Scarecrow (1973 film)

Scarecrow
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Jerry Schatzberg
Written by	Garry Michael White
Produced by	Robert M. Sherman
Starring	Gene Hackman Al Pacino Eileen Brennan Richard Lynch
Cinematography	Vilmos Zsigmond
Edited by	Evan A. Lottman
Music by	Fred Myrow
Distributed by	Warner Bros.
Release date	April 11, 1973 (1973-04-11) (New York City)
Running time	112 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English
Box office	$4,000,000 (US/Canada rentals)[1]

Scarecrow is a 1973 American road drama film directed by Jerry Schatzberg and starring Gene Hackman and Al Pacino. The story involves the relationship between two men who travel from California seeking to start a business in Pittsburgh.

At the 1973 Cannes Film Festival, the film tied for the Grand Prix du Festival International du Film, the highest honor. While it fared poorly commercially, Scarecrow later gained cult status.