The Rowdyman
Synopsis
Will Cole is a charismatic 35 year old paper mill laborer who seems to celebrate a life of bad choices. He lives and behaves as if he was still 18, womanizing and drinking and rejecting responsibility because he sees no reason to take life seriously. Surprisingly enough, despite his devil-may-care attitude, he has several important people in his life. He maintains a special relationship with Stan, an old mentor who lives in a nursing home, and Ruth, the only woman he truly cares about. Andrew is his best friend but grows tired of Will's antics, and he is soon to be married and moving on. Will constantly has something up his sleeve but his pranks inevitably bring pain and tragedy to those closest to him, forcing him to reevaluate his life and make some difficult decisions.
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Rowdyman (1972)
Type: Clip • Published 2012-11-14
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Carter
- Screenplay & Story
- Gordon Pinsent
- Original Score
- Ben McPeek
- Original Title
- The Rowdyman
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Canadian Film Development Corporation, Agincourt
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Carter
Gordon Pinsent
Ben McPeek
Lawrence Dane
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Peter Carter
Director
Gordon Pinsent
Writer
Lawrence Dane
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What is The Rowdyman about?
Will Cole is a charismatic 35 year old paper mill laborer who seems to celebrate a life of bad choices. He lives and behaves as if he was still 18, womanizing and drinking and rejecting responsibility because he sees no reason to take life seriously. Surprisingly enough, despite his devil-may-care attitude, he has several important people in his life. He maintains a special relationship with Stan, an old mentor who lives in a nursing home, and Ruth, the only woman he truly cares about. Andrew is his best friend but grows tired of Will's antics, and he is soon to be married and moving on. Will constantly has something up his sleeve but his pranks inevitably bring pain and tragedy to those closest to him, forcing him to reevaluate his life and make some difficult decisions.
Who directed The Rowdyman?
The Rowdyman was directed by Peter Carter.
Who stars in The Rowdyman?
The principal cast of The Rowdyman includes Gordon Pinsent, Frank Converse, Will Geer, Linda Goranson, Ted Henley.
When was The Rowdyman released and how long is it?
The Rowdyman was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Rowdyman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Rowdyman was composed by Ben McPeek.