CinemaOSMovie · 1977 · 1h 33m · PG
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The nicest movie you'll ever see about murder and blackmail.

63%(71)IMDbMysteryCrimeComedy

An over-the-hill gumshoe in Los Angeles seeks to avenge the killing of an old pal, another detective who was involved in a case concerning a murdered broad, stolen stamps, a nickel-plated handgun, a cheating dolly, and a kidnapped pussycat.

Directed byRobert Benton

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 33m
Language
EN
Released
February 10, 1977
Studios
Warner Bros. PicturesLion's Gate Films

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1 video
Trailer #1

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Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Art Carney

Art Carney

Ira Wells

Lily Tomlin

Lily Tomlin

Margo

Bill Macy

Bill Macy

Charlie Hatter

Eugene Roche

Eugene Roche

Ron Birdwell

Joanna Cassidy

Joanna Cassidy

Laura Birdwell

John Considine

John Considine

Lamar

Ruth Nelson

Ruth Nelson

Mrs. Schmidt

John Davey

Sergeant Dayton

Howard Duff

Howard Duff

Harry Regan

Ray Pourchot

Theatre Patron (uncredited)

Creative team
Directed by
Robert Benton
Robert Benton
Written by
Robert Benton
Robert Benton
Produced by
Robert Altman
Robert Altman

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