Peter Lorre (Ugarte)


Is it sacrilege to say that he steals the film?

I love the movie, but for me PL is the best thing in it.
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"Maybe I should go alone"
- Quint, Jaws.

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I am formerly known as HillieBoliday....Member since May 2006

I get what you're saying; but since he was only in the film for a few minutes...I don't think so...from my POV.


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No - PL was a terrific actor. He was 'born' in the age of silent movies - where you had to express your feelings through your facial expressions - his 'rubber face' remains - but he would never have won a game of pokers, even with a Royal Flush 😀.

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Nope. PL is really good - as he usually was - but in this film his performance is just one of many that are spot on.

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Not quite as compelling as Bogart and Bergman to me, yet I believe he's still as memorable as anyone else in the film.

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I am always sad that he gets arrested/killed right before he himself wanted to leave... he was scum but somehow you root for the guy

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