MovieChat Forums > Escape from Sobibor (1987) Discussion > why isnt alan arkins face on the poster?

why isnt alan arkins face on the poster?


he was the key figure

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I agree, I believe the person who makes a bigger impact and is in it the longest should be on the poster, not that Rutger Hauer- who comes into it after over an hour, and only spends his time in the film smoldering, and mainly at the prettiest girl in the movie.

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Rutger Hauer´s character helps them escape rather than just talk about it as the Alan Arkin character did.

Let´s be honest, would you consider Alana Arkin to be a world class actor like Rutger?
That is why Rutger is on the cover.
:)





If it harms none, do what thou wilt.

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Let´s be honest, would you consider Alana Arkin to be a world class actor like Rutger


LOL. Much as I love Rutger, Alan Arkin is a FAR better actor. Sorry.

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No doubt, but when did acting ability have anything to do with star quality & pulling power to draw audiences in?

Steve

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I was surprised also, after seeing the film recently. It could be a retrospective decision, as movie posters are sometimes changed over time to market a film on a star's popularity/appeal to make the film more successful. But I agree, Rutger is a great actor and completely different in style to Alan but Alan is far more prominent in the story.

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