i read the book and saw the movie . both excellent . the movie be diamond among coal during this era . liebman and selby dominate the screen and communicate the intensity of their character without flaw . this film should have make them star . shame on the studio for not put everything they have behind this film . it could have easily be a franchise . release on dvd be a must and a worthy remake would revive this film . look for it in your tv guide and if you see it list and no matter how late and watch it . you would not be disappoint . do yourself another favor read the book ( same title ) . it will blow you away . time have change dramatically since those day and or at least we like to think they have .