Gus Brown and Midnight Brewster

About This Movie

So, 'Gus Brown and Midnight Brewster' is this quirky TV movie from '85 that's kind of a blend of comedy and drama. It follows these two ex-GIs—a smooth-talking hustler from the urban landscape of Detroit paired with a more rural, naive character from Oklahoma, who's just as likely to get in over his head. They’ve got this harebrained scheme to race dogs on the Southern circuit, which is just as chaotic as it sounds. The pacing has this laid-back rhythm typical of TV movies of the time, and there’s a certain charm in watching their misadventures unfold. Performances are pretty solid too, even if the writing occasionally stumbles. It’s definitely a product of its era, with that distinct '80s vibe, making it an interesting watch for collectors interested in overlooked television history.

Unsold series pilotFeatures a mix of comedy and dramaReflects the TV movie style of the 1980s