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“The nicest movie you'll ever see about murder and blackmail.”

1977·93 min·Released
Studio: Lion's Gate Films, Warner Bros. Pictures
6.3TMDb
Theatrical Feb 10, 1977
Nexus ms13974TMDb 42228IMDb tt0076301
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USA · English · Kids
MysteryCrimeComedy

Overview

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.

Trailer

Crew

DirectorRobert Benton
WriterRobert Benton

Cast

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
John Davey
Sergeant Dayton
Howard Duff
Howard Duff
Harry Regan
Ray Pourchot
Ray Pourchot
Theatre Patron (uncredited)
Linn Zuckerman
Linn Zuckerman
Hippie Gardener (uncredited)

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Keywords

los angeles, californiaprivate detectiveneo-noir

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Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 2, 2026