Slither(1973)
Kopetzky & Kanipsia together at last.
Slither Synopsis
While searching for a small fortune of embezzled money, an ex-con, a small-time bandleader, his doting wife and a kooky drifter find themselves being followed. Their chase takes them to trailer camps, bingo halls, laundromats and ultimately, a showdown with a group of unconventional bad guys.
Slither (1973) is a comedy, crime and thriller film directed by Howard Zieff, released on March 7, 1973 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars James Caan, Peter Boyle, Sally Kellerman and Louise Lasser. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 30 ratings.
- Director:
- Howard Zieff
- Writers:
- W.D. Richter
- Producers:
- Jack Sher
- Cinematographer:
- László Kovács
- Composer:
- Tom McIntosh
- Production:
- Talent Associates, Norton Simon Inc., Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Slither (1973) Trailer
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Slither Cast & Crew
Main cast
James Caan
as Dick Kanipsia
Peter Boyle
as Barry Fenaka
Sally Kellerman
as Kitty Kopetzky
Louise Lasser
as Mary Fenaka
Allen Garfield
as Vincent J. Palmer
Richard B. Shull
as Harry Moss
Alex Rocco
as Man with Ice Cream
Seamon Glass
as Farmer in Truck
- Wayne Storm
Wayne Storm
as Highway Patrolman
Diana Darrin
as Band Singer
- Stuart Nisbet
Stuart Nisbet
as Buddy
- Edwina Gough
Edwina Gough
as Bingo Player
Key crew
Directed by Howard Zieff, written by W.D. Richter, produced by Jack Sher.
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Slither Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 30 ratings.
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Slither – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Slither online?
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Slither (1973) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Slither?
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The main cast of Slither (1973) includes James Caan, Peter Boyle, Sally Kellerman, Louise Lasser and Allen Garfield. The film was directed by Howard Zieff. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Slither released?
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Slither was released on March 7, 1973 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is Slither worth watching?
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Slither (1973) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 30 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Slither?
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Yes. The official Slither trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.