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92 In The Shade

1975, Movie, R, 88 mins

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Another turkey from executive producer Elliott Kastner, the American-born dealmaker who spends much of his time in England. Director-writer McGuane had two of his novels done by other directors and didn't like the way they turned out (they were THE SPORTING CLUB, directed by Larry Peerce, and RANCHO DELUXE, directed by Arthur Penn), so he decided to do this one himself. Perhaps novelist McGuane is better read than seen, because this one turned out no better than those. It's ... read more leave a comment
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A tale of sex, power and arson set in the sun-baked backwoods of Florida, where three rival tour guides are competing, with murderous effect. Tom Skelton (Peter Fonda) is a drifter. His horizons are limited, and his background is shady - his father made an unsuccessful attempt at running a brothel, which employed Tom's own mother. The only family member of any worth is his wealthy grandfather Goldsboro (Burgess Meredith), who disapproves of Tom's girlfriend Miranda (Margot Kidder). Tom is determined to make something of himself and prove his own self-worth. He sets up his own business as a guide specializing in taking well-heeled tourists to bountiful fishing spots. Obstacles in the way of him succeeding, come in the form of the cut-throat competition by rival fishing guides Nichol Dance (Warren Oates), and Carter (Harry Dean Stanton). They are used to sharing business between the two of them, and intend on keeping it that way. When their tactics become too dirty, Tom makes a rash deci
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A young drifter returns to his home in Key West, Florida and attempts to open a fishing charter business, provoking a dangerous feud with a rival fishing sea captain.
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Length: 01:29:00
Posted: 7/21/2009
Year: 1975
Rated R

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Cast
Peter Fonda: Tom Skelton
Warren Oates: Nichol Dance
Margot Kidder: Miranda
Burgess Meredith: Goldsboro
Harry Dean Stanton: Faron Carter
Sylvia Miles: Bella Knowles

 

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