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Coogan's Bluff (1968)

Approved  |   |  Action, Thriller  |  2 October 1968 (USA)
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An Arizona deputy goes to New York City to escort a fugitive back into custody.

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Sgt. Jackson
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Mrs. Fowler
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Storyline

Coogan, an Arizona cop, is sent to New York to collect a prisoner. Everyone in New York assumes Coogan is from Texas, much to his annoyance. To add to Coogan's problems the prisoner isn't ready, so he decides to cut a few corners. In the process the prisoner escapes, and Coogan is ordered home. Too proud to return home empty handed, Coogan sets out into the big city to recapture his prisoner. Written by Rob Hartill

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Clint Eastwood gives New York 24 hours... to get out of town! See more »

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Action | Thriller

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2 October 1968 (USA)  »

Also Known As:

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Sound Mix:

(Westrex Recording System)

Color:

(Technicolor) (uncredited)

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1.85 : 1
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Coogan's Bluff in New York City is the name of a large cliff extending northward from 155th Street in Manhattan. It once was the site of the fabled Polo Grounds, home of the New York baseball Giants, and the first home of the New York Mets before the Polo Grounds were demolished in 1964. See more »

Goofs

The character played by James Edwards in this movie (the undercover detective on the stairs in Mrs. Ringerman's apartment) is called "Sgt. Wallace" during the movie. However, in the closing credits, he is credited as playing "Sgt. Jackson". See more »

Quotes

[about her probation cases]
Julie: I only handle young, single women.
Coogan: [moving closer] Yeah. Me too.
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Soundtracks

Pigeon-Toed Orange Peel
Lyrics by Wally Holmes
Music by Lalo Schifrin
Sung by The Pigeon-Toed Orange Peels
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A good, exciting action picture that mixes the western and the city crime drama.
27 September 2000 | by (New York) – See all my reviews

The film borrows from the older city crime dramas adding a new twist, Eastwood's character, a police lieutenant from Arizona who will use any means to apprehend his prey. This film, shot on a relativley tight budget in New York City, captures the dark side of New York City in the late 60's, amidst the "free love" atmosphere. Particularly notable are the sharp fight sequences, the amazing sequence at the "Pidgeon Toed Orange Peel" dance club, and the chase sequence at the Cloisters. This film inspired the "Dirty Harry" series, and also paved the way for cowboy in the big city flicks such as "Midnight Cowboy" (and there are a few interesting resemblances). An overall exciting picture that should keep your interest.


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