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Fate Is the Hunter (1964)
An underrated gem
This has always been one of my favorite movies. Glenn Ford was a big star in his day, but he does not get the credit today that he deserves for making some terrific movies. FITH was well acted by everyone in the cast I think the chemistry between Glenn Ford and Rod Taylor was very interesting. I believe the scene at the beginning of the film, the only contact they had not seen in flashback, was very subtle, but you begin to understand what drives Ford to pursue his investigation. The late Jerry Goldsmith was one of Hollywood's great composers and his score here was brilliant. Several years ago, on a whim, I actually wrote to a famous director (who happened to have made a film with Glenn Ford when he was a child actor!) to suggest remaking FITH with an updated story. I never heard back, but I still believe this could be a terrific film set in the current time (perhaps using the first Gulf War instead of WWII?) with the right actors.
Rich Man, Poor Man (1976)
Still no DVD?
I think it is incredible that this milestone of television history still has not been released in the US on DVD. The 30th anniversary of the first broadcast of the mini-series has come and gone. It would have been a golden opportunity to release it. I would also hope that they would do it right, with background and "making of" segments. Interviews with the main actors would be a nice touch as well. All of the other highly rated mini-series from the '70s, '80s and '90s have been released on DVD; what is the holdup on this one? I am amazed at some of the lousy television shows which are released on DVD, yet no RMPM. I managed to tape the show when the old Family Channel showed it ten years ago (to commemorate the 20th anniversary!). When I watch it I am impressed with how it has held up over the years. The acting was good, the story was solid. They took a good book by Irwin Shaw, made some changes and improved it. This is a great mini-series and it should definitely be shared with a new generation.