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Dirty Tricks (1981)

Movie ★ 5.5 95 min

Comedy

A Harvard University student finds a strange letter that seems to be signed by George Washington. When trying to contact an expert (Prof. Chandler) to authenticate it, he is murdered but the letter disappears. Then Chandler, who does not know anything about the case, gets chased by the mafia and haunted by a TV reporter (Polly Bishop).

Alvin Rakoff Director

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Quick facts

Released
March 6, 1981
Runtime
95 min
Rating
PG
IMDb
tt0080630
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Language
Studio
Filmplan International

Cast

Elliott Gould Elliott Gould Professor Chandler Kate Jackson Kate Jackson Polly Bishop Rich Little Rich Little Robert Brennan Arthur Hill Arthur Hill Professor Prosser John Juliani Roselli Alberta Watson Alberta Watson Tony Mavor Moore Mr. Underhill Nicholas Campbell Nicholas Campbell Bill Darcy Michael McNamara Thorn Martin McNamara Ozzie Angus MacInnes Angus MacInnes FBI Agent Jones Michael Kirby FBI Agent Wicklow Cindy Girling Cindy Girling Emily Hugh Webster Mr. Darcy Irene Kessler Mrs. Cohen Earl Pennington Taxi Driver Joyce Campion Mrs. Greenshields Ken Umland Cameraman

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Frequently asked questions

What is Dirty Tricks about?
A Harvard University student finds a strange letter that seems to be signed by George Washington. When trying to contact an expert (Prof. Chandler) to authenticate it, he is murdered but the letter disappears. Then Chandler, who does not know anything about the case, gets chased by the mafia and haunted by a TV reporter (Polly Bishop).
Who directed Dirty Tricks?
Dirty Tricks was directed by Alvin Rakoff.
Who stars in Dirty Tricks?
Dirty Tricks stars Elliott Gould, Kate Jackson, Rich Little, Arthur Hill.
When was Dirty Tricks released?
Dirty Tricks is a 1981 comedy film.
Where can I watch Dirty Tricks?
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