This movie is a good example of the fact that great art is not dependent on big budgets, top actors, or blazing effects. Keith Gordon is perfect for this role, and gives, in my opinion, his best performance in this movie. I saw this gem a couple of times when it ran on the British satellite- channel 'Premiere' in the late eighties. As with many others here, it made a big impact and stayed with me. Tip: 'Greasers Palace' is a movie with very similar qualities! Great movies like these transcends the medium, and seems to be real and play out in front of you. Like one of those dreams you remember all your life. seek out these movies! They are positively up there with the best ones, albeit tucked away in a quirky niche behind the blockbusters...