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| Jake Spanner, Private Eye | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Andrew J. Fenady |
| Story by | L.A. Morse |
| Directed by | Lee H. Katzin |
| Starring | Robert Mitchum Ernest Borgnine |
| Music by | Jimmie Haskell |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Producers | John Vinnedge Syd Vinnedge |
| Cinematography | Héctor R. Figueroa |
| Editor | Dann Cahn |
| Original release | |
| Release | 1989 |
Jake Spanner, Private Eye is a 1989 American television crime film written and directed by Lee H. Katzin and starring Robert Mitchum and Ernest Borgnine. [1] [2]
The supporting cast features Stella Stevens, Sheree North, John Mitchum, James Mitchum, Edie Adams, Terry Moore, Nita Talbot and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
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Chicago Sun-Times' critic Daniel Ruth referred to the film as "far from a perfect movie", "marred by modest production" and with a fairly predictable plot, but praised the performance of Mitchum, writing he delivered " a marvelous performance", appearing "rejuvenated, sprightly and animated in a comfortable role". [2]
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