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Movie poster: Scalawag (1973)
🎬 Movie
1973 · 92 min Adventure Western
5.5 / 10 · TMDB

A crew of land locked pirates, led by the aptly named Peg, go in search of buried treasure hidden by the treacherous Mudhook and his twin brother. They meet up with good natured landowner, Don Aragon, who goes along for the ride with his sister and a young boy, Jamie. Along the way, Peg and Jamie form a father son relationship that is put to the test due to Peg's naturally dishonest ways.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1973
Country Italy, United States of America, Yugoslavia
Genre Adventure, Western
Director Kirk Douglas
Runtime 92 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.5/10 (11 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film constructs a straightforward adventure yarn, relying on the familiar dynamic between a roguish anti-hero and the innocent boy who sees good in him. It explores themes of found family and redemption against a dusty Western backdrop.

What lingers after the treasure hunt is the simple, sentimental core of an unlikely bond forming in spite of greed and dishonesty. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Kirk Douglas

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Perfect for a lazy weekend matinee, capturing the spirit of a family-friendly adventure tale.

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