Scarecrow

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Cast & Crew

Gene Hackman
Max Millan

Al Pacino
Francis Lionel `'Lion'` Delbuchi

Dorothy Tristan
Coley

Ann Wedgeworth
Frenchy

Richard Lynch
Riley

Eileen Brennan
Darlene

Penelope Allen
Annie

Richard Hackman
Mickey

Al Cingolani
Skipper

Jerry Schatzberg
Director

Garry Michael White
Screenwriter

Robert M. Sherman
Producer

Fred Myrow
Original Music

Vilmos Zsigmond
Cinematographer

Evan A. Lottman
Film Editing

Albert Brenner
Production Design

Jo Ynocencio
Costume Design

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Audience Reviews for Scarecrow

• Apr 11, 2019

  Gene Hackman and Al Pacino from their halcyon days as Hollywood royalty, easily chewing scenery between Cali and Pittsburgh as two drifters who form an alliance that slowly changes to friendship. In the spirit of the times it was made (ala Midnight Cowboy) the two are opposites and have lessons both to teach and to learn, neither which neither particularly want. Mesmerizing stuff. And look for Penelope Allen's brief contribution - Best Supporting Actor worthy nod.
  Super Reviewer
• Sep 20, 2013

  'Scarecrow' is one damn strange film. Interesting, yes, but damn strange. It's the kind of film that I tend to instantly love, but I couldn't. There are complications. While I enjoyed its humor, its eccentric antics and the way it meanders without following a strict narrative, there are parts of it that are just plainly unnecessary, and then are parts that are necessary but aren't present. The gist of the story is that two drifters decide to road trip cross-country in hopes of opening a car wash in Philadelphia, which is clearly symbolic for the American Dream. However, their quest is hindered by 'the Man' and things do not end well for the two of them. Sounds a little bit like 'Easy Rider,' I know, but it's a better film. I enjoyed it. I would have enjoyed it more if director Jerry Schatzberg didn't take so many shortcuts in order to reach the conclusion. Gene Hackman is at his fiercest and most somber and Al Pacino is at his funniest, yet also at his saddest. Both have performances that make you much more interested in the film and their characters than you rightfully should be. Also, Vilmos Zsigmond again proves that he's a master of his craft, filling the screen with deep, beautiful colors. (I can't get opening shot out of my mind).
  Super Reviewer
• Oct 20, 2012

  Hackman and Pacino are terrific in this underrated road movie, an honest and refreshing character study about two different men who develop an unlikely bond - and the effect it causes on each of them. A great drama that can be funny and also surprisingly touching.
  Carlos M Super Reviewer
• May 26, 2011

  Scarecrow, is a great road movie, it's very sentimental, but this don't changes the wonderful screenplay, written by Michael White, and the direction of Schatzberg. Hackman and Pacino, show a impressive dynamics due that surely go move who is watching. A surprising motion picture whose show that, the better way to satisfy you self this made the people happy and not fight with they. Scarecrow just like Easy Rider and Midnight Cowboy, are road/buddy sentimental movies, sometimes very similar, but still a good film. Fresh.
  Lucas M Super Reviewer