Raggedy Man

A compelling but oddly empty film, RAGGEDY MAN stars Spacek as a young divorcee who struggles to raise her two sons in Texas during WWII. Since her divorce, she has been harassed by local low-lifes who believe that all divorced women are looking for stand-in husbands. Two men in particular (Sanderson and Walker) have refused to leave her alone. Another local character, Shepard, a mysterious down-and-outer, also haunts Spacek's existence. Her life changes dramatically when Roberts, a young sailor, arrives on the scene and captivates both Spacek and her sons. His eventual departure, however, sends the story rushing toward a disturbing climax that isn't completely in ...