Greaser's Palace

1972 "He's got the boogie on his fingers & the hubba-hubba in his soul!"
5.8| 1h31m| en
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A parable based on the life of Christ. This ain't your father's Bible story, full of references about the destruction of the world through massive constipation and a New Mexican setting.

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Solemplex To me, this movie is perfection.
Rio Hayward All of these films share one commonality, that being a kind of emotional center that humanizes a cast of monsters.
Nayan Gough A great movie, one of the best of this year. There was a bit of confusion at one point in the plot, but nothing serious.
Married Baby Just intense enough to provide a much-needed diversion, just lightweight enough to make you forget about it soon after it’s over. It’s not exactly “good,” per se, but it does what it sets out to do in terms of putting us on edge, which makes it … successful?
NateManD "Greasers Palace" is a wacky and strange western filled with uneasy laughter. In the 70's, Robert Downey Sr. was known for his strange and bizarre humor. At times certain jokes make absolutely no sense. That's what makes his films so funny. The story concerns a Christ like man in a zoot suit, named Jesse. He's on his way to Jerusalem to be a singer. On the way viewers are introduced to many strange characters; a guy in a ghost suit, a man dressed as a nun, and a women who repeatedly gets shot. Jesse wants to sing at the Greaser's Palace lounge. The evil Seaweedhead Greaser and his daughter preside over the palace. They are very picky on who can preform there. Sr. Greasers son is accused of being gay and is killed by his father. Thank goodness for Jesse's miraculous powers as he's able to revive Sr. Greaser's son from the dead time and time again. In some aspects the film appears to be a parody of El Topo. It also has a Montey Python style of humor and wit. Who can forget the films outrageous musical numbers too? So if your looking for a strange, nonsensical, religious, western comedy; Greaser's Palace is a film you'll most likely enjoy!
lmstraub I first saw this movie at least 20 years ago on a small, snowy satellite dish. I was so taken with it that I've strived ever since to get a viewable copy. Thanks to IMDb, I now have a excellent copy on DVD. If this were not a very off the wall movie, I'm sure there would be Cole Notes on it by now as it has many subtle and not so subtle undertones of philosophy, religion, incest, ribaldry, and many other descriptive words and phrases too number's to mention. In searching for other movies of this same type, I followed reviews and purchased 4 Tromeo movies. NOT! There is absolutely no comparison. Whereas Greaser's Palace has as many complexities as you wish there to be, Tromeo movies are just simple toilet humor. No comparison at all. This video is delightfully irreverent and will appeal most to those who have studied many of the religions of the world and found them wanting. It helps to have a ribald, off the wall sense of humor too.
ReelJohn-2 Yeah, what those comments above this one say. It's really weird. Even if your not out to see the symbolism which is included in everything this movie does, you won't be able to turn away. At times it resembles a car crash; something in you says maybe you should look away, or just go about your business, but are somehow unable. A must see.
murphlaw This movie is incredibly strange and one of my all-time favorites. It reminds me very much of the surrealism of Bunuel, eg. Exterminating Angel or Discreet Charm of the Bourgoise. Greaser's Palace is well worth visiting.