The film narrates how a young hustler cowboy called Joe Buck (John Voight) is going to New York seeking himself his life . There , he'll fight for existence in the urban forty second street . He befriends Ratso Rizzo (Dustin Hoffman) and both of them confront the sleaziest side N.Y.C. Voight and Hoffman make an agreeable and friendly duo.
John Voight as a freelance stud makes a terrific acting . He is sympathetic , handsome , memorable but also vulnerable and naive . Dustin Hoffman as the cripple and ill Rizzo is superbly interpreted . He is crafty and seedy , besides a good and uncanny guy . They'll develop a likable friendship , helping themselves in the various misfortunes and distresses until the sensitive and exciting ending . The picture won Academy Awards to best picture , Director (John Schelesinger) , screenplay (Waldo Salt), Oscars very well deserved . Although the movie is principally interpreted by the magnificent duo , there is an excellent support cast constituted by famous and famed secondaries : Sylvia Miles , John McGiver , Brenda Vaccaro , Barnard Hughes and Jennifer Salt . Special mention to soundtrack by John Barry , the score is riveting and Willie Nelson's songs are awesome . The film is very fine directed by John Schelesinger .
The flick had maxim negative classification for sex , nudism abundant , scabrous theme and profane language . Rating : very Good . Above average and well worth watching . The film achieved much success , today is considered a classic cinema .
John Voight as a freelance stud makes a terrific acting . He is sympathetic , handsome , memorable but also vulnerable and naive . Dustin Hoffman as the cripple and ill Rizzo is superbly interpreted . He is crafty and seedy , besides a good and uncanny guy . They'll develop a likable friendship , helping themselves in the various misfortunes and distresses until the sensitive and exciting ending . The picture won Academy Awards to best picture , Director (John Schelesinger) , screenplay (Waldo Salt), Oscars very well deserved . Although the movie is principally interpreted by the magnificent duo , there is an excellent support cast constituted by famous and famed secondaries : Sylvia Miles , John McGiver , Brenda Vaccaro , Barnard Hughes and Jennifer Salt . Special mention to soundtrack by John Barry , the score is riveting and Willie Nelson's songs are awesome . The film is very fine directed by John Schelesinger .
The flick had maxim negative classification for sex , nudism abundant , scabrous theme and profane language . Rating : very Good . Above average and well worth watching . The film achieved much success , today is considered a classic cinema .