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One of the great American films

posted 6 years ago by AngularTurnip (3337)
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Should be viewed by all.

[–] [deleted] 6 years ago

I agree!

[–] Adam60z (3774) 5 years ago

Not all. Many won't get it, and didn't at release. It's really an alternative '60s film, which I like. But everyone? No way.

[–] slimone (7996) 5 years ago

Yes indeed. This film including all of Lancaster's films are very, very good. He was a great actor.

[–] Owlwise (1536) 4 years ago

Superb, thoughtful, emotionally powerful film. Burt Lancaster is wonderful, capturing all the sides of the character, from euphoric & self-confident, to puzzled & self-doubting, to finally being stripped bare & defeated.