Some comedy scenes are funny because of a clever story.
Others are funny because the performers simply know how to deliver every line.
The “Screwing Over Hamilton” scene from Dirty Work belongs firmly in the second category.
Released in 1998, Dirty Work stars Norm Macdonald as Mitch and Artie Lange as Sam, two longtime friends who discover that revenge can become a business.
The movie was directed by Bob Saget and features an impressive comedy cast, including Don Rickles as Hamilton.
And when Rickles enters the picture, the comedy immediately becomes much more aggressive.
HAMILTON IS THE PERFECT TARGET
Don Rickles plays Mr. Hamilton, the theater owner who becomes one of Mitch and Sam’s favorite targets.
Rickles was famous for his insult-comedy style, and Dirty Work gives him plenty of opportunities to use it.
His character is loud, intimidating, and completely convinced that everyone around him should be afraid.
That makes the revenge against Hamilton even more satisfying from a comedy perspective.
The IMDb character listing credits Rickles as Hamilton and preserves several of Hamilton’s outrageous insults, including his unforgettable opening attack on Mitch....
