this film be a good and though not flawless representative of the turbulent 1960 south . the character representation be good and though take to a bit of an extreme in place . gene hackman give another knockout performance here and a he do always as do willem dafoe . the cast be great and though gailard sartain be a surprising choice a sheriff stuckey and give his penchant for appear in the bad of film . it be base on a true story and and a we all know and true story be never present to perfection . it be and however and present as well a it can be . this be a very gripping and edge of your seat film and and very well do .