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. Al pacino scarecrow photo young al pacino, al pacino. Gene hackman and al pacino in 1973 road movie scarecrow. Scarecrow is a lowkey film that succeeds on all its ambitions, but not because it tries to aim low. Max dreams of opening a car wash in pittsburgh and lion plans on meeting his child for the first time in detroit. An excon learns the value of friendship in jerry schatzbergs picaresque road movie. 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. 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. Gene hackman, al pacino, and robert shaw turned star power. Schatzberg had directed pacino in his breakout role in the panic in needle park 1971. Great scene in which lions al pacino mental illness comes out. The performers are gene hackman and al pacino, two of the most. The film premiered on syfy october 19, 20 and the dvd was released on february 25, 2014.
They are both headed east, as max dreams of opening a deluxe car wash in pittsburgh. Oscarwinning superstars gene hackman unforgiven, the firm and al pacino carlitos. Scarecrow is a 20 syfy pictures original horror film directed by sheldon wilson. 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. Of course, hackman played the big tough guy, but i was a little shocked to see al pacino be so cute and harmless in his role. 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.
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. This script is a transcript that was painstakingly transcribed using the screenplay andor viewings of scarecrow. 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. Don michael corleone in this image, the subject matters a lot. 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. While some powerful scenes punch up the narrative and its a treat to watch hackman and. You can watch random movie trailers instantly, no need to login. Overview of scarecrow, 1973, directed by jerry schatzberg, with gene hackman, al pacino, dorothy tristan, at turner classic movies.
Whether the damn crows are laughing or screaming, in the end, we would want these two estranged souls to succeed in life. Scarecrow is a 1973 road movie starring gene hackman and al pacino. Al pacino shop distract scene scarecrow, 1973 youtube. Scarecrow1973 pacino, hackman in fountain scene youtube. Wilson also directed two other syfy original films. Al pacino scarecrow photo young al pacino, al pacino, actor. 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 doesnt quite make it on either count, but it is a wellacted movie and for long stretches were hoping it will work. He has to scrounge up a couple more bucks for a ticket but comes up short. Young al pacino in suit reclin is listed or ranked 16 on the list 20 pictures of young al pacino see more. Scarecrow 1973 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Scarecrow, by jerry schatzberg 1973 opening scene with al. The movie is a character study and a study of human nature. Pacino even looks like a scarecrow by the last act of the film.
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 by jerry schatzberg gene hackman, al pacino. 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. Cannes is a bona fide classics factory, ushering films into the canon with more regularity than just about any annual cinematic event. Dec 01, 2010 the big short 6 jared vennetts pitch to front point partners jenga blocks scene duration. 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.
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 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. The original trailer in high definition of scarecrow directed by jerry schatzberg and starring gene hackman, al pacino, dorothy tristan, ann. It was the greatest script i have ever read, said pacino years later, and he and hackman both. Hackman was a top box office star while pacino was a hot young talent coming off of the godfather 1972. 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. 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. 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 script transcript from the screenplay andor al. Filmtitel 1973 filmdrama roadmovie usamerikanischer film. Two drifters gene hackman, al pacino visit women, dream of car wash. The closing images of hackman in a bus station are perfect. Even so, their nuanced performances enhance this moody study of. The story revolves around the relationship between two men who travel from california, aiming to start a business in pittsburgh.
Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing scarecrow 1973 near you. Gene hackman and al pacino are a winning combination in jerry schatzbergs bluecollar road movie from 1973, writes philip french. Finally, the scarecrow script is here for all you quotes spouting fans of the al pacino and gene hackman movie. 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. Scarecrow ist ein usamerikanisches filmdrama aus dem jahr. Apr 25, 2016 scarecrow 108 minutes is a profoundly emotional story of societal alienation, championed by two great actors gene hackman and al pacino. Scarecrow was his third major film for both artists. Movies like scarecrow which shared the 1973 grand prize at cannes. Trying to hitch a ride on a desolate california road, freshoutofprison max gene hackman meets exsailor lion al pacino.
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