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Sonoma Film Institute: Gumshoe (Albert Finney 1926-2019)

  • Warren Auditorium, Ives Hall (map)

In 1971, the late, great Albert Finney played Eddie Ginley, a bingo caller in Liverpool who dreams of being a private detective. Eddie gives himself a birthday treat by placing a newspaper ad for a private detective: “SAM SPADE. Ginley’s the name, Gumshoe’s the game, Private Investigations. No Divorce Work.” From there a dark mystery unfolds as Eddie receives a gun in an envelope. Gumshoe, a criminally overlooked movie, marked Stephen Frears’ debut as a director. The stellar supporting cast includes Billie Whitelaw and Frank Finlay. (1971, 86 min.) Suggested ticket donation is $5. There is a $5.00 Parking Fee on all Sonoma State University lots.

Earlier Event: November 16
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