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Cash McCall

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Wealthy hotshot Cash McCall (James Garner) makes his money by purchasing unsuccessful businesses, whipping them into shape and then selling them for a huge profit. When Cash comes across Austen Plastics, a small manufacturing corporation on its last legs, he realizes it might be a gamble to buy the company. But when Cash finds out that the company's owner, Grant (Dean Jagger), is the father of his old flame, Lory (Natalie Wood), he buys the business just to get a second chance at romance.
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Clyde Gilmour Maclean's Magazine A dynamic glamor boy of high finance (James Garner) is the interesting but implausible hero of this Hollywood comedy-drama. Dec 3, 2019 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Glossy soap opera about rocky dealings in romance and business. Rated: C+ Feb 6, 2011 Full Review Read all reviews

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Steve D A bit of a mixed bag but the cast makes it work. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 07/16/23 Full Review Russ G Dated Chick Flick with mature hunk James Garner as the eye candy for the ladies trying to rob the cradle of Natalie Wood. The hokey dialog gets tiresome fast; I "cashed" this one in at the 39 minute mark. Decided to finish the viewing later and of course found that I wouldn't have missed much. Miss wood reportedly did this as an audition or pay-your-dues chore to get the Splendor in the Grass role opposite another up-and-coming hunk, Mr. Beaty. After viewing that particular PoS I don't know why she bothered. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 03/16/25 Full Review ashley h Cash McCall is a fantastic film. It is about a wealthy hotshot who makes his money by purchasing unsuccessful businesses and whipping them into shape and then selling them for a huge profit. James Garner and Natalie Wood give excellent performances. The screenplay is good but a little slow in places. Joseph Penvney did a great job directing this movie. I enjoyed this motion picture because of the drama and romance. Cash McCall is a must see. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member This is one of the best movies I have ever seen. The sets, wardrobes, script and story are top notch. Its a movie for an intelligent mind and a must see for those who have one. The movie is a melodrama which means very uplifting ending. Enjoy! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/12/23 Full Review Audience Member It works because of Garner and Wood. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/01/23 Full Review Audience Member Surprisingly not as bad as expected. This movie is rare and difficult to find. Good luck in finding it. My former 60+ colleague is obsessed with this film, believing he is the present embodiment of the lead character. He tried to acquire the rights to this film with a view to producing a modern remake. Unfortunately, he did not score the deal...I guess he wasn't exactly a "Cash McCall"!! Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/15/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Joseph Pevney

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James Garner

Cash McCall

Natalie Wood

Lory Austen

Nina Foch

Maude Kennard

Dean Jagger

Grant Austen

E.G. Marshall

Winston Conway
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Synopsis Wealthy hotshot Cash McCall (James Garner) makes his money by purchasing unsuccessful businesses, whipping them into shape and then selling them for a huge profit. When Cash comes across Austen Plastics, a small manufacturing corporation on its last legs, he realizes it might be a gamble to buy the company. But when Cash finds out that the company's owner, Grant (Dean Jagger), is the father of his old flame, Lory (Natalie Wood), he buys the business just to get a second chance at romance.
Director
Joseph Pevney
Producer
Henry Blanke
Screenwriter
Lenore J. Coffee, Marion Hargrove
Production Co
Warner Brothers/Seven Arts
Genre
Romance
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 20, 1960, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 19, 2016
Runtime
1h 42m
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