Barbara Hershey, Barry Primus, Bernie Casey
A young woman robs trains with a union man, a gambler and a friend in the Depression.
DVD Release Date: March 19, 2002
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November 12, 2006Certainly not Scorsese's best film to date but I did enjoy it towards the end.
The film is incredibly similar to Bonnie Clyde, but it isn't as good as that. I felt some of the performances in this film were lacking in euthasiam and emotion. Barbara Hersehy was pretty good and...( read more) -
September 22, 2007You see a lot of Scorsese camera work in his first feature. It's kind of like a poor man's 'Bonnie & Clyde'. Worth seeing at least once.
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April 23, 2009One of Marty's few lesser works, but he did what he could with what he was given. It's still an interesting film. WILD ending.
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December 19, 2008Enough of an anomaly in Scorsese's catalogue to warrant a look even from his detractors *raises hand*, while fans should feel at home with the choppy editing and use of the "N" word. Great last 1/2 hour.
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May 17, 2008Scorsese's pretentious movie about Boxcar Bertha, a woman labor organizer and her journey with Big Bill, you barely know anything about the characters, I had to look up on imdb to know she was a labor organizer. The editing is awful, there is 2 opening credits for fucks sake! but...( read more)
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March 25, 2008shot by scorsese for roger corman, who was known for quick and cheap flicks, could be considered a grindhouse film. a early role for barbara hershey, showing her age for such a young performer, and david caradine, as her love interest, travelling across country, like scorseses a...( read more)
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October 23, 2004
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
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