Scalawag (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1973, Scalawag is an adventure and western film directed by Kirk Douglas, running about 92 minutes. “He's Long John Silver and Jesse James rolled into one!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A crew of land locked pirates, led by the aptly named Peg, go in search of burried treasure hidden by the treacherous Mudhook and his twin brother. They meet up with good natured landowner, Don Aragon, who goes along for the ride with his sister and a young boy, Jamie. Along the way, Peg and Jamie form a father son relationship that is put to the test due to Peg's naturally dishonest ways.
Who’s in it. Scalawag stars Kirk Douglas as Peg, Mark Lester as Jamie, George Eastman as Don Aragon and Lesley-Anne Down as Lucy-Ann, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Scalawag has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Scalawag page.
If you liked it. Fans of Scalawag tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Scalawag (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Scalawag change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Scalawag worth watching?
- Scalawag holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Scalawag?
- Scalawag stars Kirk Douglas, Mark Lester, George Eastman, Lesley-Anne Down and Danny DeVito.
- When was Scalawag released?
- Scalawag was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.