by Michael Betzold
synopsis
Director Blake Edwards departed from his customary sex farces to direct an unusual satirical Western comedy-thriller. In 1927, legendary lawman Wyatt Earp (James Garner) comes to Hollywood to serve as an advisor to a film studio making a movie about Earp's life. He meets silent screen cowboy star Tom Mix (Bruce Willis). The two stumble upon a murder that has apparently occurred on the set but is linked to a renowned bordello. The aging cowboy and the young actor set off on a series of time-warp misadventures to try to solve the mystery. Along the way, they encounter the shady Alfie Alperin (Malcom McDowell) and the intriguing Cheryl King (Mariel Hemingway).
characteristics
- Film-studio
- Hollywood
- Lawman
- Murder
- Acting
- Filmmaking
- Actress
- Actor
- Amateur Sleuths
- Bordello
- Brothel
- Whore
- Streetwalker
- Prostitute/prostitution
- Hooker
