Charley Varrick (1973) (Charley Varrick: The Last of the Independents)

A classic, hard-boiled crime-thriller

“An underrated crime-thriller from director Don Siegel (Dirty Harry), 1973's Charley Varrick is a cracking film that remains as potent and enjoyable as ever over five decades after its release. Also known as The Last of the Independents, a title that feeds into the movie's thematic undertones, Charley Varrick is one of those hard-boiled, no-nonsense '70s thrillers aimed primarily at red-blooded males, reminiscent of The Taking of Pelham One Two Three or Siegel's Escape from Alcatraz. Tightly constructed, occasionally amusing, and with savage bursts of violence, there is plenty to recommend about this memorable cult classic.

A self-employed cropduster and former stunt pilot, Charley Varrick (Walter Matthau) stages a bank robbery in a small New Mexico town with help from his accompl” read more

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" First Viewing Viewing Date: March 4th Via: Apple TV Plot: After robbing a small New Mexico bank, destitute crop duster Charley Varrick and his accomplices realise most of the money belongs to the mob. In the aftermath of the robbery, both the police and the mafia begin to move in on their suspects. Rating: 7.9/10 Why Did I Watch It? A trusted friend recommended it. Review here"

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" 1973 Directed By Don Siegel Starring Walter Matthau / Joe Don Baker / John Vernon Andrew Robinson / Sheree North / Felicia Farr and featuring Norman Fell as Mr. Garfinkle My Rating : 3.5 for Very Good "

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