Jake Spanner, Private Eye
| Jake Spanner, Private Eye | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Andrew J. Fenady |
| Story by | L.A. Morse |
| Directed by | Lee H. Katzin |
| Starring | Robert Mitchum Ernest Borgnine |
| Music by | Jimmie Haskell |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Producers | John Vinnedge Syd Vinnedge |
| Cinematography | Héctor R. Figueroa |
| Editor | Dann Cahn |
| Original release | |
| Release | 1989 |
Jake Spanner, Private Eye is a 1989 American television crime film written and directed by Lee H. Katzin and starring Robert Mitchum and Ernest Borgnine.[1][2]
The supporting cast features Stella Stevens, Sheree North, John Mitchum, James Mitchum, Edie Adams, Terry Moore, Nita Talbot and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
Plot
[edit] | This article needs a plot summary. (September 2015) |
Cast
[edit]- Robert Mitchum as Jake Spanner
- Ernest Borgnine as Sal Piccolo
- Stella Stevens as Sandra Summers
- Dick Van Patten as The Commodore
- Sheree North as Mrs. Bernstein
- Laurie Lathem as Toni New
- John Mitchum as J.P. Spanner
- Richard Yniguez as Ben Nunez
- James Mitchum as Lieutenant Kevin Spanner
- Edie Adams as Senior Club Member
- Terry Moore as Sally
- Clive Revill as Herbert Soames
- Nita Talbot as Nurse
- Kenneth Kimmins as Wellington Warren
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as Man at Sal's House
- Julius Carry as Lenny
- Edy Williams as Sun Haven Lady
Reception
[edit]Chicago Sun-Times' critic Daniel Ruth referred to the film as "far from a perfect movie", "marred by modest production" and with a fairly predictable plot, but praised the performance of Mitchum, writing he delivered " a marvelous performance", appearing "rejuvenated, sprightly and animated in a comfortable role".[2]
References
[edit]- ^ Leonard Maltin. Leonard Maltin's Movie and Video Guide. Plume, 1995.
- ^ a b Daniel Ruth (November 15, 1989). "Robert Mitchum ends slump as a retired private detective". Chicago Sun-Times. Archived from the original on February 29, 2016. Retrieved 2 October 2015 – via HighBeam.
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- Films scored by Jimmie Haskell
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