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20/12/1969 Comedy, Drama 1h 46m
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Boon is a reiver (that's a cheat, a liar, a brawler and womaniser) and he had just four days to teach young Lucius the facts of life (like cheating, lying, brawling and womanizing).

Overview

In turn-of-the-century Mississippi, an 11-year-old boy comes of age as two mischievous adult friends talk him into sneaking the family car out for a trip to Memphis and a series of adventures.

  1. Mark Rydell

    Director

Top billed cast

  1. Steve McQueen

    Boon Hogganbeck

  2. Sharon Farrell

    Corrie

  3. Ruth White

    Miss Reba

  4. Michael Constantine

    Mr. Binford

  5. Clifton James

    Butch Lovemaiden

  6. Juano Hernández

    Uncle Possum

  7. Lonny Chapman

    Maury McCaslin

  8. Will Geer

    Boss

  9. Rupert Crosse

    Ned McCaslin

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Reviews

A review by CinemaSerf
Written by CinemaSerf on 2025-07-15
This reminded me of one of those live-action films that Disney put out in the 1960s and 70s. A big star (Steve McQueen) is friends with a young lad (Mitch Vogel) and together with his cheeky friend “Ned” (Rupert Crosse) they “borrow” the bright yellow Lincoln motor car of his grandfather (Will Geer) and head off for some adventures. First things first, to Memphis they travel where “Boon” (McQ) is hoping to see his gal (Sharon Farrell) who works in an house unsuitable for an eleven year old boy! Whilst they are preoccupied, “Ned” hits upon the idea of trading in the car - rememb...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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