Make no mistake; this movie is not about a rich white boy who wants to be a landlord; nor is it a full-blown comedy. It is a vivid description of race relations in New York in 1970; and I believe not too much has changed since then. Beau Bridges does a very nice job as the rich landlord from Long Island. He is the spoiled son of rich white folks. His mother is played wonderfully by Lee Grant, a very undervalued screen talent of the era. T Pearl Bailey is exceptional as well, as is Lou Gossett Jr before he became a drill sergeant.
The film shows Beau having a heavy dose of brown sugar, and also shows the plight of poor blacks in the poor section of Brooklyn. There is really nothing new here, but the acting is first-rate and the story is engaging. Worth your time.
The film shows Beau having a heavy dose of brown sugar, and also shows the plight of poor blacks in the poor section of Brooklyn. There is really nothing new here, but the acting is first-rate and the story is engaging. Worth your time.