Gene Wilder, born in 1933, is celebrated for his distinct comedic style that shines in Start the Revolution Without Me (1970). This film captures his knack for blending humor with absurdity, a hallmark of his broader work. Wilder's career, which began on stage, took off with his iconic roles in Mel Brooks' films, yet his performance in Start the Revolution Without Me stands out as a testament to his ability to navigate the realms of satire and farce. His contributions to cult cinema continue to resonate, making him a vital figure in the genre.
Start the Revolution Without Me
An account of the adventures of two sets of identical twins, badly scrambled at birth, on the eve of the French Revolution. One set is haughty and aristocratic, the other poor and somewhat dim. They find themselves involved in palace intrigues as history happens around them. Based, very loosely, on Dickens's "A Tale of Two Cities," Dumas's "The Corsican Brothers," etc.
