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Inga Swenson - the real 'heart' of this film?

posted 9 years ago by WorthlessKnowledge
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Yes, Bancroft is wonderful & Patty Duke is fantastic. But Inga Swenson is simply captivating as the mother. She becomes the epitome of tough love, and it's heart-wrenching to watch as Inga slowly develops it at Bancroft's urging.

Swenson displays a quiet, determined, and loving strength that no one can ignore and everyone respects. Maybe it's just a mother being a mother - but her performance is amazing, and it brings me to tears every single time I watch.

[–] indialm 9 years ago

Many probably don't remember her, but I do and I agree completely that she played the emotions of a mother on point.

[–] InherentlyYours 9 years ago

Yes, I'd say it's your mother-thing; the importance you feel about yourself.
Duke/ Bancroft== real heart of the film, obviously.

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[–] shandy8 9 years ago

I love Inga Swenson, but she hams it up in this movie.