The Last Word
“If you step on Danny Travis...you better use both feet.”
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.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
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
Pat McNamara
S.W.A.T. Lieutenant
Michael Pataki
Dobbs
Natasha Ryan
Ellie Travis
Charles Siebert
Fisher
James Staley
Brady
Richard Venture
Ellinger
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 10, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roy Boulting
- Screenplay & Story
- L.M. Kit Carson, Michael Varhol, Greg P. Smith
- Original Score
- Carol Lees
- Original Title
- The Last Word
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roy Boulting
L.M. Kit Carson, Michael Varhol, Greg P. Smith, Horatius Häberle
Carol Lees
Jules Brenner
George Grenville
Reiner Walch, Richard Gilbert Abramson, John Berglas, Michael Varhol, A.J. Leydton
Department Leadership Roster
L.M. Kit Carson
Screenplay
Michael Varhol
Screenplay
Greg P. Smith
Screenplay
Roy Boulting
Director
Jules Brenner
Director of Photography
Jack Collins
Production Design
Daniel Paredes
Costume Design
Richard Gilbert Abramson
Producer
Michael Varhol
Producer
George Grenville
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Last Word.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring The Last Word.
list5
MovieLens[20K:30K]
Similar Titles to The Last Word
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
10.0
7.0
4.8
5.8
7.0
7.1
6.6
5.7
6.0
7.1
5.9
5.9
5.8
6.4
6.0
6.8
7.0
More Like The Last Word
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Last Word
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Last Word about?
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.
Who directed The Last Word?
The Last Word was directed by Roy Boulting.
Who stars in The Last Word?
The principal cast of The Last Word includes Richard Harris, Karen Black, Martin Landau, Dennis Christopher, Biff McGuire.
When was The Last Word released and how long is it?
The Last Word was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for The Last Word?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Last Word was composed by Carol Lees.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Last Word?
The Last Word holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).