The Big Fix

1978
A
1h 48m

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An ex-'60s radical now working as a private eye is hired by an old flame to investigate a political smear campaign. The case becomes more dangerous as it unfolds.An ex-'60s radical now working as a private eye is hired by an old flame to investigate a political smear campaign. The case becomes more dangerous as it unfolds.An ex-'60s radical now working as a private eye is hired by an old flame to investigate a political smear campaign. The case becomes more dangerous as it unfolds.

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6.4/10

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Awards
- 1 nomination total

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Trivia
Richard Dreyfuss broke his wrist just before shooting began. Rather than delay shooting, they worked his cast into the script.

Quotes
Moses Wine: The last I saw you, we were in the back of a Chrysler hearse...
Lila Shea: Cadillac hearse...
Moses Wine: ...Cadillac hearse, across from People's Park...
Lila Shea: ...making love.
Moses Wine: Why didn't I ever see you again?
Lila Shea: Oh, at that time, I thought monogamy was a male conspiracy.
Moses Wine: Ohhhh, what about now?
Lila Shea: Now, I am sure it is!

Alternate versions
The video release deletes Leon Redbone's "I want to be seduced" from the soundtrack.

Connections
Featured in Sneak Previews: The Wiz/Who is Killing The Great Chefs of Europe?/Girlfriends/The Big Fix/Days of Heaven (1978)

Soundtracks
Seduced
Words and Music by Gary Tigerman
Arranged by Dick Halligan (as Richard Halligan)
Sung by Leon Redbone

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Featured review

8/10

Private ... Eye(s)

This is not your usual detective story. It also is not your typical conspiracy political thriller either. So I understand if people have their issues with how the movie was made and with the pace it has. But if you like the craziness and down to earth performance by the cast (especially Richard Dreyfuss, Richard being a name that can has a nickname that might remind one of a slang word for detective - just as a side note) ... well you are on to a good start.

Talking of starts, the movie does start with our main character on a stakeout. And he acts a bit childish one might say ... not a wrong observation. While there adult themes and there is a real story to his broken wrist/hand, many things are utilized for the story or the characters purposes.

Not a masterpiece I reckon - but still a very well made movie to say the least. And tension filled from start to finish ... even if it feels a bit uneven.