Best acting performance - A Bridge Too Far (1977) Discussion

Edward Fox.

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Anthony Hopkins. He doesn't have to say anything in the terrific scene where Maximillian Schell offers him the chocolate.

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[–] paimanish 14 years ago

Agreed with robertgroves - Anthony Hopkins

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[–] xenopharb 10 years ago

The best acting: Anthony Hopkins and Hardy Krüger

The most fun: Edward Fox and Elliot Gould

The most overrated: James Caan

The most underrated: Sean Connery

Honorable mention: Siem Vroom

I would also like to say that Ryan O'Neal does not deserve the bashing he takes for this role. Brigadier General Gavin was a relatively young guy.

Robert Redford was not so good. He came off a bit too Hollywood here.

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[–] Ironman54 12 years ago

Edward Fox.

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[–] noirgirl 12 years ago

Sean Connery, when he was helping the soldier in the Holland home, and he shot the German right through the window. Excellent!

But all the British cast was great!

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[–] dawnm5 15 years ago

James Caan. He's a bada** in this movie too. :)

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[–] jamieleefan1 15 years ago

I'm gonna agree with the OP and go with Olivier.

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[–] DD-931 15 years ago

Edward Fox

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[–] lsdoxie 14 years ago

Edward Fox

"I like to see us like one of those American western movies"

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[–] ArmandFancypants 14 years ago

Hopkins stole the show for me.

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[–] Hancock_the_Superb 14 years ago

Fox or Hopkins.

"Some men will say we are traitors. Some will say we're patriots. Both will be wrong."

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[–] zeroalias 14 years ago

I can recall that there was a buzz that Edward Fox was being considered for a best supporting actor Oscar nomination for his portrayal of Gen. Horrocks (didn't happen).

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[–] Hancock_the_Superb 14 years ago

I thought he got a BAFTA nomination, I could be mistaken.

I read somewhere that Fox considered his portrayal of Horrocks to be his best film performance. I wouldn't go THAT far but he's really impressive for the little screen time he has.

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[–] Noir-It-All 14 years ago

/Aside from the fact that Horrocks looked a little older than him (the guy didnt age well, stress of military life do doubt), he wasnt too much younger in reality. JOE thought Fox was spot on in the briefing scene. IMO he was excellent./

Horrocks was a POW during WWI and was gravely injured during WWII. I also read that his wife was abusive. Physically? Not sure but maybe.

"Two more swords and I'll be Queen of the Monkey People." Roseanne

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[–] Yorke71 7 years ago

I read somewhere that Fox considered his portrayal of Horrocks to be his best film performance. I wouldn't go THAT far but he's really impressive for the little screen time he has.

For me, "The Day of the Jackal" was his best performance, but he's always memorable.

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[–] pe81171 14 years ago

I think Edward Fox and Anthony Hopkins were among the best. Sean Connery was very good also. I enjoyed most all of the performances in the movie.

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[–] calliope3 14 years ago

In a film full of great performances, it's Anthony Hopkins, hands down.

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[–] dave_wlogan 14 years ago

1. Hopkins
2. Connery
3. Fox
4. Olivier
5. Caan

"You haven't got the feel of this at all, lad. Use all your voices. When I bellow, bellow back."

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