Movie

Scalawag

1973 · 92 min

A scruffy, good-humoured treasure hunt that ambles along like a tall tale, more charming than thrilling.

Tagline: He's Long John Silver and Jesse James rolled into one!
Overview: A crew of land locked pirates, led by the aptly named Peg, go in search of buried treasure hidden by the treacherous Mudhook and his twin brother. They meet up with good natured landowner, Don Aragon, who goes along for the ride with his sister and a young boy, Jamie. Along the way, Peg and Jamie form a father son relationship that is put to the test due to Peg's naturally dishonest ways.
How it feels: Light, whimsical, campy and warm. Measured and easy to follow.
About: Found family, betrayal, loyalty, greed
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: lightstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
campystrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: found family
betrayal
loyalty
greed
coming-of-age
Places: countryside
road trip
Era: period
Audience: family
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild