Based on an
autobiographical short story by Truman Capote, this story is about Buddy (T.J.
Lowther), an 8-year old boy who leaves Alabama in 1930 to go and live with his
father (Henry Winkler) in New Orleans, and has a terrible time while he is
there.
His father is a con man trying to raise money for his latest get rich quick
scheme and prays on wealthy middle-aged women flattering his way into their
cheque books and one of those frustrating his plans is matriarch Cornelia
Beaumont (Katharine Hepburn) and as he faces one setback after another there is
an uneasy relationship between father and son.
Henry
Winkler puts in a fine dramatic performance, as he ranged from loving father,
to con man, to angry and misunderstood outsider, Katharine Hepburn is a touch
of class in her final performance and a brief appearance from Julie Harris is a
glimmer of light.
