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MPAA Rating: PG Content Advisory: Violence, Adult Language, Suitable for Teens Movie Release: 1974 DVD Release: 06/28/2005 Format: DVD - Enhanced Wide Screen Letterbox for 16x9 TV - Closed Captioned SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Number of Discs: 1 Run Time: 1 hrs 33 mins Studio: Anchor Bay Members Wishing: 19 Genres: Action, Adventure, Chase Movie

Three outlaws hit the road until the road hits back in this supercharged action thriller. Larry (Peter Fonda) is a stock car driver whose reckless nature has caused him a long run of bad luck. Larry and his friend and mechanic Deke (Adam Roarke) need money if they're to get a new car and get back in competition, so they map out a plan to hold up a grocery store after 150,000 dollars has been dropped off for payroll and working cash. The heist goes as planned, except for one little hitch -- Larry spent the night before with his occasional girlfriend Mary (Susan George), and she has planted herself in Larry's car and isn't about to budge. With Mary along for the ride, Larry and Deke try to outrun the cops and make their way to freedom, though lawman Franklin (Vic Morrow) is determined to shut them down. Much loved by both gearheads and action film fans for its hair-raising stunt work and solid performances from the leading cast, Dirty Mary, Crazy Larry was a surprise box-office hit in 1974, grossing nearly 30 million dollars in its initial release. Roddy McDowall appears uncredited as the manager of the supermarket. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

Peter Fonda - Larry
Susan George - Mary
Adam Roarke - Deke
Vic Morrow - Franklin
Kenneth Tobey - Carl Donahue

This high-octane chase movie, well remembered by genre fans for its hellacious stunt work and witty performances from Susan George and Peter Fonda in the title roles, gets a souped-up release on DVD in this edition from Anchor Bay. Dirty Mary, Crazy Larry has been transferred to disc in letterboxed format at the widescreen aspect ratio of 1.85:1, and has also been enhanced for anamorphic play on 16x9 monitors. The transfer is pin-sharp and colorful, and the source materials are flawless; this movie probably hasn't looked this good since it hit drive-in screens in 1974. Viewers get three options for audio playback -- new high-impact stereo mixes in Dolby Digital 5.1 and Dolby Digital Surround Stereo, as well as the original theatrical mix in Dolby Digital Mono, all of which sound crisp with lots of presence. The dialogue is in English, with closed captioning in English and no subtitles or multiple language options. Anchor Bay has loaded this disc with bonus materials, most notably a 30-minute documentary on the making of the film including new interviews with Fonda, George, and director John Hough and plenty of inside dirt on how the incredible stunts were done. Also on board is a similarly informative commentary track from Hough, as well as trailers, television and radio spots; a gallery of still photos, biographies and filmographies for Fonda, George and Hough; and even a vintage television commercial for the 1969 Dodge Charger used in the movie (though it includes precious little footage of this hunk of mighty mopar in action). Anyone who digs '70s car chase action will get a kick out of Dirty Mary, Crazy Larry, and this DVD release gives the pic all the power it needs. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide