It's Monterey, California. Cannery Row has fallen into economic depression after the canning plants shut down. Everybody calls the marine biologist Doc (Nick Nolte) but nobody knows his past. There is a group of local hobos led by Mack with the childlike Hazel who collect samples for him. Drifter Suzy DeSoto (Debra Winger) arrives looking for any work. She accepts a job at Fauna Flood's bordello. The two gruff damaged souls struggle to find companionship. Doc is a former pitcher who secretly leaves bags of grocery for a beachcomber called The Seer.
This is lighter rom-com based on John Steinbeck books. The setting is depression era like. Its light tone does make it have an artificial feel. It is mostly made on a sound stage but that's not exactly what I'm talking about. This is more of a light rom-com fable rather than a dark gritty drama. The combination of Nolte and Winger has plenty of gruff fiery energy. Both are experienced at playing with these big voices. They're good at clashes which is the start of any rom-com. This movie has some memorable bits like the frog hunt. Parts of this are good although the whole doesn't always add up.
This is lighter rom-com based on John Steinbeck books. The setting is depression era like. Its light tone does make it have an artificial feel. It is mostly made on a sound stage but that's not exactly what I'm talking about. This is more of a light rom-com fable rather than a dark gritty drama. The combination of Nolte and Winger has plenty of gruff fiery energy. Both are experienced at playing with these big voices. They're good at clashes which is the start of any rom-com. This movie has some memorable bits like the frog hunt. Parts of this are good although the whole doesn't always add up.