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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.

    • August 17, 1971
    • Allen Garfield, Madeleine Le Roux, Devin Goldenberg
  2. Feb 21, 2011 · There is no definitive history on the origin of the phrase, though there is plenty of speculation. The term, which is universally recognized as words that concede defeat (i.e., "I give up"), was ...

  3. Cry Uncle (1971) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.

  4. Cry uncle is a phrase that means to concede defeat or surrender, often used in a playful or humorous context. It originated as a schoolyard taunt and became popularized by a cartoon character.

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  6. Cry uncle is an informal expression to admit defeat or plead for mercy, especially in an informal physical contest of some kind. It originated from children's games in which the child has to say the word 'uncle' to admit defeat. See also synonyms, examples and related terms.

  7. 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.

  8. 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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