Benny & Barney: Las Vegas Undercover

1977 1h 30m EN

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8.0

BANGER

★8.0TMDB · 1

ComedyCrimeDramaTV Movie

Synopsis

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Two undercover cops find their avocation -- a musical act -- helpful in tapping informants on the Las Vegas Strip regarding the alleged kidnapping of a top entertainer in this pilot for a series that never materialized.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Terry Kiser
Benny Kowalski
Tim Thomerson
Barney Tuscom
Jack Colvin
Lt. Callan
Jane Seymour
Margie Parks
Jack Cassidy
Jules Rosen
Hugh O'Brian
Jack Davis
Pat Harrington Jr.
Joey Gallion
Rodney Dangerfield
Manager

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Ron Satlof
Writers: Glen A. Larson
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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49 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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3 / 8

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Ron Satlof, shot by Ronald W. Browne. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor John J. Dumas shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Terry Kiser and Tim Thomerson and Jack Colvin carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0075741 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Ron Satlof directs. Ronald W. Browne behind the camera. John J. Dumas cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
249 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Ron Satlof, shot by Ronald W. Browne. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor John J. Dumas shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Terry Kiser and Tim Thomerson and Jack Colvin carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0075741 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.