did find it kinda interesting when Micheal Jordan goes on this mission when he gets involved with a murder case and how he meets Kate. I liked seeing him and Kates relationship develop over their adventure together while trying to figure out who the killer is. I would recommend this movie to friends for a good thriller movie night

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

12/04/24

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Audience Member

I love Gene Wilder and Gilda Radner. I hadn't seen this movie before until today but am lovin it. May 23, 2021.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/22/23

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Audience Member

Un capolavoro della comicitÃ sobria. Ironia e sarcasmo di stile e classe. Gene Wilder ha sempre saputo far ridere e intrattenere con intelligenza, senza volgaritÃ e senza mai essere banale. Da vedere

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/10/23

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Audience Member

Wacky, confusing, and funny.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/19/23

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Audience Member

not really an action comedy, as there's no real laughs - a few moments that make you smile, but that's about it. Wilder's OK, but plays it straight for most of the time. The plot is a simple 'innocent man caught in a conspiracy' tale, although it takes a very long time to learn what's on the tape and why people are dying. Pretty unmemorable.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/13/23

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Sidney Poitier

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Gene Wilder

Michael Jordon

Gilda Radner

Kate Hellman

Richard Widmark

Ransom

Kathleen Quinlan

Janet Dunn

Robert Prosky

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Synopsis

In New York City, architect Michael (Gene Wilder) takes a cab with stranger Sara (Kathleen Quinlan) and is talked into mailing a package for her. But Michael doesn't know the package contains secret military documents, and, when Sara is murdered, he becomes a suspect, pursued by cops and government man Ransom (Richard Widmark). On the run, he meets Kate (Gilda Radner), whose brother's death was somehow connected to the package. She helps him evades the cops, but Ransom is harder to shake.

Director: Sidney Poitier
Producer: Martin Ransohoff
Screenwriter: Henry Rosenbaum, David Taylor
Production Co: Columbia Pictures Corporation
Rating: PG
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 1, 2010
Runtime: 1h 47m

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