The Local Stigmatic (1990)
Al Pacino, Paul Guilfoyle, Joseph Maher
Two working-class Englishmen spend their free time arguing about greyhound-racing and Winston Churchill. They also read the papers, especially the gossip columns and Society pages. In a bar one day, they meet a film star who they've read about, and subject him to a savage, and apparently motiveless,... (read more) Two working-class Englishmen spend their free time arguing about greyhound-racing and Winston Churchill. They also read the papers, especially the gossip columns and Society pages. In a bar one day, they meet a film star who they've read about, and subject him to a savage, and apparently motiveless, beating.
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Unrated, 56 min / 52 min
Directed by:
David F. Wheeler
Release Date: Jan 01, 1990
DVD Release Date: Jun 19, 2007
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This movie shows that Al Pacino is a self imposed intellectual, just give the people what they want Al!
the acting is great and the dialogue is engaging. there is a scene in it that made me go- what?! it's awesome :)
A little slow for the casual viewer. You really have to appreciate character acting and heavy dialogue to enjoy this film but if you can see past the superficiality, you'll truly understand the beauty of it all.
Gawd blimey! The best place, nay the only place you can see Al Pacino doing his very best Harry H. Corbett impersonation. The film is a rather stagey version of a superb and creepy one act play by Heathcote Williams, which has a good deal to say abou... (read more) Gawd blimey! The best place, nay the only place you can see Al Pacino doing his very best Harry H. Corbett impersonation. The film is a rather stagey version of a superb and creepy one act play by Heathcote Williams, which has a good deal to say about the contemporary world of both celebrity worship and terrorism.
looks like it may be a good film.. hell pacino is in it what more could you ask for.
Good job Flixster this film's title is actually "The Local Stigmatic". Al Pacino and Paul Guilfoyle star in this fascinating adaption of a the play of the same name. Although it's run time is under an hour this film has more substance and value the... (read more) Good job Flixster this film's title is actually "The Local Stigmatic". Al Pacino and Paul Guilfoyle star in this fascinating adaption of a the play of the same name. Although it's run time is under an hour this film has more substance and value then many that run three times as long. My rating will probably move up the next time I watch this film as it is a film that requires multiple viewings. I must say Al Pacino is absolutely amazing in this film, with a british accent to boot.
The Title is actually the Local Stigmatic, but anyways. Inticing movie, full of a dark wit thats hard to explain. Loved it but its something u have to watch more than once to completely grasp.
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