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Homicide – The Friendly Fellow (1973)

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Inspector Lawson (Charles Tingwell) investigates Buddy Rand (Fred Cullen) about the previous night’s robbery and murder.

Curator’s notes

by Kate Matthews

This scene sets up a nice dynamic between a seasoned cop and a seasoned crim who are on first name terms. Tingwell’s aura of both sympathy and authority is subtly played and offset well by Cullen’s crim with a wry sense of humour.

The scene follows an arc from jovial to serious. Tingwell expertly handles the transition from friendly to stern, creating the impression that Inspector Lawson is completely in control. Meanwhile Buddy’s jokes fall away to reveal fear. This shift represents a turning point in the story, sparking the scenes to follow as each character decides upon a course of action.

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