99 and 44/100 Percent Dead
Summary:
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 vari... Full Summary >>
Cast:
Richard Harris - (Harry Crown)
Edmond O'Brien - (Uncle Frank)
Bradford Dillman - (Big Eddie)
Ann Turkel - (Buffy)
Constance Ford - (Dolly)
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Review:
This could very well be the most offbeat gangster movie ever made. In fact, 99 and 44/100 Percent Dead doesn't really feel like a gangster flick -- it's more a deconstruction of the form. Robert Dillon's script mixes comic-book violence, tough guy archetypes and a hefty dose of eccentric humor into a distinctly post-modern take on the genre. ... Continue >>
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