Cops and Robbers (1973)
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- PG
- 1h 29min
- Crime, Comedy
- 17 Aug 1973 (USA)
- Movie
Two disillusioned New York City policemen plan a ten million dollar robbery to fuel their low pensions, only to run into one debacle after another in the process.
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| Cliff Gorman | ... |
Tom
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| Joseph Bologna | ... |
Joe
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| Charlene Dallas | ... |
Secretary
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James Ferguson | ... |
Liquor Store Clerk
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Frances Foster | ... |
Bleeding Lady
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Gayle Gorman | ... |
Tom's Wife
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| Walt Gorney | ... |
Wino
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George Harris II | ... |
Harry
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Ellen Holly | ... |
Ms. Wells
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| Randy Jurgensen | ... |
Randy
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| Martin Kove | ... |
Ambulance Attendant
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| Delphi Lawrence | ... |
Rich Lady
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Lucy Martin | ... |
Joe's Wife
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Arthur Pierce | ... |
Ambulance Attendant
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Nino Ruggeri | ... |
Mr. Joe
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| John P. Ryan | ... |
Patsy O'Neill
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| Frank Adonis | ... |
Picnic Hood
(as Frank Scioscia)
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| Joe Spinell | ... |
Marty
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Lee Steele | ... |
Hardware Store Owner
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| Shepperd Strudwick | ... |
Mr. Eastpoole
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Joseph Sullivan | ... |
Jack
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| Dolph Sweet | ... |
George
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| Richard Ward | ... |
Paul Jones
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Lou Wood | ... |
TV Interviewer
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Armand De La Garza | ... |
Cop
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Joe Hardy | ... |
Cop
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Burtt Harris | ... |
Cop
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Albert Henderson | ... |
Cop
(as Albert F. Anderson)
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Walter Klavun | ... |
Cop
(as Walter J. Klavun)
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| Ralph Manza | ... |
Cop
(as Ralph A. Manza Jr.)
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Robert W. Miller | ... |
Cop
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| Jess Osuna | ... |
Cop
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Ken Fersina | ... |
Robber
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George Fink | ... |
Robber
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Frank Gio | ... |
Robber
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Angelo Lorenzo | ... |
Robber
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Tony Marsillo | ... |
Robber
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Evelyn Neal | ... |
Robber
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Al Nesor | ... |
Robber
(as Al Nessor)
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Angela Priano | ... |
Robber
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John Priano | ... |
Robber
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| George Santana | ... |
Robber
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Jimmy Sisto | ... |
Robber
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Steve Vignari | ... |
Robber
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Chuck Bergansky | ... |
Perpetrator
(as Charles Bergansky)
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Cliff Cudney | ... |
Perpetrator
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| Lane Smith | ... |
Perpetrator
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Jacob Weiner | ... |
Perpetrator
(as Jack Weiner)
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| Gabriel Bologna | ... |
Joe's Son (uncredited)
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Edward S. Kotkin | ... |
Robber (uncredited)
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| Kent Smith | ... |
Bit Part (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Aram Avakian | ||
Written by
| Donald E. Westlake | ... | (written by) |
| Donald E. Westlake | ... | (novel) (uncredited) |
Produced by
| Elliott Kastner | ... | producer |
| George Pappas | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Michel Legrand | ... | (as Michel LeGrand) |
Cinematography by
| David L. Quaid | ||
Editing by
| Barry Malkin | ||
Editorial Department
| David H. Kramer | ... | assistant editor (as David Kramer) |
| Harvey Rosenstock | ... | second assistant editor |
| Irving Rathner | ... | negative cutter (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Louis DiGiaimo | ||
Art Direction by
| Gene Rudolf | ||
Set Decoration by
| Kenneth Fitzpatrick | ||
Costume Design by
| John Boyt | ||
Makeup Department
| Irving Buchman | ... | makeup artist (as Irv Buchman) |
Production Management
| Stephen F. Kesten | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Mike Haley | ... | assistant director |
| Alan Hopkins | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Richard Adee | ... | set dresser |
| Joseph Bauman | ... | construction |
| William Kane | ... | set dresser |
| Henry Lynott | ... | construction |
| Mario Mazzola | ... | props |
| Bruno Robotti | ... | scenic artist |
| Thomas Saccio | ... | props (as Tom Saccio) |
| Hans Swanson | ... | props |
Sound Department
| Richard P. Cirincione | ... | sound editor (as Richard Cirincione) |
| Bill Gramaglia | ... | sound mixer (as William Gramaglia) |
| Robert Q. Lovett | ... | sound editor |
| Christopher Newman | ... | sound mixer (as Chris Newman) |
| Maurice Schell | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Pat Suraci | ... | boom operator |
| Dick Vorisek | ... | sound re-recordist (as Richard Vorisek) |
| Maurice Schell | ... | foley editor (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Johnnie Rogers | ... | stunt driver |
Camera and Electrical Department
| James A. Contner | ... | assistant camera (as James Contner) |
| Ed Knott Jr. | ... | grip (as Ed Knott) |
| Ed Quinn | ... | grip |
| Jack Stager | ... | still photographer |
| William H. Steiner | ... | camera operator (as Bill Steiner Jr.) |
| Edward Tonkin | ... | best boy (as Ed Tonkin) |
| Jack Volpe | ... | grip |
| Dusty Wallace | ... | gaffer |
| Robert Ward | ... | key grip |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| George Newman | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
Music Department
| George Avakian | ... | music producer / music supervisor |
| Michel Legrand | ... | conductor (as Michel LeGrand) |
| Phil Ramone | ... | music engineer |
| Norman B. Schwartz | ... | music producer (as Norman Schwartz) / music supervisor (as Norman Schwartz) |
| John Strauss | ... | music editor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Nancy Hopton | ... | script supervisor (as Nancy Tonery) |
Transportation Department
| James Fanning | ... | transportation captain |
Additional Crew
| Stuart Babitch | ... | production assistant |
| Richard Bellsey | ... | assistant to producer |
| Tip Cushmore | ... | television consultant: Visi-Tel |
| Laurie B. Eichengreen | ... | production assistant (as Laurie Eichengreen) |
| Marc Epstein | ... | production assistant |
| Mimi Gertler | ... | assistant to producer |
| Burtt Harris | ... | handyman |
| Richard Hinds | ... | production assistant (as Dick Hinds) |
| Garo Jon | ... | technical advisor |
| Elliott Kastner | ... | presenter |
| Robert F. Kocourek | ... | production accountant |
| Stuart Lane | ... | production assistant |
| Dean Lyras | ... | production assistant |
| Ed Myerson | ... | production assistant |
| Frances Wolf Newman | ... | production office coordinator |
| Howard Newman | ... | unit publicist |
| Lynne Roberts | ... | production secretary |
| Norman B. Schwartz | ... | budget supervisor (as Norman Schwartz) |
| Alan Stetson | ... | crew coordinator |
| Maurice Schell | ... | adr loop group (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- United Artists (1973) (United States) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1974) (Canada) (theatrical) (as United Artists Corporation, Ltd.)
- United Artists (1973) (United Kingdom) (theatrical) (as United Artists Corporation, Ltd.)
- United Artists (Australasia) (1973) (Australia) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1974) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1974) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1974) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Kommunenes Filmcentral (KF) (1974) (Norway) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1974) (Japan) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1974) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Nova Film (1974) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Wood Knapp Video (1989) (United States) (VHS)
- MGM Home Entertainment (1993) (United States) (VHS)
- MGM Domestic Television Distribution (2001) (United States) (tv) (syndication)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2003) (United States) (DVD)
- Kino Lorber (2015) (United States) (DVD)
- Kino Lorber (2015) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Visi-Tel (television consultant)
- The Optical House (opticals)
- A&R Recording Studios (music recording facility)
- DeLuxe Laboratories (color)
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (acknowledgement)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Tom and Joe are disillusioned New York City cops who decide to pull off one big robbery and retire on the proceeds. Bearer bonds are what the local Mafia boss will buy, so that's what they go for. Central Park is the location for the switch. Can they come out of it with their lives and the money ?
Written by Ian Harries |
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| Taglines | They make $ 215.39 a week as Cops, and $10,000,000 in one day as Robbers. HOW DID THEY GET AWAY WITH IT? See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | In a long shot of traffic there is a truck emblazoned with the Bohack logo. Bohack was a supermarket in the 70s and it featured prominently in many other Donald Westlake novels involving John Dortmunder whose girlfriend, May, worked there. See more » |
| Goofs | Belvedere castle in Central Park was closed for renovations until 1983. Mafia guy a top castle with binoculars. Movie's setting is early 70's. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Mugshot: An Interview with Joe Bologna (2015). See more » |
| Soundtracks | It's a World of Cops and Robbers See more » |
| Quotes |
Patsy O'Neill:
Smart and stupid at the same time, just like a cop. See more » |