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Shamus (1973)

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Reviews Counted: 7 Fresh: 3  Rotten:4 Average Rating: 5/10
Runtime: 1 hr 46 mins
Synopsis:
Reynolds proves his star-power as McCoy, a tough pool player turned private eye. He's hired by a millionaire to find the killer of a known diamond thief. On the trail, he uncovers a ring of gun runners and illegal arms dealing, along with a willing woman (Dyan Cannon) who thinks her brother is... [More]
Reynolds proves his star-power as McCoy, a tough pool player turned private eye. He's hired by a millionaire to find the killer of a known diamond thief. On the trail, he uncovers a ring of gun runners and illegal arms dealing, along with a willing woman (Dyan Cannon) who thinks her brother is somehow involved. Reynolds deftly navigates this blend of comedy and 1970s action. [Less]

Genre: Comedies

Starring: Burt Reynolds, Dyan Cannon, Giorgio Tozzi, John P. Ryan

Director: Buzz Kulik

DVD Info

Release:

Sep 24, 2002

[DVD Details]

DVD Features:

  • Region 1
  • Keep Case
  • Full Frame - 1.33

Audio:

  • Dolby Digital 1.0 - English

Additional Release Material:

  • Trailers

Interactive Features:

  • Interactive Menus
  • Scene Selection

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This tiresome private eye crime drama is what The Big Sleep would look like if it was dreck.

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02/11/06 09:21 PM
Dennis Schwartz
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10/15/05 10:11 AM
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05/09/05 03:16 AM
Roger Greenspun
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A must-see for the 70s icons alone -- Burt Reynolds, Dyan Cannon, and Morris the Cat!

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01/28/05 10:36 PM
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10/23/04 10:45 PM
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11/07/03 11:59 AM
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03/05/03 10:46 AM
Rebecca Murray
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By the time the mysteries are solved, you won’t only be confused; you simply won’t care anymore.

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10/20/02 02:58 PM
Scott Weinberg
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