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. On left al pacino and his eldest daughter julie marie on right al pacino and jan tarrant. Save scarecrow al pacino dvd to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. He is the recipient of one academy award, one bafta award, two primetime emmy awards, two tony awards, and four golden globe awards his filmography is currently composed of 50 released feature films. See more ideas about al pacino, the godfather and best actor. Overview of scarecrow, 1973, directed by jerry schatzberg, with gene hackman, al pacino, dorothy tristan, at turner classic movies. An excon learns the value of friendship in jerry schatzbergs picaresque road movie. Apr 27, 20 gene hackman and al pacino are a winning combination in jerry schatzbergs bluecollar road movie from 1973 philip french sat 27 apr 20 19. The film stars al pacino and gene hackman as two drifters who form an unlikely friendship. The story is not unlike midnight cowboy 1969 and other classics of the decade. Al pacino never got married in his life, but he fathered three children. 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. While some powerful scenes punch up the narrative and its a treat to watch hackman and. Although the movie was released in 1973 this photo is from the television release in the 1970s.
This movie scarecrow, like some other movies starring al pacino, comes across as being more of a masked effort to expose and or promote indirectly if not making direct references, to homosexual behavior as an alternative life style and primary, structured motive for the movie as oppose to developing a substantive story and bondable characters. Scarecrow, by jerry schatzberg 1973 opening scene with al. His performance dominates the screen, and without even having to sink into a complicated character he just takes the role by. At the 1973 cannes film festival, it tied for the grand prix du festival international du film, the highest honor. 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 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. 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. 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. This script is a transcript that was painstakingly transcribed using the screenplay andor viewings of scarecrow. Al pacino, alec baldwin, kevin spacey, frederic kimball. Jun 12, 2014 gene hackman and al pacino in the scarecrow 1973 stay safe and healthy. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. It was the greatest script i have ever read, said pacino years later, and he and hackman both. Gene hackman and al pacino are a winning combination in jerry schatzbergs bluecollar road movie from 1973 philip french sat 27 apr 20 19. His notable movies included the godfather series, serpico, dog day afternoon, scarface, glengarry glen ross, and scent of a woman. While some powerful scenes punch up the narrative and its a treat to watch hackman and pacino play off each other, jerry schatzbergs.
The scarecrow of romney marsh a 1963 walt disney film also shown as three episodes of walt disneys wonderful world of color, featuring a theme song titled scarecrow. Gene hackman, al pacino, and robert shaw turned star power. Al pacino is an american film and stage actor and director. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing scarecrow 1973 near you. Wilson also directed two other syfy original films. Anton james pacino and olivia pacino are his twin children. 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. Al pacino s performance in scarecrow is one of his most honest to date. Scarecrow, film starring al pacino and gene hackman.
Al pacino shop distract scene scarecrow, 1973 youtube. The story revolves around the relationship between two men who travel from california, aiming to start a business in pittsburgh. The performers are gene hackman and al pacino, two of the most gifted of contemporary actors, and the dialogue and locations on the road. While filming is beautiful from the start, it took a little while for me to be sure i was really on board with the characters. 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.
I know, i know, i still need to get the cast names in there and ill be eternally tweaking it, so if you have any corrections, feel free to drop me a line. The godfather reunion brings cast and director together for 45th anniversary full today duration. Even so, their nuanced performances enhance this moody study of. Scarecrow was his third major film for both artists. Oscarwinning superstars gene hackman unforgiven, the firm and al pacino carlitos. Cannes is a bona fide classics factory, ushering films into the canon with more regularity than just about any annual cinematic event.
Read the scarecrow movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on movies. The original trailer in high definition of scarecrow directed by jerry schatzberg and starring gene hackman, al pacino, dorothy tristan, ann. Al pacino stars in warner brothers scarecrow, directed by jerry schatzberg. Gene hackman, al pacino, dorothy tristan and ann wedgeworth directed by. Trying to hitch a ride on a desolate california road, freshoutofprison max gene hackman meets exsailor lion 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. Al pacino s deeplyfelt rumination on shakespeares significance and relevance to the modern world through interviews and an indepth analysis of richard iii. The movie s plot twist oh shit, pacino is the devil. Scarecrow by jerry schatzberg gene hackman, al pacino. Scarecrow 1973 a mixture of midnight cowboy and of mice and men is how gene hackman described scarecrow 1973, a meandering road movie about two misfit drifters who meet up on a stretch of country highway winding through northern california.
Pacino plays a young drifter heading home after many years. Finally, the scarecrow script is here for all you quotes spouting fans of the al pacino and gene hackman movie. 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. Trailer for jerry schatzbergs film starring gene hackman, al pacino,dorothy tristan,ann wedgeworth,richard lynch,eileen brennan,penelope allen,richard hackma. Scarecrow is a 1973 road movie starring gene hackman and al pacino.
Pacinos first film after his triumph in the godfather 1972, and hackmans. Hackman was a top box office star while pacino was a hot young talent coming off of the godfather 1972. 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. With gene hackman, al pacino, dorothy tristan, ann wedgeworth. Dec 01, 2010 the godfather reunion brings cast and director together for 45th anniversary full today duration. Gene hackman and al pacino are a winning combination in jerry schatzbergs bluecollar road movie from 1973, writes philip french. 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. 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. Scarecrow is another example as to why the 70s were a great decade for filmmaking. 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. Actors al pacino a list of 31 titles created 18 aug 20 actors gene hackman a list of 38 titles. The film premiered on syfy october 19, 20 and the dvd was released on february 25, 2014.
Al pacino suddenly jumped to popularity, as he was a part of some coldblooded murder plots and also played a role in historic hollywood movies. Al pacino, american actor best known for his intense, explosive acting style. Scarecrow al pacino and gene hackman shaking hands ebay. Al pacino biography, early life, addiction, girlfriends. Scarecrow doesnt quite make it on either count, but it is a wellacted movie and for long stretches were hoping it will work. This vintage original still shows a very rare photo of from left to right al pacino and gene hackman shaking hands.
Scarecrow won the 1973 palme dor at the cannes film festival, but the two stars were. Feb 18, 2009 trailer for jerry schatzbergs film starring gene hackman, al pacino,dorothy tristan,ann wedgeworth,richard lynch,eileen brennan,penelope allen,richard hackma. 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. 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. Two drifters gene hackman, al pacino visit women, dream of car wash. The scarecrow, 1920 short silent comedy film starring buster keaton. Hackman is max, a quicktempered fellow just out of prison after serving six years of assault, and al pacino is the gentle jester francis, a sailor. 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.
Scarecrow is a lowkey film that succeeds on all its ambitions, but not because it tries to aim low. Schatzberg had directed pacino in his breakout role in the panic in needle park 1971. Young al pacino hits movie black and white portraits the godfather best actor american actors back in the day my idol movie stars. In a prison workhouse for a month, lion al pacino is assaulted by an inmate named riley richard lynch. Gene hackman is so prickly in the beginning and al pacino s scarecrow solilique the scarecrow makes em laugh. Scarecrow 1973 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. But for all the major works whose legacy began with a win on the french riviera, there are still plenty. 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 20 syfy pictures original horror film directed by sheldon wilson.
However, film history has not been kind to scarecrow, as it is rarely discussed and analyzed by critics and scholars today. Scarecrow al pacino and gene hackman shaking hands. Pacino s 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. Scarecrow script transcript from the screenplay andor al.
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