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Rafferty and the Gold Dust Twins

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Rafferty and the Gold Dust Twins
Theatrical release poster
Directed byDick Richards
Written byJohn Kaye
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyRalph Woolsey
Edited byWalter Thompson
Music byArtie Butler
Distributed byWarner Bros.
Release date
  • February 2, 1975 (1975-02-02)
Running time
91 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Rafferty and the Gold Dust Twins is a 1975 American comedy-drama film directed by Dick Richards and written by John Kaye. The film was the second film credit for Jerry Bruckheimer, who was an associate producer. The film features the song "Honky Tonk Angels", performed by lead actress Sally Kellerman.[1]

Plot

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Idiotic, alcoholic driving instructor and former Marine Corps sergeant Rafferty (Alan Arkin) lives in poverty near Hollywood, California. He allows two young female hitchhikers, (Sally Kellerman and Mackenzie Phillips) who are seeking to reach New Orleans (as one of them is an aspiring singer) to kidnap him. He eventually enjoys their company, and the three take a road trip to Las Vegas and end up in Tucson, Arizona, with many misadventures and scams to finance their trip along the way.

Cast

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Actor Role
Sally Kellerman McKinley Beachwood, a.k.a. "Mac"
Mackenzie Phillips Rita Sykes, a.k.a. "Frisbee"
Alan Arkin "Gunny" Rafferty
Alex Rocco Vinnie
Charles Martin Smith Alan Boone
Harry Dean Stanton Billy Winston
John McLiam John Beachwood
Richard Hale The Jesus Freak
Louis Prima Himself
Lauren Stocks School
Earl W. Smith Johnny Young

Release

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This film was released in the UK on 20 March 1977 as a double bill with Michael Apted's cult film The Squeeze.

Critical reception

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The film received favorable reviews at the time. Richard F. Shepard of The New York Times stated: Rafferty and the Gold Dust Twins passes the time pleasantly enough...several belly laughs and lots of chuckles.[2]

See also

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