The Last Detail
1973, English. Directed by Hal Ashby.
No *#@!!* Navy’s going to give some poor **!!@* kid eight years in the #@!* brig without me taking him out for the time of his *#@!!* life.
Two Navy men are ordered to bring a young offender to prison, but decide to show him one last good time along the way.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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The Last Detail isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
- Hal AshbyDirector
- Jack NicholsonBilly L. 'Badass' Buddusky
- Otis YoungRichard 'Mule' Mulhall
- Randy QuaidLaurence M. 'Larry' Meadows
- Clifton JamesM. A. A.
- Carol KaneYoung Whore
- Michael MoriartyMarine O. D.
- Luana AndersDonna
- Kathleen MillerAnnette
- Nancy AllenNancy
- Gerry SalsbergHenry
- Don McGovernBartender
- Patricia HamiltonMadame
Details
- Released
- 11 December 1973
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Robert Towne
- Budget
- $2.3M
- Box office
- $10M
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What The Last Detail is based on
The Last Detail is adapted from a novel.
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The Last Detail: quick answers
Is The Last Detail worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 440 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Last Detail?
The Last Detail runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Does The Last Detail have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Last Detail. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Last Detail parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Last Detail is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Last Detail on?
The Last Detail isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Last Detail?
If you liked The Last Detail, try Five Easy Pieces, Scarecrow, Bustin' Loose.
Who directed The Last Detail?
The Last Detail (1973) was directed by Hal Ashby and stars Jack Nicholson, Otis Young, Randy Quaid.
What is The Last Detail based on?
The Last Detail is adapted from a novel.