this be a real gem of a movie from the early 80 . the script which be very funny and witty and expertly oscillate between comedy and tragedy . it remind me of many great john irving novel . conti performance a gowan mcgland and a wash up scottish poet and be at the heart of this film . conti portrayal be so good that i can not think of anyone else do it . be charm by this tragic and comic figure . kelly mcgillis also give a good performance a the college student who get mix up with the world renowned poet . the relationship be realistic and adult they both know it will end . what they do not know be the shock way in which it do end . it a highly entertaining and think provoke and powerful classic . it mind boggle that it isn not available on dvd .