Cops and Robbers (1973)

Two disillusioned New York City policemen plan a ten million dollar robbery to fuel their low pensions, only to run into one debacle after another in the process.

Director:

Aram Avakian

Writer:

Donald E. Westlake

Stars:

Cliff Gorman, Joseph Bologna, Charlene Dallas

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Cliff Gorman	...	Tom
Joseph Bologna	...	Joe
Charlene Dallas	...	Secretary
James Ferguson	...	Liquor Store Clerk
Frances Foster	...	Bleeding Lady
Gayle Gorman	...	Tom's Wife
Walt Gorney	...	Wino
George Harris II	...	Harry
Ellen Holly	...	Ms. Wells
Randy Jurgensen	...	Randy
Martin Kove	...	Ambulance Attendant
Delphi Lawrence	...	Rich Lady
Lucy Martin	...	Joe's Wife
Arthur Pierce	...	Ambulance Attendant
Nino Ruggeri	...	Mr. Joe

Storyline

Tom and Joe are disillusioned New York City cops who decide to pull off one big robbery and retire on the proceeds. Bearer bonds are what the local Mafia boss will buy, so that's what they go for. Central Park is the location for the switch. Can they come out of it with their lives and the money ?

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Plot Keywords:

buddy movie | policeman | policeman as protagonist | theft | money | 

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Taglines:

They make $ 215.39 a week as Cops, and $10,000,000 in one day as Robbers. HOW DID THEY GET AWAY WITH IT?

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Genres:

Crime | Comedy

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Certificate:

PG

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

17 August 1973 (USA)

Also Known As:

Entimotatoi kleftes

Filming Locations:

Douglaston, Queens, New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

United Artists, Elliott Kastner Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

89 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

In a long shot of traffic there is a truck emblazoned with the Bohack logo. Bohack was a supermarket in the 70s and it featured prominently in many other Donald Westlake novels involving John Dortmunder whose girlfriend, May, worked there.

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Goofs

How did the two policemen get from Aniellos house in Red Bank New Jersey to the N.Y.C. subway so fast ?

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Connections

Featured in Mugshot: An Interview with Joe Bologna (2015)

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Soundtracks

Sleep, Dream a Dream
Words by Chilton Ryan and Buddy Butler
Music by Michel Legrand

User Reviews

Two likable characters and a great supporting cast ..........

The story is a simple one, two of New York's finest decide to get rich by robbing ten million in bearer bonds, and then fencing them through the mafia. I didn't laugh once during this supposed caper comedy. I did however enjoy the film, and especially liked the supporting cast. The late Dolph Sweet and J.P. Ryan are standouts. The photography is another plus, with long engaging shots of New York City. The robbery itself is well done, but the exchange of the goods with Ryan's men in Central Park stretches believability to the limit. The ending seems quite abrupt, and while happiness reigns, it is doubtful, they could get away with it so easily. - MERK