I watched this movie only a few hours ago and was highly impressed by it. The only thing I didn't like was Burt Lancaster's acting, I actually laughed out loud during his speach at the witness stand. The other actors were all outstanding though, especially Maximillian Schell.
shareI'd like to add my vote for Burt. His accent may have not been good (I'm no judge) but his words were riviting and kept one focused.
One more thing: It's hard to tell how many 'takes' it took to put together that segment but I'd love to see any present day actor go on for 2 or 3 minutes at a time. I don't think they could to it.
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Anyone else notice that Lancaster was a little wide-eyed throughout?
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shareI thought Burt was outstanding ion the movie. I was moved by his words. He looked or was made to look like a Nazi. Why would you laugh at a performance sbout a subject as serious as this. This was not a comedy; it was a very serious drama. Did you understand the theme film? "Johnny Dancer"? There was a famourt horse named "Native Dancer." Perhaps that explains why you would laugh.
shareAs others have mentioned, Lancaster was a very underrated actor who was not afraid of taking chances. I thought he was great in this role, especially since most of the time he had to remain silent in conveying what he was thinking/feeling.
Lancaster was best when his character had a hard edge. From Here to Eternity, Elmer Gantry, Birdman of Alcatraz, Seven Days in May and this film. He had a brooding menace as Ernst Janning. He was superb.
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