Say Hello to My Little Film: Episode 123 - The Silent Partner

We’re nearing the end of the year and it’s time for Rob’s last recommendation of the year! He’s bringing the thunder this December by recommending to Ray the 1978 crime thriller THE SILENT PARTNER! This Christmas-tinged caper stars the indelible Elliot Gould (THE LONG GOODBYE, M*A*S*H*) as Miles Cullen, a mild-mannered bank teller who catches wind that someone is going to rob his bank. This information leads him to the resident mall Santa, and career criminal, Harry Reikle in a chilling performance by the late Christopher Plummer (THE SOUND OF MUSIC, KNIVES OUT). When Miles takes it upon himself to outsmart Harry by stealing a large portion of the money but pinning it all on Harry, he finds himself in a game of cat and mouse that leads to an explosive showdown worthy of Alfred Hitchcock. With a supporting cast rounded out by Susannah York (IMAGES, THEY SHOOT HORSES, DON’T THEY?) and a young John Candy (UNCLE BUCK, SUMMER RENTAL), THE SILENT PARTNER is the perfect movie for fans of the two Cs, Christmas and Crime! Will the eerie nature of Christopher Plummers performance prove too much for Ray? Or will the undeniable (albeit idiosyncratic) charm of Elliot Gould lure him into the plot? Tune in this week to find out! THEME SONG: Jeremy Catarelli INTERMISSION: Music: Jay You Voice: Jeremy Catarelli