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The Sidelong Glances of a Pigeon Kicker (1970): Cast & Plot

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The Sidelong Glances of a Pigeon Kicker is a 1970 comedy directed by John Dexter, starring Jordan Christopher as Jonathan, Jill O'Hara and Robert Walden. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes.

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The Sidelong Glances of a Pigeon Kicker (1970) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 46m (106 min)
Director
John Dexter
Genre
Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
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The story

What Is The Sidelong Glances of a Pigeon Kicker About?

The premise of The Sidelong Glances of a Pigeon Kicker without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Jonathan, fresh from Princeton, immediately takes a job as a New York City cab driver, rejecting the conventional climb up the corporate ladder. Embracing a carefree, street‑level existence, he finds solace and unexpected romance when he meets Jennifer, a fellow passenger who challenges his outlook on life.

The Sidelong Glances of a Pigeon Kicker Themes & Keywords

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  • riches to rags
  • psychedelic
  • pigeon
  • eccentricity
  • college graduate
  • taxi driver
  • arrested development
  • based on novel
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

The Sidelong Glances of a Pigeon Kicker Cast & Characters

Jordan Christopher leads the cast as Jonathan, with Jill O'Hara as Jennifer and Robert Walden as Winslow Smith. Directed by John Dexter; 15 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from John Dexter

More films directed by John Dexter: Verdi: Rigoletto, I Want What I Want and The Virgin Soldiers.

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Plot

The Sidelong Glances of a Pigeon Kicker Plot Summary

What happens in The Sidelong Glances of a Pigeon Kicker from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

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Three years after Princeton, Jonathan hauls a Manhattan taxi through the busy streets, openly voicing his disdain for the world as he hurls barbed insults at his obnoxious passengers and even kicks at the pigeons in Riverside Park. His social orbit is a mix of reckless freedom and quiet frustration. At the center of this circle is Winslow Smith, a motorcycle-riding, leather-jacketed rebel who prides himself on a tough exterior, yet at 24 he remains a virgin, a contradiction that quietly undermines the image he desires. Then there’s Oliver, a gay interior decorator who orchestrates extravagant parties and relentlessly pursues the men who attend, often crossing lines in his pursuit of attention.

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The whole story of The Sidelong Glances of a Pigeon Kicker, scene by scene

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The Sidelong Glances of a Pigeon Kicker Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Sidelong Glances of a Pigeon Kicker.

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How Well Do You Know The Sidelong Glances of a Pigeon Kicker?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is the name of the Manhattan taxi driver who narrates the film?

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The Sidelong Glances of a Pigeon Kicker Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Pigeons” and “Piccioni”.

Also known as
  • Pigeons
  • Piccioni

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FAQ

The Sidelong Glances of a Pigeon Kicker FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Sidelong Glances of a Pigeon Kicker, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Sidelong Glances of a Pigeon Kicker?

The Sidelong Glances of a Pigeon Kicker runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).

When was The Sidelong Glances of a Pigeon Kicker released?

The Sidelong Glances of a Pigeon Kicker was released on October 28, 1970.

Who directed The Sidelong Glances of a Pigeon Kicker?

The Sidelong Glances of a Pigeon Kicker was directed by John Dexter.

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Who is in the cast of The Sidelong Glances of a Pigeon Kicker?

The Sidelong Glances of a Pigeon Kicker stars Jordan Christopher as Jonathan, Jill O'Hara as Jennifer and Robert Walden as Winslow Smith, among 15 credited actors.

Does The Sidelong Glances of a Pigeon Kicker have a post-credit scene?

No. The Sidelong Glances of a Pigeon Kicker has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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