It's hard to imagine, but in this film Ernest Borgnine plays a milquetoast who lets his boss walk all over him. Eddie Colt (Borgnine) hasn't had a vacation in years and the day he and his family finally arrive at a vacation rental, the boss (David Brian) orders him to return to work immediately, as there is an emergency and he's needed. Well, there is no emergency but Eddie disappoints his family and puts up with this thoughtless behavior.
There is a problem. Just after arriving at the vacation spot, Eddie took his young son through the woods and laid a trap to catch a rabbit. They have no intention of killing or harming the animal and plan to let it go....but with the big hurry to get out of town, they forgot about the trap....and the little boy is devastated. What will happen to any bunny that gets stuck inside....surely it will die!
While the title and plot might make it sound like a cute film about kids, it's really more of a light drama about a man who just doesn't appreciate what's really important in life. It also gives Borgnine one of his best roles, as like his Oscar-winning performance in "Marty", here he excels at playing a real guy...with an incredibly natural performance. Exceptional despite the title!
There is a problem. Just after arriving at the vacation spot, Eddie took his young son through the woods and laid a trap to catch a rabbit. They have no intention of killing or harming the animal and plan to let it go....but with the big hurry to get out of town, they forgot about the trap....and the little boy is devastated. What will happen to any bunny that gets stuck inside....surely it will die!
While the title and plot might make it sound like a cute film about kids, it's really more of a light drama about a man who just doesn't appreciate what's really important in life. It also gives Borgnine one of his best roles, as like his Oscar-winning performance in "Marty", here he excels at playing a real guy...with an incredibly natural performance. Exceptional despite the title!