Showing posts with label (1973). Show all posts
Showing posts with label (1973). Show all posts

SERPICO (Released to Theaters USA 1973)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.1|5.0 Starsìììì 

Serpico—true, poignant story—relies on solid camerawork and writing to build the film. Prosecuting officials for illegal activity is difficult as this movie illustrates well. This film works for adult audiences and is a worthy watch. No lack of quality here. It earns its watch.

Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images

Storyline

 New York policeman, Frank Serpico, goes undercover to weed out corrupt cops taking 'dirty' money. 

Additional Thanks

Thank you to Director Sidney Lumet for directing effort. Thank you to Producer Martin Bregman for making the film possible. Cast includes Al Pacino, John Randolph, Jack Kehoe, Biff McGuire, Barbara Eda-Young, Tony Roberts, Allan Rich, and Cornelia Sharpe.  


Buy a ticket
? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. Al Pacino is very well chosen for the Serpico role. The movie has an easy-to-follow structure and earns its watch.

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BATTLE FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES (Theatrical Release USA 1973)

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.1|5.0 Starsìììì 

Battle for the Planet of the Apes—final film in the old movie series—serves fans of the original Planet of the Apes films well. This movie series has been a great ride to its end. WOW! What a concept! The story very nicely and creatively turns the mind inside out to contemplate a reversal of dominance. This movie series has a series of newer remakes, but this series certainly does not lack in storyline, portrayal, costuming, or background staging. This film is a very nice, nostalgic return for fans of the old series. 

Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images 

Storyline 

This futuristic fantasy film is about: Apes battle humans for control of planet earth. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director J. Lee Thompson for directing effort. Thank you to Producer Arthur P. Jacobs for making the film possible. Cast includes: Roddy McDowall, Claude Akins, Natalie Trundy, Severn Darden, Lew Ayres, Paul Williams, and John Huston. 


Buy a ticket
? Yes? No? Maybe?

Yes. WOW! What a ride this movie series has had. It is worth watching. 

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CAHILL: U.S. MARSHALL (Theatrical Release USA 1973)

 Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.8|5.0 Starsììì 

Cahill: U. S. Marshall—good show—is worth the investment of time and money. It’s a good addition to the family home video library. 

Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images 

Storyline 

A seasoned U.S. Marshall finds his two children are involved in a bank robbery. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director Andrew McLaglen for directing effort. Thank you to Producer Michael Wayne for making the film possible. Cast includes: John Wayne, Gary Grimes, Neville Brand, and George Kennedy. 


Buy a ticket
? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. This is an interesting storyline and has realistic acting. It serves the western movie fan well. 

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