United Artists
Directed by Richard A. Colla
My rating: 2.5 stars out of 4
IMDb
(DVD, MGM)
A Boston precinct house full of inept detectives is assigned to uncover the identity of an extortionist murdering prominent politicians. Most of their time is spent in undercover antics, dressed as nuns, pool hustlers and the like, then chasing people through alleys and streets. Meanwhile the extortionist, Yul Brynner and his gang, are ratcheting up the stakes with each succeeding threat. The police finally catch up with him, but not in the way they were expecting. Ensemble of characters that are easy to like and well-drawn make for an entertaining if breezy film. Boston locations add authenticity.
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