Dirty Mary Crazy Larry

Name: Dirty Mary Crazy Larry
Director: John Hough
Genre: Action, Adventure, Crime, Comedy, Thriller
Released: 1974-05-17
Rating: 6.5

May 17, 1974· 1h 33m

Action Adventure Crime Comedy Thriller

Directed by

John Hough

Cast

Peter Fonda Susan George Adam Roarke Kenneth Tobey Eugene Daniels Lynn Borden +29 more ↓

Cinemagraphs Score6.5

Down-on-their-luck racers Larry and Deke steal from a supermarket manager to buy a car that will help them advance their racing chances. Their escape does not go as planned when Larry's one-night stand, Mary, tags along for the ride.

Critics Sentiment

Critics6.5

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Critics

8+ Great

6-8 Good

<6 Poor

14 reviews·Last updated 28d ago

Peak Moment

The trio collides with freight train emerging from walnut grove

8.7at 1h 32m

Lowest Moment

Larry demeans Mary with increasingly offensive dialogue

5.1at 60m

Biggest Swing

The film drops sharply during the misogynistic dialogue sequences before recovering for the helicopter pursuit climax

Critics praised Dirty Mary Crazy Larry as superior car chase filmmaking with authentic stunts and memorable performances, particularly Vic Morrow's scene-stealing sheriff. However, the film was consistently criticized for its offensive dialogue, weak character development, and Susan George's poor performance, creating a mixed reception that appreciated the technical craft while condemning the writing.

14 reviews analyzed|Sources: Imdb