The Outfit - Suits You, Sir

[@PaIaeoCIive1684]

What an era for great films - and what a cast! Only seen this 70's-noir once (on late-night TV) and wanted to watch it again. Notice the similarities between this and the arguably even better Charlie Varrick? Mob money, bank heists, Joe Don Baker in fine form, casual ultraviolence, non-progressive cultural norms...juicy! Anything with an actor's actor like Robert Duvall is worth watching anyway. Were the 70s the greatest for producing fine cult/mainstream crime flicks? Quite possibly. Tasty review, Tony.

[@tonybush555]

Agreed on all points, Clive. Thank you. T.

[@stanleyneu]

I have seen this film many times, the story is a good one it is always fun to watch. The cast is great it is a wonderful 70s film. One they don't know how to make anymore.

[@tonybush555]

All too true, Stanley. Thanks for commenting. T.

[@hugh-johnfleming289]

'70s Existential Cinema. This is my lane... 'Hickey & Boggs...' Long forgotten and a great piece of 'Cine-meat.' Same lane.

[@tonybush555]

Very much my thing as well, Hugh. In case you missed it, I've covered Hickey and Boggs here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5XcnZuNZb99rbM

[@yanncarduner4516]

That's great once again Tony Bush.An awesome movie .Robert Duvall is brilliant as always ,stellar cast with a favorite of mine that is to say Richard Jaeckel.I will watch it again this weekend.Two weeks ago I saw Bonnie and Clyde in Paris.Such a classic,thanks Tony Bush

[@tonybush555]

You're more than welcome, Yann. Thank you for commenting. T.

[@yanncarduner4516]

@@tonybush555 you're welcome too.And Thanks!

[@Gracievision]

interesting that joe don baker turns sheree north down in this film. he didn't in charlie varrick.

[@graemewilson7975]

Great review of a movie I haven't seen in a while. Remember really liking it. Jdbaker, Robert duvall Robert ryan AND the gorgeous Joanne Cassidy. I know Flynn also made the woefully underrated 87 thriller BEST SELLER. Which maybe dosent match his earlier work in ferocity but at least tries. Gonna have see if can get a copy of the outfit Great review T

[@tonybush555]

Thanks as always for commenting, Graeme. Appreciated. T.

[@johnsnadden4173]

A great film and a very good review. In a way, its obscurity probably saves it (us?) from a remake starring Nicholas Cage.

[@tonybush555]

Thanks, John, good to hear from you. I'm hoping the relative obscurity of this channel will continue to save it (us?) from that fate. Regards. T.

[@tomsenior7405]

Nice one Tony. Cheers. Disturbingly good flick. If anyone points out that The Fast Show catch phrase was "Suit You Sir", give them a side parting after you shook them in the hand.

[@tonybush555]

Cheers, To. Appreciated as always. T.

[@AbrasiousProductions]

I've heard conflicting thoughts about this one, some people say it's an underrated masterpiece and I've heard others say it's a bit dull but personally (and I haven't even seen the film yet) something is telling me that this is worth watching, as you know I'm a sucker for deeply underrated unloved films *cough figures in a landscape*

[@tonybush555]

It's a feelgood film about bad people doing bad things, Streed. Worth your time I would estimate. Many thanks. T.

[@PaIaeoCIive1684]

Hi Streed. Great cast, cool thrills, memorable lines - it's a decent film IMO. You mentioned you can sit through long 70s films with similar themes - Godfather films? - so you might like it. There are a few clips on YT to give you a feel of it, but not the whole film, sadly (I've looked before!) So many great films out there ya bloody w⚓! (using Aussie slang of our last chat there) See you around.

[@AbrasiousProductions]

@@PaIaeoCIive1684 oi clive! ripper seeing you here❤

[@AbrasiousProductions]

@@tonybush555 sounds like my kinda film :) I do love Robert Duvall, impeccable actor

[@PaIaeoCIive1684]

@@AbrasiousProductions Hi Streed. Well, I'm on Tony's channel if the film looks like my kind of thing, and you're sometimes here too. Just realised, isn't it about 4 a.m. where you are now? Hope you haven't got insomnia like me?! Weed is good for that, I'm told 😉Cheerio.

[@thatguyfromcetialphaV]

I really enjoyed this one. Again, my father introduced me to it.

[@tonybush555]

As I may have said before, thatguy, your father was a man of taste. Many thanks. T.

[@thatguyfromcetialphaV]

@@tonybush555 he sure was :)

[@ronaldneal387]

Another great review Tony never saw this film but you got me interested they Don't make these kind of films anymore no realism but this is and it's '70s noir

[@tonybush555]

If you get around to seeing it, Ronald, let me know your thoughts. T.

[@tectorgorch8698]

City of Industry. Do City of Industry. It's a great -- really great -- film squarely in this genre, and the film industry has made nothing like it since. And don't even mention that Jason Statham piece of crap about the armored truck guys...

[@tonybush555]

Haven't seen the admittedly great City Of Industry for years, but anything with Harvey Keitel in it, Saturn 3 notwithstanding, warrants renewed attention. I'll see if I can track down a copy. As for the Statham film, I sort of had to mention it in the context of the review for no other reason than it's the only one to use the character's name. Obviously it went down really well to which the plethora of Parker franchise movies which followed it can suitably attest. Oh, wait a minute...

[@tectorgorch8698]

Thanks, Tony, I've got a DVD of COI and it's one of my proudest possessions. I do not have a DVD player, but So-TF-What?!? I love the scene where Harvey demolishes the TV tray in the flophouse and the wonderful finale where Famke J. receives the necklace in the mail.... CHEERIO!@@tonybush555

[@CaminoAir]

What was it with main character names having to be changed from novel to screen? This happened with Ross MacDonald's Lew Archer ('Harper') as well. Sorry, since I haven't seen 'The Outfit', that's all I can bring to the table.......except ❤ Joanna Cassidy.

[@calreid3208]

Harper happened because the rights to the character weren't purchased, just the novel The Moving Target. Also, Newman liked films beginning with H for good luck due to prior success with The Hustler and Hud.

[@CaminoAir]

@@calreid3208 Thanks for that info. Makes sense now (except for Newman's superstition about lettering).

[@PaIaeoCIive1684]

@@calreid3208 And Hombre! Watched it again yesterday and it's rather good.

[@tectorgorch8698]

First tome I saw JC, she was portraying Smokey Bear in a PSA. Last time I saw her she was having cofee at a Starbucks in the 3rd St. Farmers' Market in L.A. Nothing much happened in between.

[@calreid3208]

@@PaIaeoCIive1684 Brilliant Western. The Elmore Leonard novel is just as good!

[@graemewilson7975]

Should have said how much more superior both point blank and the outfit are over PARKER which is pretty risable movie. Actually completely dreadful

[@tonybush555]

Ain't that the truth, Graeme.