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George C. Scott at his best

posted 19 years ago by cubspizza
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I think this performance was better
than his performance in "Patton".
Incredible script too.
One of my all time favorites....

[–] spope2 18 years ago

Definately THE GREATEST male performance EVER......next to Pacino's in 'Dog Day'

[–] inspectors71 18 years ago

Judith Crist, the movie critic from TV Guide thirty some years ago, said that this was Scott's best performance. I agree.

"Tell me, Cliff, what color is the sky in your world?"--Dr. Frazier Crane

[–] csu16387 18 years ago

Like you, I prefer Scott's performance in The Hospital to Patton. I have to also mention Diana Rigg, who was excellent as well.

"Dry your eyes baby, it's out of character."

[–] creatorofk 17 years ago

In this movie, Scott makes me laugh...hard. Harder than that number with Kubrick.

[–] teejay6682 16 years ago

this performance and his "hardcore" performance are my favorites. great actor.

[–] scorsese-1 15 years ago

Scott was a fabulous actor.

[–] Narseshasnone 14 years ago

Agreed.I actually prefered his performance in "The Hustler",though a supporting role, over "Patton".

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[–] Eumenides_0 14 years ago

Absolutely. His presence in the movie instantly brought a dark gravitas to the movie. Just a look at his hardened face told you his character was carrying pain and frustration and despair on his shoulders for years. He was so darkly comical, with his deadpan delivery of lines.

This world is a comedy to those that think, a tragedy to those that feel.