Shamus (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1973, Shamus is a thriller and mystery film directed by Buzz Kulik, running about 106 minutes. “SHAMUS a pool-shooting, card-playing, broad-chasing, private eye...cross him, and he'll blow your head off!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. New York private eye Shamus McCoy likes girls, drink and gambling, but by the look of his flat business can't be too hot. So an offer of $10,000 to finds some diamonds stolen in a daring raid with a flame-thrower is too good to miss. His investigations soon get pretty complicated and rather too dangerous. At least along the way he does get to meet Alexis.
Who’s in it. Shamus stars Burt Reynolds as Shamus McCoy, Dyan Cannon as Alexis Montaigne, John P. Ryan as Col. Craig C. Hardcore and Joe Santos as Lieutenant Promuto, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Shamus has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shamus page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shamus tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shamus (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shamus change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Shamus worth watching?
- Shamus holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Shamus?
- Shamus stars Burt Reynolds, Dyan Cannon, John P. Ryan, Joe Santos and Giorgio Tozzi.
- When was Shamus released?
- Shamus was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.