Coogan's Bluff (1968) 6.5
An Arizona deputy goes to New York City to escort a fugitive back into custody. Director:Don Siegel (as Donald Siegel) |
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Coogan's Bluff (1968) 6.5
An Arizona deputy goes to New York City to escort a fugitive back into custody. Director:Don Siegel (as Donald Siegel) |
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Clint Eastwood | ... | ||
Lee J. Cobb | ... | ||
Susan Clark | ... |
Julie Roth
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Tisha Sterling | ... | ||
Don Stroud | ... |
James Ringerman
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Betty Field | ... |
Ellen Ringerman
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Tom Tully | ... | ||
Melodie Johnson | ... |
Millie
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James Edwards | ... |
Sgt. Jackson
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Rudy Diaz | ... |
Running Bear
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David Doyle | ... |
Pushie
(as David F. Doyle)
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Louis Zorich | ... |
Taxi Driver
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Meg Myles | ... |
Big Red
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Marjorie Bennett | ... |
Mrs. Fowler
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Seymour Cassel | ... |
Young Hood
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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
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.