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The Split
“You're walking out on 85 grand?”
MGM's Bold Step into R-Rated Territory
In 1968, MGM was looking to break away from their family-friendly reputation and venture into more adult-oriented content. Based on Donald E. Westlake's Parker novel "The Seventh," they brought in Scottish director Gordon Flemyng fresh off his success with Great Catherine. With a stellar ensemble cast led by Jim Brown and a groundbreaking approach to racial representation in crime films, MGM was ready to push boundaries. Join us – Pete Wright and Andy Nelson – as we continue the 1968 Crime Films series with a…
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