Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round (1966)
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James Coburn stars in this comedy-melodrama as Eli Kotch, who uses his charm to obtain a parole from prison by having an affair with a female psychologist. Eli's plan upon getting out of jail is to rob a bank at the L.A. International Airport. The date of the bank robbery coincides with the arrival of the Russian premier, so that bank security will be minimal with the premier attracting most of the airport security forces. Harrison Ford appears in his film debut in the bit part of a bellhop. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi
- Starring:
- James Coburn, Camilla Sparv, (more)
- Director(s):
- Bernard Girard
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- NR
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round
James Coburn stars in this comedy-melodrama as Eli Kotch, who uses his charm to obtain a parole from prison by having an affair with a female psychologist. Eli's plan upon getting out of jail is to rob a bank at the L.A. International Airport. The date of the bank robbery coincides with the arrival of the Russian premier, so that bank security will be minimal with the premier attracting most of the airport security forces. Harrison Ford appears in his film debut in the bit part of a bellhop. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 107 mins
Complete Cast of Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round
- James Coburn - Eli Kotch
- Aldo Ray - Eddie Hart
- Robert Webber - Milo Stewart
- Marian Moses - Dr. Marion Hague
- Severn Darden - Miles Fisher
- Phillip Pine - George Logan
- Tanya Lemani
- George Wallace - Police Chief Yates
- Simon Scott - William Anderson
- Al Nalbandian - Willie Manus
- Harrison Ford - Bellhop [uncredited]
- Larry D. Mann - Officer Howard
- Rose Marie - Margaret Kirby
- Ben A. Astar - Gen. Mailenkoff
- Camilla Sparv - Inger Knudson
- Nina Wayne - Frieda Schmid
- Todd Armstrong - Alfred Morgan
- Michael Strong - Paul Feng
- James Westerfield - Jack Balter
- Michael St. Angel - Capt. William Yates
- Stephanie Hill
- Mary Young - Mrs. Galbrace
- Alex Rodine - Translator
- Tyler McVey - Lyman Mann
- Roy E. Glenn, Sr. - Sgt. Elmer K. Coxe
- Ross Martin
- Joey Faye - Taxi Driver
- Director(s):
- Bernard Girard
- Writer(s):
- Bernard Girard
- Producer(s):
- Carter DeHaven III
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- NR(Suitable for Children)
- 1966 - Hollywood Foreign Press Association - New Star of the Year - Female
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