Jarrett (TV 1973)

A private investigator specializing in fine arts tries to track down some missing rare biblical scrolls.

Director:

Barry Shear

Writer:

Richard Maibaum

Stars:

Glenn Ford, Anthony Quayle, Forrest Tucker

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Glenn Ford	...	Sam Jarrett
Anthony Quayle	...	Cosmo Bastrop
Forrest Tucker	...	Rev. Vocal Simpson
Laraine Stephens	...	Sigrid Larsen
Richard Anderson	...	Spencer Loomis
Yvonne Craig	...	Luluwa
Elliott Montgomery	...	Dr. Carey
Herb Jeffries	...	Karoufi
Peter Brocco	...	Arnheim
Jody Gilbert	...	Sawyer
Robert Easton	...	Toby
Stack Pierce	...	Prison Guard
Lee Kolima	...	Karageorge
Joseph Paul Herrera	...	Iknook
Bob Schott	...	Gordon

Storyline

A private investigator specializing in fine arts tries to track down some missing rare biblical scrolls.

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Plot Keywords:

biblical scrolls | one word title | private detective | ex prize fighter | art theft | 

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Genres:

Drama | Thriller

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

17 March 1973 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Burbank, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Screen Gems

Technical Specs

Runtime:

73 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

According to screenwriter Richard Maibaum, the script was designed for a young athletic protagonist. The casting of Glenn Ford as the hero caused the pilot to fail.

User Reviews

middle-aged star dooms picture?

it was suggested in the trivia section that this pilot movie was doomed to failure because of the casting of a middle-aged Glen Ford, rather than a younger and sexier stud-muffin. well, i don't think sooooo.

possible spoiler: there is only one plot device used- that of the ole' switch-the-real-art-work-with-a-clever-forgery routine. normally, i wouldn't consider the last statement a possible spoiler, but since there was only one device used, maybe it qualified.

the final big mass fight scene was as ridiculous as the fights in the old batman series- pushing, shoving, pulling back before the punch lands, but the worst (or the best i suppose) is when the claw-handed guy (yes, there is even one of these) takes a swing at mr. ford, who blocks it with, yes johnny, it's an electric toaster!! as claw-man spazzes on the ground, ford starts to run off, but wheels back and says, 'i hope you like your claw crispy'.

no, it wasn't the leading man's age that doomed this turkey.

anthony quayle was kind of fun, though.