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Harper

  • 19661966
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  • 2h 1m
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6.8/10
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Lauren Bacall, Paul Newman, Janet Leigh, Robert Wagner, and Pamela Tiffin in Harper (1966)
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CrimeDramaMystery
Lew Harper, a cool private investigator, is hired by a wealthy California matron to locate her kidnapped husband.Lew Harper, a cool private investigator, is hired by a wealthy California matron to locate her kidnapped husband.Lew Harper, a cool private investigator, is hired by a wealthy California matron to locate her kidnapped husband.
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
9.9K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,027
1,499
  • Director
    • Jack Smight
  • Writers
    • William Goldman(screenplay)
    • Ross Macdonald(novel "The Moving Target")
  • Stars
    • Paul Newman
    • Lauren Bacall
    • Julie Harris
  • Director
    • Jack Smight
  • Writers
    • William Goldman(screenplay)
    • Ross Macdonald(novel "The Moving Target")
  • Stars
    • Paul Newman
    • Lauren Bacall
    • Julie Harris
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 107User reviews
    • 44Critic reviews
    • 51Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 3 nominations

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    Harper
    Trailer 3:46
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    Pamela Tiffin in Harper (1966)
    Pamela Tiffin in Harper (1966)
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    Pamela Tiffin in Harper (1966)
    Pamela Tiffin in Harper (1966)
    Paul Newman in "Harper." 1966 Warner
    Paul Newman in "Harper." 1966 Warner
    Paul Newman in "Harper." 1966 Warner
    Paul Newman in "Harper." 1966 Warner
    Paul Newman in "Harper." 1966 Warner Brothers
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    Paul Newman
    Paul Newman
    • Lew Harper
    Lauren Bacall
    Lauren Bacall
    • Elaine Sampson
    Julie Harris
    Julie Harris
    • Betty Fraley
    Arthur Hill
    Arthur Hill
    • Albert Graves
    Janet Leigh
    Janet Leigh
    • Susan Harper
    Pamela Tiffin
    Pamela Tiffin
    • Miranda Sampson
    Robert Wagner
    Robert Wagner
    • Allan Taggert
    Robert Webber
    Robert Webber
    • Dwight Troy
    Shelley Winters
    Shelley Winters
    • Fay Estabrook
    Harold Gould
    Harold Gould
    • Sheriff Spanner
    Roy Jenson
    Roy Jenson
    • Puddler
    • (as Roy Jensen)
    Strother Martin
    Strother Martin
    • Claude
    Martin West
    Martin West
    • Deputy
    Jacqueline deWit
    Jacqueline deWit
    • Mrs. Kronberg
    • (as Jacqueline de Wit)
    Eugene Iglesias
    Eugene Iglesias
    • Felix
    Richard Carlyle
    Richard Carlyle
    • Fred Platt
    Al Bain
    Al Bain
    • Bar Patron
    • (uncredited)
    Horace G. Brown
    • Bartender
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Jack Smight
    • Writers
      • William Goldman(screenplay)
      • Ross Macdonald(novel "The Moving Target")
    • All cast & crew
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    • Trivia
      Years after they made this film, Paul Newman and Shelley Winters appeared together as guests on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962). When Carson asked Winters, "Have you and Paul ever worked together?", Winters replied, "No, we haven't had the opportunity." Newman did an astonished double-take. "We haven't? What was I in Harper (1966)? Chopped liver?" To her embarrassment, Winters admitted that she had forgotten about the movie. Newman was incredulous. "I made love to you for two days, in front of the cameras! You tell me you forgot about *that*?"
    • Goofs
      After Harper (played by a stuntman) dives through the shed window he runs between some dilapidated ship vent stacks. As the stuntman moves behind the stack, one can see Harper's (Newman) head sticking out on the other side and the stuntman's hind side out the other. The size of the combined Harper at that point is probably more than10 feet tall.
    • Quotes

      Lew Harper: The bottom is loaded with nice people, Albert. Only cream and bastards rise.

    • Alternate versions
      When originally released theatrically in the UK, the BBFC made cuts to secure a 'A' rating. All cuts were waived in 1995 when the film was granted a '12' certificate for home video.
    • Connections
      Edited into La Classe américaine (1993)
    • Soundtracks
      Livin' Alone
      Words by Dory Previn

      Music by André Previn

      Sung by Julie Harris (uncredited)

    User reviews107

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    7/10
    Another great Newman performance
    Paul Newman is "Harper," a detective called upon to find a missing husband in this 1966 film based on the book "The Moving Target" by Ross MacDonald. It also stars Lauren Bacall, Arthur Hill, Pamela Tiffin, Robert Wagner, Shelley Winters, Robert Webber, Janet Leigh and Julie Harris. Bacall, on the suggestion of the family attorney (Hill) hires Harper to locate her husband. Along the way, Harper meets some bizarre characters, including Strother Martin as an alleged religious guru, Harris as a junkie singer and others. There are enough twists and turns to keep the audience interested throughout.

    As Harper, Newman turns in another excellent portrayal as he beards Steve McQueen in his den - and wins. His characterization has wit and style throughout - he's the perfect '60s detective with a wife he needs but can't stay with, a home in his office, and a determination to get at the truth despite a great deal of danger. Though one usually doesn't associate Newman with warmth, he is perhaps more likable in this role than the ubercool McQueen would have been. Newman is, in fact, just plain great as he whips off those one-liners. Though down and out, his Harper plays it as it lays.

    The supporting cast is wonderful, top-notch all the way, and the film is accompanied by a terrific musical score. Paul Newman has given us some great portrayals. I put Harper near the top of the list.
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    • Release date
      • March 30, 1966 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Moving Target
    • Filming locations
      • Moonfire Temple - 2200 Tuna Canyon Road, Topanga, California, USA(Temple in the Clouds)
    • Production company
      • Gershwin-Kastner Productions
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    • Budget
      • $3,500,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 1 minute
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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