In a small town in rural Kansas, a troubled veteran attempts to restore an old merry-go-round ride.In a small town in rural Kansas, a troubled veteran attempts to restore an old merry-go-round ride.In a small town in rural Kansas, a troubled veteran attempts to restore an old merry-go-round ride.
John Blyth Barrymore
- John
- (as John Barrymore III)
- …
Dan Haggerty
- Jake
- (as Dan Haggarty)
Storyline
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- TriviaFilming began in 1973, and continued intermittently over the years, owing to a combination of financial problems, and David Carradine taking other acting jobs to help pay for it. It was finally completed and released in 1981.
- GoofsThis may or may not be an error, but his beret is brown at the start of the film and becomes green before he loses it. But maybe he had two. It also is worn in a style that is most definitely not U.S. military. But maybe that's intentional. Paratroopers in the service (he's supposed to be former 101st Airborne) wore maroon berets, not brown or green. Special Forces wore green ones. But again, maybe that's all intentional.
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Normally when actors direct a film it can go from so-so to awful. And David Carradine's work here isn't so-so its pretty good. Very slow! With some layers packed here and there.
Any fans of David or Barbara should give this a watch. For those of you who liked "Into the wild" you might find The American Soldier's obsession charming enough to finish the film.
Could also be a good pairing with 'Easy rider'
Any fans of David or Barbara should give this a watch. For those of you who liked "Into the wild" you might find The American Soldier's obsession charming enough to finish the film.
Could also be a good pairing with 'Easy rider'
- midwesternhooligans
- Sep 25, 2019
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- Budget
- $800,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 31 minutes
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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