The Sidelong Glances of a Pigeon Kicker (1970): Cast & Plot
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.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 46m (106 min)
- Director
- John Dexter
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English
- Studio
- Saturn Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
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
· 9 tags- riches to rags
- psychedelic
- pigeon
- eccentricity
- college graduate
- taxi driver
- arrested development
- based on novel
- independent film
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.
- Director John Dexter
- Jordan Christopher as Jonathan
- Jill O'Hara as Jennifer
- Robert Walden as Winslow Smith
- Riggs O'Hara as Oliver
Also Starring in The Sidelong Glances of a Pigeon Kicker
· 11 more- Boni Enten Naomi
- Sylvester Stallone Party Guest
- Melba Moore Model at Party
- Kate Reid Jonathan's Mother
- Elaine Stritch Tough Lady
- Kristoffer Tabori Oliver's Boy Friend
- Lois Nettleton Mildred
- William Redfield Jonathan's Father
- Donald Warfield Young Stutterer
- Jean Shevlin Mrs. Abelman
- Matt Warner Mr. Abelman
More from John Dexter
More films directed by John Dexter: Verdi: Rigoletto, I Want What I Want and The Virgin Soldiers.
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.
Spoilers ahead
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.
Full summary
The whole story of The Sidelong Glances of a Pigeon Kicker, scene by scene
The Sidelong Glances of a Pigeon Kicker Trailers & Videos
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What is the name of the Manhattan taxi driver who narrates the film?
The Sidelong Glances of a Pigeon Kicker Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Pigeons” and “Piccioni”.
- Also known as
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- Pigeons
- Piccioni
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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.
More films by John Dexter 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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