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T.R. Baskin ventures from a small town to Chicago in search of happiness and finds that the urban existence is as unfulfilling as the one she fled. Candice Bergen is T.R. Baskin, a naïve young woman with a droll sense of humor, who ventures from small town Ohio to the bright lights of Chicago in search of an interesting career, intellectual stimulation, true love and happiness... and instead discovers that the urban existence is as unfulfilling and lonely as the one she fled. A tender encounter with one man (James Caan) ends with an unfortunate misunderstanding. However, it leads to a therapeutic Sunday afternoon with a sincere traveling salesman (Peter Boyle), who provides hope and encouragement, as he confides in her about his own insecurities and disappointments. Herbert Ross directs this wryly humorous drama from a perceptive script by Peter Hyams. Media Bonus Materials 'Get in the Tent,' newly-filmed video interview with producer/writer Peter Hyams Booklet with a new essay by Kat Sachs Audio commentary by Ben Reiser and Scott Lucas Limited edition slipcover with brand-new art by Pip Carter Additional Details Label: Fun City Editions Genre: Drama Language: English Run Time: 90 mins Region: 0 Release Date: 11/07/23 UPC: 760137139386
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T.R. Baskin (1971)
90 min
An enthusiastic young woman runs away to Chicago to start a new life. She is soon confronted with the emotional coldness of the big city and has to search for her place in the scheme of things.