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However,Scarecrowfeatured a standout role fromAl Pacinoin one of the earliest roles of his career.

What Is Scarecrow About?

Custom image of Gene Hackman as Max and Al Pacino as Lion in Scarecrow against a purple background

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Max is sympathetic to Lions plight, especially since his emotional intelligence seems to be rather lacking.

Hackman shows the pride and self-respect within Max that defines his personality.

Hackman has a bone to pick as a tortured private investigator.

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An ex-con drifter with a penchant for brawling is amused by a homeless ex-sailor, so they partner up as they head east together.

It serves as the perfect thematic parallel forLions own anxieties about fatherhood.

Hackman doesnt even have to voice his emotions through words to show what Max is going through.

Its clear that hes far more sensitive than his tough exterior persona would suggest.

Gene Hackman as Harry Moseby from Night Moves against a blue background

Scarecrowis currently available to rent or buy on Prime Video in the U.S.

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