Mr. Ricco
“The one thing people hate more than a cop killer...is the lawyer who gets him off!”
Synopsis
Accused murderer Frankie Steele walks free, thanks to the efforts of San Francisco defense lawyer Joe Ricco. Then a pair of cop killings strikes the city. All signs point to the newly released Steele as the perpetrator. Has Ricco sprung a killer? Dean Martin keeps his affable ease but abandons his hipster Matt Helm-series swagger to portray Ricco in his final leading-role film, a whodunit mystery set in the city that also was the gritty center of action for the era’s Bullitt and Dirty Harry. Convinced that Steele isn’t behind the murders, Ricco launches an inquiry and runs up against a police lieutenant assigned to birddog him, evidence planted by a racist cop and several assassination attempts on Ricco himself. As the mystery deepens, so does the danger. And behind it all is someone the attorney never suspected. The pre-Laverne & Shirley Cindy Williams plays Ricco’s office assistant.
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Mr. Ricco (Original Theatrical Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-09-11
Top Cast
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Dean Martin
Joe Ricco
Eugene Roche
George Cronyn
Thalmus Rasulala
Frankie Steele
Denise Nicholas
Irene Mapes
Cindy Williams
Jamison
Geraldine Brooks
Katherine Fremont
Philip Michael Thomas
Purvis Mapes
Dennis Lee Smith
Officer Hanley
George Tyne
Lt. Barrett
Robert Sampson
Justin
Michael Gregory
Tanner
Joseph Hacker
Markham
Frank Puglia
Uncle Enzo
Ellaraino
Sally
Rose Gregorio
Angela
Nicky Blair
Nino
Nora Marlowe
Mrs. Callahan
John Quade
Arkansas
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 31, 1975
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Bogart
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Hoban
- Original Score
- Chico Hamilton
- Original Title
- Mr. Ricco
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Bogart
Robert Hoban, Francis Kiernan, Ed Harvey
Chico Hamilton
Frank Stanley
Michael S. McLean
Douglas Netter
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Hoban
Screenplay
Paul Bogart
Director
Chico Hamilton
Original Music Composer
Douglas Netter
Producer
Michael S. McLean
Editor
Frank Stanley
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mr. Ricco
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What is Mr. Ricco about?
Accused murderer Frankie Steele walks free, thanks to the efforts of San Francisco defense lawyer Joe Ricco. Then a pair of cop killings strikes the city. All signs point to the newly released Steele as the perpetrator. Has Ricco sprung a killer? Dean Martin keeps his affable ease but abandons his hipster Matt Helm-series swagger to portray Ricco in his final leading-role film, a whodunit mystery set in the city that also was the gritty center of action for the era’s Bullitt and Dirty Harry. Convinced that Steele isn’t behind the murders, Ricco launches an inquiry and runs up against a police lieutenant assigned to birddog him, evidence planted by a racist cop and several assassination attempts on Ricco himself. As the mystery deepens, so does the danger. And behind it all is someone the attorney never suspected. The pre-Laverne & Shirley Cindy Williams plays Ricco’s office assistant.
Who directed Mr. Ricco?
Mr. Ricco was directed by Paul Bogart.
Who stars in Mr. Ricco?
The principal cast of Mr. Ricco includes Dean Martin, Eugene Roche, Thalmus Rasulala, Denise Nicholas, Cindy Williams.
When was Mr. Ricco released and how long is it?
Mr. Ricco was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Mr. Ricco?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mr. Ricco was composed by Chico Hamilton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mr. Ricco?
Mr. Ricco holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).