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Overview
Release Date:
25 December 1969 (USA) moreTagline:
Boon is a reiver (that's a cheat, a liar, a brawler and womaniser) and he had just four days to teach young Lucius the facts of life (like cheating, lying, brawling and womanizing).Plot:
In turn-of-the-century Mississippi, an 11-year-old boy comes of age as two mischievous adult friends talk him into sneaking the family car out for a trip to Memphis and a series of adventures. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 3 nominations moreUser Comments:
A charmer of a coming of age movie moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Steve McQueen | ... | Boon Hogganbeck | |
| Sharon Farrell | ... | Corrie | |
| Ruth White | ... | Miss Reba | |
| Michael Constantine | ... | Mr. Binford | |
| Clifton James | ... | Butch Lovemaiden | |
| Juano Hernandez | ... | Uncle Possum | |
| Lonny Chapman | ... | Maury | |
| Will Geer | ... | Boss | |
| Rupert Crosse | ... | Ned | |
| Mitch Vogel | ... | Lucius | |
| Diane Shalet | ... | Hannah | |
| Pat Randall | ... | May Ellen | |
| Diane Ladd | ... | Phoebe | |
| Ellen Geer | ... | Sally | |
| Dub Taylor | ... | Dr. Peabody |
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Rated PG-13 for sexual content, brief nudity, language and thematic elements. (2004 re-rating)Parents Guide:
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Germany:107 min | USA:107 minCountry:
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EnglishColor:
Color (Technicolor)Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 moreSound Mix:
4-Track StereoCertification:
Canada:G (Quebec) | Australia:PG | Canada:PG (Manitoba/Ontario) | UK:PG (video rating) (1987) | UK:AA (original rating) | Canada:A (Nova Scotia) | Norway:16 (1970) | Australia:M | Finland:K-12 | Sweden:15 | USA:M (original rating) | USA:PG-13 (2004 re-rating) | UK:12 (re-rating) (2005)MOVIEmeter: 
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Miscellaneous: On the packaging for the 1993 VHS release of the movie, the music credit is give to Lalo Schifrin. John Williams wrote the score for the film and received an Oscar nomination for his efforts. moreQuotes:
[Boon giving directions to Ned on how to use the Winton Flyer]Ned: Boon, when do you think I can have it?
Boon Hoggenbeck: String bean you so much to lay a hand on this automobile, I'll jump down your throat, and tap dance on your lungs!
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A boy falls in with bad and slightly foolish companions when his grandfather leaves his brand new horseless carriage unguarded for the weekend. Based on a Faulkner novel, the story centers on a whirlwind trip to Memphis, with the promise that the car and all in it will be back in Mississippi before the grandfather. A night at a madam's, a knife fight, a dispute with a corrupt and bigoted sheriff, and two of the most exciting and beautiful movie horse races shoot the plan to hell. Not the best McQueen, but Sharon Farell is sweet and heartbreaking, Rupert Crosse (who died young) showed substantial promise and the movie is generally well-played. A charming movie about the sweet smell of corruption, responsibility and the lengths men (and horses) will go to to get what they want.