Bobby Deerfield, a famous American race car driver on the European circuit, falls in love with the enigmatic Lillian Morelli, who is terminally ill.
Director:
Sydney Pollack
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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Al Pacino | ... | Bobby | |
| Marthe Keller | ... | Lillian | |
| Anny Duperey | ... | Lydia | |
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Walter McGinn | ... | The Brother |
| Van Doude | ... | The Flutist | |
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Gérard Hernandez | ... | Carlos Del Montanaro |
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Stephan Meldegg | ... | Karl Holtzmann |
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Norm Nielsen | ... | The Magician (as Norm Nielson) |
| Romolo Valli | ... | Uncle Luigi | |
| Jaime Sánchez | ... | Delvecchio (as Jaime Sanchez) | |
| Mickey Knox | ... | Tourist | |
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Dorothy James | ... | Tourist |
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Guido Alberti | ... | Priest In The Garden |
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Monique Lejeune | ... | Catherine Modave |
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Steve Gadler | ... | Bertrand Modave |
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Bobby Deerfield, a famous American race car driver on the European circuit, falls in love with the enigmatic Lillian Morelli, who is terminally ill. Written by Jeanne Armintrout <jeannee@uwyo.edu>
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character name as title | hixploitation | love | race car | formula 1 |Taglines:
Who is Bobby Deerfield? No one really knew. Not the crowds who cheered him. Not the women who made love to him. Not the family who reached out to him. No one until now. No one until her. See more »Parents Guide:
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USARelease Date:
3 November 1977 (Netherlands) See more »Also Known As:
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$9,300,000Company Credits
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Color (Metrocolor)Aspect Ratio:
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Bobby Deerfield: Turtle?
[she nods]
Bobby Deerfield: Nobody's ever called me that before. A turtle.
Lillian Morelli: Perhaps you are the world's fastest turtle, but just the same, you are a ...
Lillian Morelli, Bobby Deerfield: turtle!
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Music by Will Grosz (as Hugh Williams)
Words by Jimmy Kennedy
Sung by Al Pacino
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To cast the role of Lillian, director Sydney Pollack interviewed dozens of European actresses whilst Pollack also watched dozens of each of their films. See more »Quotes
Lillian Morelli: You're such a turtle!Bobby Deerfield: Turtle?
[she nods]
Bobby Deerfield: Nobody's ever called me that before. A turtle.
Lillian Morelli: Perhaps you are the world's fastest turtle, but just the same, you are a ...
Lillian Morelli, Bobby Deerfield: turtle!
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Alternate Versions
25 minutes of the film were cut for the network TV showings; premium movie channels (such as Cinemax) show the complete 124 min version. See more »Soundtracks
Red Sails In The SunsetMusic by Will Grosz (as Hugh Williams)
Words by Jimmy Kennedy
Sung by Al Pacino
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Boredom, ennui, and ridiculous method acting (yes, even from Al Pacino) combine to make THE worst movie experience I have ever had. I found absolutely nothing to relate to with any of the characters. The cinematography was among the least imaginative ever. And, the nonsensical script and sophomoric dialogue are even worse than the acting and direction -- and that's not easy to achieve. What a total mess!!!!