Directed by:
John G. AvildsenScreenplay:
Norman WexlerCinematography:
John G. AvildsenComposer:
Bobby ScottCast:
Peter Boyle, Susan Sarandon, Dennis Patrick, Patrick McDermott, K Callan, Audrey Caire, Reid Cruickshanks, Estelle Omens, Marlene Warfield, Frank VitaleVOD (1)
Plots(1)
Joe Curran (Boyle) is a loudmouthed factory worker with a bigot's mean streak. Bill Compton (Dennis Patrick) is a wealthy executive who, in an uncharacteristic fit of rage, has just murdered the drug-addicted boyfriend of his daughter (Sarandon). When the two men meet in a bar, an unholy alliance is formed. And after Bill's daughter runs away, they search for her in the psychedelic underworld they despise' setting in motion a shocking and humiliating string of events that leads to a brutal and chilling final scene. (official distributor synopsis)
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Peter Boyle
USA
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Susan Sarandon
USA
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Dennis Patrick
USA
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Patrick McDermott
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K Callan
USA
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Audrey Caire
USA
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Joe (1970)
Reid Cruickshanks
USA
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Joe (1970)
Something Wild (1961)
Estelle Omens
USA
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Marlene Warfield
USA
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Network (1976)
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Frank Vitale
USA
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