Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round (1966)
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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 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 of the Russian premier, so that bank security will be minimal with the premier attracting most of the airport security forces. Harrison Ford appears in his film debut in the bit part of a bellhop. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi
- Rating, Runtime
- 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
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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
Lags until it hits the climactic caper scene.
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Chuck O'Leary, Fantastica Daily
Dated and very dull.
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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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Cast
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James Coburnas Eli Kotch -
Camilla Sparvas Inger Knudson -
Aldo Rayas Eddie Hart
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Nina Wayneas Frieda Schmid -
Robert Webberas Milo Stewart -
Todd Armstrongas Alfred Morgan
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