Bobby Deerfield
Bobby Deerfield, a famous American race car driver on the European circuit, falls in love with the enigmatic Lillian Morelli, who is terminally ill.
Critics Sentiment
Bobby and Lillian travel through romantic French countryside
Bobby does hilariously bad Mae West impression for Lillian
The film peaks during the romantic European journey sequences but crashes during Bobby's embarrassing Mae West impression, a 2.4-point drop that reviewers found painfully awkward.
Bobby Deerfield receives mixed reception, with reviewers consistently praising the gorgeous European cinematography and Pacino's subtle early performance while criticizing the hollow script and recycled Love Story elements. The film's romantic journey through France and Italy represents its high point, but cringe-worthy moments like the Mae West impression and unrealistic terminal illness portrayal significantly damage viewer sentiment. Overall, critics found it a beautiful but emotionally hollow experience that wastes its talented leads.
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Al Pacino
Bobby
Marthe Keller
Lillian
Anny Duperey
Lydia
Walter McGinn
The Brother
Romolo Valli
Uncle Luigi
Van Doude
The Flutist
Gérard Hernandez
Carlos Del Montanaro
Stephan Meldegg
Karl Holtzmann
Norm Nielsen
The Magician
Jaime Sánchez
Delvecchio
Mickey Knox
Tourist
Dorothy James
Tourist
Guido Alberti
Priest in the Garden
Monique Lejeune
Catherine Modave
Steve Gadler
Bertrand Modave
Aurora Maris
Woman in the Gas Station
Maurice Vallier
Priest
Antonino Faà di Bruno
Vincenzo
André Valardy
Autograph Hound
Féodor Atkine
Tommy
Crew
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