Slither (1973)

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Slither (1973) poster

While searching for a small fortune of embezzled money, an ex-con, a small-time bandleader, his doting wife and a kooky drifter find themselves being followed. Their chase takes them to trailer camps, bingo halls, laundromats and ultimately, a showdown with a group of unconventional bad guys.

Director: Howard Zieff
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Thriller
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Tom McIntosh
Cinematography: László Kovács
Editing: David Bretherton
Production: Talent Associates, Norton Simon Inc., Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Hilarious Heist Gone Wrong, Funny Robber and Failed Heist Joke, Gripping Violent Crime

Keywords

heist, money, screwball comedy

Trailer

Slither Trailer
More Films by Director: Howard Zieff
More Films in Genre: Comedy, Crime, Thriller

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Slither about?
While searching for a small fortune of embezzled money, an ex-con, a small-time bandleader, his doting wife and a kooky drifter find themselves being followed. Their chase takes them to trailer camps, bingo halls, laundromats and ultimately, a showdown with a group of unconventional bad guys.
Who directed Slither?
Slither was directed by Howard Zieff.
Who stars in Slither?
Slither stars James Caan, Peter Boyle, Sally Kellerman, Louise Lasser, Allen Garfield, Richard B. Shull.
How long is Slither?
Slither has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
What genre is Slither?
Slither is a Comedy, Crime, Thriller film.
Where was Slither produced?
Slither was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Slither?
The themes of Slither include: Hilarious Heist Gone Wrong, Funny Robber and Failed Heist Joke, Gripping Violent Crime.