Directed by:
John FrankenheimerCinematography:
Ralph WoolseyCast:
Lee Marvin, Fredric March, Robert Ryan, Jeff Bridges, Bradford Dillman, Sorrell Booke, Moses Gunn, Clifton James, George Voskovec, Evans Evans, John McLiam (more)Plots(1)
It's 1912 and the patron's of 'The Last Chance Saloon' have gathered for their evening of whiskey to contemplate their lost faith and dreams, when Hickey (Lee Marvin) arrives. Hickey is out to convince everyone that he can help them all find peace of mind by ridding them of the foolish dreams and by bringing them back to reality. Hickey is working especially hard on Larry Slade (Robert Ryan) a former anarchist who has lost his will for life and is awaiting the eventuality of death. Larry is not affected by the cajolings of Hickey but his young companion Parritt (Jeff Bridges) is strangely affected and this leads to revelations about his own mother and feelings of betrayal and loss. As the night wears on the mood changes as everyone has their faith and dreams slowly destroyed by Hickey. As the anger builds everyone turns on Hickey about his wife and the iceman. This leads to more revelations and with Hickey having the faint questioning of his own new found convictions. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Cast
Lee Marvin
USA
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Fredric March
USA
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Robert Ryan
USA
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Jeff Bridges
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Bradford Dillman
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Sorrell Booke
USA
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Moses Gunn
USA
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Clifton James
USA
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George Voskovec
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Evans Evans
USA
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John McLiam
Canada
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Bart Burns
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Stephen Pearlman
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Hildy Brooks
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Martyn Green
UK
Best movies:
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Tom Pedi
USA
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