The Last Word
1979, English. Directed by Roy Boulting.
If you step on Danny Travis...you better use both feet.
When politicians try to force out a renter in a corrupt real-estate deal, the man decides to take matters into his own hands. He takes a police officer hostage, hoping to expose the scam and save his home.
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Cast & crew
- Roy BoultingDirector
- Richard HarrisDanny Travis
- Karen BlackPaula Herbert
- Martin LandauCaptain Garrity
- Dennis ChristopherBen Travis
- Biff McGuireGovernor Davis
- Christopher GuestRoger
- Penelope MilfordDenise Travis
- Bonnie BartlettMrs. Garrity
- Jorge CerveraMarshal Perez
- Nathan CookOfficer Caine
- Linda DangcilFabi
- Alex HenteloffHarry
Details
- Released
- 10 October 1979
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Horatius Häberle, Michael Varhol, Greg P. Smith
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How long is The Last Word?
The Last Word runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
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The Last Word parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Last Word is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Last Word on?
The Last Word isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 10 October 1979. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Last Word?
If you liked The Last Word, try How to Rob a Bank, Taking Care of Business, Thunderstruck.
Who directed The Last Word?
The Last Word (1979) was directed by Roy Boulting and stars Richard Harris, Karen Black, Martin Landau.