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Gumshoe (1971)
United KingdomPG88Min
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88 %In 'Gumshoe,' Eddie Ginley is a bookshop owner by day and a struggling nightclub comedian by night. He becomes embroiled in a dangerous mystery when he answers a newspaper ad to become a private detective. As Eddie tries to solve the case, he finds himself facing off against a drug ring, British intelligence, and his own dark alter ego. Set in Northern England, this neo-noir comedy explores themes of colonialism, racism, and brotherly rivalry.
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- molotov cocktail
- surprise kiss
- racist comment
- bombing
- friendly boss
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- brother in law in love with sister in law
- brother in law attracted to sister in law
- brother in law sister in law relationship
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