This powerful dramatic adaptation of John Steinbecks classic novel focuses on the lives of two itinerant ranch hands at the turn of the century. Lenny (Randy Quaid) is physically strong but pathetically retarded; his lifelong friend, George (Robert Blake), has committed himself to protecting Lenny from his innocent but often near-tragic failings. On the run to avoid capture from one of Lennys mishaps, the pair get a job working for a rancher named Jackson (Pat Hingle). As well as gaining a new sense of security and new friends, the two even manage to save some money from this steady employment. But things start to go wrong. Lenny becomes the constant butt of Curley, the ranchers son (Ted Neeley), who incessantly harasses him. Then theres the attentions of Curleys wife, Mae (Cassie Yates). The forces pulling at Lenny friends, enemies, passion, freedom threaten to unlock the mental bomb imprisoned in Lennys child-like mind. From cover Directed by Reza Badiyi Writing credits John Steinbeck (novel) Eugene Solow (1939 screenplay) Cast (in credits order) complete, awaiting verification Robert Blake ... George Milton Randy Quaid ... Lenny Small Lew Ayres ... Candy Mitch Ryan ... Slim Ted Neeley ... Curley Cassie Yates ... Mae Pat Hingle ... Jackson Whitman Mayo ... Crooks Dennis Fimple ... Whit Pat Corley ... Carlson Sondra Blake ... Girl Runtime:116 min Country:USA Language:English Color:Color Sound Mix:Mono Certificate: A
