The Four Deuces (1976): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1976, The Four Deuces is an action, comedy and crime film directed by William H. Bushnell, running about 87 minutes.

What it’s about. This is a tongue-in-cheek crime melodrama that became a 'Late Late Show' fixture in the 1980s, according to the DVD sleeve, Jack Palance plays Vic Morono, a high-ranking Prohibition-era mobster with a weakness for women who is waging an ongoing war with rival hoodlum Chico Hamilton (Warren Berlinger). Vic falls for gorgeous blonde Wendy (Carol Lynley). The film's title refers to the name of his speakeasy, and to his gang, which consists of himself, Wendy, and a brace comic-relief hoodlums. The Four Deuces opens with cartoon credits, and attempts a stylish comic strip look. Expecting some wit upon seeing the name Don Martin in the credits will drive you stark raving nuts - this is not the cartoonist who worked for "Mad" magazine. Light bondage and female flesh scenes might have upped ratings for those 1980s "Late Late Show" airings. Perhaps most notable is the that Ms. Lynley and Mr. Berlinger worked much more memorably together in the stage and film versions of Blue Denim

Who’s in it. The Four Deuces stars Jack Palance as Vic Morono, the Boss, Carol Lynley as Wendy Rittenhouse, the Girlfriend, Warren Berlinger as Chico Hamilton, the Arch Rival and Adam Roarke as Russ Timmons - the Reporter, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Four Deuces has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Four Deuces page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Four Deuces tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.