3 Movies Directed by Colin Higgins

Foul Play

Foul Play

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1978-07-14

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

116 min

Rated:

PG

IMDB Ratings:

6.8 (9762 Reviews)

Director:

Colin Higgins

Fullplot:

When, unbeknownst to Gloria, a microfilm cassette is left with her by a dying agent, she becomes entangled in a complicated series of events. She's pursued by a dwarf and an albino, and becomes convinced that they are out to kill her. Finally, with the help of San Francisco detective Tony Carlson, she begins to turn the tables on her pursuers. It becomes clear that the nerfarious crew after her are plotting a dastardly deed indeed - to assassinate the Pope as he visits the city to see _The Mikado_. Gloria and Tony must race against time to prevent this terrible crime.

Nine to Five

Nine to Five

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1980-12-19

Languages:

English, French

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

110 min

Rated:

PG

IMDB Ratings:

6.7 (18292 Reviews)

Director:

Colin Higgins

Genres:

Comedy

Cast:

Writer:

Patricia Resnick (story)

Colin Higgins (screenplay)

Patricia Resnick (screenplay)

Fullplot:

Frank Hart is a pig. He takes advantage in the grossest manner of the women who work with him. When his three assistants manage to trap him in his own house they assume control of his department and productivity leaps, but just how long can they keep Hart tied up?

The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas

The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1982-07-23

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

114 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

5.7 (7228 Reviews)

Director:

Colin Higgins

Cast:

Writer:

Larry L. King (play)

Peter Masterson (play)

Larry L. King (screenplay)

Peter Masterson (screenplay)

Colin Higgins (screenplay)

Fullplot:

Founded in 1910 just outside of the city limits of Gilbert located in Lanville County, Texas, the Chicken Ranch has for generations been known as the best whorehouse in Texas for its wholesome fun, strict moral code and cleanliness, all perpetuated by its original owner, Miss Wulla Jean. Seven years ago, Miss Wulla Jean passed on, leaving the Chicken Ranch to her favorite working girl, Miss Mona Stangley, who wants to keep the same traditions of Miss Wulla Jean. The Chicken Ranch has always had the unofficial blessing of the local authorities, who see the ranch providing an important community service, one which most in local authority have used at one time or another in their life. In fact, Miss Mona and Lanville County Sheriff Ed Earl Dodd have been in a relationship for years, Ed Earl who is Miss Mona's protector, albeit one with a hot temper and good ol' boy attitude that doesn't exactly match the needs of his law upholding position. That blessing may change when television personality and consumer watchdog, Melvin P. Thorpe, one of the most powerful men in the state, starts an on-air exposè of the illegal activities at the Chicken Ranch, the exposè which includes Ed Earl's role in letting it happen. Ed Earl and Miss Mona's relationship goes through some difficult times on how to deal with this issue, especially with the upcoming annual party night with the players following the Thanksgiving Day football game between the University of Texas and Texas A&M, this party which is arguably the Chicken Ranch's busiest night of the year and one filled with tradition for the ranch and the participating schools. Will the Chicken Ranch be able to remain open especially in light of a spineless Governor who sways to the direction of polls, and will Ed Earl and Miss Mona's relationship be able to withstand the pressure?

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