The Rowdyman (1972)

A man who refuses to grow up and take responsibility has his world crash down on him when his friends suffer as a result of his antics.

Director:

Peter Carter

Writer:

Gordon Pinsent

Stars:

Gordon Pinsent, Frank Converse, Will Geer

1 win.

Cast

Credited cast:
Gordon Pinsent	...	Will Cole
Frank Converse	...	Andrew Scott
Will Geer	...	Stan
Linda Goranson	...	Ruth Lowe
Ted Henley	...	Constable Williams
Estelle Wall	...	Mary Cole
Stuart Gillard	...	Constable Bill
Austin Davis	...	Walt
Dawn Greenhalgh	...	Woman on Train
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Jonathan White

Storyline

Will Cole is a charismatic 35 year old paper mill laborer who seems to celebrate a life of bad choices. He lives and behaves as if he was still 18, womanizing and drinking and rejecting responsibility because he sees no reason to take life seriously. Surprisingly enough, despite his devil-may-care attitude, he has several important people in his life. He maintains a special relationship with Stan, an old mentor who lives in a nursing home, and Ruth, the only woman he truly cares about. Andrew is his best friend but grows tired of Will's antics, and he is soon to be married and moving on. Will constantly has something up his sleeve but his pranks inevitably bring pain and tragedy to those closest to him, forcing him to reevaluate his life and make some difficult decisions.

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Plot Keywords:

gay interest | newfoundland | rogue | independent film

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

July 1973 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Corner Brook, Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Box Office

Budget:

CAD 350,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Agincourt, Canadian Film Development Corporation (CFDC)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

User Reviews

Intelligent script, original story, outstanding acting

Gordon Pinsent, one of Canada's best actors ever, portrays a womanizing drunk who refuses to grow. Is he a hero refusing to adjust to the norms of society (even the very liberal society of a small Canadian town) or a man arrested in development. Either way, his antics are hysterical, and the movie leaves the conclusions to the viewer. If you love original, daring story telling, show casing unknown but great talent (even the songs are original and GREAT), then you should check this out.

OK even if you just want a good laugh you should check this out.