Cutter's Way
Alex Cutter is a boozy, belligerent and deeply cynical Vietnam veteran whose encounter with a landmine during the war has left him minus an eye, a leg and an arm. When his drifter playboy friend Richard Bone is falsely accused of murder, Cutter sets out for revenge in his own inimitable style.
Critics Sentiment
Cutter crashes through window on stolen horse
Dead girl's sister Valerie joins the investigation
The film drops significantly during the middle investigation scenes but soars during Cutter's climactic horse crash sequence.
Critics consistently praised the exceptional performances, particularly John Heard's magnetic portrayal of the damaged veteran, while finding the meandering plot and ambiguous structure either masterful or frustrating. The film builds to a powerful, surreal climax that divides audiences but creates lasting impact. Most reviewers appreciated the character study approach and post-Vietnam themes, though some found the pacing too slow and motivations unclear.
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Jeff Bridges
Richard Bone
John Heard
Alex Cutter
Lisa Eichhorn
Maureen Cutter, 'Mo'
Stephen Elliott
J. J. Cord
Arthur Rosenberg
George Swanson
Nina van Pallandt
Woman in the Hotel
Ann Dusenberry
Valerie Duran
Patricia Donahue
Mrs. Cord
Geraldine Baron
Susie Swanson
Katherine Pass
Toyota Woman
Francis X. McCarthy
Toyota Man
George Planco
Toyota Cop
Jay Fletcher
Cord Security Guard
George Dickerson
Mortician
Jack Murdock
Concession Owner
Essex Smith
Black #1
Rod Gist
Black #2
Leonard Lightfoot
Black #3
Julia Duffy
Young Girl
Randall Hicks
Young Man (as Randy Shepard)
Crew
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