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Cry Uncle!, released in the UK as Super Dick (theatrical title) and American Oddballs (video title), is a 1971 American film in the Troma Entertainment library. It is directed by John G. Avildsen and stars Allen Garfield.
Feb 21, 2011 · Why is the wrestling term "cry uncle," and not aunt or anything else? There is no definitive history on the origin of the phrase, though there is plenty of speculation.
This phrase originated about 1900 as an imperative among school-children who would say, “Cry uncle when you've had enough (of a beating).” By the mid-1900s it was being used figuratively, as in the examples.
cry uncle. To admit defeat or plead for mercy, especially in an informal physical contest of some kind. The brothers often play fought, but it was invariably the younger of the two who had to cry uncle by the end. Cry "uncle," and I'll let you out of this headlock! I refused to cry uncle until Petey sat on me.
Jake Masters is a private detective who is hired by millionaire Jason Dominic. The police are after Jason in connection with the murder of a woman, and Jason wants Jake to find the real killer. Jake teams up with his nephew, Keith, and Jason's bodyguard, Cora Merrill.
Cry Uncle! Directed by Academy Award Winner John G. Avildsen (Rocky), Cry Uncle is a hilarious whodunnit starring Allen Garfield (Nashville) and Paul Sorvino (Goodfellas)! Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 7 days to finish once started.
Cry Uncle. Watch Cry Uncle with a subscription on Prime Video. A sloppy private eye (Allen Garfield) and a woman (Madeleine Le Roux) help a rich client caught on camera during an orgy.
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