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Steelyard Blues

  • 1973
  • PG
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
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Steelyard Blues (1973)
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Several misfits decide to restore a PBY flying boat and fly to a place where they can enjoy total freedom but a few obstacles hamper their plans.Several misfits decide to restore a PBY flying boat and fly to a place where they can enjoy total freedom but a few obstacles hamper their plans.Several misfits decide to restore a PBY flying boat and fly to a place where they can enjoy total freedom but a few obstacles hamper their plans.

  • Director
    • Alan Myerson
  • Writer
    • David S. Ward
  • Stars
    • Mel Stewart
    • Donald Sutherland
    • Howard Hesseman
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    • IMDb RATING
    5.3/10
    1K
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    • Director
      • Alan Myerson
    • Writer
      • David S. Ward
    • Stars
      • Mel Stewart
      • Donald Sutherland
      • Howard Hesseman
    • 17User reviews
    • 14Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 1 nomination total

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    Mel Stewart
    Mel Stewart
    • Black Man in Jail
    • (as Melvin Stewart)
    Donald Sutherland
    Donald Sutherland
    • Jesse Veldini
    Howard Hesseman
    Howard Hesseman
    • Frank Veldin
    Morgan Upton
    Morgan Upton
    • Bill the Police Captain
    Peter Boyle
    Peter Boyle
    • Eagle Thornberry
    Jessica Myerson
    Jessica Myerson
    • Savage Rose
    Beans Morocco
    • Rocky
    • (as Dan Barrows)
    John Savage
    John Savage
    • The Kid
    Jane Fonda
    Jane Fonda
    • Iris Caine
    Nancy Fish
    Nancy Fish
    • Pool Hall Waitress
    Roger Bowen
    Roger Bowen
    • Fire Commissioner Francis
    Garry Goodrow
    • Duval Jax
    Lynette Bernay
    • Bar Waitress
    • (as Lynn Bernay)
    Richard Schaal
    Richard Schaal
    • Mel the Zoo Official
    Ed Greenberg
    • Rookie Cop
    • (as Edward Greenberg)
    Howard Storm
    Howard Storm
    • Health Inspector
    David Moody
    • Black Boxer
    Ruth Silveira
    • Electrical Repair Woman
    • Director
      • Alan Myerson
    • Writer
      • David S. Ward
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    • Trivia
      The movie was actually filmed in 1971 shortly after Jane Fonda and Donald Sutherland had co-starred in the very different picture Klute (1971). The production required re-shoots and had a few delays and was not released anywhere until 1973. Fonda and Sutherland, who briefly had a real-life personal relationship around that time, were also both involved in "The FTA Show", a wartime entertainment gig which toured towns in the USA which had military bases nearby. The show was a satirical event protesting the Vietnam War. Several other people connected with 'Steelyard Blues' were also involved and this notably included actor Peter Boyle. The three also had just appeared in a feature film version of the show [See: FTA (1972)].
    • Goofs
      During the scene at the airfield when Eagle is dressed as a soldier and is shooting arrows, he is heard saying "Up yours, Kraut!" but his lip movements clearly don't match the "up yours" part.
    • Quotes

      Jesse Veldini: I'm not a criminal, Iris. I'm an outlaw.

      Iris Caine: What's the difference?

      Jesse Veldini: I don't know.

    • Crazy credits
      The Committee is in the opening cast list
    • Alternate versions
      When originally broadcast on NBC in 1979, the film was retitled "The Final Crash".
    • Connections
      Referenced in A Decade Under the Influence (2003)
    • Soundtracks
      Being Different Never Been a Crime
      Written by Nick Gravenites and Mike Bloomfield (as Michael Bloomfield)

    User reviews17

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    6/10

    interesting actors

    Career criminal and demolition derby driver Jesse Veldini (Donald Sutherland) gets released from prison. His DA brother Frank Veldin (Howard Hesseman) just wants to keep him out of trouble. He reconnects with hooker/girlfriend Iris Caine (Jane Fonda) and his old friends. They decide to fix up a rundown PBY Catalina airplane. They do various petty crimes to finance the rebuild.

    There is a confusing info dump early in the movie. This is trying to be an irreverent comedy but it's more quirky. It's down and out. I don't really know these characters' logic especially Jesse. He seems to be aimlessly searching for something that he doesn't even know. It's a bit muddled. It has the grim of 70's Oakland. I don't find this that much fun but these actors keep me interested. It's a borderline case.
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    • Release date
      • February 9, 1973 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Final Crash
    • Filming locations
      • Santa Rosa, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Bill/Phillips Productions
      • Steelyard Blues Productions
      • Warner Bros.
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $20,000
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 33 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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