Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round

Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round (1966)

  • 36% of users liked it
    (1,004 ratings)

James Coburn stars in this comedy-melodrama as Eli Kotch, who uses his charm to obtain a parole from prison by having an affair with a female psychologist. Eli's plan upon getting out of jail is to rob a bank at the L.A. International Airport. The date of the bank robbery coincides with the arrival… More

Unrated, 1 hr. 47 min.
Directed By
Bernard Girard
Genres
Drama, Action & Adventure, Mystery & Suspense, Classics, Comedy
In Theaters
Jan 1, 1966 Wide
On DVD
Sep 30, 2003

Critic Reviews

  • Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews

    Lags until it hits the climactic caper scene.

  • Chuck O'Leary, Fantastica Daily

    Dated and very dull.

  • Michael A. Smith, Nolan's Pop Culture Review

    Serviceable film best known for the film debut of Harrison Ford as the bell hop!

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  • Anthony V


    Nice heist movie. Also Harrison Ford's first film appearance.

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