Night of the Juggler is a 1980 American thriller film starring James Brolin.
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Plot
Sean Boyd, a former cop, aligns with Maria, a street smart young clerk from the New York City dog pound, on a search for his daughter, who is kidnapped by Gus Soltic, a psychopath, after being mistaken for the daughter of a wealthy real estate developer that he blames for the deterioration of his once beloved South Bronx childhood neighborhood. His search is met with obstacles as he runs afoul of the police in his pursuit, including a corrupt former colleague bent on revenge against him. Meanwhile, the kidnapper is ready to kill anybody, including his young hostage, unless his ransom demands are met.
Cast
James Brolin as Sean Boyd
Cliff Gorman as Gus Soltic
Richard S. Castellano as Lieutenant Tonelli
Julie Carmen as Maria
Linda Miller as Barbara Boyd
Abby Bluestone as Kathy Boyd
Barton Heyman as The Preacher
Dan Hedaya as Sergeant Barnes
Sully Boyar as Larry, The Dog Catcher
Mandy Patinkin as Allesandro, The Cabbie
Marco St. John as Hampton Richmond Clayton
Production
Filming started in New York City in July 1978 with Sidney J. Furie directing. James Brolin broke his foot during filming, delaying the production. Furie quit the film in August, after one-third of the film was complete; Robert Butler replaced Furie.
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 94% of 16 critics' reviews are positive.