Depression America, mid-west. A small time conman delivers the ten-year-old daughter he's never met to her aunt in another state. Mishaps and adventures along the way, with suspicion and anger turning to genuine respect and mutual understanding.
A cracker of a film that no-one seems to have heard of. Tatum and Ryan O'Neal banter like you've never seen (check out the five minute continuous take in the car) and a brilliant turn from Madeleine Khan as 'Miss Trixie Delight'. Sumptious Black-and-white photography, and an attention to detail of the tired, worn and cashstrapped mid-west that is quite delightful. Tatum got the oscar for her performance as Addie Loggins, and deservedly so.