Little Murders

Little Murders is a 1971 black comedy film directed by Alan Arkin in his feature directorial debut, starring Elliott Gould and Marcia Rodd.

Plot
Patsy (Marcia Rodd) and Alfred (Elliott Gould) meet when she rescues him from a beating on the crime-ridden streets of New York City. Patsy is immediately taken aback by Alfred's apathetic approach to life, which is in stark contrast to her ardent optimism. She pursues and ultimately marries him in the hopes of changing him. However, after a devastating and random act of violence, Alfred and his in-laws descend further into the insanity and violence surrounding them.

Cast

 * Elliott Gould as Alfred Chamberlain
 * Marcia Rodd as Patsy Newquist
 * Vincent Gardenia as Patsy's father
 * Elizabeth Wilson as Patsy's mother
 * Jon Korkes as Patsy's brother
 * John Randolph as Alfred's father
 * Doris Roberts as Alfred's mother
 * Donald Sutherland as the Rev. Henry Dupas
 * Lou Jacobi as Judge Stern
 * Alan Arkin as Lt. Practice