They Went That-A-Way & That-A-Way 1978
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Topic: Film "They Went That-A-Way & That-A-Way" (1978). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1978
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 95 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 1, 1978
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Filmway Associates, The International Picture Show Company
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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Title: They Went That-A-Way & That-A-Way
Year: 1978
Release Date: 12/01/1978 (US)
Genre: Comedy
Rating: PG
Runtime: 1h 35m
Cast: Tim Conway, Chuck McCann, Joe Dorsey, Fred Covington.
Plot:
Dewey and Wallace are small-town lawmen (described in one source as bumbling small-town cops).
Ordered by the governor to go undercover as prison inmates.
Goal: Find where a gang of thieves/stolen government money hidden by an elderly inmate is located.
Twist/Spoiler: The governor dies while they are undercover. Because no one else knows about the ruse, Dewey and Wallace are stranded in prison.
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“A gripping exploration of comedy that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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They Went That-A-Way & That-A-Way holds a community rating of 4.4/10 based on 9 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie They Went That-A-Way & That-A-Way and when was it released?
They Went That-A-Way & That-A-Way is a feature film with a runtime of 95 minutes. It was released in 1978. Release status: Released.
Who directed They Went That-A-Way & That-A-Way?
They Went That-A-Way & That-A-Way was directed by Edward Montagne, Stuart E. McGowan.
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