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Jack Palance was outstanding in this

posted 16 years ago by mcintyro
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Saw this film when it first came out when I was I child of nine in 1970. I had always thought Palance was a fine actor who played a lot of heavies and weirdoes, but they were always played well. You could always tell Palance was a pro.

However, he was so damn low key and fine in this film, and a played a downright great guy. I loved the way Green Bush says, in the hardware store, something to the effect of give us everything, and Palance says with a lowkey, unforced smile, I can't do that. Natural, not forced, believable and cool, but realistic. Yeah, Jack!

[–] TinaKimo 16 years ago

Agreed. Palance and Marvin had me cracking up. Jack always gave a good performance.

[–] aneta_agape7 11 years ago

I agree,Palance was great , hes always great , before "monte walsh" I had seen Contempt by Godard with him and I was blown away by his performance

[–] dustinthewind25 11 years ago

I've always loved Jack Palance, but, man, you see him in this, and he is so appealing as a good guy, it makes you wish he had played more parts like this.

[–] Prismark10 8 years ago

Palance certainly had range but directors always did not give him the chance to show it off.

It's that man again!!