Mother, Jugs & Speed

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Summary: couldn't have seen this as a kid
Review: I thought I had seen this movie when I was a kid because Bill Cosby was in it but when I watched it recently, I realized my mother would have never let me see it! Definitely an adult movie with adult themes (doesn't Hagman have sex with a coma victim?) Can only be enjoyed with no kiddies around! Nice to see Kietel in an early role. Shows he's had a long career.

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Summary: As close to the truth about EMS as possible!
Review: I worked as a Paramedic in the 80's and everything in the movie with the exception of drinking while on duty was true! Dropped patients, guns on the truck, the food you ate (I always had 2 chocolate eclairs and a pink lemonade at 2:00 am), the scaring of the nuns, all of it true, especially the caring for the patient. You may have had a fun time while on duty, but the patient came first! I watch it everytime it comes on, and it brings back memories of the fun time I had!

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Summary: Another winner for Peter Yates!
Review: I'm a big fan of "Bullitt," but I like this movie a lot too. Just listen to the Brothers Johnson singing in the background, along with Peter Frampton, and other classic singers, and you've gone in a time machine back to the simple, laid-back '70s. This is the story of a group of ambulance drivers, and wild adventures they run into with each call. The cast is terrific, a very good ensemble. Raquel Welch is breath-taking (as always.) Plus, Bill Cosby and Larry Hagman in the same film! That alone is worth looking at... especially if you're an '80s buff like me. Who knew at the time these two would go on to star in two of the biggest shows of the decade- "The Cosby Show" and "Dallas" respectively. Also starring Harvey Keitel and Bruce Davison. I've liked this movie since was a kid, and it's still lots of fun to watch now. Very good entertainment!

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Summary: A funny look at the true world of early EMS!
Review: Mother, Jugs and Speed accurately depicts life of 1970s era Paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians. With the addition of Bill Cosby's humor and the "look" of Rachel Welch, this movie is well worth watching.

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Summary: My EMT Favorite
Review: My partner Bernie and I saw this twice in the theater shortly after it came out. We were in uniform and the ambulance parked in front of the theater. It did nothing to depict the professionalism we worked hard to promote, but as Bill Cosby said, while plugging in the tape and heading off code 3, "Showbusiness". What more can I say?

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Summary: Good drive-in fare
Review: Pretty much what you would expect, given the plot--two competing ambulance services chase around the city for patients and profits; the wacky stuff, like occupied gurneys rolling free down city streets and scaring nuns at crosswalks alternates with the mercifully brief meditative stuff--shortly after giving his "There's more to life than this" speech to fellow EMT Bill Cosby, Bruce Davison gets blown away by a junkie who wants drugs from their rig. Raquel Welch moves her way up from harassed office secretary (everyone at the station calls her "Jugs", nice, huh?) to EMT, but loses her first patient--bummer! Harvey Keitel is Raquel's love interest (rare that the man gets subordinated in that way), and Cosby underplays nicely as the most professional of the group. Allen Garfield does his usual sleazebag routine as the put-upon head of the operation. Funny in spots--evocative of the time period. Really stretches the "PG" rating--the board must've been in a giving mood--lots of rough language, drug and alcohol use, and yes, Larry Hagman's character at least TRIES to have sex with an OD patient in the back of his vehicle. Raquel, though, "comes through" under a sheet (a lot happens in the back of those vans!) Can't give an "expert" review--I'm a librarian!

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Summary: A funny look at the dark side of ambulance work.
Review: There are so few movies that are geared towards ambulance work. Mother,Jugs and Speed is in many cases one of the only movies on this topic out there. It is a very light hearted look at the possibilities (and past realities) of emergency medical services. I enjoyed it not only for the subject matter, but also for the cast. Bill Cosby truly portrays the "burned out" EMT who still cares for his patients while Harvey Keitel is a great straight man. Raquel Welch adds to the film not only with her screen presence, but also in bringing to light the plight of women breaking into this field. Larry Hagman's character is, in many ways, a disgrace to the profession, and yet he still provides you with a few laughs. I think this movie can be enjoyed by all, but most likely by those who are involved in emergency services of some kind. I consider it one of my favorites and I hope you do too!

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Summary: A Trip Out Film
Review: this Film really tripped me out.you will never look at an ambulance the same again.Bill Cosby,Raquel Welch(What a Sexy Lady)are funny through out this film.Larry JR.Hagman is a Trip.Harvey Keitel does really well here.i never get tired of this film.

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Summary: Bill Cosby & Raquel Welch at their best.
Review: This movie shows what went on in the early years of EMS. Not alot of equiptment. You just loaded and ran. Bill Cosby is a careing person and would be a tech I would want to work with.

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Summary: One Of The Funniest EVER!!
Review: What a great script and a talented cast! Bill is hilarious as a beer drinking ambulance driver. Very funny performances from Larry Hagman and Allen Garfield. Harvey is great as a straight man to Bill. Then the gorgeous Raquel Welch is added to give the movie even more flavor! One of those rare comedies that are still funny even after repeat viewings. I would put this movie in the league of Blazing Saddles and Used Cars. Now why can't more movies like this come from Hollywood??