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129. Brilliant 1970's Crime Comedy 'Cops and Robbers' (1973)

129. Brilliant 1970's Crime Comedy 'Cops and Robbers' (1973)

FromFull Cast And Crew


129. Brilliant 1970's Crime Comedy 'Cops and Robbers' (1973)

FromFull Cast And Crew

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Length:
44 minutes
Released:
Aug 3, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

A random IG post sends Jason down the Joe Spinell wormhole and he emerges in 1973 to experience for the first time 'Cops and Robbers', Aram Avakian's film of a Donald E. Westlake comedy screenplay about two NYC cops who decide to try their hand on the other side of the law.  Featuring pitch-perfect period performances (say that 10 times fast)...'Cops and Robbers' is a really good gem of a 70's film, and has two great lead performances by NYC acting stalwarts Cliff Gorman and Joseph Bologna.  Jason shares a cherished memory of being clueless in a CBS employees bar in the early 90's and meeting Cliff Gorman. Topics covered: Joe Spinell's particular tortured genius for bit character parts. The Godfather bit where Spinell's Willie Cicci is called "Mr. Quested" by a Senator and brings the house down with "Oh yeah, the family had a lotta buffers". Also: Roscoe Lee Browne for the ages.  ENJOY! Thanks for listening!
Released:
Aug 3, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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In-depth behind-the-scenes and making-of anecdotes from films of the 60's, 70's, 80's and today. Noted guests, a Columbo Cinematic Universe, and never an ad. Hosted by Jason Cilo, President of Meetinghouse Productions.