The Outfit (1973 film)
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| The Outfit | |
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 Theatrical poster |
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| Directed by | John Flynn |
| Produced by | Carter DeHaven |
| Written by | Donald E. Westlake (novel) John Flynn |
| Starring | Robert Duvall Karen Black Joe Don Baker Robert Ryan Timothy Carey |
| Music by | Jerry Fielding |
| Cinematography | Bruce Surtees |
| Editing by | Ralph E. Winters |
| Distributed by | Warner Bros. |
| Release date(s) | October 1973 |
| Running time | 86 min |
| Language | English |
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The Outfit is a 1973 film directed by John Flynn. It stars Robert Duvall, Karen Black, Joe Don Baker and Robert Ryan. The film is an adaptation of the book of the same name by Richard Stark and features the character of Parker introduced in The Hunter.
[edit] Plot
Professional thief Earl Macklin (Duvall) is released from prison and learns that his brother Eddie was killed by two hit man working for the mob. Earl's girlfriend, Bett (Black) tells him he's next, along with his partner Cody (Baker) because they robbed a bank owned by the same syndicate led by crime boss Mailer (Ryan). Earl hooks up with Cody and they decide to take down the Outfit piece by piece.
[edit] Trivia
While the theatrical version has an upbeat ending, the TV version concludes with Earl and Cody trapped within Mailer's burning house while the police and fire department surround the building.
[edit] Reception
Roger Ebert in his review, praised it as "a classy action picture, very well directed and acted."
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