The Outfit

1973

Crime / Drama / Thriller

10
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Rotten 74% · 5 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 74% · 250 ratings
IMDb Rating 7.0/10 10 6044 6K

based on novel or book revenge mafia ex-con parker

Plot summary

A two-bit criminal takes on the Mafia to avenge his brother's death. Earl Macklin is a small time criminal who is released from prison after an unsuccessful bank robbery only to discover that a pair of gunmen killed his brother.

Director

John Flynn Photo
John Flynn

Top cast

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Sheree North as Buck's Wife
Joe Don Baker Photo
Joe Don Baker as Jack Cody
Roy Jenson Photo
Roy Jenson as Al
Robert Duvall Photo
Robert Duvall as Earl Macklin
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1 hr 42 min
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by thinker1691 7 / 10

" It's the first thing you learn in life, it's dangerous to make the wrong kind of enemies "

Upon reading the popular novel " The Outfit " by Don Westlake, one can well imagine how a movie of the same name would look like. That book later became the foundation for a movie directed by John Flynn. With a cast which includes Robert Duvall and Joe Don Baker, the film is a great adaptation of the novel, so much so it's made for several remakes. The last one was with Mel Gibson and 'Payback.' Duvall plays Macklin one of two brothers who unwittingly rob a small town bank belonging to the Mob or Outfit. He goes to prison for 2 years, while the outfit presided by Mr. Mailer (Robert Ryan) kills Duvall's brother. Released from prison, Macklin vows revenge and is though insane for thinking he can go up against the outfit and win. However, the movie is interesting to watch as each dramatic scene develops into a more intense and exciting story. A fine supporting cast helps to insure it's success. Members included Richard Jaeckel, Elisha Cook Jr., Roy Jenson, Henry Jones and Karen Black. This is one of those movies which mirrors the novel and improves with age. Easilly recommended for Duvall and Baker fans as the two make for a rough and tumble team. ****
Reviewed by SteveSkafte 8 / 10

"Can we deal?"

Jerry Fielding was a great composer. The edgy sense that follows "The Outfit" from scene to scene is helped immeasurably by his soundtrack. The music builds up, adding a lot to the tension factor. The music is economical, not flashy at all. It has a very close to the bone quality to it. So why do I start by talking about the music? Because it's just so rare that a soundtrack adds so much, it actually makes a better film.Robert Duvall and Joe Don Baker have a very natural interplay, a sort of grimy half-drunk friendship that feels immediately true to life. Karen Black is very good as well. The plot itself is basic, with shades of "Point Blank" and various other revenge-oriented films. John Flynn is not the most imaginative director, so it's a little low on the style end of things visually. Somehow, it all comes together. Good acting, really great soundtrack, and a fast pace. You'll get into this one.
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