The irony of Peter McNichol being embarrassed by this
The fact that Peter McNichol says he's embarrassed by this film has to be the most ironic piece of movie trivia ever - considering he's the only real weak component of the movie.
Great photography, special effects that were awesome for the time - and still hold up well today, solid story, and a multitude of talented actors including the great Ralph Richardson. About the only thing that dragged this movie down was the short, average-looking, and rather annoying male lead - Peter McNichol - who would later say this movie 'embarrassed' him.
I guess he had his sights set on bigger and better things - like 'Ally McBeal.'