Fuzz

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Fuzz

PG

1972

1h 32m

Comedy

Drama

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Boston detectives Steve Carella (Burt Reynolds) and Meyer Meyer (Jack Weston) are on the case of an enigmatic crime lord known only as Deaf Man (Yul Brynner), notorious for bombing local politicians. Along with colleagues Bert Kling (Tom Skerritt) and Eileen McHenry (Raquel Welch), the team must prevent Deaf Man from future attacks while maintaining order on the streets of the city -- which turns out to be no small task, as a group of depraved teens begin lighting bums on fire for fun.

Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

It's an offbeat, funny, quietly cheerful movie in which Ed McBain's 87th Precinct is finally brought to life.

Rated: 3/4

Oct 23, 2004

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Eddie Harrison

film-authority.com

…works best as a sociological document of the law and order concerns of 1972. It’s rude, crude and often funny…well worth seeking out for lovers of scuzzy 70’s cinema…

Rated: 3/5

Jun 21, 2022

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Dick Lochte

Los Angeles Free Press

Fuzz may not be up to the standards of M.A.S.H. or The Hospital, and it may take its time gathering momentum after each foray into realism, but it does have its moments of high hilarity and for that we should be properly appreciative.

Jan 8, 2020

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Billie T

I saw this in the '72. It was enjoyable then and is still a fun movie, based on a series of books about "the 87th precinct ". It also provides an accurate glance at the clothes, cars and culture of that time period. Raquel is gorgeous, and Burt is always fun, while easy in the eyes. Many stars are cast in this movie, including the legend, Yul Brenner. It starts a bit slow but has many hilarious scenes and is worth your time. It is far better than most of what Hollywood calls entertainment, these days.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/19/24

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David W

Very 1970's. It's made just about watchable by a great cast and an enjoyable directorial style. Sadly the cast and the directors talents are largely wasted on an dull and strangly unfunny script. An action comedy which is largely bereft of both action and comedy.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

10/27/23

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Steve D

Unfocused mess of a film that has aged like old milk.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

03/18/23

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Audience Member

One of the worst movies I've ever seen. Terrible story, dialogue, directing, everything. Wast of film.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

02/03/23

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Audience Member

I've always loved this move. A different style of filming, a real life feel to it. Funny moments too.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/23/23

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Audience Member

A terrific assortment of players brings this unusual police story to life--Enjoyably shaggy cop movie!!

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/22/23

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Richard A. Colla

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Burt Reynolds

Det. Steve Carella

Jack Weston

Det. Meyer Meyer

Raquel Welch

Det. Eileen McHenry

Tom Skerritt

Det. Bert Kling

Yul Brynner

The Deaf Man

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Synopsis

Boston detectives Steve Carella (Burt Reynolds) and Meyer Meyer (Jack Weston) are on the case of an enigmatic crime lord known only as Deaf Man (Yul Brynner), notorious for bombing local politicians. Along with colleagues Bert Kling (Tom Skerritt) and Eileen McHenry (Raquel Welch), the team must prevent Deaf Man from future attacks while maintaining order on the streets of the city -- which turns out to be no small task, as a group of depraved teens begin lighting bums on fire for fun.

Director: Richard A. Colla
Producer: Jack Farren, Martin Ransohoff
Screenwriter: Evan Hunter
Production Co: Javelin Pictures, Filmways Associates, Martin Ransohoff Productions, Filmways Pictures
Rating: PG
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (DVD): Feb 6, 2001
Runtime: 1h 32m