Mr. Ricco

Very entertaining movie
I have been wanting to see this movie for many years and it finally came out. It was worth wait. Dean Martin's last leading role is a fine-though dated-movie. Dean plays a lawyer who get a case thrown out on a technicality. Creating a lot of hard feelings with the police. Soon after, the freed man goes on a killing spree. Killing two cops-however he is seen at each shooting, leaving Ricco to wonder who is really behind these killings. The movie shows it's age, but it's only a movie and fans of Dean Martin will be very pleased with the rare serious Dean Martin movie. I also had to admit I was surprised at the ending, it makes sense but I did not see it coming. A final note, it's neat to see all the "regular" cars in the movie, Firebirds,Cameros,Mustangs,Cougars, Chargers, all just the cars of the day. Now consided classics.

No-Nonsense Dino in Crime Potboiler
Dean Martin's final starring vehicle was this OK crime drama that plays like a TV Movie of the Week. "Mr. Ricco" (1975) features Dino in a change-of-pace role as a San Francisco defense attorney. Competently made with a good supporting cast, but few surprises. Martin certainly made worse in his long career.

Dino Collection
Have been seeking this film on DVD to complete a DVD library of Dean Martin's films. Quality is better than expected.

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