Movie

The Last Word

“If you step on Danny Travis...you better use both feet.”

★ 5.0(3)19791h 43m

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Good to know

Director: Roy Boulting
Release date: 1979-10-10
Runtime: 1h 43m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America

About The Last Word

The Last Word is a 1979 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by Roy Boulting, starring Richard Harris, Karen Black and Martin Landau. It has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.0/10 from 3 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Last Word in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

When politicians try to force out a renter in a corrupt real-estate deal, the man decides to take matters into his own hands. He takes a police officer hostage, hoping to expose the scam and save his home.

Cast

Richard Harris

Danny Travis

Karen Black

Paula Herbert

Martin Landau

Captain Garrity

Dennis Christopher

Ben Travis

Biff McGuire

Governor Davis

Christopher Guest

Roger

Penelope Milford

Denise Travis

Bonnie Bartlett

Mrs. Garrity

Jorge Cervera

Marshal Perez

Nathan Cook

Officer Caine

Linda Dangcil

Fabi

Alex Henteloff

Harry

Themes & keywords

condemned

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Last Word in South Africa?+

The Last Word is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in South Africa. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Last Word on Netflix?+

The Last Word is not on Netflix in South Africa right now.

How long is The Last Word?+

The Last Word has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).

Who stars in The Last Word?+

The Last Word stars Richard Harris, Karen Black, Martin Landau, Dennis Christopher and Biff McGuire.

When did The Last Word come out?+

The Last Word is a 1979 movie directed by Roy Boulting.

What genre is The Last Word?+

The Last Word is Comedy film.

Who directed The Last Word?+

The Last Word was directed by Roy Boulting.