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The Last Word (1979)

Movie ★ 5.0 103 min

Comedy

When politicians try to force out a renter in a corrupt real-estate deal, the man decides to take matters into his own hands. He takes a police officer hostage, hoping to expose the scam and save his home.

Roy Boulting Director

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Quick facts

Released
October 10, 1979
Runtime
103 min
Rating
PG
IMDb
tt0079442
Language

Themes

Cast

Richard Harris Richard Harris Danny Travis Karen Black Karen Black Paula Herbert Martin Landau Martin Landau Captain Garrity Dennis Christopher Dennis Christopher Ben Travis Biff McGuire Biff McGuire Governor Davis Christopher Guest Christopher Guest Roger Penelope Milford Penelope Milford Denise Travis Bonnie Bartlett Bonnie Bartlett Mrs. Garrity Jorge Cervera Marshal Perez Nathan Cook Nathan Cook Officer Caine Linda Dangcil Fabi Alex Henteloff Harry Pat McNamara Pat McNamara S.W.A.T. Lieutenant Michael Pataki Michael Pataki Dobbs Natasha Ryan Natasha Ryan Ellie Travis Charles Siebert Charles Siebert Fisher James Staley James Staley Brady Richard Venture Richard Venture Ellinger

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Last Word about?
When politicians try to force out a renter in a corrupt real-estate deal, the man decides to take matters into his own hands. He takes a police officer hostage, hoping to expose the scam and save his home.
Who directed The Last Word?
The Last Word was directed by Roy Boulting.
Who stars in The Last Word?
The Last Word stars Richard Harris, Karen Black, Martin Landau, Dennis Christopher.
When was The Last Word released?
The Last Word is a 1979 comedy film.
Where can I watch The Last Word?
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