Steiger did a fine job with the roll. but the script was based on his girlfriend Carlotta Monti's book about him, which seemed to---ahem---stretch the truth just a bit. She likes to talk about how she was with him at the end, but truth is that she was out of his life at the time of his death. Plus, she tries to make it seem like his on and off screen character was pretty much the same. Although sometimes similar, he was reportedly more low key and tender off screen than this movie shows.
Rod Steiger certainly was a versatile actor. He could play equally well very diverse historical figures. I mean how different are Al Capone, Napoleon, Mussolini and W C Fields.
The recollections of Ms.Caroltta Monti..Mr.Fields' mistress has been questioned over the years for her accuracy about her relationship with the man.
4thekidsTV 1 month ago
Damn Steiger was good. No surprise there....but he IS Fields in this! Damn I'd like to see this whole film - released on DVD in widescreen format.
MVerdoux 3 months ago
Steiger did a fine job with the roll. but the script was based on his girlfriend Carlotta Monti's book about him, which seemed to---ahem---stretch the truth just a bit. She likes to talk about how she was with him at the end, but truth is that she was out of his life at the time of his death. Plus, she tries to make it seem like his on and off screen character was pretty much the same. Although sometimes similar, he was reportedly more low key and tender off screen than this movie shows.
Lampshade51 9 months ago
This movie is an abomination to the memory of the Great Bill Fields.
Benny Hill did the best impersonation.
procommenter 1 year ago
can you put up the rain scene please..
colinliverpool14 1 year ago
Rod Steiger certainly was a versatile actor. He could play equally well very diverse historical figures. I mean how different are Al Capone, Napoleon, Mussolini and W C Fields.
Cool2BCeltic 1 year ago
I LOVED this movie
killasocialist 1 year ago
I think I remember this movie, did it end with him saying "I wish it would rain" then his p.a. turned a hosepipe onto the tin roof?
Rod was brilliant, thanks for the link, the only stuff on the market is the still and a paper back.
eddiesteele 2 years ago
Yep, thats the one. You can get the complete movie by clicking the blue link in the info box.
Tudorhead 2 years ago
Excellent portrayal by Steiger, surprised this was never made available on home video
Atreyubillows 2 years ago
Click the blue link next to the video screen to get the complete movie.
Tudorhead 2 years ago