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Still from The Plot Against Harry — The Plot Against Harry (1969) — Michael RoemerPhotographed by Robert M. Young

Poster for The Plot Against Harry

The Plot Against Harry

United States / English / 1969 / 1h 21m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Letterboxd: 3.64/5·4.2K ratings·1.5K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

Deadpan, small-time Kosher Nostra mobster Harry Plotnick goes meshugga when he gets into the catering biz with his ex-brother-in-law.

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Celebrating Michael Roemer
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Fun City: NYC Woos Hollywood, Flirts with Disaster
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Directed by Michael Roemer
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Credits

Crew

DirectorMichael Roemer

Writer

CinematographerRobert M. Young

ComposerFrank Lewin

EditorGeorges Klotz, Terry Lewis

ProducerRobert M. Young, Michael Roemer

Cast

Martin Priestas Harry Plotnick

Maxine Woodsas Kay

Henry Nemoas Max

Jacquelyn Tayloras Jack

Jean Leslieas Irene

Ellen Herbertas Mae

Sandra Kazanas Margie

Ronald Coralianas Mel Skolnik

Max Ulmanas Sidney

Margo Ann Berdeshevskyas Millie

Paul E. Guskinas Stevie

Zviah Ralbagas Hattie

Sarah Christieas Tillie

Jack Hirschas Dr. Feinstein

Jeanette Wilkinsas Cheryl

Nicholas Ponzinias Tony

Jose Ocasioas Jesus

Paul Zayasas Fernando

Stephen Chengas Jimmy Hong

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The Plot Against Harry (1969) | Criteria