VHS : Rockford Files: Big Ripoff
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starring: James Garner, Stuart Margolindirected by: James Garner, Stuart Margolin, Lou Antonio, Stephen J. Cannell, Richard Crenna
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9786303129266
Format: Color, HiFi Sound, NTSC
ISBN: 6303129269
Label: Universal Studios
Manufacturer: Universal Studios
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Universal Studios
Release Date: January 01, 1998
Running Time: 50 minutes
Sales Rank: 28347
Studio: Universal Studios
Theatrical Release Date: September 13, 1974
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Rating:  - ONE OF THE GREAT TELEVISION SERIES
James Garner is one of the finest actors in television history. Unlike many actors in long-running series, he gives a fine performance in every episode. The true charm of the series is a combination of his acting ability and the terrific supporting cast and guest stars in addition to great script writing. The episodes are not simply "action" stories but frequently deal with the psychology of the various leading characters as well as the social mores of the United States and more specifically Southern ... Read More
Rating:  - Great episode, slightly flawed presentation.
This is a clever episode from the show's brilliant first season. Private eye Jim Rockford tries to track down a man who may have faked his death to grab a $400,000 insurance claim. James Garner already seemed completely comfortable in the shoes of Rockford, and there's great support from guest star Jill Clayburgh (who manages to look cute in a '70s-style afro).
For diehard fans of the series, however, there's a rather egregious cut made of a crucial scene that shows how Jim gets out of a scrape. ... Read More
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