Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round (1966): Cast & Plot
Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round is a 1966 crime thriller directed by Bernard Girard, starring James Coburn as Eli Kotch, Camilla Sparv and Harrison Ford. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 44m (104 min)
- Director
- Bernard Girard
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round About?
The premise of Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A charismatic, razor‑sharp swindler hatches an elaborate scheme to hit the bank inside a bustling airport just as the Soviet premier is scheduled to arrive. His meticulous plan weaves deception, timing and audacity, turning the international visit into the perfect cover for the heist.
Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- ex convict
- bank heist
- stolen painting
- shoe salesman
- bank robbery
- caper crime
- reference to j. edgar hoover
- airport
- robbery
- bank
- heist
- prison
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- parole
- caper comedy
- jingle bells
- san francisco california
- soviet
- scam
- wealth
- release from prison
- los angeles california
- electronics expert
- denver colorado
- con artist
- caper
- boston massachusetts
- manuscript
- group therapy
- russia
- con man
- reference to a zodiac sign
- reference to pisces the astrological sign
- astrology
- reference to elizabeth taylor
- psychiatrist
- disguise
- wooing
- wedding
- secretary
- recruiting
- posing
- poetic justice
- plane
- housemaid
- getaway
- dignitary
- blueprint
- seduction
- secret service
- psychologist
Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round Cast & Characters
James Coburn leads the cast as Eli Kotch, with Camilla Sparv as Inger Knudson and Harrison Ford as Bellhop Pager (uncredited). Directed by Bernard Girard; 31 actors are credited in all.
- Director Bernard Girard
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James Coburn as Eli Kotch -
Camilla Sparv as Inger Knudson -
Harrison Ford as Bellhop Pager (uncredited) -
Robert Webber as Milo Stewart
Also Starring in Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round
· 27 more- Aldo Ray Eddie Hart
- Vic Tayback Detective Merchant (uncredited)
- James Westerfield Jack Balter
- Severn Darden Miles Fisher
- Larry D. Mann Officer Howard
- Joseph Mell Mr. Barber (uncredited)
- Roy Glenn Sergeant Elmer K. Coxe
- Paul Birch Bill Simpson (uncredited)
- Phillip Pine George Logan
- Simon Scott William Anderson
- Rose Marie Margaret Kirby
- Harry Holcombe Warden (uncredited)
- Tyler McVey Lyman Mann
- Tanya Lemani George Belly Dancer (uncredited)
- Rex Holman First Inmate Being Counselled (uncredited)
- Michael St. Angel Captain William Yates
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- Ben Astar General Mailenkoff
- Abel Fernandez Aztec Airlines Attendant (uncredited)
- Wolfe Barzell Red Thompson (uncredited)
- Michael Strong Paul Feng
- Alex Rodine Translator
- Todd Armstrong Alfred Morgan
- Stephanie Hill Janice Brown (uncredited)
- Marian McCargo Marion Hague
- Nina Wayne Frieda Schmid
- Steve London Airline Clerk (uncredited)
- Al Nalbandian Willie Manus
Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round Plot Summary
What happens in Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
A smooth-talking con artist named Eli Kotch makes parole by playing on the emotions of a generous psychologist, but his charm quickly shows its true purpose: to roam the country, romance women, and steal what they possess or what their employers keep. He has already secured a down payment on the blueprints to a bank at Los Angeles International Airport, yet he needs to raise about $85,000 to seal the deal and complete the purchase.
Full summary
The whole story of Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round, scene by scene
Cars in Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round
30 cars on screen, including the 1962 Buick Special and the 1966 Pontiac Tempest Custom.
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1962 Buick Special Important role -
1966 Pontiac Tempest Custom Important role -
1953 ACF-Brill Model C-31 Minor role -
1963 Cadillac Funeral Coach Minor role
Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round Also Known As
20 alternative titles, including “O Ladrão Conquistador” and “Robo en el aeropuerto”.
- Also known as
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- O Ladrão Conquistador
- Robo en el aeropuerto
- Storeslem i Los Angeles
- Ladrón y amante
- Raha ei haise - eli keikka ja miten se tehdään
- Un truand
- Oles oi gynaikes agapoun ton klefti
- Agyafúrt kasszafúró
- Alle donne piace ladro
- Spryciarz Ed
- Amar... nas Horas Vagas
- Storslam i Los Angeles
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- Çapkin gangster
- Immer wenn er Dollars roch
- 现金大作战
- در جستجوی الی کوچ
- Смертельный жар на карусели
- 現金作戦
- Vyloupení banky v L. A.
- Büyük Soygun
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Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round?
Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
When was Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round released?
Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round was released on October 12, 1966.
Who directed Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round?
Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round was directed by Bernard Girard.
More films by Bernard Girard Who is in the cast of Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round?
Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round stars James Coburn as Eli Kotch, Camilla Sparv as Inger Knudson and Harrison Ford as Bellhop Pager (uncredited), among 31 credited actors.
Does Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round have a post-credit scene?
No. Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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