MCQUEEN FILM IS RELEASED ON DVD!
"This picture is based on personal courage, and it has nothing to do with what courage represents in our society today and some of the things that I and John Wayne and Clint Eastwood have done. The personal courage of a man who is suddenly, I think, going to find himself right up front. Because the physical thing, I'm not sure it means anything anymore until we get into a flat ass revolution. But what does mean something is that if the meek is going to inherit the earth, then he's got to find a way to be able to negotiate, and I think somehow it's got to be between having a very, very strong punch and then be kind--if that makes any sense". Steve McQueen, 1978
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After a long wait, Warner Brothers has recently released Henrik Ibsen's Classic film, "An Enemy of the People" starring Steve McQueen. This 1978 release is a radical departure from any of Steve's previous films. Using a 29 mm lens, Steve emphasized his desire to release the film in theaters seating no more than 400 people to create the best viewing environment. It is in fact, an intimate film with period lighting and an authenticity to the spirit of Ibsen's story. Steve stars as Dr. Thomas Stockman, an idealistic, small-town doctor who discovers that the local hot springs are polluted by runoff from the local tanning mill. The town leaders are more concerned with the cost of cleaning up the toxic waste, and the drop in tourism if the news got out.
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This is a story of one man taking a stand on principle and Co-stars Academy Award-nominee Charles Durning (TV's "Evening Shade," "Tootsie"), Bibi Andersson ("Persona," "I Never Promised You a Rose Garden") and Richard Dysart (TV's "L.A. Law," "War and Remembrance"). The film was adapted by Pulitzer Prize-winner Arthur Miller ("Death of a Salesman," "The Crucible"). I found this to be a wonderful development and have meant to Blog about it for several weeks. I can't wait to receive my copy!
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Note from Michael: I have visited roughly 45% of the sites on my Blog roll and will make steady progress on the remaining list of fellow writers. It is good to catch up with each of you! Many of you have taken an indefinite hiatus. Others have shuttered their sites and I have updated this development. To this end, I will be adding a few new writers after my visits are complete. Enjoy your week!
posted by Michael Manning @ 6:00 AM
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This sounds like another worthy movie I have to add to my ever-expanding list to see, thanks to you! Surprisingly, our library doesn't have any Steve McQueen movies (yeah, we "rent" DVDs for free from the library every week!)
Hi.. interesting..
Netchick sent me..
it seems in the 70s and 80s, there was a awakening about environmental problems, like love canal. but that activism seems to have disappeared. when is the last time we've heard about (much less talked about) water pollution?
and yet, we are flushing prescription drugs down toilets that degrade almost every river in america.
I will have to check this out--wonder if Netflix has it yet.
Martini: That is smart and cost effective. Of course, I'm trying to collect all 30 of Steve's films. Some library's are better than others. Downtown branches for me have had better film departments. Steve's roles were SO diverse and interesting!
Jean: Netchick has picked up where Michele left off and I find that to be terrific with the introductions to new Bloggers. Thanks for the visit!
Sage: I know Amazon.com has it. :)
Seraphine: I would agree. This film was a carefully executed production that was important to Steve for many reasons--techincal, artistic and substance among them. He was simply brilliant and quite in touch with doing the right thing! :)
I thought I had seen every Steve McQueen movie..I don't remember this one..
Thanks Michael..
Green tea: Unless I overlooked something, not all of Steve's 30 films are out yet on DVD. I look forward to this one. It was but a blip on the radar when it came out. Like "Junior Bonner" and "LeMans" this one will finally find its rightful audience! I am excited!!:)
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