The Last Detail
“No *#@!!* Navy’s going to give some poor **!!@* kid eight years in the #@!* brig without me taking him out for the time of his *#@!!* life.”
Two Navy men are ordered to bring a young offender to prison, but decide to show him one last good time along the way.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, BFI Player Apple TV Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Filmin | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Looke, Looke Amazon Channel, NetMovies | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About The Last Detail
The Last Detail is a 1973 English-language drama and comedy film directed by Hal Ashby. The cast is led by Jack Nicholson, Otis Young, Randy Quaid. It has a runtime of 1h 44m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Last Detail was produced by Acrobat Productions and Bright-Persky Associates and made in United States of America. It was released on December 11, 1973, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $2 million, it went on to gross $10 million worldwide.
- Director
- Hal Ashby
- Writers
- Robert Towne
- Release date
- December 11, 1973
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $2 million
- Box office
- $10 million
- Production
- Acrobat Productions, Bright-Persky Associates
The Last Detail cast & crew
The Last Detail was directed by Hal Ashby and written by Robert Towne.
The cast features Jack Nicholson as Buddusky, Otis Young as Mulhall, Randy Quaid as Meadows, Clifton James as M. A. A., Carol Kane as Young Whore, and Michael Moriarty as Marine O. D..
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Johnny Mandel, cinematography is by Michael Chapman, and it was produced by Gerald Ayres.
Is The Last Detail worth watching?
The Last Detail holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 416 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 44m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and comedy, The Last Detail is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Last Detail
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Cast of The Last Detail
Jack Nicholson
Buddusky
Otis Young
Mulhall
Randy Quaid
Meadows
Clifton James
M. A. A.
Carol Kane
Young Whore
Michael Moriarty
Marine O. D.
Luana Anders
Donna
Kathleen Miller
Annette
Nancy Allen
Nancy
Gerry Salsberg
Henry
Don McGovern
Bartender
Patricia Hamilton
Madame
The Last Detail — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Last Detail in United States?
The Last Detail is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Last Detail in?
The Last Detail is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Last Detail?
The Last Detail runs 1 hours 44 minutes (104 minutes).
▸What is The Last Detail rated?
The Last Detail is rated R. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 416 ratings.
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