Robert Shaw was about the only person who acted his part. Most of the cast was way over the top trying to talk NYCTA lingo, NYC accents and in general really getting on my nerves. very poor job of casting too. and as someone who has ridden every line in the system, using the non-revenue track and tunnel from the court st station now the nyc transit museum to stand-in for the east side IRT did not fool me for a second.
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Uh, Matthau, Martin Balsam and Jerry Stiller all grew up in NYC. I don't think they were "putting on" their accents.
"May I bone your kipper, Mademoiselle?"
Hector as well
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This is correct. Virtually all the actors were from the New York Metropolitan area so none of the accents were forced. This is how New Yorkers sounded at that time. It's a little different today but still similar.
He's taking the knife out of the Cheese!
Do you think he wants some cheese?
Dick O'Neill was terribly obnoxious with his overacting -- he needed to smacked in the face.
Tom Pedi was also obnoxious with his overacting, but at least he was killed early on to remove the viewer's misery.
Go away.
shareThat's just silly. Anyone, I mean anyone, who has seen a film which was shot in a location with which they're familiar immediately becomes aware of the magic of movie making and editing. Yes, it takes away some of the magic. But any outdoor shoots do this.
shareDon't agree with you at all, but you're entitled to your opinion. I've seen it at least 25 times and I never get tired of it. Try watching the remake. Then you'll know the true meaning of overacting.
shareOver acting at its worst. Not "it's."
Learn 2 Grammar.
~ That's much too vulgar a display of power, Karras.
Most of the cast was way over the top trying to talk NYCTA lingo, NYC accents
and as someone who has ridden every line in the system, using the non-revenue track and tunnel from the court st station now the nyc transit museum to stand-in for the east side IRT did not fool me for a second.
I had dinner just last night with a dear friend from The Bronx. I assure you that New York accents are alive and well.
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