Where to Watch Gumshoe (1971) in the UK

What it's about

Ginley (Albert Finney) is a nightclub bingo caller eager for a career change. On his thirty-first birthday, he advertises himself as a private eye in the newspaper. He dons a trench coat, and begins engaging others in rapid-fire dialogue as if he were Humphrey Bogart, or some Dashiell Hammett creation. Soon after, Ginley is phoned by a fat man, who gives him a package containing a gun, a photograph, and a large sum of money. Eventually Ginley is investigating a case involving smuggling of weapons as well as drugs. Ginley also finds himself at odds with his unsupportive brother, who offers Ginley payment to break off his investigations. Eventually Ginley learns of his brother-in-law's involvement in the crimes at hand. Ginley faces a series of daunting tasks: solving the crimes, bringing justice to the smugglers (and a murderer), as well as maintaining his safety and sanity in the process.

Cast and crew

Director

Stephen Frears

Writer

Neville Smith

Starring

Albert Finney, Billie Whitelaw, Frank Finlay

Details

Release date

Apr 21, 1972

Language

English

Country

United Kingdom

Box office

$143,658

Awards

Nominated for 2 BAFTA 1 win & 2 nominations total

Where to Watch Gumshoe (1971) in the UK — common questions

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