(1969)Directed by John Schlesinger113 min · NC-17Drama

“For those who have never seen it and those who have never forgotten it.”

Joe Buck is a wide-eyed hustler from Texas hoping to score big with wealthy New York City women; he finds a companion in Enrico "Ratso" Rizzo, an ailing swindler with a bum leg and a quixotic fantasy of escaping to Florida.

Dustin Hoffmanas Ratso

Jon Voightas Joe Buck

Sylvia Milesas Cass

John McGiveras Mr. O'Daniel

Brenda Vaccaroas Shirley

Barnard Hughesas Towny

Ruth Whiteas Sally Buck

Jennifer Saltas Annie

Gilman Rankinas Woodsy Niles

Gary Owensas Little Joe

T. Tom Marlowas Little Joe

George Eppersenas Ralph

AS Al Scottas Cafeteria Manager

Linda Davisas Mother on the Bus

J.T. Mastersas Old Cow-Hand

Arlene Reederas The Old Lady

Georgann Johnsonas Rich Lady

JK Jonathan Krameras Jackie

Anthony Hollandas TV Bishop

Bob Balabanas The Young Student

Jan Ticeas Freaked-Out Lady

Paul Benjaminas Bartender

Peter Scaliaas Vegetable Grocer

Vito Siracusaas Vegetable Grocer

Midnight Cowboy