A Piece of the Action

Two smooth-talking con artists, Dave and Julian, attempt to pull off a daring heist by posing as federal agents. Their elaborate plan involves impersonating law enforcement officials to retrieve stolen money. However, their scheme quickly unravels, leading to a series of comedic mishaps and escalating chaos as they try to maintain their charade and escape the consequences.

A Piece of the Action was a moderately successful comedy that blended its crime caper elements with a good dose of humor. While not a critical darling, it was generally seen as an entertaining film, buoyed by the strong comedic chemistry between its leads. Audience reception was positive, with many enjoying the lighthearted take on the con artist genre.

• Praised for the effective comedic performances of its lead actors, particularly the dynamic between Poitier and Cosby.

• Acknowledged for its fun, if somewhat predictable, crime-comedy premise.

• Noted for its lighthearted approach to a potentially serious subject matter.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate that the film is considered a fun and enjoyable watch, with many appreciating the humor and the performances of the main cast. It's often remembered as a classic buddy comedy from the era.

Sidney Poitier, who directed and starred in the film, also directed and starred alongside Bill Cosby in the equally successful comedy 'Uptown Saturday Night' (1974) and 'Let's Do It Again' (1975), forming a popular comedic trio with actor Harry Belafonte in the latter.