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Janice Rule

posted 17 years ago by jrhpax
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I loved Janice Rule in "The Chase" -- an excellent performance in a much-underrated movie -- and I was struck by her physical resemblance to Cate Blanchett.

[–] taterka 17 years ago

You really think she looked like Cate Blanchett? Red hair - yes, but that's all.

[–] bluesouptin 17 years ago

I agree that, physically, she resembles Cate Blanchett. But their affinity flows more from demeanor...the cachet in Rule's smile and that worldliness about her eyes that seems, at once, able both to doubt you and support you. A good-time girl who yet understands the twin nature of the bottom line--the need for both money and love.

[–] shepardjessica-1 17 years ago

Ms. Rule should have been nominated for Supporting Actress for this film

[–] esstee55 17 years ago

Janice Rule should've have dropped everything at the time and married me!

[–] oversplayer 14 years ago

No way. I was first in line! :-)

Had I known that she eventually became a psychologist in New York, I'd have moved there and commenced therapy immediately.

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[–] HeartMonger 11 years ago

I totally agree. Other actresses have WON the Oscar for far less of performances. Rule was robbed.

"All I want in life is a thirty share and a twenty rating."

[–] stomaino 15 years ago

You really got to be kidding! Cate Blanchett? Not in a million years!

Sam Tomaino

[–] matushka1731 14 years ago

I agree...also she was great in 3 Women a year later. I loved this film and was always surprised by the negative critical reaction.
Kenny A

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[–] HeartMonger 11 years ago

She was brilliant in "3 Women" but that was TEN years later, dear.

"All I want in life is a thirty share and a twenty rating."

[–] joshua_carpino 10 years ago

eleven years.

[–] praxistens848 10 years ago

She also played Burt Lancaster character's old flame in "The Swimmer."

[–] mvpx7 10 years ago

Now I know why Hugh Hefner wanted her to pose for Playboy. But Ben Gazzara, her husband at the time, apparently was vehemently opposed to it.

[–] doorbomb62 10 years ago

Agreed. She was a classy Class A lady, far ore talented than many in her generation and she never quite got the star treatment she deserved. Her character alone is a stand out element in the story, and her direct performance is beyond outstanding.

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