Conrack

1974
A
1h 46m

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7.3/10

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The true story of Pat Conroy, a handsome, idealistic Caucasian who is an elementary-school instructor for a group of poor Black children in an isolated school.The true story of Pat Conroy, a handsome, idealistic Caucasian who is an elementary-school instructor for a group of poor Black children in an isolated school.The true story of Pat Conroy, a handsome, idealistic Caucasian who is an elementary-school instructor for a group of poor Black children in an isolated school.

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IMDb RATING

7.3/10

2.4K

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See production info at IMDbPro

Won 1 BAFTA Award
- 1 win & 3 nominations total

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Trivia
In a 2007 interview on the Dennis Miller Radio Show, Jon Voight recalled a reunion that was held 20 years after the movie's release, with all of the available actors and actresses. Of the 21 actors and actresses who portrayed students, three were teachers at the time of the reunion.

Goofs
When Pat Conroy goes to a student's home, a pack of dogs rushes out to him and the owner calls them off. As Conroy is leaving, the dogs chase him again, and as he runs down the road at least one of them runs past Conroy, presumably toward the trainer calling them.

Quotes
Pat Conroy: As for my kids, I don't think I changed the quality of their lives significantly, or altered the fact that they have no share in the country that claimed them - the country that's failed them. All I know is I felt much beauty in my time with them.

Crazy credits
Opening credits prologue: This is based on a true story. It began in March of 1969.

Connections
Features The Black Swan (1942)

Soundtracks
5th Symphony
Written by Ludwig van Beethoven (uncredited)
Performed by New York Philharmonic (as the New York Philharmonic)
with Leonard Bernstein as Conductor
(and used by courtesy of Columbia Records)

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Featured review

8/10

the sound of death knocking

Not a lot of people have seen this one. It's like a lot of other films about teachers in an uphill struggle against apathetic or difficult students. They all seem to be set in inner-city environments, but "Conrack" has a different approach - it takes you down south, out to an isolated island just off the coast of South Carolina. It helps that this is a true story (or as true as a film adapted from a book adapted from real life can be).

Martin Ritt was a very good director, known mainly for "Hud", which he did about ten years prior. Jon Voight has never been more charismatic than this, he's like a shining beacon of inspiration throughout the film. You really believe that he believes every word he is saying, and that adds a ton of weight to his character. I really enjoyed Hume Cronyn here, he's somehow mischievous without being friendly, serious and a little bit mean. It's a great characterization.

The passion in Voight's sparkling eyes seems to be more than what carries the film. It's a great story, and a fantastic reflection of Pat Conroy's writing. The story is powerful, convincing, and exceptionally inspiring.