Thomas C Ryan adapted Carson McCullers' 1940 novel, which seems more complex.
Deaf-mute Alan Arkin (fabulous), who moves in with family including teenager Sondra Locke, seems aware of people's failings. In a key moment he helps a self-harming drifter by enlisting the help of a black doctor, who becomes an important element in the story. We hope it won't turn mushy with the girl; it doesn't. The story confronts racism and has tragic elements.
It was shot by Jimmy Wong Howe with music from Dave Grusin.
With Chuck McCann (deaf-mute friend), Percy Rodrigues, Cicely Tyson (his daughter), Stacy Keach.
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