Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round (1966)
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36% of users liked it
(1,020 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… 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
- Directed By
- Bernard Girard
- Genres
- Drama, Action & Adventure, Mystery & Suspense, Classics, Comedy
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Jan 1, 1966 Wide
- Studio
- Sony Pictures Entertainment
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 Coburn
as Eli Kotch
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Camilla Sparv
as Inger Knudson
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Aldo Ray
as Eddie Hart
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Nina Wayne
as Frieda Schmid
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Robert Webber
as Milo Stewart
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Todd Armstrong
as Alfred Morgan
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Marian Moses
as Dr. Marion Hague
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Michael Strong
as Paul Feng
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Severn Darden
as Miles Fisher
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James Westerfield
as Jack Balter
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Phillip Pine
as George Logan
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Michael St. Angel
as Capt. William Yates
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A. Ben Astar
as Gen. Mailenkoff
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Joey Faye
as Taxi Driver
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Harrison Ford
as Bellhop [uncredited]
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Roy E. Glenn Sr.
as Sgt. Elmer K. Coxe
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Larry D. Mann
as Officer Howard
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Rose Marie
as Margaret Kirby
- Ross Martin
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Tyler McVey
as Lyman Mann
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Al Nalbandian
as Willie Manus
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Alex Rodine
as Translator
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Simon Scott
as William Anderson
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Mary Young
as Mrs. Galbrace
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George Wallace I
as Police Chief Yates
- Stephanie Hill
- Tanya Lemani
- Marian McCargo
