Scarecrow (1973)
Genre: Drama / Road movie
Duration: 112 minuten
Country:
United States
Directed by: Jerry Schatzberg
Stars: Gene Hackman, Al Pacino and Dorothy Tristan
IMDb score:
7,2 (21.877)
Releasedate: 11 April 1973
Scarecrow plot
"The road leads itself to somewhere."
Max is an ex-con who saved up to open a car wash in Pittsburgh. After five years at sea, Lion (Al Pacino) wants to go to Detroit to visit his child, whom he has never seen. Max convinces Lionel to join his plan and befriends. They try to get each other out of trouble, but it won't last forever...
Actors and actresses
Max Millan
Francis Lionel 'Lion' Delbuchi
Coley
Frenchy
Jack Riley
Darlene
Annie
Mickey
Skipper
Woman in camper
Reviews & comments
Leland Palmer
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- 23787 messages
- 4904 votes
It's rather remarkable that a film starring these two giants is relatively unknown. I'd had the film for a while and finally saw it. It's magnificent, what fantastic acting! Hackman and Pacino are truly fantastic. "Scarecrow" is a film that grabbed me and wouldn't let go, thanks to its atmosphere, the two actors, and the beautiful blend of humor and drama. I don't think I've ever seen a film where the feeling of friendship was conveyed so captivatingly and at times so poignantly. Absolutely beautiful.
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coumi
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- 1462 messages
- 12350 votes
A film that proves you don't always need a strong plot to be convincing. Seemingly a story without a beginning or end, with a rather abrupt ending, but above all, a story about old-fashioned friendship. Full of memorable and warm moments, performed by two acting talents who are unparalleled these days. Actually, the only film by the legendary Pacino I hadn't seen yet. As far as I know, it rarely airs on TV, so I bought the DVD, and I have no regrets.
Hackman is also phenomenal, by the way. It's a shame for us that he decided years ago to quit acting and enjoy his retirement. It does resemble the better-known Midnight Cowboy, but I think Scarecrow is slightly better in some respects. It's more to the point, and the chemistry between the two leads is even more effective than in John Schlesinger's film.
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blurp194
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- 5543 messages
- 4226 votes
With Hackman and Pacino in the lead roles, and cinematography by Vilmos Zsigmond, you might wonder what could possibly go wrong.
Perhaps the simplest answer is simply that this isn't my kind of film. I just don't see it. Yes, both heroes give great performances, but the whole story is a complete failure for me, not because the two buddies don't want to go anywhere, but mainly because it's told in a way that I find unbelievable.
And my hero, Vilmos Zsigmond, simply doesn't get enough space. Not only is the film not about the visuals, but the visuals too often don't drive the experience. It's a shame, another missed opportunity.
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