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Play Misty for Me
Starring: Duke Everts , George Fargo , Mervin W. Frates , Tim Frawley , and Jack Ging Manufacturer: Universal Studios ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00005LC4R Release Date: 2001-09-18 |
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Clint Eastwood (making his very assured directorial debut) is a poetry-spouting stud-muffin DJ stalked by a maniacally amorous fan after a misguided one-night stand in this enjoyably schlocky, undeniably effective film about good intentions gone murderously wacky. Although many of the very '70s trappings presented here may ultimately be too dated to be taken seriously (including a very self-indulgent jazz number and a hilariously gooey seduction number between Eastwood and Donna Mills), the core premise of infatuation taken out of bounds remains uncomfortably plausible--and was influential enough to be appropriated by one of the biggest hits of the '80s. (Here's a hint--it starred Michael Douglas, Glenn Close, and a very unfortunate bunny rabbit). A well-staged and occasionally very frightening thriller worth watching for Jessica Walter's peerlessly unhinged performance alone. Frequent Eastwood collaborator Don Siegel (director of Dirty Harry, Coogan's Bluff, and The Beguiled, to name but a few) has a nice cameo as Murphy, the mustachioed, chess-playing bartender. --Andrew Wright
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Play Murder For Me
Starring: Jack Wagner , Tracy Scoggins , William Paul Burns , Ivory Ocean , and Rodolfo Ranni Director: Héctor Olivera Manufacturer: New Horizons Home Video ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000228SOQ Release Date: 2004-07-06 |
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