> Since it's under discussion and the star died last
week, I thought I would
> mention (as most probably know) that The Laughing
Policeman, arguably the
> best of the series, was made into an American film
in 1974 of the same
title.
> Walter Matthau stars and the setting is moved to San
Francisco. I've
never
> seen it. Is it worth a look? Doug L.
>
I think so. It's pretty grim and dry, much like the Beck
books (I mean in terms of the characters' outlook on life and
work, not the writing itself). I thought Matthau was terrific
as Beck. I missed the Swedish setting, but the film is not a
bad little movie nonetheless.
Matthau, BTW, said he always preferred his dramatic roles,
and this is a really good example of one.
Jim Beaver
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