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Night Moves: Film by Arthur Penn

Hackman is PI who is hired to bring back runaway 16 year old.  Mom (minor actress still slightly connected to films) doesn't really care about her daughter who is sexually precocious. Hackman follows her to Florida Keys.  Couple living there (stepfather and new girlfriend) have allowed 16 year old to stay with them. 

James Woods is mechanic who works on vehicles for stunts in movies.  Plane discovered (crashed) underwater in Keys.  Girl goes back with Hackman.  16 year old dies in car crash.

Whole plot revolves around smuggled Aztec art.  Hackman uncovers plot after 16 year old dies.  Florida Keys couple are smugglers.  Hackman in Keys going in circles after the smuggling is uncovered, there is a plane crash, etc.

Plot isn't as good as the interactions among the characters.  Deception, unhappiness, greed.

Liked it.

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