The Four Deuces
Originally released in 1975. The Four Deuces is a comedy/crime film. directed by William H. Bushnell. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jack Palance, Carol Lynley, and Warren Berlinger
Synopsis
This is a tongue-in-cheek crime melodrama that became a 'Late Late Show' fixture in the 1980s, according to the DVD sleeve, Jack Palance plays Vic Morono, a high-ranking Prohibition-era mobster with a weakness for women who is waging an ongoing war with rival hoodlum Chico Hamilton (Warren Berlinger). Vic falls for gorgeous blonde Wendy (Carol Lynley). The film's title refers to the name of his speakeasy, and to his gang, which consists of himself, Wendy, and a brace comic-relief hoodlums. The Four Deuces opens with cartoon credits, and attempts a stylish comic strip look. Expecting some wit upon seeing the name Don Martin in the credits will drive you stark raving nuts - this is not the cartoonist who worked for "Mad" magazine. Light bondage and female flesh scenes might have upped ratings for those 1980s "Late Late Show" airings. Perhaps most notable is the that Ms. Lynley and Mr. Berlinger worked much more memorably together in the stage and film versions of Blue Denim
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 3, 1975
50 years ago
Runtime
1h 27m
87 minutes total
User Rating
4.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jack Palance
as Vic Morono, the Boss
Carol Lynley
as Wendy Rittenhouse, the Girlfriend
Warren Berlinger
as Chico Hamilton, the Arch Rival
Adam Roarke
as Russ Timmons - the Reporter
Gianni Russo
as Chip Morono - the 'Deuce of Clubs'
H.B. Haggerty
as Mickey Navarro - the 'Deuce of Spades'
Johnny Haymer
as Ben Arlen - the 'Deuce of Hearts' (as John Haymer)
Martin Kove
as Smokey Ross - the 'Deuce of Diamonds'
Cherie Latimer
as Dolly Morono - Chip's Wife
E.J. Peaker
as Lori Rogers - the Songbird
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- AmeriEuro Pictures Corp
- AVCO Embassy Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Four Deuces about?
This is a tongue-in-cheek crime melodrama that became a 'Late Late Show' fixture in the 1980s, according to the DVD sleeve, Jack Palance plays Vic Morono, a high-ranking Prohibition-era mobster wit...
Who directed The Four Deuces?
The Four Deuces was directed by William H. Bushnell.
How long is The Four Deuces?
The Four Deuces has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was The Four Deuces released?
The Four Deuces was released on July 3, 1975 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Four Deuces?
The main cast of The Four Deuces includes Jack Palance, Carol Lynley, Warren Berlinger, Adam Roarke, Gianni Russo.