Colin Higgins directs Goldie Hawn, Chevy Chase and Dudley Moore in this romantic comedy thriller where a librarian is pursued by killers who keep covering their tracks before the police can turn up.

A massive hit back in the day, this was in heavy rotation on TV when I was too you to get it. A light spoof on Hitchcock (think Charade) but with memorable bursts of wackiness. Then goes for the What’s Up Doc? demolition derby car chase finale. Screwball can roll too long, y’know. Goldie is game and perky. This is her at her apex. There probably isn’t enough Chevy for them to share equal billing. The younger generations might appreciate his reduced presence but I missed him when he wasn’t about. Afternoon delight.

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Perfect Double Bill: The Sugarland Express (1974)