One of the first 70s film noir throw backs - a Chandler-esque tale set in 1946 with Richard Boone and Michael Dunn endearing as a pair of private eyes looking for the ex of Barbara Bain.
This got writer-director Peter Hymans a lot of attention. It's got annoying soft focus photography, decent production values, strong cast (including Victor Buono, Gianni Russ). Very strong cast.
I drifted in and out of this. Maybe I wasn't focused. Maybe it was me. I wasn't that into it. I wish Dunn's part had been bigger. It's fun. Not awesome. Hyams said it was overpraised but hose reviews did lead to him having the opportunity to direct features.
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