Tag: Robert Mitchum

No Honor Among Thieves | The Friends of Eddie Coyle (1973) Criterion Collection Blu-ray

Friends of Eddie Coyle (1973) - Robert Mitchum

By the early 1970s, filmmaker Peter Yates was likely best known for directing the Steve McQueen star vehicle (pun intended) Bullitt, which had been a huge box office hit in 1968. His subsequent few films, unfortunately, failed to capitalize much on that success. Returning to the crime genre, Yates made two heist thrillers back-to-back between… Read More No Honor Among Thieves | The Friends of Eddie Coyle (1973) Criterion Collection Blu-ray

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Just the Mugs Along for the Ride | Story of G.I. Joe (1945)

Story of G.I. Joe (1945) - Robert Mitchum

Whether they’ve actually seen the movie or not, I doubt many classic film fans need it explained that 1945’s Story of G.I. Joe has no direct connection to the Hasbro toy company’s popular action figure line. This isn’t a prequel to the adventures of Snake Eyes, Destro, or Cobra Commander. However, Hasbro did take inspiration… Read More Just the Mugs Along for the Ride | Story of G.I. Joe (1945)

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