Burt Lancaster versus Montgomery Clift
Anyone else think Clift is not only better looking, but a better actor?
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Definitely Clift was the better actor of the two in this.
That's my opinion anyway.
Sorry but I though this was one of Burt Lancaster's best roles. He is the ultimate tough guy and leader. He shows his real abilities during the Japanese air attack. When the pudgy corporal balks at opening up the ammunition room, First Sergeant Warden orders his men to break the door down. Great scenes at this stage of the movie.
shareI'm with Burt, but it's a hard distinction either way.
In terms of looks, they are on the opposite ends of the spectrum of male beauty: Lancaster is big, gruff and all make while Clift is more the intellectual, classic good looks.
Acting the same way.
There's no comparing the two, they are so very different. Both were such fine actors.
I admire Burt Lancaster so much as a person and an actor I could never say anyone was "better".
Clift was awesome at playing the tortured soul. He is said to have inspired James Dean and Marlon Brando.
Your question pains me.
I with Burt Lancaster all the way. He projects himself on the screen with power - albeit it is always Bert Lancaster.
Montgomery Clift is ALWAYS Montgomert Clift - sort of always a dog with his tail between his legs, always a simp, and a weakling. Whiny and cowering - his entire posture displays it and it seemingly in every movie he ever played in.
While some on the salutes may have been off - everyone was turned out perfectly in uniform, except Capt Holmes whose belt buckle was not shined.