# Scarecrow (1973)

> Two rootless men forge a volatile, tender friendship while hitching through America toward uncertain versions of home.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/19780

## Facts

- Runtime: 112 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Jerry Schatzberg
- Cast: Gene Hackman, Al Pacino, Dorothy Tristan, Ann Wedgeworth, Richard Lynch, Eileen Brennan, Al Cingolani, Rutanya Alda
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070643/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: melancholic, tender, rough-edged, reflective evening, classic cinema night

## Synopsis

An ex-con and a sailor embark on a transformative journey across America, discovering friendship and purpose along the way.

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