Deliverance (9/9) Movie CLIP - Don't Come Back Here (1972) HD

CLIP DESCRIPTION:
Sheriff Bullard (James Dickey) questions Ed (Jon Voight) and Bobby (Ned Beatty) one last time, then advises them never to return to the town.

FILM DESCRIPTION:
Like such other early '70s Hollywood films as Sam Peckinpah's Straw Dogs (1971), Deliverance ponders violent instincts and definitions of manhood, ideas made all the more pressing by the period's escalating violence and assault on traditional gender roles. Regardless of these headier concerns, the critically praised realism of the action scenes on the river, with the actors performing a lot of the stunts, helped make the film a hit. Shooting on location on the Chattoga River in Georgia, cinematographer Vilmos Zsigmond captured the appeal and the peril of the river's pristine isolation, enhancing both the adventure's visceral thrills and Dickey's philosophical inquiry into man's true nature. Deliverance was nominated for three Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director, although Dickey's screenplay of his novel was passed over, as was Reynolds' star-making turn. With its chilling sense of infinite menace, Deliverance spoke to contemporary anxieties over what anyone could do, given the right (or wrong) circumstances.

CREDITS:
TM & © Warner Bros. (1972)
Cast: Jon Voight, Ned Beatty, James Dickey
Director: John Boorman
Producers: John Boorman, Charles Orme
Screenwriters: James Dickey, John Boorman

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[neillscott]

"I don't think I'll see ya for a while". Such a sad quote. Bobby was basically saying "our friendship has to end Ed, cause I'll always remember this as long as I'm around you". Ed had no reaction, cause he 100% understood.

[borood]

James Dickey (Sheriff) was not an actor. He was a poet and author and wrote the Deliverance novel, but wow did he nail these acting scenes.

[catfeline]

James Dickey is actually terrifying in this scene. An excellent writer who can also act perfectly in this role. I would never have expected that.

[mosipd]

In the book, the mountain man is well known both to the sheriff and the town to be a real mean bastard. The movie ending is brilliant, not only because the sheriff is actually the author of the book, but because the warning the sheriff gives the city boys. He's not warning them that he knows what they did but can't prove it, he knows exactly what they did and he doesn't need proof to see them on the end of a rope. Instead he's doing Ed and Bobby a favor, warning them not to come back as they likely won't be so lucky next time. It truly is a brilliant ending to a great movie.

[joshuarayfield]

Rest in Peace Ned Beatty, You were a great actor. You are greatly missed.

[jrranch]

I was a deputy sheriff for over 30 years. Mr. Dickey played it right down the line.

[BestWayKilla]

Love the delivery of the line: "I don't know."  The assertiveness in Ed's voice, the way he looks right into the sheriff's eyes, it's basically saying "Yes, this was exactly what you think it was.  We did it, and we aren't looking back."  And the sheriff understands immediately, and he's resigned to that fact.  He can't prove that they killed those men, and he isn't going to try.  Part of him might realize they were justified, but mostly it just seems like he'd just like to let sleeping dogs lie and move on, and like he says, just let the town die peaceful.  Great acting from Jon Voight and James Dickey.

[newjeffersonian]

When I first saw Deliverance I thought the actor who had only a few brief scenes as Sheriff Bullard was absolutely perfect in the role. The voice, mannerisms, body language, everything was simply right. When I found out he wasn't a professional actor, but was James Dickey who wrote the screenplay for the film based on his novel I was astounded at his performance and still am. James Dickey was born and lived his entire life in the South and I'm doubtful that anyone who had not could have acted that role nearly as well.

[americanpatriot]

The sheriff probably had a lot of problems with that mountain man…that’s why he let them go. They did him a favor getting rid of a big time troublemaker

[tmrezzek]

This is just PERFECT casting..Not a major part for James Dickey, but he grew up in the South, he knew those types of county sheriffs, and he has the attitude and diction down pat. And I love his insincere grin--he's 99% sure those guys killed the mountain man, but he can't prove it.

[bubhub]

The sheriff knows they are lying, he knows it, but can't prove anything. So much threatening menace in that sheriff's smile. That sheriff's smile is a scary warning for them not to come back. Great, great acting!

[bg]

I know he was a renowned poet but I am surprised he didn't do more acting. This was just a great scene on his part. Amazing.

[Houdini]

American cinema at its best. Script, directing and acting. Powerful film.

[championskyeterrier]

Love James Dickey's acting here and it's all in the eyes between the sheriff and Ed, sheriff knows the rough outline of what went down and also that the city men were probably justified, and Ed knows that he knows but can't prove anything. They understand each other completely.

[timmyteaching]

Dickey is the definition of menacing. What an all-world talent

[GretchenNelson-fy]

“Ohhh, he’ll come in drunk probably” God how I LOVE this movie. Absolute perfection from top to bottom .

[paulsummers]

When the Sheriff says "he'll come in drunk probably" his eyes but not his smile change....but just for a second.

[onemoremisfit]

The sheriff wasn't worried they'd come back, that was just his way of telling them they lucked out.

[anorthosite]

Love how Dickey's Sheriff demeanor rapidly morphs from 1) investigative/cross-examining to 2) threatening/admonishing, and Then - once he's had a satisfactory acknowledgement - 3) Conciliatory/Good Cop/"Less not rock the boat any furthah" (no pun intended !).

[skillmaster]

Damn good movie.  Dickey not only wrote a great book, but he acted very well in this movie.  He nailed the Sheriff's role.