Six must-watch Hollywood slapstick comedies

Author: Achu Krishnan

This 1980 movie was directed by Jim Abrahams and stars Robert Hays, Julie Hagerty, and Leslie Nielsen in the lead.

Airplane

This 2001 movie was directed by Jerry Zucker and stars Rowan Atkinson, John Cleese, and Whoopi Goldberg.

Rat Race

This 1987 movie was directed by Mel Brooks and stars John Candy, Rick Moranis, and Bill Pullman.

Spaceballs

This 1988 movie was directed by David Zucker and stars Leslie Nielsen, Priscilla Presley, and Ricardo Montalbán.

The Naked Gun

This 1979 movie was directed by Carl Reiner and stars Steve Martin, Bernadette Peters, and Catlin Adams.

The Jerk

This 1997 movie was directed by Gore Verbinski and stars Nathan Lane, Lee Evans, and Maury Chaykin.

Mouse Hunt