Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1966, Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round is a comedy, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Bernard Girard, running about 104 minutes. “The slickest swingin'est con man who ever took the world for a ride!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A sophisticated con man mounts an intricate plan to rob an airport bank while the Soviet premier is due to arrive.
Who’s in it. Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round stars James Coburn as Eli Kotch, Camilla Sparv as Inger Knudson, Aldo Ray as Eddie Hart and Nina Wayne as Frieda Schmid, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round (1966)?
- In US, Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round worth watching?
- Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round?
- Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round stars James Coburn, Camilla Sparv, Aldo Ray, Nina Wayne and Robert Webber.
- When was Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round released?
- Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.