Try This One for Size
Synopsis
Genial and deceptively tentative insurance company detective Tom Lepski sets out to track down a valuable medieval Russian icon, stolen by master thief Bradley.
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Top Cast
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Michael Brandon
Tom Lepski
David Carradine
Bradley
Arielle Dombasle
Maggie
Guy Marchand
Ottavioni
Mario Adorf
Radnitz
Peter Bowles
Igor
Harold Innocent
Kendrick
Edward Meeks
Lindsay
Valérie Steffen
Carol
Stéphane Bonnet
Jacobi
Françoise Christophe
Jenny
Bill Dunn
Woodward
My Chau
Prostitute
Rosine Cadoret
Mrs. Ottavioni
Patrick Le Barz
Legrand
Léo Ilial
Kowalski
Roger Worrod
Swiss Customs Official
François Germond
Swiss Police Officer
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 4, 1996
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Guy Hamilton
- Screenplay & Story
- Alec Medieff, Sergio Gobbi
- Original Score
- Claude Bolling
- Original Title
- Try This One for Size
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Candice Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Guy Hamilton
Alec Medieff, Sergio Gobbi, James Hadley Chase
Claude Bolling
Jean-Yves Le Mener
Department Leadership Roster
Guy Hamilton
Director
Claude Bolling
Original Music Composer
Alec Medieff
Screenplay
Jean-Yves Le Mener
Director of Photography
Sergio Gobbi
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Try This One for Size
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What is Try This One for Size about?
Genial and deceptively tentative insurance company detective Tom Lepski sets out to track down a valuable medieval Russian icon, stolen by master thief Bradley.
Who directed Try This One for Size?
Try This One for Size was directed by Guy Hamilton.
Who stars in Try This One for Size?
The principal cast of Try This One for Size includes Michael Brandon, David Carradine, Arielle Dombasle, Guy Marchand, Mario Adorf.
When was Try This One for Size released and how long is it?
Try This One for Size was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Try This One for Size?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Try This One for Size was composed by Claude Bolling.
Is Try This One for Size based on a book or true story?
Try This One for Size is adapted from the following source material: Book: "James Hadley Chase".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Try This One for Size?
Try This One for Size holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).