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The Rowdyman

The Rowdyman

19721h 35m
Drama

Status

Released

Release

1972

Runtime

1h 35m

Storyline

Will Cole is a charismatic 35 year old paper mill laborer who seems to celebrate a life of bad choices. He lives and behaves as if he was still 18, womanizing and drinking and rejecting responsibility because he sees no reason to take life seriously. Surprisingly enough, despite his devil-may-care attitude, he has several important people in his life. He maintains a special relationship with Stan, an old mentor who lives in a nursing home, and Ruth, the only woman he truly cares about. Andrew is his best friend but grows tired of Will's antics, and he is soon to be married and moving on. Will constantly has something up his sleeve but his pranks inevitably bring pain and tragedy to those closest to him, forcing him to reevaluate his life and make some difficult decisions.

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Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 35m
May 18, 1972
Languages
English
Director
Peter Carter
Production
Canadian Film Development Corporation
Canadian Film Development Corporation
Agincourt
Agincourt
Production Countries
Canada

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