Slither

"Kopetzky & Kanipsia together at last."

1973 1h 37m EN

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5.8

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★5.8TMDB · 30

ComedyCrimeThriller

Synopsis

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While searching for a small fortune of embezzled money, an ex-con, a small-time bandleader, his doting wife and a kooky drifter find themselves being followed. Their chase takes them to trailer camps, bingo halls, laundromats and ultimately, a showdown with a group of unconventional bad guys.

“Kopetzky & Kanipsia together at last.”

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Cast

James Caan
Dick Kanipsia
Peter Boyle
Barry Fenaka
Sally Kellerman
Kitty Kopetzky
Louise Lasser
Mary Fenaka
Allen Garfield
Vincent J. Palmer
Richard B. Shull
Harry Moss
Alex Rocco
Man with Ice Cream
Seamon Glass
Farmer in Truck

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Howard Zieff
Writers: W.D. Richter
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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53 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Howard Zieff, shot by László Kovács. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Tom McIntosh. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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

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5 / 8

CAST

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James Caan and Peter Boyle and Sally Kellerman carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Kopetzky & Kanipsia together at last.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0069282 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 30 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Howard Zieff directs. László Kovács behind the camera. Tom McIntosh scores. David Bretherton cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

153 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2Directed by Howard Zieff, shot by László Kovács. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Tom McIntosh. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor David Bretherton shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5James Caan and Peter Boyle and Sally Kellerman carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "Kopetzky & Kanipsia together at last.".
7IMDB entry: tt0069282 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 30 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.