The Outfit | I Want Him Wrapped in Cellophane! | Warner Classics
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After robbing the wrong bank, Earl Macklin (Robert Duvall) is a target of The Outfit, who find and kill his brother for the robbery. He aims for payback against the mob, violently hitting as many of their operations as he can. However, the outfit has their own hopes of retaliation.
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About The Outfit (Theatrical Release - October 1, 1973):
"You know how it is. You hit us. We hit you." Career thief Earl Macklin (Robert Duvall) pays no mind to the mobster's threat. He intends to put a big hurt on an L.A crime outfit. He, his girlfriend (Karen Black) and his partner (Joe Don Baker) will avenge the murder of Macklin's brother by cutting down gangland operations bit by violent bit. Based on the novel by Point Blank author Richard Stark, The Outfit has a feel and grit that makes it a throwback to film noirs of the 1940s and '50s. The casting of noir veterans underscores the tone: Robert Ryan, Jane Greer, Marie Windsor, Timothy Carey and Elisha Cook. Hollywood buffs will also enjoy seeing longtime Variety columnist Army Archerd in a bit role.
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Robert Duval and Joe Don Baker were perfect for their roles.
Every aspect of the film was outstanding...
The Outfit | I Want Him Wrapped in Cellophane! | Warner Classics
Warner Bros. Classics
192,212 views
After robbing the wrong bank, Earl Macklin (Robert Duvall) is a target of The Outfit, who find and kill his brother for the robbery. He aims for payback against the mob, violently hitting as many of their operations as he can. However, the outfit has their own hopes of retaliation.
Subscribe to Warner Classics: @warnerbrosclassics
About The Outfit (Theatrical Release - October 1, 1973):
"You know how it is. You hit us. We hit you." Career thief Earl Macklin (Robert Duvall) pays no mind to the mobster's threat. He intends to put a big hurt on an L.A crime outfit. He, his girlfriend (Karen Black) and his partner (Joe Don Baker) will avenge the murder of Macklin's brother by cutting down gangland operations bit by violent bit. Based on the novel by Point Blank author Richard Stark, The Outfit has a feel and grit that makes it a throwback to film noirs of the 1940s and '50s. The casting of noir veterans underscores the tone: Robert Ryan, Jane Greer, Marie Windsor, Timothy Carey and Elisha Cook. Hollywood buffs will also enjoy seeing longtime Variety columnist Army Archerd in a bit role.
#RobertDuvall #TheOutfit #ClassicCrimeFilms