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Partners in Crime
Detective Hank Hyer investigates a blackmail case involving a candidate for mayor.
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Plot Summary
A down-on-his-luck detective is hired by a woman to find her missing husband, who she believes has been murdered. As he investigates, he uncovers a complex web of deceit involving a stolen diamond and a group of eccentric criminals.
Critical Reception
Partners in Crime was a modest B-movie production that received generally lukewarm reviews upon its release. Critics often noted its formulaic plot and predictable twists, though some praised the comedic performances of its lead actors.
What Reviewers Say
The film suffers from a convoluted and uninspired plot.
Performances, particularly from the comedic duo, provide some lighthearted moments.
A predictable and by-the-numbers crime comedy.
Google audience: Audience reception data for this film is not readily available.
Fun Fact
This film marked one of the earlier collaborations between actors Lynne Overman and Victor McLaglen, who would go on to appear in several other films together.
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