Blu-ray review: “The Pawnbroker” (1964)

“The Pawnbroker” (1964) Drama Running Time: 116 minutes Written by: Morton S. Fine and David Friedkin based on the book by Edward Lewis Wallant Directed by: Sidney Lumet Featuring: Rod Steiger, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Brock Peters, Jaime Sánchez and Thelma Oliver Jesus Ortiz: “Say, how come you people come to business so naturally?” Sol Nazerman: “You people? Oh, let's see. Yeah. I see. I see, you... you want to learn …

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Blu-ray review: “P.J.” (1968)

“P.J.” (1968) Drama Running Time: 109 minutes Written by: Philip Reisman Jr. Directed by: John Guillermin Featuring: George Peppard, Gayle Hunnicutt, Raymond Burr, Wilfrid Hyde-White, Brock Peters and Susan Saint James P.J. Detweiler: [to Orbison, after the latter has made a cruel remark] “You know something? You're all... armpit.” Critical Commentary George Peppard was a versatile actor known for his charismatic screen presence and diverse …

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