If I had to compile a list of absurd movies with predictable twists, thin plot, and limited character build-up, this movie would win hands-down. However, it is still a good movie.
Clint Eastwood plays Ben Shockley, a mediocre cop who must transport a witness, a prostitute named Gus Malley (Sondra Locke) to a trial against the mob. However, them and the paid-off police have other plans.
Clint and Sondra were actually good here in my opinion. Pat Hingle nearly stole the show as Josephson, Shockley's cop buddy. William Prince was excellent as Blakelock, their commander. Michael Cavanaugh did well as Feyderspiel, the DA. And Bill McKinney was skillfull in playing the Constable that Shockley and Gus run across.
There were many great scenes, and although they were beyond absurd and unrealistic, they still were very entertaining. More so than many modern blockbusters.
8/10
Clint Eastwood plays Ben Shockley, a mediocre cop who must transport a witness, a prostitute named Gus Malley (Sondra Locke) to a trial against the mob. However, them and the paid-off police have other plans.
Clint and Sondra were actually good here in my opinion. Pat Hingle nearly stole the show as Josephson, Shockley's cop buddy. William Prince was excellent as Blakelock, their commander. Michael Cavanaugh did well as Feyderspiel, the DA. And Bill McKinney was skillfull in playing the Constable that Shockley and Gus run across.
There were many great scenes, and although they were beyond absurd and unrealistic, they still were very entertaining. More so than many modern blockbusters.
8/10