Dirty Tricks (1981)

Name: Dirty Tricks
Director: Alvin Rakoff
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1981-03-06
Duration: 1 h 35 min
Cast: Elliott Gould, Kate Jackson, Rich Little, Arthur Hill

Comedy

Director: Alvin Rakoff

Cast: Elliott Gould, Kate Jackson, Rich Little, Arthur Hill

Runtime95 min

RatingPG

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A Harvard University student finds a strange letter that seems to be signed by George Washington. When trying to contact an expert (Prof. Chandler) to authenticate it, he is murdered but the letter disappears. Then Chandler, who does not know anything about the case, gets chased by the mafia and haunted by a TV reporter (Polly Bishop).

Critical Reception & Ratings

While Dirty Tricks received mixed reviews from critics, the 1981 comedy directed by Alvin Rakoff has developed a cult following over the years. With its premise of a Harvard student stumbling upon a mysterious letter, the film offers an offbeat and often humorous take on the academic and criminal underworld. Audience reception has been moderately positive, with the film holding a rating of 6.6/10 on IMDb.

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Fans of offbeat comedy and ensemble casts will likely enjoy the quirky charm and mix of humor and intrigue in Dirty Tricks from 1981, directed by Alvin Rakoff and starring Elliott Gould, Kate Jackson, and Rich Little. The story's blend of historical mystery, media satire, and slapstick elements creates a unique and entertaining viewing experience.

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Dirty Tricks is a 1981 American comedy film directed by Alvin Rakoff and written by William W. Norton, Eleanor E. Norton, Thomas Gifford and Camille Gifford. The film stars Elliott Gould, Kate Jackson, Rich Little, Arthur Hill, John Juliani and Alberta Watson.