Review of The Last Detail (1973) by Quinto W — 25 Feb 2010
A superior comedy-drama about two bawdy sailors escorting young hapless kleptomaniac sailor to a military prison. Robert Towne's brilliant off-color dialogue contributes to a marvelous quintessential Nicholson performance as the honcho of the detail, " Bad Ass" Budduskly.
There are other superb performances by Otis Young as Nicholson's partner "Mule" Mulhall and young Randy Quaid in a Oscar nominated performance as their prisoner. The detail turns into a sort of last celebration of life for the young prisoner when his two jailers take pity on him and show him a good time.
A entertaining and moving film, which contains one of Nicholson's finest performances. Highly Recommended.
This review of The Last Detail (1973) was written by Quinto W on 25 Feb 2010.
The Last Detail has generally received very positive reviews.
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