That’s “The way of the warrior”, and it defined the cultural code of the samurai in mediaeval Japan. I was struck by the parallels between the portrayal of Robert Mitchum's character here and Spncer Tracy's in John Sturges's Bad Day at Black Rock.
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That *is* kind of an interesting comparison. The Spencer Tracy character-Robert Mitchum character, I mean. Both damaged/wounded WW II veterans of the Pacific Theater. We see that Tracy has acquired some knowledge of Japanese martial arts somewhere along the line.
I'm not knowledgable enough about Bushido per se to really comment intelligently on that.
Ozy
And I stood where I did be; for there was no more use to run; And again I lookt with my hope gone.
Thanks Ozy; actually I'd not even thought that both are technically veterans; though we are only told that Mitchum served as policeman in Japan after the war it would be surprising if he hadn't seen combat in some way.
Chris
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You're welcome.
Architecture, eh? I'm interested in architecture. I don't *know* much about architecture, but I'm interested. I guess that's a start.
For about thirty years now my big dream in life has been to design and build a house for myself. Well, I'm past the age of being able to do the labor. I'd have to hire all that done now.
And I've come to accept that I'm not knowledgable enough to do the drawing board designing all on my own either. I've got novel ideas, and some of them are probably not practical. I realize now that I would need the input of a real, trained architect.
I'll take a look at your website. Maybe, just maybe, someday, if I ever have any money worth mentioning again, we might collaborate on something.
Cheers,
Ozy
And I stood where I did be; for there was no more use to run; And again I lookt with my hope gone.
Sydney Pollack's BAD DAY AT BLACK ROCK? Last time I saw it, I thought it was made by John "The Magnificent Seven" Sturges. Sorry.
share...which of course it was. There's no 'd'oh' smiley, but just imagine one. Apologies and thanks for pointing out my daftness - now amended. Hope you like the piece though!
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I certainly did. Kudos and respect to you!
J.
Why thank you!
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