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Dominican Rep. The Last Detail
- Original title
- The Last Detail
- Year
- 1973
- Running time
- 105 min.
- Country
United States- Director
- Screenwriter
- Robert Towne. Novel: Darryl Ponicsan
- Cast
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Jack Nicholson- Otis Young
Randy Quaid
Clifton James
Carol Kane- Steve Meek
Michael Moriarty
Nancy Allen- Kathleen Miller
Luana Anders- Gerry Salsberg
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- Music
- Cinematography
- Producer
- Genre
- Comedy. Drama | Comedy-Drama
- Movie Groups
- Darryl Ponicsan Adaptations
- Synopsis
- After being convicted of petty thievery, a young sailor finds himself in the care of two escorts assigned to take him to military prison. But the journey turns out to be more leisurely than expected, with several side trips and extracurricular activities thrown in for good measure. As they travel, the three exchange confidences and become friends. By the time they have reached their destination, everyone has been changed permanently by the experience.
- Awards
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1973: Oscar: 3 Nom. for Best Actor (Nicholson), Supp. Actor (Quaid), Adapted Screenplay1973: Golden Globes: 2 Nom. for Best Actor Drama (Nicholson) and Supp. Actor (Quaid)1973: Writers Guild of America (WGA): Nom. for Best Adapted Drama Screenplay1974: BAFTA Awards: Best Actor (Jack Nicholson) and Screenplay. 4 Nominations1974: Cannes: Best Actor (Jack Nicholson)1974: New York Film Critics Circle: Best Actor (Jack Nicholson)
- Critics' reviews
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"As these three rowdies carouse, bond and then break apart, Towne and Ashby give us an indelible portrait of the moral chaos and bitterness of the Vietnam years, true to the last detail"
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"'The Last Detail' is one superbly funny, uproariously intelligent performance, plus two others that are very, very good"
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"'The Last Detail' is a gritty look at the military life and the people who are attracted to it"
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