The Last Word (1980)
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Danny Travis (Richard Harris) is a kindly Irish inventor and widower whose projects leave his family in a constant state of near poverty. He takes on the system when the city slates his apartment building for demolition. Danny uncovers a plot hatched by the scheming Governor Davis (Biff McGuire) that will line the politician's pockets under the false pretense of an urban renewal project. Danny holds a sheriff hostage as television reporter Paula Herbert (Karen Black) leads to a media frenzy that sparks public sympathy for Danny and his fellow residents. The always dependable Martin Landau plays Captain Garrity. ~ Dan Pavlides, Rovi
- Starring:
- Richard Harris, Karen Black, (more)
- Director(s):
- Roy Boulting
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
Synopsis of The Last Word
Danny Travis (Richard Harris) is a kindly Irish inventor and widower whose projects leave his family in a constant state of near poverty. He takes on the system when the city slates his apartment building for demolition. Danny uncovers a plot hatched by the scheming Governor Davis (Biff McGuire) that will line the politician's pockets under the false pretense of an urban renewal project. Danny holds a sheriff hostage as television reporter Paula Herbert (Karen Black) leads to a media frenzy that sparks public sympathy for Danny and his fellow residents. The always dependable Martin Landau plays Captain Garrity. ~ Dan Pavlides, Rovi
Complete Cast of The Last Word
- Richard Harris - Danny Travis
- Martin Landau - Capt. Garrity
- Biff McGuire - Gov. Davis
- Penelope Milford - Denise Travis
- Jorge Cervera, Jr.
- Linda Dangcil
- Pat McNamara
- Natasha Ryan
- James Staley
- Karen Black - Paula Herbert
- Dennis Christopher - Ben Travis
- Christopher Guest - Roger
- Bonnie Bartlett - Mrs. Garrity
- Nathan Cook - Officer Caine
- Alex Henteloff
- Michael Pataki
- Charles Siebert
- Richard Venture
- Director(s):
- Roy Boulting
- Writer(s):
- Greg Smith, L.M. Kit Carson, Michael Varhol
- Producer(s):
- Michael Varhol, Richard Gilbert Abramson
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG(Suitable for Children)
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