Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Jon Voight | ... | Vic Bealer | |
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Nancie Phillips | ... | Connie Swooze |
Art Metrano | ... | Jay David Swooze | |
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Kathy Mahoney | ... | Shereen Bealer |
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Carole Androsky | ... | Rodine Bealer |
Jeanne Cooper | ... | Nola Bealer | |
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Peggy Cowles | ... | Bett Van Daumee (as Peg Cowles) |
Bob Hastings | ... | Ariel Van Daumee | |
E.J. Peaker | ... | Janelle Sharkey | |
Ned Glass | ... | Arty Bale | |
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Ray Ballard | ... | Ring Announcer |
Anne Archer | ... | Drenna Valentine | |
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Ron Burns | ... | Larking |
Harry Northup | ... | Parker | |
Rosalind Cash | ... | Poppy |
Episodic story in six acts ("The Manly Art in Six Rounds") about young boxer Vic Bealer (played by Jon Voight) in search for some direction in his life. Written by Cristian Redferne <Harlock@prodigy.com>
This is a wonderful surreal gonzo movie of the early seventies. Why it was ever released is beyond me! John Voight is perfect as the boxer hoping to get to the Olympics from the small town of "Buddyville". The relationship between Voight and his girlfriend is fascinating. Anne Archer is stunning in one of her early roles. Charles Eastman directed his original screenplay which reminds you of the later works of Terence Malick. The ending has a "Days of Heaven" feel to it. I enjoyed the use music in the film especially "Laugh Laugh" by the Beau Brummels. When was the last time you heard the Beau Brummels? The dialog has a "inner" quality to which adds to surrealness of the film. Check this one out you won't be disappointed!