I saw this black and white film on TV when I was twelve and never forgot it. It is one of my favorite films of the sixties, and I saw lots of them. Michael Parks at his best, in my opinion.
The way Michael Park's character developed from opportunistic thug to nurturing friend draws the viewer's attention as the relationship slowly unfolds between the two youths. The contrast of their growing bond with the society they encounter as they travel across the country from east coast to west coast on trains, by hitching, and by motorcycle depicts the alienation of youth during the era, and an even greater sense of loss, dread and emptiness of the society at large. Did Toots Theilemans do the soundtrack to this film as well? It seems like it, even if he didn't, that's the tone and mood of this film.
The cinematography, direction, plot development and general tone was artful, moving and edgy. If anyone has information of how to obtain a DVD or video, please let me know. I agree that it is a fine and original film, and a shame that it is not screened on TCM or anywhere else. Bad timing in the original release, and now cast aside for decades. Someone bring it back, please!
The way Michael Park's character developed from opportunistic thug to nurturing friend draws the viewer's attention as the relationship slowly unfolds between the two youths. The contrast of their growing bond with the society they encounter as they travel across the country from east coast to west coast on trains, by hitching, and by motorcycle depicts the alienation of youth during the era, and an even greater sense of loss, dread and emptiness of the society at large. Did Toots Theilemans do the soundtrack to this film as well? It seems like it, even if he didn't, that's the tone and mood of this film.
The cinematography, direction, plot development and general tone was artful, moving and edgy. If anyone has information of how to obtain a DVD or video, please let me know. I agree that it is a fine and original film, and a shame that it is not screened on TCM or anywhere else. Bad timing in the original release, and now cast aside for decades. Someone bring it back, please!