Top 10 Comedy Chase Films

Description: A group of strangers embark on a madcap race to find hidden treasure, leading to one of the most elaborate and hilarious chase sequences ever filmed.

Fact: The film features an all-star cast including Spencer Tracy, Milton Berle, and Sid Caesar. It was one of the most expensive comedies ever made at the time.

Description: A group of thieves plan a heist in Turin, Italy, which involves a daring chase through the city's streets with Mini Coopers, blending humor with high-stakes action.

Fact: The film's famous Mini Cooper chase was filmed in real traffic, adding to the authenticity and chaos of the scenes. The movie was remade in 2003 with a similar chase sequence.

Description: Bo "Bandit" Darville and Cledus "Snowman" Snow take on a challenge to illegally transport beer from Texas to Georgia, resulting in a high-speed chase with Sheriff Buford T. Justice.

Fact: The film popularized the use of the CB radio in movies and inspired a wave of trucker culture in the late '70s. Burt Reynolds did many of his own stunts.

Description: Jake and Elwood Blues embark on a mission from God to save their childhood orphanage, leading to one of the most iconic car chases in film history. Their journey is filled with comedic mishaps and musical performances.

Fact: The film features a record-breaking 103 cars destroyed during the chase scenes. It also includes cameos from famous musicians like Aretha Franklin and Ray Charles.

Description: Detective Frank Drebin's investigation into a plot to assassinate Queen Elizabeth II involves a series of slapstick chases, including one on the streets of Los Angeles.

Fact: The film was adapted from the short-lived TV series "Police Squad!" and its success led to two sequels. Leslie Nielsen's deadpan delivery became iconic in this film.

Description: Inspector Clouseau's bumbling attempts to solve the theft of the Pink Panther diamond lead to a series of comedic chases and misunderstandings across Europe.

Fact: Steve Martin took over the role of Inspector Clouseau from Peter Sellers, bringing his own brand of physical comedy to the character. The film's chase scenes were designed to mimic the style of the original 1963 film.

Description: A by-the-book London cop is transferred to a quiet village where he uncovers a conspiracy, leading to an over-the-top chase sequence involving a model village, a supermarket, and a lot of gunfire.

Fact: The film's director, Edgar Wright, meticulously planned the chase scenes to match the rhythm of the movie's soundtrack. The film also pays homage to numerous action and buddy cop films.

Description: A legendary concierge and his lobby boy at a renowned European hotel get entangled in a theft, leading to a chase through the hotel's labyrinthine corridors and beyond.

Fact: The film's chase scenes were meticulously choreographed by Wes Anderson, known for his unique visual style. The hotel itself was a set built specifically for the movie.

Description: Six teams compete in a race from Las Vegas to Silver City, New Mexico, for a $2 million prize, leading to a series of wild and funny chases.

Fact: The film includes a scene where a character, played by Rowan Atkinson, causes chaos at a convention, which was inspired by a real-life incident involving Atkinson.

Description: A group of racers participate in an illegal cross-country race, leading to a series of comedic chases and encounters with law enforcement.

Fact: The film was inspired by the real-life Cannonball Baker Sea-To-Shining-Sea Memorial Trophy Dash. It features a cameo by Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. as themselves.