The story of a relationship between a teacher and his troubled pupil. Justin McLeod is a former teacher who lives as a recluse on the edge of town. His face is disfigured from an automobile accident and fire ten years before in which a boy was incinerated and for which he was convicted of involuntary manslaughter. He is also suspected of being a pedophile. He is befriended by Chuck, igniting the town's suspicion and hostility. McLeod instills in his protégé a love of justice and freedom from prejudice which sustains Chuck beyond the end of the film.
Written by Mike McBain <mike@calcite.apana.org.au>
Boom mic visible:
When Gibson is giving Stahl his mock exam results from his truck, you can see a boom mic reflected in the cars windscreen.
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Quotes
McLeod:
Think Norstad, reason. Have I ever abused you? Did I ever lay a hand on you of anything but friendship on you? Could I? Could you imagine me ever doing so? And what about the past? Chuck Norstadt:
Just tell me you didn't do it, I'll believe you. McLeod:
No, no sir! I didn't spend all summer so you could cheat on this question. See more »