Cash McCall

A wealthy young businessman, Cash McCall, returns to his hometown and begins to systematically buy up the companies that were once run by his late father. He plans to sell them off to a large corporation. However, his plans are complicated when he reconnects with Lory, a former girlfriend, and begins to question his ruthless business tactics.

Cash McCall received a mixed reception from critics upon its release. While some praised James Garner's charismatic performance and the film's romantic elements, others found the plot predictable and the pacing slow. Audience reactions were similarly divided, with some enjoying the rags-to-riches narrative and others finding it uninspired.

• Praised for James Garner's charming lead performance.

• Criticized for a formulaic plot and a lack of dramatic tension.

• Some found the romance storyline engaging, while others deemed it underdeveloped.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Cash McCall are sparse, but those available suggest a lukewarm reception. Viewers who enjoyed the film often cited James Garner's appeal and the romantic escapism, while others found the story lacking originality and depth.

The film marked the first time James Garner played a character named 'Cash', a name he would later associate with his iconic role as Jim Rockford in 'The Rockford Files' (though that character's name was not Cash).