One is that we know more about the lowermiddleclass characters than they know about themselves. Scarecrow1973 pacino, hackman in fountain scene youtube. Scarecrow is a 1973 film directed by jerry schatzberg, starring gene hackman in between the french connection and the conversation and al pacino in. At the 1973 cannes film festival, it tied for the grand prix du festival international du film, the. 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. Scarecrow 1973 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. 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. Pat mcafee reacts to gronk going to the buccaneers with tom brady duration. 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. 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. To optimize your experience with your screen reading software, please use our website, which has the same tickets as our and websites. Scarecrow doesnt quite make it on either count, but it is a wellacted movie and for long stretches were hoping it will work. Its reputation grew over the years, however, and it always had a special place in hackmans heart. The film premiered on syfy october 19, 20 and the dvd was released on february 25, 2014.
The story revolves around the relationship between two men who travel from california, aiming to start a business in pittsburgh. There are no special effects, no computers, only a good story line and two great actors. Scarecrow is a lowkey film that succeeds on all its ambitions, but not because it tries to aim low. Scarecrow is a 20 syfy pictures original horror film directed by sheldon wilson. The scarecrow 1972 rarefilmm the cave of forgotten films. Max is an excon whos been saving money to open a car wash in pittsburgh. At the 1973 cannes film festival, it tied for the grand prix du festival international du film, the highest honor while a box office bomb in its own country. Even after a lifetimes viewing, there are still more film treasures to discover, as geoff andrew found with the unjustly neglected 1973 road movie. Sep 28, 2015 tucked in between heavyweights like the sting, american graffiti and the exorcist, 1973s scarecrow was just such a film. Jun, 2011 pat mcafee reacts to gronk going to the buccaneers with tom brady duration. 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.
He says that the birds are not frightened of the scarecrow because of his funny face and funny hat, but its so funny that it makes the birds laugh and they wont bother the farmer, theyll just leave him alone because hes a good guy. An excon learns the value of friendship in jerry schatzbergs picaresque road movie. Wilson also directed two other syfy original films. Aug 03, 2005 having read a decent amount of opinions about the film scarecrow 1973, ive noticed quite a few differing thoughts with regards to how specific visuals and elements were interpreted, but the one aspect that many seem to agree upon is this is a vastly underrated feature, one that might have gotten lost in the shuffle specifically because the. Scarecrow 1973 film film jump to navigation jump to search. Warner archives new bluray gives the film a muchneeded av boost, as well as the same meager extras from their parent companys 2005 dvd. The film was entered and selected to screen in competition at the cannes film festival in 1973 where the picture won in a tie the prestigious palme dor the golden palm award shared with. Lionel believes that the scarecrow doesnt scare birds, but instead amuses them birds find scarecrows funny. And when the sadness behind lions smile is revealed, its also genuinely moving. Movies like scarecrow which shared the 1973 grand prize at cannes depend upon a couple of conventions.
The original trailer in high definition of scarecrow directed by jerry schatzberg and starring gene hackman, al pacino, dorothy tristan, ann. Even so, their nuanced performances enhance this moody study of. They form an unlikely pair as the brawling max learns a little how lionel copes with the world. Scarecrow, by jerry schatzberg 1973 opening scene with. Scarecrow is a rather strange film because because its pretty much been forgotten or at least overlooked over the past several decades, which is really too bad as it contains two wonderful performances, great locations and some terrific cinematography. Lion compte regagner son foyer, abandonne depuis quelques annees. Scarecrow 1973 cast and crew cast photos and info fandango. In 1973, after shooting the godfather with francis ford coppola, al pacino went back to work with jerry schatzberg, the director with whom he made the panic. This excellent movie has been overlooked for too long. Scarecrow feels like an existential fairytale squarely rooted in the reality of americas fraying backroads and small towns. The plot starts off slow and almost nonsensical but eventually plays out into a series of dramatic events, but ultimately you are left hanging with an uncertain.
I notice the image page specifies that the image is being used under fair use but there is no explanation or rationale as to why its use in this wikipedia article constitutes fair use. Scarecrow adalah film amerika serikat tahun 1973 yang dibintangi oleh gene hackman dan al pacino. Scarecrow is a 1973 film directed by jerry schatzberg, starring gene hackman in between the french connection and the conversation and al pacino in between the godfather and the godfather part ii. Trying to hitch a ride on a desolate california road. 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 dor at the cannes film festival, but the two stars were not enough to make it a hit.
Scarecrow is a 1973 road movie starring gene hackman and al pacino. This 1973 film is a blast from the past when a good movie was made by talent, story and film. Max millan hackman has just gotten released from san quentin after spending six years in prison. 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. In scarecrow 1973, he teamed with gene hackman in a bittersweet story about two transients, and his roles in serpico 1973 and dog day afternoon 1975 displayed pacinos characteristic screen qualities of brooding seriousness and explosive rage. Jun 11, 2019 the scarecrow 1972 just before the salem witch trials, an embittered old woman, who has learned witchcraft, teams up with the devil, and brings a scarecrow to life as part of her diabolical revenge on the judge who was once her lover. Schatzbergs directing is outstanding, hackman and pacino deliver acting on a level rarely found in any films, and the script is funny, while retaining a quiet note of tension and melancholy throughout. Ill admit that scarecrow takes a bit more time than necessary to get going and couldve been trimmed by an easy 1520 minutes, but those in it for the performances might find such moments easier to overlook. The film was entered and selected to screen in competition at the cannes film festival in 1973 where the picture won in a tie the prestigious palme dor the golden palm award shared with alan bridges the hireling 1973. Jerry schatzberg on the meaning behind scarecrows title, 1973. Trailer for jerry schatzbergs film starring gene hackman,al pacino,dorothy tristan,ann wedgeworth,richard lynch,eileen brennan,penelope. Voir film lepouvantail scarecrow en streaming vf gratuit. Gene hackman and al pacino are a winning combination in jerry schatzbergs bluecollar road movie from 1973, writes philip french. Scarecrow, is a great road movie, its very sentimental, but this dont changes the wonderful screenplay, written by michael white, and the.
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. Sep 23, 20 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. The other is that we accept the easy rhythm of a picaresque journey without depending too much on plot. Watch scarecrow 1973 movie trailer instantly, no need to login. Gene hackman and al pacino in 1973 road movie scarecrow. A small, intimate story about wayward souls hopelessly at odds with mainstream america, scarecrow has all the trappings of popular 1970s cinema, yet it still failed to connect. Scarecrow is a film directed by jerry schatzberg with al pacino, gene hackman, dorothy tristan, ann wedgeworth, year. Po zanru je drama, a protagonisti, koje tumace gene hackman i al pacino, su dvojica skitnica temperamentni bivsi robijas max i infantilni bivsi mornar lion. The purpose of this redirect is currently being discussed by the wikipedia community. A film directed by jerry schatzberg in 1973 starring al pacino and gene hackman is titled scarecrow and deals with two. Lionel is a sailor whos returning home to the midwest to see the child born while he was at sea.
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