Fuzz (1972): Cast & Plot
Fuzz is a 1972 crime drama directed by Richard A. Colla, starring Burt Reynolds as Det. Steve Carella, Neile Adams and Peter Brocco. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Richard A. Colla
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Filmways Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Fuzz About?
The premise of Fuzz without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Here comes the fuzz Police in Boston search for a mad bomber trying to extort money from the city.
Fuzz Themes & Keywords
· 39 tags- bald villain
- extortion
- blackmail
- boston massachusetts
- police station
- master criminal
- screenplay adapted by author
- mustached man
- money
- hairy chested man
- bare chested man
- ends with a freeze frame
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- 1970s
- cop drama
- deaf man
- bomber
- police
- detective
- deafness
- city park
- terrorist
- police protagonist
- one word title
- police procedural
- lingerie slip
- kicked in the balls
- self defense
- violence
- undercover cop
- sex
- rapist
- policeman
- nun costume
- mastermind
- disguise
- juvenile delinquent
- sergeant
- buddy cop
- based on novel
Fuzz Cast & Characters
Burt Reynolds leads the cast as Det. Steve Carella, with Neile Adams as Teddy Carella and Peter Brocco as Man with Garbage. Directed by Richard A. Colla; 62 actors are credited in all.
- Director Richard A. Colla
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Burt Reynolds as Det. Steve Carella - Neile Adams as Teddy Carella
- Peter Brocco as Man with Garbage
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Tom Skerritt as Det. Bert Kling
Also Starring in Fuzz
· 58 more- Jack Weston Det. Meyer Meyer
- James McEachin Det. Arthur Brown
- Steve Ihnat Det. Andy Parker
- Stewart Moss Det. Hal Willis
- Raquel Welch Det. Eileen McHenry
- Peter Bonerz Buck
- Cal Bellini Ahmad
- Vincent Van Lynn Henry Jefferson
- Athena Lorde Mrs. Jefferson
- Patty Byrne Abigail Jefferson
- Cynthia Lane Louise Jefferson
- Yul Brynner The Deaf Man
- Don Gordon Anthony La Bresca
- Charles Tyner Pete Schroeder
- Bert Remsen Sgt. Murchison
- Charles Martin Smith Baby
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- Ron Rifkin Cop Guarding the Mayor's Mansion (uncredited)
- Richard Stahl Vagrant
- Uschi Digard Girl on Loop Film (uncredited)
- Bob Harks Policeman (uncredited)
- Brian Doyle-Murray Detective
- Norman Burton Police Commissioner Nelson
- Anne Lockhart Girl in Car Wreck (uncredited)
- Royce D. Applegate Patrolman Cramer
- Felipe Turich Puerto Rican Prisoner
- Gary Morgan Jimmy
- Charlie Picerni Chauffeur
- Albert Popwell Lewis
- Bunny Summers Mrs. Cooper
- Dominic Chianese Panhandler
- Gino Conforti Painter
- David Fresco John Vicenzo
- Britt Leach Detective
- Jack Perkins Parks Commissioner Cooper
- Peter Elbling Detective
- George Reynolds Tiny
- Dan Frazer Lt. Byrnes
- Cay Forester Mrs. Scanlon
- Tom Lawrence Patrolman Crosby
- James Victor Patrolman Gomez
- Gerald Hiken Painter
- Tamara Dobson Rochelle
- Vince Howard Patrolman Marshall
- Mia Bendixsen Little Girl
- Martine Bartlett Sadie
- Larry Barton Bald Headed Man
- Russ Grieve Deputy Mayor Scanlon
- J.S. Johnson Telephone Technician
- Robert Jaffe Alan Parry
- Barry Hamilton Young Prisoner
- Roy Morton The Rapist
- William Martel Mayor's Bodyguard
- David Dreyer Mayor's Uniformed Guard
- H. Benny Markowitz Patrolman Levine
- Jake Lexa Patrolman Miscolo
- Harry Eldon Miller Police Garage Attendant
- Ron Tannas Dominick
- Christopher Wheeler Little Boy
More from Richard A. Colla
More films directed by Richard A. Colla, best-rated first: Battlestar Galactica, Growing Up Brady, Blue Valley Songbird and Ultimate Deception.
Fuzz Plot Summary
What happens in Fuzz from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Over the span of several tense days, the detectives of Boston Police Department’s 87th Precinct chase a mosaic of cases that test their wits, stamina, and nerve. In the shadows of the city, Steve Carella goes undercover as a homeless man to probe a ruthless series of attacks: homeless men are doused with flammable liquid and set on fire. The brutal assault leaves him hospitalized, yet [Carella] quickly reintegrates into the force, driven to catch the culprits and bring some sense of safety back to the streets.
Full summary
The whole story of Fuzz, scene by scene
Fuzz Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 2 trailers and 1 featurette.
- Trailer Fuzz ≣ 1972 ≣ Trailer
- Featurette Josh Olson on FUZZ
How Well Do You Know Fuzz?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 3: not answered
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- Question 10: not answered
Which actor portrayed Detective Steve Carella?
Cars in Fuzz
77 cars on screen, including the 1966 Chevrolet Corvair and the 1971 Dodge Tradesman.
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1966 Chevrolet Corvair Important role -
1971 Dodge Tradesman Important role -
1960 Jaguar Mk.II Important role -
1972 Plymouth Satellite Important role
Fuzz Also Known As
13 alternative titles, including “El turbulento Distrito 87” and “Auf leisen Sohlen kommt der Tod”.
- Also known as
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- El turbulento Distrito 87
- Auf leisen Sohlen kommt der Tod
- Les poulets
- Aliados Contra o Crime
- Poldové
- E tutto in biglietti di piccolo taglio
- Полицаи
- Hallados en el crimen
- 大搜索
- Недотепы
- Mr. Süket trükkjei
- Snuten i 87:e
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- El turbulent districte 87
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Movies Like Fuzz
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Hot Fuzz, The Flock and Foul Play.
Fuzz FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Fuzz, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Fuzz?
Fuzz runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was Fuzz released?
Fuzz was released on July 14, 1972.
Who directed Fuzz?
Fuzz was directed by Richard A. Colla.
More films by Richard A. Colla Who is in the cast of Fuzz?
Fuzz stars Burt Reynolds as Det. Steve Carella, Neile Adams as Teddy Carella and Peter Brocco as Man with Garbage, among 62 credited actors.
Does Fuzz have a post-credit scene?
No. Fuzz has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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