Dirty Mary Crazy Larry

May. 17,1974      PG
Rating:
6.6
Trailer Synopsis Cast

Down-on-their-luck racers Larry and Deke steal from a supermarket manager to buy a car that will help them advance their racing chances. Their escape does not go as planned when Larry's one-night stand, Mary, tags along for the ride.

Peter Fonda as  Larry
Susan George as  Mary
Adam Roarke as  Deke
Kenneth Tobey as  Carl Donahue
Lynn Borden as  Evelyn Stanton
Elizabeth James as  Dispatcher

Similar titles

You Only Live Twice
Prime Video
You Only Live Twice
A mysterious spacecraft captures Russian and American space capsules and brings the two superpowers to the brink of war. James Bond investigates the case in Japan and comes face to face with his archenemy Blofeld.
You Only Live Twice 1967
Short Cuts
Short Cuts
Many loosely connected characters cross paths in this film, based on the stories of Raymond Carver. Waitress Doreen Piggot accidentally runs into a boy with her car. Soon after walking away, the child lapses into a coma. While at the hospital, the boy's grandfather tells his son, Howard, about his past affairs. Meanwhile, a baker starts harassing the family when they fail to pick up the boy's birthday cake.
Short Cuts 1993
A View to a Kill
Prime Video
A View to a Kill
A newly-developed microchip designed by Zorin Industries for the British Government that can survive the electromagnetic radiation caused by a nuclear explosion has landed in the hands of the KGB. James Bond must find out how and why. His suspicions soon lead him to big industry leader Max Zorin who forms a plan to destroy his only competition in Silicon Valley by triggering a massive earthquake in the San Francisco Bay.
A View to a Kill 1985
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
Lorelei Lee is a beautiful showgirl engaged to be married to the wealthy Gus Esmond, much to the disapproval of Gus' rich father, Esmond Sr., who thinks that Lorelei is just after his money. When Lorelei goes on a cruise accompanied only by her best friend, Dorothy Shaw, Esmond Sr. hires Ernie Malone, a private detective, to follow her and report any questionable behavior that would disqualify her from the marriage.
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes 1953
Austin Powers in Goldmember
Max
Austin Powers in Goldmember
The world's most shagadelic spy continues his fight against Dr. Evil. This time, the diabolical doctor and his clone, Mini-Me, team up with a new foe—'70s kingpin Goldmember. While pursuing the team of villains to stop them from world domination, Austin gets help from his dad and an old girlfriend.
Austin Powers in Goldmember 2002
American Graffiti
Max
American Graffiti
A couple of high school graduates spend one final night cruising the strip with their buddies before they go off to college.
American Graffiti 1973
I'm Your Woman
Prime Video
I'm Your Woman
A woman is forced to go on the run after her husband betrays his partners, sending her and her baby on a dangerous journey.
I'm Your Woman 2020
Heat
Starz
Heat
Obsessive master thief Neil McCauley leads a top-notch crew on various daring heists throughout Los Angeles while determined detective Vincent Hanna pursues him without rest. Each man recognizes and respects the ability and the dedication of the other even though they are aware their cat-and-mouse game may end in violence.
Heat 1995
The Man Who Would Be King
Max
The Man Who Would Be King
A robust adventure about two British adventurers who take over primitive Kafiristan as "godlike" rulers, meeting a tragic end through their desire for a native girl. Based on a short story by Rudyard Kipling.
The Man Who Would Be King 1975
A History of Violence
A History of Violence
An average family is thrust into the spotlight after the father commits a seemingly self-defense murder at his diner.
A History of Violence 2005

Reviews

Unlimitedia
1974/05/17

Sick Product of a Sick System

... more
SpuffyWeb
1974/05/18

Sadly Over-hyped

... more
Zlatica
1974/05/19

One of the worst ways to make a cult movie is to set out to make a cult movie.

... more
Josephina
1974/05/20

Great story, amazing characters, superb action, enthralling cinematography. Yes, this is something I am glad I spent money on.

... more
Ian
1974/05/21

(Flash Review)Thin on story, heavy on Duke Boys style chases in some southern state. Fonda's character has dreams of becoming a NASCAR racer and he has a mechanic friend both in need of cash to build a car together. So these two idiots, rob a store to get money to build their car. At some point, a gal Fonda shagged, comes along for the ride as she was mad he thought of her as a one night stand. The characters aren't annoying and sprinkle of some light humor amongst the several long chase and crash scenes. High quality car stunts with no CGI and without speeding up the footage, led to fun excitement, lots of smashing and even a brave helicopter pilot getting in the mix. Will they escape to pursue their dreams or will they get outwitted by some pure southern cops? Not a good movie overall but is a very good movie early in the car chase genre.

... more
EyeDunno
1974/05/22

I finally got the chance to watch DMCL, decades after enjoying it on network television back in the 1970s and it still is a very watchable and thrilling piece of filmmaking. First I have to compliment the way the story boarding brought the characters together. Deke (my favorite) joins up with Larry and eventually, Mary and the trio wind up running afoul of the law. Headed by a no-nonsense captain, his squad battle over ribbons of two-lane highways that showcase driving and flying skills as well as one of the most classic rides in muscle car lore, the 1969 Dodge Charger R/T 440. It could have been easy to scoff at Larry - an egotistical, narcissistic race car hopeful - paired with Mary, a very attractive woman who really talked far more than I could have tolerated. Deke was the moral compass who kept the whole operation from going belly up. While ready to take care of business, he showed a sense of compassion very early in the film and that moment was conveyed by Adam Roarke through moments of candor and even a simple smile. "Comedy" should also be added to the description of this cool retro chase flick. There are plenty of one-liners which keep the entertainment flowing, coupled with moments of facial expressions and glances by a number of the supporting cast. Also look for Hank, played by Eugene Daniels, as the ground-based obsessive patrolman, driving a pursuit special and the talent of James Gavin, who operates the Bell Huey helicopter. A fine piece of suspenseful flying. I revisit some of my favorite films that I recall as a youngster to see whether they could stand the test of time and DMCL definitely is one for the muscle car enthusiast. It's a classic, IMHO. As long as you get past Mary's incessant chatting.

... more
carbuff
1974/05/23

Just a great classic '70s car chase movie. This is the kind of movie I grew up on, so I have a weakness for movies from this period. I like that it isn't anywhere near as slick and polished as modern movies, which while generally are more real and compelling visually, often oddly seem to feel less real emotionally than some older movies like this. All of the actors came through except for Peter Fonda, who really is just a terrible actor. He is talentless and no doubt only became an actor because his father Henry Fonda was so famous and successful in this line of work. A real highlight is that if you love cars like I do, the really sweet '69 440 Charger will make you ache some--what a great car. The biggest problem some people will have with this movie is that the protagonists are anti-heroes, frankly true and not particularly likable criminals, and some people won't like that you wind up rooting for them to get away (at least I did).

... more
Cheese Hoven
1974/05/24

Imagine all the clichés of early 70s road movies rolled into one. A sub-par Bonnie and Clyde gang; a maverick sheriff who clashes with his by-the-book superior; a series of incompetent Dukes-of-Hazzard-style police chases. You've got yourself the plot of DMCL.Add to that the early 70s obsession with being gritty. The actual robbery sequence (stealing money from Roddy McDowall's safe while holding his family at gunpoint) is far nastier than it could have been and makes us lose all sympathy for the robbers. Strangely the film then carries on as if this hasn't happened and mostly (up until the "shock" ending) treats the characters in a light-hearted way. We're supposed to be on their side, despite one of them (with the complete approval of the other) having broken into someone's home, pulled a woman violently from the shower and held her and her daughter in a state of fear at gunpoint, then tied them up and left them, while McDowall is frantic about what has happened to them. There is even a threat that the child would be hurt if necessary. And he is shown as being the "good guy" of the gang! Susan George is oddly miscast as Mary. She unfortunately speaks an unpleasant accent (when she has such a good speaking voice normally). I have no idea why she is dirty, however.Peter Fonda is Larry, and to be fair, it is easy to see why he is 'crazy'. Mary is initially attracted to Larry but curiously seems to favour the third gang member (ie the house breaker) later after he gallantly defends her.The dialogue is either very banal or expositional and the action is the semi-comic no-one-really-gets-hurt car carnage common of the era.The "shock" ending is heavily telegraphed long before it happens and only seems to be there, like the robbery, be make the film look weightier than it actually is.

... more