Cinderella Liberty
Deftly directed by Mark Rydell, this poignant romantic drama features a stunning all-star cast that includes James Caan, Marsha Mason, Eli Wallach, Burt Young, Sally Kirkland and Dabney Coleman.
His ship docked in Seattle, Navy man John Baggs Jr. (Caan) has a "Cinderella Liberty" pass, meaning he can be out until midnight - so he intends to make the most of his evening. And things are clearly going his way when he "wins" call girl Maggie Paul (Mason) in a pool game. But once Baggs finds out that Maggie has an 11 year-old son and another baby on the way, he backs off - anxious to rid himself of complications he just can’t contend with. That is - until he falls in love.
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At Liberty - samdaniels
1973.....ah, yes. Saw this at the Towne Cinema at Yonge and Bloor....and have not seen it since.
You can understand how this film made Marsha Mason in her first Oscar bid) a star.....she makes you believe that there just maybe be a thing known as a hooker with a heart of gold. Difficult to pull off. But she does. She and James Caan ( in a very subtle and quiet performance)have great chemistry. The plausibility of the script wavers sometimes...but who cares, I was engulfed by these two characters. These were the days when a successful film didn't necessarily preclude a sequel. But, I do wonder what happened in the years after in New Orleans with these two.
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At Liberty - samdaniels
1973.....ah, yes. Saw this at the Towne Cinema at Yonge and Bloor....and have not seen it since.
You can understand how this film made Marsha Mason in her first Oscar bid) a star.....she makes you believe that there just maybe be a thing known as a hooker ...