Jack Nicholson stars as a smart-mouthed private eye hired to spy on a lady's ultra-rich husband in the 1930's. Thinking that this is a super-easy job, he finishes it quickly but soon discovers that he's into more than he bargained for. A tremendous, interesting and plot-filled movie that is so wonderfully written and performed that it has earned its place among the greatest films ever made. Jack Nicholson's performance is flawless; Faye Dunaway is superb as well. Pay attention! The plot is excellent but complex and you won't get it if you fall asleep!
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Starring:
Jack Nicholson, Faye Dunaway, John Huston, Perry Lopez, John Hillerman, Darrell Zwerling, Diane Ladd, Burt Young, Bruce Glover
Directed by:
Roman Polanski
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1974 mystery/drama
Rated R.
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Don Ignacio's score: A