Oscarwinning superstars gene hackman unforgiven, the firm and al pacino carlitos way, scent of a woman star as two born losers one a gruff excon who dreams of owning his own carwash and the other, a clowning, likable exseaman. Scarecrow script transcript from the screenplay andor al. It was the greatest script i have ever read, said pacino years later, and he and hackman both. The film premiered on syfy october 19, 20 and the dvd was released on february 25, 2014. Don michael corleone in this image, the subject matters a lot. The performers are gene hackman and al pacino, two of the most gifted of contemporary actors, and the dialogue and locations on the road, in taverns, at lunch counters, on a prison farm strike a nicely realistic. The production code had met its demise, vietnam was raging, and nixons lies were about to plague the entire nation with disappointment and despair.
The performers are gene hackman and al pacino, two of the most gifted of contemporary actors, and the dialogue and locations on the road, in taverns, at lunch counters, on a prison farm strike a nicely realistic low key. He has to scrounge up a couple more bucks for a ticket but comes up short. Jerry shatzbergs scarecrow, from 1973, is a stunningly made movie, now restored and rereleased, with gene hackman and al pacino giving the performances of their lives as. Oscarwinning superstars gene hackman and al pacino star as two born losers one a gruff excon who dreams of owning his own carwash and the other, a clowning, likable exseaman. Hackman was a top box office star while pacino was a hot young talent coming off of the godfather 1972. Pacinos art of defusing a potential situation the scarecrow and hackmans determination or as it would manifest in his life outside of his dreams too ready for a fight. Movies like scarecrow which shared the 1973 grand prize at cannes. Gene hackman and al pacino in 1973 road movie scarecrow. Pacinos first film after his triumph in the godfather 1972, and hackmans followup to the poseidon adventure 1972 and his oscar for the french connection 1971, scarecrow won the 1973 palme. Max dreams of opening a car wash in pittsburgh and lion plans on meeting his child for the first time in detroit. The performers are gene hackman and al pacino, two of the most. You can watch random movie trailers instantly, no need to login.
Scarecrow was his third major film for both artists. Released 1973, scarecrow stars gene hackman, al pacino, dorothy tristan, ann wedgeworth the r movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 55 min, and received a score of 72 out of 100 on metacritic. Scarecrow ist ein usamerikanisches filmdrama aus dem jahr. The movie is a character study and a study of human nature. But for all the major works whose legacy began with a win on the french riviera, there are still plenty of times when a movie went over big at. While some powerful scenes punch up the narrative and its a treat to watch hackman and. Finally, the scarecrow script is here for all you quotes spouting fans of the al pacino and gene hackman movie. Pacino s first film after his triumph in the godfather 1972, and hackmans followup to the poseidon adventure 1972 and his oscar for the french connection 1971, scarecrow won the 1973 palme dor at the cannes film festival, but the two stars were not enough to make it a hit. Filmtitel 1973 filmdrama roadmovie usamerikanischer film.
At the 1973 cannes film festival, it tied for the grand prix du festival international du film, the highest honor. That the tone at times doesnt feel as emotionally incredible or intense as some other films gene hackman and al pacino got their starmaking turns in the 70s french connection, dog day afternoon, serpico doesnt mean its unsuccessful either. Cannes is a bona fide classics factory, ushering films into the canon with more regularity than just about any annual cinematic event. Scarecrow combines elements of road and buddy films with two probing character studies, and though gene hackman and al pacino both embrace their roles and contribute very fine performances, this meandering tale of an unlikely friendship never quite gels. Dec 01, 2010 the big short 6 jared vennetts pitch to front point partners jenga blocks scene duration. An excon learns the value of friendship in jerry schatzbergs picaresque road movie. Following credits which introduced northern california hitchers, standoffish max gene hackman and friendlier francis al pacino circumstances bring them together, in scarecrow, 1973, directed by jerry schatzberg, from garry michael whites original screenplay. Scarecrow is a 20 syfy pictures original horror film directed by sheldon wilson. Two drifters gene hackman, al pacino visit women, dream of car wash. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing scarecrow 1973 near you. Scarecrow, by jerry schatzberg 1973 opening scene with al. Gene hackman and al pacino are a winning combination in jerry schatzbergs bluecollar road movie from 1973, writes philip french.
Scarecrow features al pacino and gene hackman as lion and max, two strangers that meet on the road and develop a friendship as they travel throughout the country. Jerry shatzbergs scarecrow, from 1973, is a stunningly made movie, now restored and rereleased, with gene hackman and al pacino giving the performances of their lives as two drifters who team up. Scarecrow1973 pacino, hackman in fountain scene youtube. Even so, their nuanced performances enhance this moody study of. Trying to hitch a ride on a desolate california road, freshoutofprison max gene hackman meets exsailor lion al pacino. Al pacino scarecrow photo young al pacino, al pacino, actor. With gene hackman, al pacino, dorothy tristan, ann wedgeworth. Al pacino shop distract scene scarecrow, 1973 youtube. Young al pacino in suit reclin is listed or ranked 16 on the list 20 pictures of young al pacino see more. Apr 25, 20 jerry shatzbergs scarecrow, from 1973, is a stunningly made movie, now restored and rereleased, with gene hackman and al pacino giving the performances of their lives as two drifters who team up. The original trailer in high definition of scarecrow directed by jerry schatzberg and starring gene hackman, al pacino, dorothy tristan, ann. Scarecrow by jerry schatzberg gene hackman, al pacino. Scarecrow is a 1973 road movie starring gene hackman and al pacino.
Overview of scarecrow, 1973, directed by jerry schatzberg, with gene hackman, al pacino, dorothy tristan, at turner classic movies. Max, an excon drifter with a penchant for brawling is amused by lion, a homeless exsailor, and they partner up as they head east together. Whether the damn crows are laughing or screaming, in the end, we would want these two estranged souls to succeed in life. That the tone at times doesnt feel as emotionally incredible or intense as some other films gene hackman and al pacino got their starmaking turns in the 70s. Pacino even looks like a scarecrow by the last act of the film.
Pacino s first film after his triumph in the godfather 1972, and hackmans followup to the poseidon adventure 1972 and his oscar for the french connection 1971, scarecrow won the 1973 palme. Now fast friends, excon max gene hackman and exsailor francis al pacino, who max prefers to call lionel, rumble into las vegas and briefly find work, in jerry schatzbergs scarecrow, 1973, from garry michael whites original screenplay. They are both headed east, as max dreams of opening a deluxe car wash in pittsburgh. Scarecrow is a lowkey film that succeeds on all its ambitions, but not because it tries to aim low. Suggest me movie is a free webbased film recommendation service. With ample gag cuts and physical comedy, scarecrows tone departs from what you might expect of a road movie from the period, and its a joy to watch both actors loosened from their tightlywound brands of intensity but without compromising on energywatch what pacino does when asked to create a distraction inside a department store. Wilson also directed two other syfy original films. Scarecrow 1973 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Set your filters according to your mood and let our engine suggest you movies. Scarecrow doesnt quite make it on either count, but it is a wellacted movie and for long stretches were hoping it will work. This script is a transcript that was painstakingly transcribed using the screenplay andor viewings of scarecrow. Great scene in which lions al pacino mental illness comes out. Al pacino scarecrow photo young al pacino, al pacino. Apr 25, 2016 scarecrow 108 minutes is a profoundly emotional story of societal alienation, championed by two great actors gene hackman and al pacino.
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