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Why is De Niro the main actor?

posted 16 years ago by FrylockZoidberg316
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I don't know if anyone else feels the same way, but why is Robert De Niro considered the "main actor" if he's only in half of the movie? Edward Burns should be the main and De Niro should be the supporting. Anyone else agree?

[–] NateWatchesCoolMovies 16 years ago

I agree,but hey,DE Niro gets what De Niro wants...

[–] ZachBonnell 16 years ago

If he was listed as supporting people would probably see what's coming, this way it's more of a shock.

[–] ladynoir15 15 years ago

I was so bummed to see he was killed off halfway through.

"Fra-gee-lay. That must be Italian."
"Uh, I think that says FRAGILE, dear."

[–] RynoII 15 years ago

Him became killed though made the story take some thrilling turns so I was entertained still.

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[–] Rick-34 14 years ago

Marlon Brando got top billing for Superman even though he was on screen for about 10 minutes.

De Niro has a lot more commercial appeal than anybody else associated with the film. That's why he got top billing.

[–] AnotherSchmoe 14 years ago

Simply because he's Robert De Niro, the biggest name on the cast list, and they'll attract more viewers by giving him top billing and making sure everyone knows that he's in it. That and it's more surprising when he dies.

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[–] mindstamina3000 13 years ago

Because he is Robert Deniro you damn idiot.

Is this a real question?

And the purpose of killing the main actor was to shock us. Duh.

[–] bobobababebe6 13 years ago

+1.

'We see two things in people: what we want to see and what they want to show us.' Dexter

[–] bobobababebe6 13 years ago

Are you serious?? OMG...

'We see two things in people: what we want to see and what they want to show us.' Dexter