Max, an ex-con drifter with a penchant for brawling is amused by Lion, a homeless ex-sailor, and they partner up as they head east together.
Revived in a restored version to mark its 40th anniversary, it boasts two of the best performances that Hackman and Pacino ever gave.
This is a jewel of American cinema.
A poignant tale of lost souls from a golden age of US cinema.
It's great to see these actors in their formative years, but the film is to slack and undisciplined to serve their talents.
Gene Hackman and Al Pacino are a winning combination in Jerry Schatzberg's blue-collar road movie from 1973.
General release. Check local listings for show times.
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