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99 and 44/100 Percent Dead

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99 and 44/100 Percent Dead
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PG,1hr 37min
Genres:
Action,Drama
Release:
1974
Director:
John Frankenheimer
Starring:
Richard Harris, Edmond O'Brien, Bradford Dillman  ...more
Synopsis: John Frankenheimer's bizarre, satirical gangster film is not for all tastes but has acquired a minor cult following. Elderly mobster Edmond O'Brien hires a hitman (Richard Harris) to eliminate his rival (Bradford Dillman) in a dystopic setting of not-quite reality. There are albino alligators, skillful chase scenes, and Chuck Connors as a one-handed psycho who can fit various deadly weapons on his stumpy arm. None of it makes much sense, and mainstream viewers may end up scratching their heads in ... Full Synopsis
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Donald Guarisco, AMG Review
This could very well be the most offbeat gangster movie ever made. In fact, 99 and 44/100 Percent Dead doesn't really feel like a gangster flick -- it's more a deconstruction of the form. Robert Dillon's script mixes comic-book violence, tough guy archetypes and a hefty dose of eccentric humor into a distinctly post-modern take on the genre. The cast mostly plays it straight, with Richard Harris and ... Full Review
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Richard Harris
Harry Crown
Edmond O'Brien
Uncle Frank
Bradford Dillman
Big Eddie
Ann Turkel
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