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Bookmark this pageThe Outfit (1973)
Director: John Flynn
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From Time Out Film Guide
Excellent adaptation of a novel by Richard Stark (Donald E Westlake), who also provided the source material for Point Blank, The Split and Godard's Made in USA. A taut, grim thriller, it sees Duvall, just out of prison and with revenge burning in his heart for the murder of his brother, taking on the Syndicate with the help of heavy Joe Don Baker. Tightly scripted by Flynn himself, sharply shot by Bruce Surtees, it's a cool, exciting thriller in the Siegel tradition, paying more than passing reference to classic film noir with its host of character actors (Cook, Windsor, Greer, Carey), a cruel performance from Ryan as the mob leader, and its vision of people caught up in a chaotic, confused and treacherous world.Author: GA
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- Stuart said...
- Posted on Nov 24 2007 23:49 Taut film-making that tackles a simple theme in a sophisticated way. Very watchable.
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Cast & crew
Director: John Flynn
Producer: Carter De Haven Jr
Cast: Robert Duvall, Karen Black, Joe Don Baker, Robert Ryan, Timothy Carey, Richard Jaeckel, Sheree North, Felice Orlandi, Marie Windsor, Jane Greer, Elisha Cook full cast
Genre(s): Thrillers
Duration: 103 mins
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