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Dealing: Or the Berkeley-to-Boston Forty-Brick Lost-Bag Blues

  • 19721972
  • RR
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
203
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Dealing: Or the Berkeley-to-Boston Forty-Brick Lost-Bag Blues (1972)
  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Romance
A cocky Harvard graduate transports a load of marijuana from Berkeley to Boston. His girlfriend gets busted with the second load. He and a friend go against a dirty cop and a Cuban gangster ... Read allA cocky Harvard graduate transports a load of marijuana from Berkeley to Boston. His girlfriend gets busted with the second load. He and a friend go against a dirty cop and a Cuban gangster to get the load and the girl back.A cocky Harvard graduate transports a load of marijuana from Berkeley to Boston. His girlfriend gets busted with the second load. He and a friend go against a dirty cop and a Cuban gangster to get the load and the girl back.
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
203
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  • Director
    • Paul Williams
  • Writers
    • Douglas Crichton(novel)
    • Michael Crichton(novel)
    • David Odell
  • Stars
    • Howard Gardner
    • Robert F. Lyons
    • Ellen Barber
Top credits
  • Director
    • Paul Williams
  • Writers
    • Douglas Crichton(novel)
    • Michael Crichton(novel)
    • David Odell
  • Stars
    • Howard Gardner
    • Robert F. Lyons
    • Ellen Barber
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    • 7User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    Dealing: Or the Berkeley-to-Boston Forty-Brick Lost-Bag Blues (1972)
    Robert F. Lyons in Dealing: Or the Berkeley-to-Boston Forty-Brick Lost-Bag Blues (1972)
    Robert F. Lyons in Dealing: Or the Berkeley-to-Boston Forty-Brick Lost-Bag Blues (1972)
    Barbara Hershey, John Lithgow, Joy Bang, and Robert F. Lyons in Dealing: Or the Berkeley-to-Boston Forty-Brick Lost-Bag Blues (1972)
    Robert F. Lyons in Dealing: Or the Berkeley-to-Boston Forty-Brick Lost-Bag Blues (1972)
    Barbara Hershey and Robert F. Lyons in Dealing: Or the Berkeley-to-Boston Forty-Brick Lost-Bag Blues (1972)
    John Lithgow and Robert F. Lyons in Dealing: Or the Berkeley-to-Boston Forty-Brick Lost-Bag Blues (1972)
    Barbara Hershey and Robert F. Lyons in Dealing: Or the Berkeley-to-Boston Forty-Brick Lost-Bag Blues (1972)
    Barbara Hershey and Robert F. Lyons in Dealing: Or the Berkeley-to-Boston Forty-Brick Lost-Bag Blues (1972)
    Barbara Hershey and Robert F. Lyons in Dealing: Or the Berkeley-to-Boston Forty-Brick Lost-Bag Blues (1972)
    Charles Durning in Dealing: Or the Berkeley-to-Boston Forty-Brick Lost-Bag Blues (1972)
    John Lithgow and Robert F. Lyons in Dealing: Or the Berkeley-to-Boston Forty-Brick Lost-Bag Blues (1972)

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    Howard Gardner
    • Lectureras Lecturer
    Robert F. Lyons
    Robert F. Lyons
    • Peteras Peter
    Ellen Barber
    Ellen Barber
    • Annieas Annie
    John Lithgow
    John Lithgow
    • Johnas John
    Joy Bang
    Joy Bang
    • Sandraas Sandra
    Nancy Belle Fuller
    Nancy Belle Fuller
    • Avis Girlas Avis Girl
    Barbara Hershey
    Barbara Hershey
    • Susanas Susan
    Demond Wilson
    Demond Wilson
    • Rupertas Rupert
    Gene Borkan
    • Mustyas Musty
    Herbert Kerr
    • Emiras Emir
    Ted Williams
    • Receptionistas Receptionist
    Buzzy Linhart
    Buzzy Linhart
    • Buzzyas Buzzy
    Anitra Walsh
    Anitra Walsh
    • Townie Girlas Townie Girl
    Paul Williams
    • Barryas Barry
    Charles Durning
    Charles Durning
    • Murphyas Murphy
    Tom Harvey
    • Captain Fryas Captain Fry
    Victor Junquera
    • Cortezas Cortez
    Paul Sorvino
    Paul Sorvino
    • Taxi Driveras Taxi Driver
    • Director
      • Paul Williams
    • Writers
      • Douglas Crichton(novel)
      • Michael Crichton(novel)
      • David Odell
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    • Trivia
      'John Lithgow''s debut.
    • Goofs
      When Murphy enters the cab outside South Station, it's a 1971 Plymouth Satellite. When they get on Route 128 bound for Walden Pond, it grows into a '71 Plymouth Fury.
    • Connections
      Features Bullitt (1968)
    • Soundtracks
      I Can't Turn You Loose
      Written and performed by Otis Redding

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    One of the better movies about the drug culture of the early 70's
    It's a crying shame Warner's has never released this. I don't know if it's the subject matter or the classic packed soundtrack full of big acts that's preventing them from doing something with this one. The comment on the front page about the slugs seems to have been written by someone who has not seen the film. There is no Jimmy and NO SLUGS. What you do get is a very pro pot themed film about a guy who moves weed cross country for his dealer, seemingly just because he enjoys the thrill. Back in the early 70's you could get stuff in and out of airports without any effort too. The film does not advocate harder drugs though, and shows the pot dealer ( a terrific John Lithgow in his debut...with HAIR! ) and his friends to be the good guys, while the cops are corrupt and evil and the organized crime guys are flat out murderous. Fans of Barbara Hershey will not be let down either, she looks great and has nude scenes as the hippie girlfriend who gets mixed up in a deal gone bad.
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    • Jun 24, 2006

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    • Release date
      • February 1, 1973 (Netherlands)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Dealing
    • Filming locations
      • Massachusetts, USA
    • Production company
      • Warner Bros.
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 28 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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