One of two of Mr. Cassavetes' forays into studio film-making in the early 60's which did not work for him (Stanley Kramer as produce, duh). Actually a touching film dealing with mentally challenged children, dysfunctional parenting, and the System. Gena Rowlands is beautiful and very moving as the main boy's mother and Steven Hill does justice as the father. Burt Lancaster is fine as Ms. Judy Garland in a dramatic role that's within her capabilities. The main child actor is excellent!
A 7 out of 10. Best performance = Gena Rowlands. I'm sure this film bombed because the studio re-edited it and Cassavetes was not pleased (no surprise). Beautiful script and cinematoraphy as well.
A 7 out of 10. Best performance = Gena Rowlands. I'm sure this film bombed because the studio re-edited it and Cassavetes was not pleased (no surprise). Beautiful script and cinematoraphy as well.