Badge 373 (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1973, Badge 373 is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Howard W. Koch, running about 116 minutes. “A gun in his sock, a tire iron in his belt, and no badge. The story of Eddie. The best ex-cop in the business.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When his partner is killed, tough Irish detective Eddie Ryan vows to avenge the death, whatever the cost. As he begins unraveling clues, his behavior becomes so outrageous that he's obliged to turn in his badge, but the experience only emboldens him. Ryan eventually learns that his partner was caught up in a Puerto Rican gun-running scheme masterminded by a crook named Sweet Willie, who wants to foment revolutionary war.
Who’s in it. Badge 373 stars Robert Duvall as Eddie Ryan, Verna Bloom as Maureen, Henry Darrow as Sweet William and Eddie Egan as Scanlon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Badge 373 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Badge 373 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Badge 373 tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Badge 373 (1973)?
- In US, Badge 373 is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Badge 373 worth watching?
- Badge 373 holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Badge 373?
- Badge 373 stars Robert Duvall, Verna Bloom, Henry Darrow, Eddie Egan and Felipe Luciano.
- When was Badge 373 released?
- Badge 373 was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.