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Shamus is a 1973 American comedy thriller film directed by Buzz Kulik, and starring Burt Reynolds and Dyan Cannon. The word "shamus" means "detective" in American slang.
Feb 1, 1973 · Shamus: Directed by Buzz Kulik. With Burt Reynolds, Dyan Cannon, John P. Ryan, Joe Santos. Millions in diamonds are stolen from a safe in NYC and later the burglar is killed. Shamus is paid $10,000 by the owner to find the diamonds or killer.
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- Action, Comedy, Crime
- Buzz Kulik
- 1973-02-01
May 13, 2023 · Shamus (1973) - Trailer. Directed by: Buzz Kulik Year: 1973 Country: USA Genre (s): Action, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Mystery Runtime: 98m Rated: PG SYNOPSIS: A private detective with a love for...
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- Allusion to Shadow
Nov 19, 2023 · Another favourite Burt Reynolds film for me - this from 1973 is "Shamus", where Burt pretty much plays himself as a private eye. Remember back then, Burt was the real king of the movie scene...
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“Shamus” is an uneasy mixture of 1970s violence, 1950s sex and 1930s private-eye movies. The violence is probably what’s intended to sell the movie; the sex is low-key and kind of friendly, and the 1930s stuff includes some specific satire of “The Big Sleep.”
New York private eye Shamus McCoy likes girls, drink and gambling, but by the look of his flat business can't be too hot. So an offer of $10,000 to finds some diamonds stolen in a daring raid with a flame-thrower is too good to miss.
- 106 min
