Based on the novel by celebrated children's author Leon Garfield this children's adventure film set in 1750s York was Ken Loach's fourth feature. Shot on location by cinematographer Chris Menges - who had collaborated with Loach on developing the gentle observational style also seen in his earlier feature Kes (1969) - the film's witty dialogue and enchanting performances from its charismatic young cast led to the film being presented with the Critics Award at the 1979 Cannes Film Festival.
This romantic story film was adapted from a story by Alexander Pushin. A young officer becomes the object of the amorous Cizarina's affections. He is banished when he rejects her and becomes the dashing Robin Hood-like bandit: The Eagle.
Dallas housewife Lurene Hallett (Pfeiffer) feels such a strong personal connection to her idol Jackie Kennedy that when JFK is assassinated she defies her husband and boards an eastbound bus determined to 'be there' for Jackie at the funeral. On board she meets a mysterious black man (Haysbert) travelling with a sad silent little girl. But when Lurene realises he's given her a false name she fears that she has uncovered a kidnapping plot. As a result of her well-intentioned medd
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