The Last Detail

The Last Detail is a 1973 film which tells the story of two United States Navy shore patrol policemen who decide to take out a young sailor for one last night on the town before he goes to jail for eight years. It stars Jack Nicholson, Otis Young[?], Randy Quaid[?], Clifton James[?], Carol Kane, Michael Moriarty[?] and Nancy Allen[?].

The movie was adapted by Robert Towne from the novel by Darryl Ponicsan[?]. It was directed by Hal Ashby[?].

It was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Jack Nicholson), Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Randy Quaid) and Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium.