a wonderful book and the film capture much of the beauty and culture and although some side story be give short shrift ( portia and her father ) . this be my favorite film of 68 and alan arkin should have win gold . his john singer and a thoughtful and attentive man who realize the plight of humanity basic selfishness too far down the road be a complete character . sondra locke debut be marvellous and chuck mccann be also brilliant . a positive . best performance equal a. arkin . stacy keach film debut . i wish cicely tyson have more scene to play with percy rodriguez a we be leave in the cold about much of their situation . highly recommended film .