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23 February 1966 (USA) moreTagline:
This is a different kind of cat named Harper... and excitement clings to him like a dame! morePlot:
Lew Harper, a cool private investigator, is hired by a wealthy California matron to locate her kidnapped husband. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
2 wins & 2 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(2 articles)
Not So Cool Side Of Newman (From New York Post. 17 April 2009, 11:32 PM, PDT)
Shelley Winters: 1920-2006
(From IMDb News. 14 January 2006)
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Newman acclaimed as the new Bogart moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Paul Newman | ... | Lew Harper | |
| Lauren Bacall | ... | Mrs. Sampson | |
| Julie Harris | ... | Betty Fraley | |
| Arthur Hill | ... | Albert Graves | |
| Janet Leigh | ... | Susan Harper | |
| Pamela Tiffin | ... | Miranda Sampson | |
| Robert Wagner | ... | Allan Taggert | |
| Robert Webber | ... | Dwight Troy | |
| Shelley Winters | ... | Fay Estabrook | |
| Harold Gould | ... | Sheriff | |
| Roy Jenson | ... | Puddler | |
| Strother Martin | ... | Claude | |
| Martin West | ... | Deputy | |
| Jacqueline deWit | ... | Mrs. Kronberg (as Jacqueline de Wit) | |
| Eugene Iglesias | ... | Felix |
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121 minCountry:
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2.35 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Australia:PG (TV rating) | USA:Approved (certificate #21071) | Canada:PG (video rating) | Australia:M | Finland:K-16 | Norway:16 | Sweden:15Fun Stuff
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The opening credits sequence (where Harper makes himself a terrible cup of coffee, among other things) was written and shot after the first cut of the film had already been delivered to the studio. moreGoofs:
Continuity: The front license plate on Harper's Porsche changes locations from above the bumper to below in the middle of the opening scene. moreQuotes:
Miranda Sampson: Why so fast, Harper? You trying to impress me?Lew Harper: You got a way of starting conversations that ends conversation.
Miranda Sampson: Why is your wife divorcing you?
Lew Harper: You got a way of starting conversations that ends conversation.
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The film opens with Harper (Newman), unshaven and gradually awakening from a hangover He puts his head under a faucet, attempts to make coffee but finds none left, and dispiritedly takes yesterday's grounds from the garbage and makes a perfect1y terrible cup of coffee At once we get Harper's image as an antihero detective without any illusions
As he is commissioned by Lauren Bacall to trace her wealthy husband who has been kidnapped, the details are filled in: he's tough, ironic, cool, unpleasant and repugnant Although occasionally given to a moment of sensitivity or remorse, he's most1y sadistic and exploitative
Harper is a loner, with an air of detachment and an ability to dispatch opponents with a fist and a flippant remark He swings into action only mechanically He chews gum constantly, looks around in an uninteresting manner, makes little disapproving gestures, laughs in total disregards, and smiles mischievously
Harper's dealings with women are based exclusively on coldness, deception and sexual exploitation He is estranged from his wife and would like to renew his marriage