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Which character are you most like?

posted 6 years ago by Adam60z (3781)
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Hello all. Looks like this is the first post since IMDB went south. I was posting then under the name "zensixties". Just saw this film once again and yes, it's at the top of my favorite film list: #1!
Also I read the book, which the film closely adheres to; one difference being Dorfmann was named Springer and was British; the German was the injured man. Anyway I think I'm a combo of Watson (hatred of authority) and Moran (conciliatory diplomat). I think every character was essential in making the story AND the plane work!

[–] strntz (12773) 6 years ago

I'm a retired engineer, but I'm not much like Dorfmann personality-wise. I guess my temperament is more like Lou.

This is a fabulous film, in my top ten for sure.

[–] Adam60z (3781) 6 years ago

Hardy Kruger (last living cast member) was great as Dorfmann! And Richard Attenborough as Lou Moran too. Did anyone notice the stutter he affects? I think it was some acting experiment he was trying out, but it worked!

[–] telegonus (741) 6 years ago

Same. I'm inwardly more like Watson, and have total empathy for how he feels. Outwardly, I'm basically easygoing, a good guy to work for; and I keep my thoughts and feelings to myself much of the time.

I love the Dorfman character, and I'm glad he was made a German for the movie. Dorfman's difficult and enigmatic personality makes it difficult for me to understand him. There's the air of a "mad genius" about him; and yet what seems mad about him is more his genius in overdrive than true insanity.