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Farrah Fawcett's hair solves more crimes than the actual plot.

chaotic 70s energybeach noir gone wrongcheesy chemistry

Overview

Comedy Action Crime

A model and a private eye help a New York insurance investigator on a deadly case in Acapulco.

Content warning

based on novel or book investigation insurance investigator attempted murder womanizer acapulco, mexico

shallow masculinityaging relevancevacation escapismprofessional incompetence

Standout Aspects

Costume

Farrah's wardrobe deserves its own screen credit.

Production

Acapulco locations: pretty, pointless, perfect.

Acting

Art Carney cashing checks with visible confusion.

Best for:Solo·Friends·Background

Director

Richard C. Sarafian

ReleasedAug 10, 1979

Runtime1h 39m

StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady

Intensitylow

Tonelight

Feellight

Hemdale

Fawcett-Majors Productions

Top Cast

Farrah Fawcett

Ellie

Charles Grodin

Jake

Art Carney

Marcus

Joan Collins

Nera

William Daniels

Crawford

John Hillerman

Webb

Eleanor Parker

Mrs. Thoren

Keenan Wynn

Mark Elmes

Robin Clarke

Karl

Joan Goodfellow

Joanna

Jack Kruschen

Gela

Alejandro Rey

Fons

Jorge Luke

Vasquez

Seymour Cassel

Dobbs

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SUNBURN Movie Trailer 1979 Farrah Fawcett

SUNBURN Movie Trailer 1979 Farrah Fawcett

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