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Overall Rank: 16957
Average Rating: 2.5/4
# of Ratings: 4
Theatrical Release Date: 03/07/1973
Language: English
Genre: Comedy, Thriller
MPAA Rating: PG
Director: Howard Zieff
Actors: James Caan, Peter Boyle, Sally Kellerman, Louise Lasser, Allen Garfield, Alex Rocco
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Happy Days Are Here Again!
Indyfreak - wrote on 11/22/2014
As comedian of variable talent and TCM host Bill Hader mentioned when presenting 'Slither' before my eyes, this is a really offbeat road movie which people might like if they're into that genre. And by offbeat, I don't mean silly like Smokey and the Bandit or stupid like those so-so teen movies. I mean it has an actual plot that's nevertheless so unconventionally structured, you have to pay attention to figure it out and besides, it's actually a lot of fun along the way.
James Caan is the straight man and our protagonist, an ex-con who finds out his deceased buddy conspired to embezzle a fortune which is up for grabs by the time the opening credits roll. Joining him on his quest to retrieve the money is Peter Boyle playing a greedy retiree and Sally Kellerman who's a sexy but spaced …
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