Before this film was made I had already read the book, originally titled in German "Die Nacht der Generale," by the great German novelist Hans Hellmut Kirst, who himself had been an officer in the German Army during WWII. It provides a chilling look at Lieutenant General Tanz, played so well by Peter O'Toole in the film. Another favorite of mine was his novel "The Officer Factory." Both impressed me very much when I first read them at the age of 17 and again when I re-read them years later.
I can't believe the lauditory comments this uninspired drek is receiving here. Sanity must prevail. The production is lavish. The cast is stellar. O'Toole is excellent at catatonia. There is no plot of any value, no mystery, no intrigue, no puzzle to solve. You will only keep watching to see whether your initial reaction to this (that it's crap) is actually correct. It is!!!!
@kocsogarc No need to allow yourself to become personally insuted by my very well considered and thoughtful conmment. I don't even know what an "American B thriller: is. I challenge you to grow by sticking to the content of my comment if you wish to respond to me.
I can't believe the lauditory comments this uninspired drek is receiving here. Sanity must prevail. The production is lavish. The cast is stellar. O'Toole is excellent at catatonia. There is no plot of any value, no mystery, no intrigue, no puzzle to solve. You will only keep watching to see whether your initial reaction to this (that it's crap) is actually correct. It is!!!!
Did you know Gore Vidal wrote a good deal of this screenplay uncredited? I think if he'd been the sole writer, it would have had more focus. As is, it's uneven with flashes of brilliance.
this film has some of the best acting I've ever seen in it (Peter and Tom are my favs!) but the screenplay was so-so. It's still one of my favorite films!
Before this film was made I had already read the book, originally titled in German "Die Nacht der Generale," by the great German novelist Hans Hellmut Kirst, who himself had been an officer in the German Army during WWII. It provides a chilling look at Lieutenant General Tanz, played so well by Peter O'Toole in the film. Another favorite of mine was his novel "The Officer Factory." Both impressed me very much when I first read them at the age of 17 and again when I re-read them years later.
JackKangaroo1 6 months ago
@JackKangaroo1 does the book explain why this particular painting seems to mess with him, or does the book mention it at all?
Rabbit42345345 2 months ago
Great Peter O`toole! Fuck off Chuck Norris & Steven Seagal!
TheMarcio2014 1 year ago 3
Peter O`toole é um ótimo ator. Esta cena é uma das provas.
TheMarcio2014 1 year ago
I can't believe the lauditory comments this uninspired drek is receiving here. Sanity must prevail. The production is lavish. The cast is stellar. O'Toole is excellent at catatonia. There is no plot of any value, no mystery, no intrigue, no puzzle to solve. You will only keep watching to see whether your initial reaction to this (that it's crap) is actually correct. It is!!!!
spagandtuna 1 year ago
@spagandtuna
Probably you are used to the 'interesting' American B thrillers ;)
kocsogarc 1 year ago
@kocsogarc No need to allow yourself to become personally insuted by my very well considered and thoughtful conmment. I don't even know what an "American B thriller: is. I challenge you to grow by sticking to the content of my comment if you wish to respond to me.
spagandtuna 1 year ago
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I can't believe the lauditory comments this uninspired drek is receiving here. Sanity must prevail. The production is lavish. The cast is stellar. O'Toole is excellent at catatonia. There is no plot of any value, no mystery, no intrigue, no puzzle to solve. You will only keep watching to see whether your initial reaction to this (that it's crap) is actually correct. It is!!!!
spagandtuna 1 year ago
Stendhal syndrome!
pilottheshaker 1 year ago 6
@pilottheshaker
Maybe :D This film was recorded in 1967,Stendhal syhdrom was officialy formed in 1979,but l think that's it :) Thank you for your post
Amazing acting by Peter O' Toole!
boba86 1 year ago 4
i couldn't satisfy with Omar Sharif as a "German" in this movie. anyone agree with me?
ilovesexilovenaked 2 years ago
@ilovesexilovenaked
definitely
kocsogarc 1 year ago
@ilovesexilovenaked get stuffed
newall21 8 months ago
He was overwhelmed. That's what happens when you look Chuck Norris in the eyes... :0) Take care, God bless... H.
himvpdmr 2 years ago 3
Agreed. And Maurice Jarre's score is superb; a perfect mix of menace and uneasy beauty.
Vanderwolff 2 years ago 3
they're not being too subtle here... :)
fsofield 2 years ago
Did you know Gore Vidal wrote a good deal of this screenplay uncredited? I think if he'd been the sole writer, it would have had more focus. As is, it's uneven with flashes of brilliance.
JohnKoroly 2 years ago
Obviously madness knows the face of madness - even in a painting.
Macleodking 2 years ago 4
this film has some of the best acting I've ever seen in it (Peter and Tom are my favs!) but the screenplay was so-so. It's still one of my favorite films!
ThingsWeSaidToday 3 years ago 3
he is a psycho.
tomloft2000 3 years ago 3
what is wrong with him?
elleoneiram 4 years ago 2
Peter O'Toole was so cold and evil..very chilling in this film..
andynow73 4 years ago 22
Extraordinarily engaging film with a wonderful cast. Greatly underrated.
Morpheus1910 4 years ago 24