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Special Delivery

  • 19761976
  • PGPG
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
369
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Special Delivery (1976)
  • Comedy
  • Crime
A bank robber fleeing on foot shoves a bag full of money into a mailbox in downtown L.A. Only he doesn't realize that there are two onlookers who are very interested in the bag's content.A bank robber fleeing on foot shoves a bag full of money into a mailbox in downtown L.A. Only he doesn't realize that there are two onlookers who are very interested in the bag's content.A bank robber fleeing on foot shoves a bag full of money into a mailbox in downtown L.A. Only he doesn't realize that there are two onlookers who are very interested in the bag's content.
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
369
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Paul Wendkos
  • Writers
    • John Melson
    • James Edward Grant
    • Gilbert Ralston(uncredited)
  • Stars
    • Bo Svenson
    • Cybill Shepherd
    • Mel Scott
Top credits
  • Director
    • Paul Wendkos
  • Writers
    • John Melson
    • James Edward Grant
    • Gilbert Ralston(uncredited)
  • Stars
    • Bo Svenson
    • Cybill Shepherd
    • Mel Scott
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 3User reviews
    • 13Critic reviews
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    Cybill Shepherd in Special Delivery (1976)
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    Bo Svenson and Lelia Goldoni in Special Delivery (1976)
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    Bo Svenson
    Bo Svenson
    • Jack Murdockas Jack Murdock
    Cybill Shepherd
    Cybill Shepherd
    • Mary Janeas Mary Jane
    Mel Scott
    Mel Scott
    • Andersonas Anderson
    Phillip R. Allen
    Phillip R. Allen
    • Mickeyas Mickey
    Alex Colon
    Alex Colon
    • Lopezas Lopez
    John Goddard
    John Goddard
    • First Guard in Bankas First Guard in Bank
    Sorrell Booke
    Sorrell Booke
    • Hubert Zaneas Hubert Zane
    Joe Di Reda
    Joe Di Reda
    • Second Guard in Bankas Second Guard in Bank
    • (as Joe di Reda)
    Lawrason Driscoll
    • First Cop in Alleyas First Cop in Alley
    • (as Lawrie Driscoll)
    Brent Davis
    Brent Davis
    • Second Cop in Alleyas Second Cop in Alley
    Michael C. Gwynne
    Michael C. Gwynne
    • Graffas Graff
    Ed Peck
    Ed Peck
    • Man in Boothas Man in Booth
    Corinne Cole
    • Woman in Boothas Woman in Booth
    Michael Mann
    Michael Mann
    • Youth in Baras Youth in Bar
    Gerrit Graham
    Gerrit Graham
    • Swivotas Swivot
    Richard Drout Miller
    • Artieas Artie
    Jeff Goldblum
    Jeff Goldblum
    • Snakeas Snake
    Vic Tayback
    Vic Tayback
    • Wyattas Wyatt
    • Director
      • Paul Wendkos
    • Writers
      • John Melson
      • James Edward Grant
      • Gilbert Ralston(uncredited)
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      Michael Mann's acting debut.
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      Referenced in Yes Man (2008)

    User reviews3

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    6/10
    Stupid/cute B-flick with excellent Cybill performance
    Quirky low-budget action-comedy with a puzzling script that doesn't bear close scrutiny, but which is enjoyable nevertheless. Bo Svenson plays a first-time bank robber who stashes his loot in a mailbox; Cybill Shepherd is a kooky divorcée who wants a little fun--and part of the action. The film takes place in one day and, within this tight framework, the four credited screenwriters (John Melson, James Edward Grant, Gilbert Ralston and Don Gazzaniga) manage to skillfully create characters who are amusing and colorful. The Vietnam vet angle used at the beginning is weak (it serves as both excuse and apologia for Svenson's bank robbing) and some of the action is poorly staged and filmed (and visually confusing). However, the final heist and car chase is exciting, and Svenson and Shepherd are a nice match. The two don't set off cinematic sparks, but they have an easy camaraderie; Shepherd is relaxed, even soft, while Svenson displays a surprisingly light touch (he's up for just about anything, including impersonating a gay dog-lover). Jeff Goldblum's name is all over the video-box, however his role as a mugger is (thankfully) brief. **1/2 from ****
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    • Mar 24, 2001

    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 1976 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Dangerous Break
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Bing Crosby Productions
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 39 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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