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"The nicest movie you'll ever see about murder and blackmail."
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Released: Feb 10, 1977
Runtime: 1h 33m
Rating: ⭐ 6.3 / 10
Mystery
Crime
Comedy
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.
Top Billed Cast

Art Carney
Ira Wells

Lily Tomlin
Margo

Bill Macy
Charlie Hatter

Eugene Roche
Ron Birdwell

Joanna Cassidy
Laura Birdwell

John Considine
Lamar

Ruth Nelson
Mrs. Schmidt
John Davey
Sergeant Dayton

Howard Duff
Harry Regan
Ray Pourchot
Theatre Patron (uncredited)