Mr. Sycamore (1975)Jason Robards is a man who decides he'd rather be a tree. Director:Pancho Kohner |
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Mr. Sycamore (1975)Jason Robards is a man who decides he'd rather be a tree. Director:Pancho Kohner |
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John Gwilt
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Jane Gwilt
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| Jean Simmons | ... |
Estelle Benbow
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Fred Staines
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Mark Miller | ... |
Rev. Fletcher
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Brenda Smith | ... |
Daisy
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| Richard Bull | ... |
Dr. Ferfield
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| Ian Wolfe | ... |
Abner /
Arnie
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David Osterhout | ... |
Officer Kelly
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Lou Picetti | ... |
Humphry
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Jerome Thor | ... |
Higgins
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Curtis Taylor | ... |
Harry
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Paul Berini | ... |
Milkman
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Eddie Lewis | ... |
Milkman
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Sydna Scott | ... |
Clubwoman
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An unusual but affectionate story of a man's longing for his ideal of peace and serenity. A postman and part-time poet is inspired by the Greek legend of the two elderly guards at Jupiter's temple who are transformed into beautiful trees. His wife has him committed when he stands in his backyard awaiting the same metamorphosis to take place. With the help of a friendly librarian, he escapes in a milk truck during a violent storm. Written by Anonymous
The only reason I cannot give this movie a higher or lower rating is that I saw it 20 years ago or so when I was a teenager in an altered state of consciousness. This movie gave me such a wonderful feeling because after all, many of us can relate to wanting to escape this ordinary life of bills and drudgery. I would really like to see it again, of course this time would be a more clearheaded viewing. I think I would still like it though mainly because I haven't given up on movies and music to help escape. This movie did that for me then. I wish I could find a copy on DVD but several attempts to find it have availed nothing. I feel as though this movie viewed with an open heart and open mind, without the typical expectations of a Hollywood film, would be a great movie.