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Skin Game

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1971 · 102 min Action Comedy Western
6.5 / 10 · TMDB

Quincy Drew and Jason O’Rourke, a pair of friends and con men—the former white, the latter a Northern-born free Black man— travel from town to town in the pre–Civil War American West. In their scam, Quincy sells Jason into slavery, frees him, and the two move on to the next town of suckers . . . until a con gone wrong leads Jason into real danger.

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Year 1971
Country United States of America
Genre Action, Comedy, Western
Director Paul Bogart
Runtime 102 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.5/10 (34 votes)

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The film constructs a clever, provocative narrative around an unlikely partnership, using the comedic Western framework to explore racial dynamics with a sharp edge. It relies on the chemistry of its leads to navigate between lighthearted con-artist capers and moments of pointed social commentary.

What lingers after the final reel is the film's ability to entertain while subtly challenging conventions. Those who tire of predictable genre fare will find a subversive and thoughtful buddy story here. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Paul Bogart

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Best enjoyed with friends, ready for a Western that mixes sharp comedy with unexpected substance.

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