Gumshoe
Seen it?1971 | 88 min | Drama, Comedy, Crime
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Family Plot, start here.
- The mood
- Provocative satire that goes after everyone.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 28 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1971: an older pace and style.
A would be private eye gets mixed up in a smuggling case.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 17K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Stephen Frears
- Albert FinneyEddie Ginley
- Billie WhitelawEllen Ginley
- Frank FinlayWilliam Ginley
- Janice RuleMrs. Blankerscoon
- Carolyn SeymourAlison Wyatt
- Fulton MackayJohn Straker
- Oscar JamesDanny Azinge
- Bill DeanTommy Wright
- Wendy RichardAnne Scott
- Maureen LipmanNaomi