Harper 1966

Bosley Crowther, New York Times: [Newman] is too fresh, too ruggedly good looking to be consistent as the sort of beat-up slob that his shady detective is intended to be and as Mr. Bogart used to be. Read more

TIME Magazine: By combining flamboyant suspense with a sunbaked slice of life and lots of good mean fun, Director Smight makes every clue a pleasure to follow. Read more

Derek Adams, Time Out: Enjoyable performances throughout. Just the same, a very minor Big Sleep. Read more

Variety Staff, Variety: Director Jack Smight has inserted countless touches which illuminate each character to the highest degree. Read more