CRYUNCLE

Cry Uncle!

Cry Uncle! is a 1971 film in the Troma 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 movie features one of Paul Sorvino's first screen performances, and an early appearance from TV star Debbie Morgan.

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cry uncle

Verb

  1. To beg for mercy; to give up; to ask to stop (something painful or unbearable).
    Anyone who doesn't cry uncle after the first week will probably last the season.


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