Cry Uncle!
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| Directed by | John G. Avildsen |
| Written by | David Odell |
| Based on | Live a Little, Die a Little by Michael Brett |
| Produced by | David Jay Disick |
| Starring | Allen Garfield Madeleine Le Roux Devin Goldenberg |
| Cinematography | John G. Avildsen |
| Edited by | John G. Avildsen |
| Music by | Harper MacKay |
| Distributed by | Troma Entertainment |
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Running time | 87 min. |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $250,000 |
| Box office | $1,083,000 |
Cry Uncle!, released in the UK as Super Dick (theatrical title) and American Oddballs (video title), is a 1971 American film in the Troma Entertainment library. It is directed by John G. Avildsen and stars Allen Garfield. The story, based on the Michael Brett novel Lie a Little, Die a Little, follows the misadventures of a slobbish private detective who is hired by a millionaire to investigate a murder. The film features one of Paul Sorvino's first screen performances, and an early appearance from TV star Debbi Morgan.