Scalawag
“He's Long John Silver and Jesse James rolled into one!”
Synopsis
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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Scalawag (1973) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-04-09
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 13, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kirk Douglas, Zoran Čalić
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Louis Stevenson, Albert Sidney Fleischman, Albert Maltz, Kirk Douglas
- Original Score
- John Cameron
- Original Title
- Scalawag
- Country of Origin
- Italy, United States of America, Yugoslavia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Oceania Film, Bryna Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kirk Douglas, Zoran Čalić
Robert Louis Stevenson, Albert Sidney Fleischman, Albert Maltz, Kirk Douglas
John Cameron
Jack Cardiff
John C. Howard, Antonietta Zita
Department Leadership Roster
Kirk Douglas
Director
John C. Howard
Editor
Antonietta Zita
Editor
Albert Sidney Fleischman
Writer
Albert Maltz
Writer
Jack Cardiff
Director of Photography
Zoran Čalić
Director
Kirk Douglas
Writer
John Cameron
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Scalawag
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Scalawag about?
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.
Who directed Scalawag?
Scalawag was directed by Kirk Douglas, Zoran Čalić.
Who stars in Scalawag?
The principal cast of Scalawag includes Kirk Douglas, Mark Lester, George Eastman, Lesley-Anne Down, Danny DeVito.
When was Scalawag released and how long is it?
Scalawag was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Scalawag?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Scalawag was composed by John Cameron.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Scalawag?
Scalawag holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).