S*P*Y*S (1974)

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S*P*Y*S is a 1974 American spy comedy film directed by Irvin Kershner, and starring Elliott Gould, Donald Sutherland and Zouzou. It was screened at the 1974 Cannes Film Festival, but it was not entered into the main competition.

Production

The film was originally called Wet Stuff, after spy slang for blood. It was announced in March 1973 by Nat Cohen as part of a slate of films worth £5 million.

Filming took place in Paris and England. "Donald and I are very funny together," said Gould. "We're sort of Laurel and Hardy gone straight. Or half straight. And Kershner is very serious. It makes a good balance."

The asterisks in the title are designed to remind viewers of MASH, which also starred Gould and Sutherland, and whose title is generally rendered with the same asterisks. Beyond this, there is no connection between the films.

John Scott originally wrote the music score but this was replaced by one from Jerry Goldsmith. Scott said he "wrote a contemporary sounding, rhythm-oriented, caper-type score using a small orchestra. The Americans wanted something else."

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