The Slams (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1973, The Slams is an action and crime film directed by Jonathan Kaplan, running about 91 minutes. “Jim Brown goes over the wall to flash with a million $ stash.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Rival prison factions surround a Los Angeles convict who has $1.5 million stashed on the outside.
Who’s in it. The Slams stars Jim Brown as Curtis X. Hook, Judy Pace as Iris Daniels, Roland Bob Harris as Capt. Otis Stambell and Paul Harris as Jackson Barney, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Slams has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Slams page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Slams 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.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Slams (1973)?
- In US, The Slams is available to stream on Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Slams worth watching?
- The Slams holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Slams?
- The Slams stars Jim Brown, Judy Pace, Roland Bob Harris, Paul Harris and Frank De Kova.
- When was The Slams released?
- The Slams was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.