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Scarecrow (1973)

Gene Hackman , Al Pacino , Jerry Schatzberg  |  R |  DVD
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Gene Hackman, Al Pacino, Dorothy Tristan, Ann Wedgeworth, Richard Lynch
  • Directors: Jerry Schatzberg
  • Writers: Garry Michael White
  • Producers: Robert M. Sherman
  • Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dubbed, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
  • Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono), French (Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono)
  • Subtitles: English, Spanish, French
  • Dubbed: French
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rated: R (Restricted)
  • Studio: Warner Home Video
  • DVD Release Date: July 12, 2005
  • Run Time: 112 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0009GX1CO
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #85,769 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
  • Learn more about "Scarecrow" on IMDb

Special Features

  • "On the Road with Scarecrow" vintage featurette
  • Theatrical trailer

Editorial Reviews

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One of the great lost buddy films of the 1970s, this Jerry Schatzberg movie somehow never found its audience, despite the fact that both lead actors were riding high: Hackman from The French Connection, Pacino from The Godfather. They play a pair of drifters, seeing America by thumb, who hook up and discover unexpected soul mates in each other. Hackman is the loner who would rather pile on another layer of clothes than chance letting someone get close to him; Pacino is the likably funny loser who gets under Hackman's skin and teaches him to open up. Together, they hatch a plan to save up and buy their own car wash. But try as they do to keep each other out of trouble, their friendship provides only limited protection, though each take something positive away. Endearing performances that never sink to sentimentality; Pacino, in particular, proves that he could just as easily have been a screen comic as one of the great dramatic actors. --Marshall Fine

Product Description

Two very different men hitchhike across country and form a unique friendship.
Genre: Feature Film-Drama
Rating: R
Release Date: 12-JUL-2005
Media Type: DVD

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31 of 32 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Another Great Seventies Film July 15, 2005
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"Scarecrow" is another example as to why the seventies were a great decade for filmmaking. Studios were willing to take a chance on dicey material and stars would eschew their vanity for the sake of art. For a while I thought this film was adrift like it's two main characters Max(Gene Hackman) and Lion (Al Pacino). It's around the midway point of this film that these characters start shedding layers of their respective psyches like the copious clothes that Max wears. The film turns poignant and ultimately tragic and a little hopeful. For me to reveal the details of the plot would be a disservice to any potential viewers so trust me that you will be rewarded. Needless to say both Hackman and Pacino are superb here. The film is beautifully photographed by master cinematographer Vilmos Zsigmond. Credit director Jerry Schatzberg for taking us on an odyssey with two fascinating, albeit lost, souls.
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars An Overlooked Gem November 12, 2003
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The gift of a "last match" sparks a friendship between two drifters. Max (Gene Hackman), an ex-con, is a tough, cynical, angry man ("I don't love anybody, I don't trust anybody, and I can tear the ass out of an elephant"). Lionel (Al Pacino), recently back from sea, moves at a different tempo. His theory is that laughter is the key (the farmer's scarecrow makes the crows laugh, so they leave him alone out of appreciation).

Lionel's generosity with the match brings the two diverse characters together, and soon Max reveals his plan to open a car wash in Pittsburgh, and invites "Lion" to "go in bidness" with him. So, they're off to Pennsylvania, with two stops along the way -- a visit to Max's sister in Denver, and then up to Detroit for a confrontation between Lionel and the pregnant girl he abandoned.

Their contradictory personalities act as a magnet that pulls each towards a middle ground, as Max begins to soften in the warmth of his newfound friendship, and events occur that cause Lionel to question his "scarecrow" theory.

Hackman creates an unforgettable character in Max. I've seen most of his work, which obviously includes the award-winning performance in "The French Connection", and this is his best. I think that there is a lot of Gene Hackman infused into "Max", I see pieces of this character in all of his other roles. That's not to slight Al Pacino, who does a fine job as the diminutive Lionel, moving towards a critical and uncertain reunion.

This film grows on you, like a friendship. It has been largely ignored, and deserves a better fate.

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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great underseen film July 11, 2005
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This movie is somewhat experimental, yes, but if you like Hackman or Pacino, you will go for this film because it rides on the strength of their collective talents. It's sort of like Of Mice and Men meets Waiting for Godot. Can you imagine two huge movie stars (Hackman and Pacino both in their absolute prime) playing two drifters in a low-budget film like this today? These are great, uncharacteristic performances by both men. In its visual style (lots of long takes and jump cuts) and story arc (or lack thereof) you can see why this film would appeal so much to French audiences (it won the Palme d'Or at Cannes). Therefore, if you detest French cinema, you probably won't like this film much. If you enjoy great acting, though, you will love Scarecrow.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars A forgotten gem August 11, 2000
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This is my favorite Gene Hackman performance, and it's definitely the most offbeat work Pacino has ever done. Together, they're enormously funny and touching, and I dare you not to be moved by the last 15 minutes. A hard movie to shake, but why would anyone want to?
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
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This is without a doubt a lost gem that never found an audience like the description reads. This little seen movie was one of the best acting vehicles for its stars. Gene Hackman and Al Pacino deliver great and heartfelt performances as two drifters who are seen as losers and they themselves especially Lion, Pacino's character thinks of himself as one of them. This film reminded me of John Steinbeck's classic novel "Of Mice and Men" who was brought to the screen in 1994 with Gary Sinise and John Malkovich in the title roles. Pacino is Lenny in my eyes as he has the same innocent and childlike behavior that Lenny has in the film and story. Hackman is George, the strong of the two who is less of a dreamer and more practical than Pacino's character. The two of them although at odds with each other during most of the course of the movie did not get along when they were filming this classic film. They argued and disagreed a lot on the set from what I have it read... however you never saw a bit of animosity between the two of them as their superb acting and professionalism shone through out the film. If you have never seen this movie... this would be a good opportunity to purchase this film and see not only a great, classic movie of the 1970's but also the highlight for me anyway... is two see two masters of the acting craft battle it out in front of your eyes with their amazing gift and talent. SCARECROW,is a winner and you won't be disappointed to add this classic movie to your collection. Special thanks go to the company that decided to finally release this great film on DVD it was about time.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Scarecrow
I had a hard time finding this movie.
Gave it has a gift and the person loved it.
Great movie.
Published 6 months ago by Rainy
5.0 out of 5 stars Great character study and emotional
Anyone that knows how great the two main stars of this film are will have no doubt about it being worthwhile, anyone else should take the time to see this great movie that was made... Read more
Published 6 months ago by larry morra
4.0 out of 5 stars 2 great actor's working together
It's not one of the best movies ever made, but watching Pacino and Hackman together is a joy in itself. The film was a little grainy, but it was made 39yrs. ago.
Published 6 months ago by Cornelio Gutierrez
4.0 out of 5 stars I give it 4 stars because:
I caught this billboard on the Warner Bros. studios while watching the film Blazing Saddles with Mel Brooks and it caught my eye so I looked it up and was quite surprised by the... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Dean
5.0 out of 5 stars Great road flick starring Hackman and Pacino
"Scarecrow" is a 1973 film starring the buddy duo of Al Pacino (Francis Lionel Debuchi) and Gene Hackman (Max Millan) on the road in the midwest. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Luke Killion
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Performances.
This movie is one of the best films i have ever seen. Pacino and especially Hackman are at their best. I remember almost everybody in the theater had teary eyes at the end. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Siamak Marzban
4.0 out of 5 stars Scarecrow - Instant Online Video
This was an interesting movie I had never heard of before. Two academy award winning actors do what they do best. Not the usual Hollywood fair we get these days.
Published on May 28, 2011 by Steve K.
5.0 out of 5 stars A great old movie.
I saw this movie in the theater and loved it. I could never find it in the local video rental stores. I very much enjoyed watching it again. Read more
Published on May 9, 2011 by Nana Mac
4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful movie, lousy VHS transfer
The story of Max and Lion is affecting, interesting, often funny, occasionally bruising. But the practice of squeezing wide-screen movies onto the standard TV format for videotape... Read more
Published on June 29, 2010 by S. Gilbert
5.0 out of 5 stars Superb, deeply poignant film.
Scarecrow is a film about human longing, change, and growth. Gene Hackman plays Max, a cynical ex-con who just wants to get to Pittsburgh, and start a car wash business. Read more
Published on December 28, 2009 by S. Spears
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