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MASTER SCORE 58.1 / 100
1967·Action / Mystery / Thriller·1h 49m

P.J.

“Gun in one hand...Woman in the other!”

Reluctant New York City private eye P.J. Detweiler is hired as a bodyguard to protect Maureen Preble, the mistress of shady millionaire William Orbison. In truth, Orbison plans a deadly intrigue in which P.J. is to play a central part. Meanwhile, complications ensue as P.J. gradually falls in love with Maureen. (Wikipedia)

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John Guillermin·DirectorPhilip H. Reisman Jr.·ScreenplayPhilip H. Reisman Jr.·StoryLoyal Griggs·Director of PhotographyNeal Hefti·MusicSam E. Waxman·Editor
Cast
George Peppard·P.J. DetweilerRaymond Burr·William OrbisonGayle Hunnicutt·Maureen PrebleBrock Peters·WaterparkWilfrid Hyde-White·Billings BrowneJason Evers·Jason GrenobleColeen Gray·Betty OrbisonSusan Saint James·Linette OrbisonSevern Darden·Shelton QuellJane Van Duser·Elinor Silene (as H. Jane Van Duser)
Full Crew
(23 credits)
Directing· 2
John Guillermin·DirectorPhil Bowles·Assistant Director
Writing· 3
Philip H. Reisman Jr.·StoryEdward Montagne·StoryPhilip H. Reisman Jr.·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Loyal Griggs·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Sam E. Waxman·Editor
Sound & Music· 4
Neal Hefti·MusicJoseph Gershenson·Music SupervisorWaldon O. Watson·SoundLyle Cain·Sound
Art & Design· 8
Jean Louis·Costume DesignAlexander Golitzen·Art DirectionWalter M. Simonds·Art DirectionRobert Priestley·Set DecorationBilly Sands·Assistant Production DesignCinefx·Title DesignerBud Westmore·Makeup ArtistJohn McCarthy Jr.·Set Decoration
Production· 2
Edward Montagne·ProducerWes Thompson·Unit Production Manager
Other Departments· 2
Albert Whitlock·Visual EffectsLarry Germain·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
58.1
OF 100
Master Score
6.5
OF 10
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