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Rafferty and the Gold Dust Twins
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Wikipedia article
'Rafferty and the Gold Dust Twins' is a 1975 American comedy-drama film directed by Dick Richards and written by John Kaye. The film was the second film credit for Jerry Bruckheimer, who was an associate producer. The film features the song "Honky Tonk Angels", performed by lead actress Sally Kellerman.[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0073601/soundtrack Soundtrack at Imdb.com]
Plot
Idiotic, alcoholic driving instructor and former Marine Corps sergeant Rafferty (Alan Arkin) lives in poverty near Hollywood, California. He allows two young female hitchhikers (Sally Kellerman and Mackenzie Phillips), one an aspiring singer, to kidnap him who are seeking to reach New Orleans. He eventually enjoys their company, and the three take a road trip to Las Vegas and end up in Tucson, Arizona, with many misadventures and scams to finance their trip along the way.
Cast
Release
This film was released in the UK on 20 March 1977 as a double bill with Michael Apted's cult film 'The Squeeze'.
Critical reception
The film received favorable reviews at the time. Richard F. Shepard of 'The New York Times' stated: 'Rafferty and the Gold Dust Twins' passes the time pleasantly enough...several belly laughs and lots of chuckles.[https://movies.nytimes.com/movie/review?res=9F05E2D8153AE034BC4B53DFB466838E669EDE Original New York Times Review]
See also
* List of American films of 1975
References
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