Shamus(1973)
SHAMUS a pool-shooting, card-playing, broad-chasing, private eye...cross him, and he'll blow your head off!
Shamus Synopsis
Millions in diamonds are stolen from a New York City safe, and later the burglar is killed. Shamus is paid $10,000 by the owner to find the diamonds or the killer.
Shamus (1973) is a thriller, mystery, comedy and action film directed by Buzz Kulik, released on January 31, 1973 with a runtime of 1h 46m. It stars Burt Reynolds, Dyan Cannon, John P. Ryan and Joe Santos. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 28 ratings.
- Director:
- Buzz Kulik
- Writers:
- Barry Beckerman
- Producers:
- Robert Weitman
- Cinematographer:
- Victor J. Kemper
- Composer:
- Jerry Goldsmith
- Production:
- Columbia Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Shamus (1973) Trailer
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Shamus Cast & Crew
Main cast
Burt Reynolds
as Shamus McCoy
Dyan Cannon
as Alexis Montaigne
John P. Ryan
as Col. Craig C. Hardcore
Joe Santos
as Lieutenant Promuto
Giorgio Tozzi
as Dottore
Ron Weyand
as E.J. Hume
- Larry Block
Larry Block
as Springy
Beeson Carroll
as John Bolton
Kevin Conway
as The Kid
- Kay Frye
Kay Frye
as Bookstore Girl
John Glover
as Johnnie Brosten
Merwin Goldsmith
as Schnook
Key crew
Directed by Buzz Kulik, written by Barry Beckerman, produced by Robert Weitman.
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Shamus Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 28 ratings.
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Shamus – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Shamus online?
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Who stars in Shamus?
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The main cast of Shamus (1973) includes Burt Reynolds, Dyan Cannon, John P. Ryan, Joe Santos and Giorgio Tozzi. The film was directed by Buzz Kulik. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Shamus released?
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Shamus was released on January 31, 1973 and runs for 1h 46m.
Is Shamus worth watching?
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Shamus (1973) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 28 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller, mystery and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Shamus?
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Yes. The official Shamus trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.