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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Robert Duvall | ... | Earl Macklin | |
| Karen Black | ... | Bett Harrow | |
| Joe Don Baker | ... | Jack Cody | |
| Robert Ryan | ... | Mailer | |
| Timothy Carey | ... | Jake Menner | |
| Richard Jaeckel | ... | Kimmie Cherney | |
| Sheree North | ... | Buck's Wife | |
| Felice Orlandi | ... | Frank Orlandi | |
| Marie Windsor | ... | Madge Coyle | |
| Jane Greer | ... | Alma Macklin | |
| Henry Jones | ... | Doctor | |
| Joanna Cassidy | ... | Rita Mailer | |
| Tom Reese | ... | Hit Man | |
| Elisha Cook Jr. | ... | Carl (as Elisha Cook) | |
| Bill McKinney | ... | Buck Cherney | |
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When the small criminal Macklin is released from prison, he learns that his brother was shot by two mob killers. He didn't know that the bank he robbed was owned by the syndicate. When he's almost offed by a killer too, he pays the mobster Jake Menner a visit and demands reparation. His friend Cody helps him to gratify his thirst for revenge. Written by Tom Zoerner <Tom.Zoerner@informatik.uni-erlangen.de>
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torture | fire alarm | laugh | throwing a cleaver | released from prison |Taglines:
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9 February 1974 (Japan) See more »Also Known As:
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Jack Cody: No, thank you.
Buck's Wife: You sure? We got time...
Jack Cody: No, thank you MA'AM.
Buck's Wife: ...You got a problem?
Jack Cody: [smirking] Lady, after a while... a fella learns things... Some women are trouble.
Buck's Wife: ...Suit yourself.
[Goes into the house. Pissed]
Jack Cody: ...I'll always do...
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(uncredited)
Lyrics by Augustus Montague Toplady (as Augustus M. Toplady)
Music by Thomas Hastings
heard in church scene
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The character name of Parker was changed to Macklin for this film, based on Richard Stark's (Donald E. Westlake's) novel of the same name. Parker had been first introduced in Stark's "The Hunter" (1962), which had been filmed by John Boorman as Point Blank (1967). "The Outfit" was the third Richard Stark novel that featured Parker. See more »Goofs
A killer fires a revolver with a silencer on the barrel. The gun would still make a loud sound due to the gap between the cylinder and the barrel. See more »Quotes
Buck's Wife: [alone with Jack Cody, who's sitting on the porch of the 'hideout', while she's dressed in nothing but a see-through bathrobe] Wanna come on inside 'n have a drink?Jack Cody: No, thank you.
Buck's Wife: You sure? We got time...
Jack Cody: No, thank you MA'AM.
Buck's Wife: ...You got a problem?
Jack Cody: [smirking] Lady, after a while... a fella learns things... Some women are trouble.
Buck's Wife: ...Suit yourself.
[Goes into the house. Pissed]
Jack Cody: ...I'll always do...
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Connections
Referenced in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson: Jack Palance/Joanna Cassidy/Jose Molina/Orson Bean (1974) See more »Soundtracks
Rock of Ages(uncredited)
Lyrics by Augustus Montague Toplady (as Augustus M. Toplady)
Music by Thomas Hastings
heard in church scene
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Upon reading the popular novel " The Outfit " by Don Westlake, one can well imagine how a movie of the same name would look like. That book later became the foundation for a movie directed by John Flynn. With a cast which includes Robert Duvall and Joe Don Baker, the film is a great adaptation of the novel, so much so it's made for several remakes. The last one was with Mel Gibson and 'Payback.' Duvall plays Macklin one of two brothers who unwittingly rob a small town bank belonging to the Mob or Outfit. He goes to prison for 2 years, while the outfit presided by Mr. Mailer (Robert Ryan) kills Duvall's brother. Released from prison, Macklin vows revenge and is though insane for thinking he can go up against the outfit and win. However, the movie is interesting to watch as each dramatic scene develops into a more intense and exciting story. A fine supporting cast helps to insure it's success. Members included Richard Jaeckel, Elisha Cook Jr., Roy Jenson, Henry Jones and Karen Black. This is one of those movies which mirrors the novel and improves with age. Easilly recommended for Duvall and Baker fans as the two make for a rough and tumble team. ****