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1. • • Cry Uncle!, based on the Michael Brett novel, "Lie a Little, Die a Little", follows the misadventures of a fat, hairy slob of a private eye named Jake Masters, who is hired to clear up a phony murder rap.
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   R1971 · Comedy · 1h 27m

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     Allen Garfield

     Jake Masters
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     Jackson Beck

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     Pamela Gruen

     Renee
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     Madeleine Le Roux

     Cora Merrill
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     Devin Goldenberg

     Keith
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     Marcia Jean Kurtz

     Russian Girl

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   • Cry Uncle! is a 1971 film in the Troma library. It is directed by John G. Avildsen and stars Allen Garfield. The story, based on the Michael Brett novel Lie a Little, Die a Little, follows the misadventures of a slobbish private detective who is hired by a millionaire to investigate a murder.

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   • 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. The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. Copyright © 2003, 1997 by The Christine Ammer 1992 Trust.

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   • Desperate to win the tournament and the cash prize, Dax stumbles upon the man, the myth, the legend Uncle Drew (NBA All-Star Kyrie Irving) and convinces him to return to the court one more time. The two men embark on a road trip to round up Drew's old basketball squa... Uncle Drew showtimes at an AMC movie theater near you.

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5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Cry_Uncle!Cry Uncle! - Wikipedia

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   The story, based on the Michael Brett novel Lie a Little, Die a Little, follows the misadventures of a slobbish private detective who is hired by a millionaire to investigate a murder. The film features one of Paul Sorvino 's first screen performances, and an early appearance from TV star Debbi Morgan .

6. www.imdb.com › title › tt0066960Cry Uncle (1971) - Plot - IMDb

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   Cry Uncle!, based on the Michael Brett novel, "Lie a Little, Die a Little", follows the misadventures of a fat, hairy slob of a private eye named Jake Masters, who is hired to clear up a phony murder rap. The NYPD is hunting for an eccentric millionaire, Jason Dominic, in connection with the brutal murder of a cocktail waitress named Lucille ...

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8. www.allmovie.com › movie › cry-uncle-am139297Cry Uncle (1971) - John G. Avildsen | Synopsis, Movie Info ...

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   Cry Uncle!, released in the UK as Superdick (theatrical title) and American Oddballs (video title), is a 1971 film in the Troma library. It is directed by John G. Avildsen and stars Allen Garfield. The story, based on the Michael Brett novel Lie a Little, Die a Little, follows the misadventures of a slobbish private detective who is hired by a ...

9. www.rottentomatoes.com › m › cry_uncleCry Uncle | Rotten Tomatoes

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   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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   • Director: John G. Avildsen

   • Content Rating: R
   • Category: Comedy

10. www.film-nerd.com › cry-uncle-1971Cry Uncle! (1971) – FilmNerd

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    Synopsis. Review. Post Views: 86. Liked it? Take a second to support FilmNerd on Patreon! Share: Rate: While it drags at points, the plot is convoluted and relies mainly on nudity and slapstick, Cry Uncle is a nonetheless fascinating film.

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    A Private detective takes on a case and gets mixed up in murder, sex and blackmail. A very early John G. Avildsen movie that is a very near pornographic soft core crime drama. It’s very low budget , in fact I think it was produced by Troma which explains a lot.

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    Michael Brett. Author. John G. Avildsen. Director. David Odell. Screenplay. Private detective Jack Masters takes on a case and gets mixed up in murder, sex and blackmail.