Medusa Challenger

1976
25m

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Jack, a Chicago Street flower seller, brings his mentally challenged nephew Joey to work with him, and Joey proves his ability to make smart decisions.Jack, a Chicago Street flower seller, brings his mentally challenged nephew Joey to work with him, and Joey proves his ability to make smart decisions.Jack, a Chicago Street flower seller, brings his mentally challenged nephew Joey to work with him, and Joey proves his ability to make smart decisions.

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7.0/10

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Awards
- 2 wins total

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Joe Mantegna

Jack Wallace

Jack

Director
- Steven Elkins
Writer
- Steven Elkins
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10jennifer_201

Beautiful old downtown.

This film really missed my old days in 1975. I was only 8 years old. My family came down there Pier 49 during those year. People views with special needs different than today. Great job acting in the film. Very inspirational. Thumbs up!

10luluchichiwawa

one of the best films ever made

This is a wonderful, deeply moving film with an astonishing early performance from Joe Mantegna as a mentally challenged individual who proves himself to his doubtful uncle. Great music, superb cinematography, wonderfully written, an outstanding display of filmmaking.

9Chuck-174

Unlisted Cast Member

Per Steven Elkins, writer/director, the bridge tender was played by Al Lamb, the actual bridge tender.

Trivia
The film is named after the bulk cement carrier, MEDUSA CHALLENGER, built in 1907 and hailing out of the Port of Philadelphia. The Medusa Cement company, now defunct, was headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, starting in 1892.