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Conrack (1974)

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Reviews Counted:8

Fresh:7

Rotten:1

Average Rating:6.3/10

Runtime: 1 hr 51 mins

Genre: Dramas

Synopsis: Pat Conroy just accepted a teaching assignment at an under-funded school on a remote South Carolina Island. When he arrives, Pat discovers that his pupils are all illiterate, retarded, or both. To... Pat Conroy just accepted a teaching assignment at an under-funded school on a remote South Carolina Island. When he arrives, Pat discovers that his pupils are all illiterate, retarded, or both. To make matters worse, the rigid administration refuses to aid him in his quest to stimulate designated "slow" students. But Pat won't give up; he's determined to give these kids all he's got. With a little pizazz, a lot of commitment and tons of love, he'll manage to teach these kids to everything from yoga to Beethoven. [More]

Starring: Jon Voight, Hume Cronyn, Paul Winfield, Madge Sinclair

Starring: Jon Voight, Hume Cronyn, Paul Winfield, Madge Sinclair, Tina Andrews, Antonio Fargas, Ruth Attaway, James O'Reare

Director: Martin Ritt

Director: Martin Ritt
Screenwriter: Irving Ravetch, Frank Harriet,
Producer: Martin Ritt, Frank Harriet,
Composer: John Williams

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The potentially dubious aspects of the subject are mostly exorcised, in part by a strong script (adapted from the book by real-life teacher Pat Conroy), but largely by the engaging and persuasive performance Ritt draws from Voight.

Full Review Source: Time Out | comment Comment
02/09/06
Time Out

As a former Group Theatre actor, [Ritt] understands the problems of actors and has been able to elicit outstanding performances from people one would not expect depth from.

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01/14/08
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Emanuel Levy
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An unusually human movie that ought to be talked about by everyone concerned with the real meaning of education, communication, and a full rich vision of life

Full Review Source: Spirituality and Practice | comment Comment
01/18/04
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
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02/18/07
Jake Euker
Jake Euker
F5 (Wichita, KS)

Despite Mr. Voight's skill, the teacher's character never jells.

Full Review Source: New York Times | comment Comment
05/09/05
Nora Sayre
Nora Sayre
New York Times

Few will totally resist the surefire appeal of this latest variation on Pygmalion mythology.

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01/14/08
Variety Staff
Variety Staff
Variety

It misses by less than a mile, but it misses.

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Don Druker
Don Druker
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The whole cast are inspired and the production values outstanding.

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