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Summary: Curtis and Poitier Perfect Together
Review: Typical felons on the run movie in all but the racial aspect. Curtis' character grows and matures throughout the movie. A fine acting job by Curtis. This is the 1st in a series of classic performances by Poitier. For nearly ten years, starting with The Defiant Ones, he was just about the best actor in Hollywood. Definately worth a look.
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Summary: Sidney Poitier -- NEED I SAY MORE -- From Las Vegas, NV
Review: Vastly overrated. While the subject matter of this film was surely controversial in 1958, it's simply not a good film: Tony Curtis doesn't' sound believable for a second as a supposedly tough convict, Theodore Bikel (? - a Jewish singer/actor) as a Southern sheriff isn't believable either, and the entire concept of a woman so lonely that she would take in not only two convicts in chains, but a black prisoner at all, is completely laughable. There are some fine moments in this, and I understand its cultural importance, but it's nothing special.This script won an Oscar ? Must have been a lean year.
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Summary: Overrated
Review: Vastly overrated. While the subject matter of this film was surely controversial in 1958, it's simply not a good film: Tony Curtis doesn't' sound believable for a second as a supposedly tough convict, Theodore Bikel (? - a Jewish singer/actor) as a Southern sheriff isn't believable either, and the entire concept of a woman so lonely that she would take in not only two convicts in chains, but a black prisoner at all, is completely laughable. There are some fine moments in this, and I understand its cultural importance, but it's nothing special. This script won an Oscar ? Must have been a lean year.
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Summary: (( ! Wonderful Film, Powerful Message! ))
Review: Words really can not define Curtis and Poitier performance in this film. Sidney Poitier my favorite, roles are always powerful and simply worthwatching. Tony Curtis plays a strong southern racist. Curtis and poitier skills as actor's in this film made it worthwatching, no wonder it was nominated for 9 Academy Awards. The lives of two convicts escaping from the southren chain gain. Through it all the men are bound together by a chain and separtated by their own haterd towards each other. This film is powerful, fastmoving, and exciting not a dull moment. I highly give this film a 10+.
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