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The Outfit

Play trailer Poster for The Outfit PG Released May 27, 1974 1h 43m Crime Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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When petty crook Earl Macklin (Robert Duvall) is released from prison to find that his brother was murdered over a botched bank heist, he has one thing on his mind -- revenge. After tracing his brother's death back to a merciless, well-armed ring of mobsters, Macklin teams up with his old partner Cody (Joe Don Baker) in an effort to track down the thugs. However, the tables turn when Macklin realizes that the deadly criminals he is after have already put out a hit on him.
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Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times An outline of the plot would make it sound pretty routine, but what makes the picture superior is its richness of detail. Rated: 3.5/4 Oct 28, 2006 Full Review Sean Burns Crooked Marquee Assembled with an unfussy expertise that seemed like no great shakes to film critics 49 years ago, but feels like a lost art today. Nov 5, 2022 Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins Shootouts, backstabbing, heists, hitmen, dangerous women, collateral damage, and an explosive finale are correspondingly on the menu for this gritty, slow-burn, revenge epic. Rated: 8/10 Aug 30, 2020 Full Review Bernard Drew Gannett News Service The Outfit remains something to avoid -- even on a rainy day. Oct 28, 2019 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews A violent film that knows where it wants to go and dazzles in the efficiency on how excitingly it gets there. Rated: B+ Feb 9, 2005 Full Review Read all reviews

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Christopher S The joy of early 70's films is its thirst for realism. Tamped down acting, regular looking actors, everyday settings. You have to wonder how today's movie scene would handle Duvall. He is not sexy, overmuscled, accented, or goofy. Yet, in this time period, he can be cast as a hero taking down a crime boss. Even the way he holds his gun is something modern directors would never dream of-- you know, the proper way, close to his body and up so he can protect it and aim well. This simple gesture is indicative of the entire movie. On the surface it is a trope-- a guy getting revenge for his brother's murder, enlisting an old criminal buddy to take on the mob. However, it is treated in a way that is relatable, using cunning, audacity, and bravery to get the best of his enemies. Contrast this with today's super-human stunts, bad guys who can shoot straight, and cringe one liners, and you will see why I appreciate this film so much. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 09/19/23 Full Review Audience Member The funniest Robert Duvall movie, LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/28/23 Full Review delysid d this is a badass movie that's up there with the likes of Walking Tall, and Framed Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/01/19 Full Review Audience Member Em menos de duas horas, "The Outfit" consegue a síntese de uma boa parte do cinema de acção norte-americano: aqui a justiça só acontece de facto recorrendo a armas, há um barão mau como tudo que mede forças com um tipo que também não é flor que se cheire e a verdadeira confiança é só mesmo merecida pelo mais fiel buddy (e haverá por acaso amigalhaço mais fiável que Joe Don Baker?). Ao situar-se um pouco por toda a parte da Califórnia, "The Outfit" recai naturalmente para aquele género de filme em que toda a gente anda a preparar uma armadilha para alguém. Não há maior pântano de traições que a Califórnia. "The Outfit" insere-se portanto numa série de tradições que lhe condicionam os movimentos na tarefa de contar uma história de pura vingança (o sapatinho indicado para um realizador - John Flynn - que aposta geralmente na força bruta em vez da subtileza). Tudo isto contribui para um filme-bulldozer incapaz de fazer marcha-atrás, embora dotado de um elenco que representará puro gozo para quem aprecie filmes de acção desta dura temporada. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/24/23 Full Review Audience Member One of Duvall's earlier successful movies-great supporting cast. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/15/23 Full Review Audience Member Omg this is an unexpected gem with a hypnotic performance by Duval. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis When petty crook Earl Macklin (Robert Duvall) is released from prison to find that his brother was murdered over a botched bank heist, he has one thing on his mind -- revenge. After tracing his brother's death back to a merciless, well-armed ring of mobsters, Macklin teams up with his old partner Cody (Joe Don Baker) in an effort to track down the thugs. However, the tables turn when Macklin realizes that the deadly criminals he is after have already put out a hit on him.
Director
John Flynn
Producer
Carter DeHaven
Screenwriter
Donald E. Westlake, John Flynn
Distributor
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Production Co
Metro Goldwyn Mayer
Rating
PG
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 27, 1974, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 1, 2009
Runtime
1h 43m
Sound Mix
Mono
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