Fish out of water Clint Eastwood as Walt Coogan, a rugged Texas - er, I mean Arizona deputy sheriff, who finds himself out of his element in the bustling metropolis of New York City. Coogan is tasked with extraditing an annoying criminal back to Arizona. But when he arrives in New York, he quickly discovers that the big city does things differently from back home. Coogan's straightforward, no-nonsense approach clashes with the by-the-book bureaucratic and cynical New York police force. When the man he was supposed to escort escapes, Coogan takes it upon himself to find the fugitive, over the objections of the local authorities. Along the way he encounters a colorful cast of characters.
Eastwood delivers a strong performance as the stoic and determined man-few-words Coogan, whose stubborn integrity and rugged charm, and slight naivete, make him a compelling protagonist. The film's gritty portrayal of 1960s New York City adds to its appeal. The film loaded with dated cliches, plenty of tropes, hippies, and, while the plot may be predictable, there's some good action toward the end. The supporting cast, practically a who's-who of 1970s character actors, provide adequate performances.
There's hints of the later Dirty Harry films here, but "Coogan's Buff" has a lighter feel to it. It almost plays like a made for TV is places
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