starring Beau Bridges , Brian Keith George Kennedy , Hume Cronyn and Melina Mercouri
In 1910, young Ben Harvey leaves his small home town to seek his fortune in Chicago. When his wallet is stolen he faces starvation, but is saved by the kindness of a lady. What hayseed Ben does not realise is that his benefactress is the notorious ' madame' Queen Lil!
Screenplay by ABRAM s. GINNES Produced and directed by NORMAN JEWISON Films: page 23