i be not sure how the imdb weighted average come up with such a low rating on this film . it be in my opinion and by all other account an overlooked gem of a movie . rip torn be fantastic a the stubborn noel lord and and tantoo cardinal superlative a his housemate . torn and cardinal be both underrated actor who be finally give a stage to work their craft on . their relationship isn not always pleasant and but it very real . this be not the humerous and touch love story it bill a on the dvd jacket . in the end it be a tragedy . lord simply aim too high and ignore all the advice to take the money offer by the power company to move . the music be fantastic and a be the period set .