Scalawag 1973
"He's Long John Silver and Jesse James rolled into one!"
Kirk Douglas stars as Peg, a swashbuckling rogue with a heart of gold in *Scalawag (1973)*, a rousing adventure-western that blends treasure hunts and high-seas derring-do with a rough-and-tumble frontier spirit.
Director: Kirk Douglas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scalawag (1973) about?
*Scalawag (1973)* follows Peg, a charismatic rogue, as he leads a band of landlocked pirates on a quest for buried treasure hidden by the vicious Mudhook and his twin. Along the way, they encounter Don Aragon, his family, and a young boy named Jamie, forming bonds that blur the line between family and outlaw life.
Who directed Scalawag?
Kirk Douglas directed *Scalawag (1973)*, bringing his trademark energy to this swashbuckling adventure-western blend.
Who stars in Scalawag?
The film features Kirk Douglas as Peg, Mark Lester as Jamie, George Eastman as Mudhook, Lesley-Anne Down as Don Aragon's sister, and Danny DeVito in one of his early roles.
Is Scalawag (1973) worth watching?
While not a box-office juggernaut, *Scalawag (1973)* offers a fun, offbeat adventure with Douglas's signature charisma and a surprisingly heartfelt bond between Peg and Jamie. It's a solid pick for fans of quirky westerns and pirate tales.
How long is Scalawag?
The runtime of *Scalawag (1973)* is 92 minutes.
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About Scalawag (1973) — A Pirate-Western Adventure with Kirk Douglas
Kirk Douglas stars as Peg, a swashbuckling rogue with a heart of gold in *Scalawag (1973)*, a rousing adventure-western that blends treasure hunts and high-seas derring-do with a rough-and-tumble frontier spirit. Directed with flair by Douglas himself, this 1973 gem follows a motley crew of landlocked pirates on a wild chase for buried treasure, once plundered by the treacherous Mudhook and his villainous twin brother. Along the journey, they're joined by Don Aragon, a likeable landowner whose sister and young ward Jamie soon become entangled in the adventure—especially when Peg's roguish charm and Jamie form an unexpected father-son bond that's tested by deceit and danger.
Draped in sun-baked vistas and brimming with cheeky camaraderie, *Scalawag (1973)* delivers a rollicking tale of loyalty and redemption, where every alliance could be a betrayal and every horizon hides a new scheme. Douglas's charismatic performance anchors this offbeat pirate-western hybrid, while Mark Lester and Lesley-Anne Down shine as the moral compasses in a world of outlaws.