99 and 44/100 Percent Dead (1974)
- Starring:
- Richard Harris, Edmond O'Brien, (more)
- Director(s):
- John Frankenheimer
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
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John Frankenheimer's bizarre, satirical gangster film is not for all tastes but has acquired a minor cult following. Elderly mobster Edmond O'Brien hires a hitman (Richard Harris) to eliminate his rival (Bradford Dillman) in a dystopic setting of not-quite reality. There are albino alligators, skillful chase scenes, and Chuck Connors as a one-handed psycho who can fit various deadly weapons on his stumpy arm. None of it makes much sense, and mainstream viewers may end up scratching their heads in bewilderment, but fans of more esoteric films should find it a lot of fun. It would likely have ended up as a big hit on the drive-in circuit if it hadn't been directed by Frankenheimer, from whom most people expect better. ~ Robert Firsching, All Movie Guide
Complete Cast:
- Richard Harris - Harry Crown
- Bradford Dillman - Big Eddie
- Constance Ford - Dolly
- Kathy Baumann - Baby
- David Hall - Tony
- Jerry Summers - Shoes
- Roy Jenson - Jake
- Karl Lukas - Guard
- Edmond O'Brien - Uncle Frank
- Ann Turkel - Buffy
- Chuck Connors - Marvin "Claw" Zuckerman
- Bennie E. Dobbins - Driver
- Max Kleven - North
- Janice Heiden - Clara
- Chuck Roberson - Gunman
- Tony Brubaker - Burt
- Director(s):
- John Frankenheimer
- Writer(s):
- Robert Dillon
- Producer(s):
- Joe Wizan, Michael Borofsky
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG(Not For Children, Violence)
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