Review of Harper (1966) by Richard P — 13 Aug 2011
No more no less than a sixties update on Philip Marlowe, with dinner theater lines given good location shooting. The mystery is only a matter of eliminating the obvious which leaves the charisma of the actors involved to carry the piece.
Newman has fun as Mar ... er ... the gumshoe. Bacall is no longer the rich man's daughter but now his disgruntled wife although essentially the same character. Strother Martin as a cult leader is without a doubt just a fun casting choice.
This review of Harper (1966) was written by Richard P on 13 Aug 2011.
Harper has generally received positive reviews.
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