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| Karen Black | ... | ||
| Billy Green Bush | ... |
Elton
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Fannie Flagg | ... |
Stoney
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| Sally Struthers | ... |
Betty
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Marlena MacGuire | ... |
Twinky
(as Marlena Macguire)
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Richard Stahl | ... |
Recording Engineer
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| Lois Smith | ... |
Partita Dupea
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| Helena Kallianiotes | ... | ||
| Toni Basil | ... | ||
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Lorna Thayer | ... |
Waitress
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| Susan Anspach | ... | ||
| Ralph Waite | ... |
Carl Fidelio Dupea
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| William Challee | ... |
Nicholas Dupea
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| John P. Ryan | ... |
Spicer
(as John Ryan)
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Robert Dupea has given up his promising career as a concert pianist and is now working in oil fields. He lives together with Rayette, who's a waitress in a diner. When Robert hears from his sister that his father isn't well, he drives up to Washington to see him, taking Rayette with him. There he gets confronted with his rich, cultured family that he had left behind. Written by Leon Wolters <[email protected]>
This incredible movie would have to be one of Jack Nicholson and the totally underrated Karen Black's finest hours (and a half!). This would probably be my favourite movie of all time and though you might find it initially depressing you too will find many instances of black humour with repeated viewings. Everybody and their dog always raves about the chicken salad sandwich diner scene and the dialogue between the main character and his invalid father but for my money the money shot is when Bobby first tells Rayette he has to visit his family ALONE and as he tries to leave without her (which wouldve ended up being the most humane thing he does in the film!!) he finds his car wont start at the crucial moment and he completely loses it in his car cursing a lotta four letter words under his breath. I wont go into the details of what this film is about but its thoroughly entertaining and works on many levels. Fans of this sort of drama should check out WHEN YOU COMIN BACK, RED RYDER as well for superb character breakdowns also. If you thought the main character in Michael Leigh's NAKED was a miserable lost soul on a road to nowhere you aint seen nothing yet til you check out Jack in this!! A complete masterpiece from beginning to end. Great soundtrack with Tammy Wynette by the way and Karen Black shows off her awesome vocal style as well......