Scarecrow
Seen it?1973 | 112 min | Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (76% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Thelma & Louise or American Honey, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 52 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Made in 1973: an older pace and style.
Two drifters bum around, visit earthy women and discuss opening a car wash in Pittsburgh.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
76% on Rotten Tomatoes, 72 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Won 2 Cannes awards: Palme d'Or, OCIC Prize of Festival de Cannes.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$4 million worldwide on a $875K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 99K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jerry Schatzberg
- Gene HackmanMax Millan
- Al PacinoFrancis Lionel 'Lion' Delbuchi
- Dorothy TristanColey
- Ann WedgeworthFrenchy
- Richard LynchJack Riley
- Eileen BrennanDarlene
- Al CingolaniSkipper
- Rutanya AldaWoman in camper
- Karen LammWaitress (uncredited)
- Penelope AllenAnnie