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The Last Detail

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1973 | 104 min | Drama, Comedy

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (87% on Rotten Tomatoes), it drew serious awards attention and it's still drawing plenty of interest. Make plans for this one.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Funny with heart.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 44 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Made in 1973: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Two Navy men are ordered to bring a young offender to prison, but decide to show him one last good time along the way.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    87% on Rotten Tomatoes, 86 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.0 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Won 2 BAFTAs: BAFTA Awards: Best Actor, BAFTA Awards: Best Screenplay. Won 1 Cannes award: Cannes Film Festival: Best Actor. Also nominated for 3 Oscars, 2 Golden Globes and 2 more BAFTAs. Plus 2 other awards.

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $10 million worldwide on a $2 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 139K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Hal Ashby

  • Jack NicholsonBilly L. 'Badass' Buddusky
  • Otis YoungRichard 'Mule' Mulhall
  • Randy QuaidLaurence M. 'Larry' Meadows
  • Clifton JamesM. A. A.
  • Carol KaneYoung Whore
  • Michael MoriartyMarine O. D.
  • Luana AndersDonna
  • Kathleen MillerAnnette
  • Nancy AllenNancy
  • Gerry SalsbergHenry