The Outfit
Directed by John FlynnA small-time criminal, named Macklin's released from prison, and discovers his brother has been killed by a pair of mob killers. What he didn't know was the bank his brother robbed was owned by the syndicate. When he's almost hit by a killer, he pays mobster, Jake Menner a visit and demands reparation.
- DavidBunnyDadMarch 27, 2026Solid entry in the '70s sub-genre of films about taciturn, lone-wolf thieves, spies or hit-men who go up against the monolith of larger ``outfits.'' Other notable films in this genre are Charlie Varrick, The Last Run, The Driver, The Domino Principle, and even 1967's Point Blank. The Outfit coasts on the considerable chemistry of Robert Duvall and Joe Don Baker; its charms are that of the ``hangout movie.'' The plot and the villains are serviceable but no more. It's a must-watch for fans of Duvall, though: This was one of his early lead roles on the big screen, and he absolutely nailed it.
The Outfit Trivia
The Outfit was released on October 19, 1973.
The Outfit was directed by John Flynn.
The Outfit has a runtime of 1h 42m.
The Outfit was produced by Carter DeHaven.
A small-time criminal, named Macklin's released from prison, and discovers his brother has been killed by a pair of mob killers. What he didn't know was the bank his brother robbed was owned by the syndicate. When he's almost hit by a killer, he pays mobster, Jake Menner a visit and demands reparation.
The key characters in The Outfit are Earl Macklin (Robert Duvall), Bett Harrow (Karen Black), Jack Cody (Joe Don Baker).
The Outfit is rated PG.
The Outfit is a Crime, Drama, Thriller film.
The Outfit has an audience rating of 7.4 out of 10.