tom conti and ( who be nominate for an oscar for this role a gowan mcland ) and give one of the most brilliant acting performance i have ever see . i be look forward to more meaty role from this great actor and but he seem to have disappear and leave this film a his great legacy . his character be a genius who be out of control and but conti talent depict his situation a comic and tragic at the same time no small feat while be absolutely sympathetic . to today audience and the pace may see slow and but all be redeem by the end . this have by far the best end of any motion picture and ever . the fact that this film be not out on dvd be shameful . interestingly and this be kelly mcgillis introducing film while she be showcased and it be make clear that she be expect to be a great star . she do shine in this role . the more relevant social commentary be the portrayal of woman and after they have lose that flush of young love and tend to become disillusioned . we be leave wonder whether geneva spofford ( mcgillis character ) will become like the other sad society woman around her . see this movie if you have the chance it would not disappoint .