The Silent Partner

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The Silent Partner ★★★ 1978

A bank teller (Gould) foils a robbery, but manages to take some money for himself. The unbalanced robber (Plummer) knows it and wants the money. Good script and well directed, with emphasis on suspense and detail. Unexpectedly violent at times. Early, non-comedic role for big guy Candy. 103m/C VHS, DVD . CA Elliott Gould, Christopher Plummer, Susannah York, John Candy; D: Daryl Duke; W: Curtis Hanson; C: Billy Williams.

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