Correction: Richard Dawson was host of "Family Feud". But what an outstanding role he played in this film. The casting was kismet, and the performance was note-perfect. But as you say, Paul M. Glaser was a *terrible* director, and that dragged the film down to an extent.
I'm really curious to see the remake. I hope it's not soulless. The original film was not that, but it *was* flawed enough that a remake could theoretically improve upon it.
I loved this movie as a kid, and I still love, if on a slightly different level. looking forward to the Wright version. Hopefully that one isn't as prophetic. Thanks for writing this post.
While Glaser is workmanlike, he does record a good commentary track for the DVD/Bluray. The original director was Andrew Davis (the Fugitive) who got so behind schedule/over budget that he was fired and Glaser was brought in because he was quick and cheap. Davis filmed most/all of the prison complex stuff, which does look different from the rest of the movie.
Correction: Richard Dawson was host of "Family Feud". But what an outstanding role he played in this film. The casting was kismet, and the performance was note-perfect. But as you say, Paul M. Glaser was a *terrible* director, and that dragged the film down to an extent.
I'm really curious to see the remake. I hope it's not soulless. The original film was not that, but it *was* flawed enough that a remake could theoretically improve upon it.
I loved this movie as a kid, and I still love, if on a slightly different level. looking forward to the Wright version. Hopefully that one isn't as prophetic. Thanks for writing this post.
While Glaser is workmanlike, he does record a good commentary track for the DVD/Bluray. The original director was Andrew Davis (the Fugitive) who got so behind schedule/over budget that he was fired and Glaser was brought in because he was quick and cheap. Davis filmed most/all of the prison complex stuff, which does look different from the rest of the movie.