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).

1969
Rated PG-13
1h 46m
Comedy
Drama

6.4TMDB(59)

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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.

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2 award nominations, including the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor (1970)
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Based on
Based on the novel The Reivers
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Setting
Set in Mississippi
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Music
Music by John Williams
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Richard Moore
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Director: Mark Rydell
Writers: Irving RavetchScreenplay
Harriet Frank Jr.Screenplay
William FaulknerNovel
Status: Released
Release date: December 20, 1969
Original language: English
Countries: United States of America

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