I'm convinced that when Ross Martin -- disguised as an old woman -- came into that ladies room to terrorize Lee Remick that was what casting people remembered and cast him in The Wild Wild West. With that asmatic breathing this role is as intense as Hannibal Lecter. If they remake this - picture Robert D'Niro as Glenn Ford & Jack Nicholson as Ross Martin's Red Lynch. Diane Lane would be excellent in the Lee Remick role. Overall, one of the best thrillers and villains ever. Ending is classic.
@lastrada52 It seems that you've been corralled into the notion that Jack Nicholson can only play misfits with a pention for violence and nasty sarcasm & nothing else.Otherwise why cast him as that role.Well I'd agree.He's always been a 1 dimensional actor maybe a grade above Bruce Dern as a weird nasty.
@RasMajnouni - I don't think Jack is one dimensional, he's a very intense actor & has played a variety of roles -- not all crazy, or as misfits. If you saw Ross Martin's brilliant performance in the original film Jack just came to mind as a possible perfect choice. However, Mickey Rourke could do it. Ras, if Jack & Bruce were truly 1-dimensional -- what accounts for their longevity & success? Maybe 1-dimensional is a good thing -- John Wayne & Clint Eastwood made careers of it.
@lastrada52 Everything you just wrote is 100% correct.John Wayne played John Wayne & Clint Eastwood played himself.I saw Clint Eastwood as a child in "Rawhide" of the 1950's.On youtube I saw him in a 1965(?) surrealistic comedy.Its the same man.What I meant was an actor who can fulfill multi-roles like the actress who was 25 personalities in 1 person.I Liked knowing hat Clint would be Clint,but mostly I stay away from recurring roles.Nice points you made!
@RasMajnouni - Yes, everything you said is true. I'm not certain, but I think the comedy you recall may have been Mr Ed -- in that one episode Eastwood played himself. You are also right, sometimes you want to see John Wayne be John Wayne. The few times he was not, he was not good. The Conquerer is an example. Clark Gable, played an Irish aristocrat in a film & that bombed. I always felt the "best" actors were the character actors. They seem to be able to become "other" people convincingly.
It's one of my favourite movies of all time. I can get it at my local video store on DVD. Ross Martin who played the criminal in this film is ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT!!!
Thank you Colleen so much for posting this. I saw this movie years ago,well I saw part of it, I recorded it,the tape ran out & I never saw the end, I didn't even know the name of the movie so thanks for posting this.Maybe now I can finally see the rest of the movie. It is a very creepy movie with spooky music. Another great job!!! Five Stars!!!
@2009framat, it's called "Experiment In Terror" (Twist). This was one of Mancini's best early score, and it gives him a chance to to display his knack for dramatic scoring.
Thank you, I have several soundtracks of Mancini and I recently watch the film starring Glenn Ford which was a little bit too long with 2 hours for my taste but okay.
An even earlier score for a thriller by Mancini which is maybe even better is Touch of evil from 1958
All right! Second to post! Yeah, this particular Henry Mancini composition gave me the creeps! I need to find this movie and experience the terror. Nicely done as always, a great taste of classic psychological terror. Just in time for Halloween! :)
I'm convinced that when Ross Martin -- disguised as an old woman -- came into that ladies room to terrorize Lee Remick that was what casting people remembered and cast him in The Wild Wild West. With that asmatic breathing this role is as intense as Hannibal Lecter. If they remake this - picture Robert D'Niro as Glenn Ford & Jack Nicholson as Ross Martin's Red Lynch. Diane Lane would be excellent in the Lee Remick role. Overall, one of the best thrillers and villains ever. Ending is classic.
lastrada52 5 months ago
@lastrada52 It seems that you've been corralled into the notion that Jack Nicholson can only play misfits with a pention for violence and nasty sarcasm & nothing else.Otherwise why cast him as that role.Well I'd agree.He's always been a 1 dimensional actor maybe a grade above Bruce Dern as a weird nasty.
RasMajnouni 1 month ago
@RasMajnouni - I don't think Jack is one dimensional, he's a very intense actor & has played a variety of roles -- not all crazy, or as misfits. If you saw Ross Martin's brilliant performance in the original film Jack just came to mind as a possible perfect choice. However, Mickey Rourke could do it. Ras, if Jack & Bruce were truly 1-dimensional -- what accounts for their longevity & success? Maybe 1-dimensional is a good thing -- John Wayne & Clint Eastwood made careers of it.
lastrada52 1 month ago
@lastrada52 Everything you just wrote is 100% correct.John Wayne played John Wayne & Clint Eastwood played himself.I saw Clint Eastwood as a child in "Rawhide" of the 1950's.On youtube I saw him in a 1965(?) surrealistic comedy.Its the same man.What I meant was an actor who can fulfill multi-roles like the actress who was 25 personalities in 1 person.I Liked knowing hat Clint would be Clint,but mostly I stay away from recurring roles.Nice points you made!
RasMajnouni 1 month ago
@RasMajnouni - Yes, everything you said is true. I'm not certain, but I think the comedy you recall may have been Mr Ed -- in that one episode Eastwood played himself. You are also right, sometimes you want to see John Wayne be John Wayne. The few times he was not, he was not good. The Conquerer is an example. Clark Gable, played an Irish aristocrat in a film & that bombed. I always felt the "best" actors were the character actors. They seem to be able to become "other" people convincingly.
lastrada52 1 month ago
Wonderful score of the great Mancini.
ArdenGalaxe 10 months ago
RIP Blake Edwards.
Muirmaiden 1 year ago
WHEN WILL THIS FILM BE UPLOADED TO YOU TUBE...I'M DYING TO SEE IT!!!
DarkCityFilmNoir 1 year ago
I love this music...so moody and mysterious,so 60s and so very very fantastic...LOVE,LOVE,LOVE it!!!
DarkCityFilmNoir 1 year ago
Fantastic movie with exceptional shots of San Francisco.
The final scene shot at a fairly new Candlestick Park one of the best endings in filmdom.
Seek it out.
oysterjoe 1 year ago 2
this looks like a really good thriller...love the music too...so moody,so Noir,so very 60s!
CLASSICMoviesATYToob 1 year ago 2
this looks like a really really good movie...love the music!
MIDNIGHTMovies1973 2 years ago
The first movie under the name Stefanie Powers. She had gone by Taffy Paul earlier.
stefnrjfan2 2 years ago 2
Ironically,Ms.Powers and Mr.Martin would go onto play
crime fighters on"The Wild,Wild West" and"Hart To Hart"on tv
years later.
143AC 2 years ago
I love this movie. Does anyone know where I can get it?
inmydreams02 2 years ago 2
It's one of my favourite movies of all time. I can get it at my local video store on DVD. Ross Martin who played the criminal in this film is ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT!!!
preving 2 years ago
it's on itunes for 9.99
joraider08 2 years ago
Five Stars
Augustus3103 2 years ago
this looks like a brilliant Noir thriller...love the music too...very atmospheric,very 60s!
DarkCityFilmNoir 2 years ago 2
Thank you Colleen so much for posting this. I saw this movie years ago,well I saw part of it, I recorded it,the tape ran out & I never saw the end, I didn't even know the name of the movie so thanks for posting this.Maybe now I can finally see the rest of the movie. It is a very creepy movie with spooky music. Another great job!!! Five Stars!!!
God Bless!!
Katie =^..^=
KitKat9416 2 years ago
@KitKat9416, it was put out on D.V.D., but it's now out of print.
vividwatch47 2 years ago
@vividwatch47
It was on DVD? I can't even find an OOP copy.
BannerBombers 1 year ago
@BannerBombers its now out again on dvd. turnerclassic movies site will tell u where to get it
ricker01100 1 year ago
@ricker01100 Appreciate it!
BannerBombers 1 year ago
@BannerBombers np i colelct glennford movies a lot mate. they got about 11 on dvd glennfordfan the user here on youtube has a ton also
ricker01100 1 year ago
On the soundtrack there is also a faster version which is good,too.
2009framat 2 years ago
@2009framat, it's called "Experiment In Terror" (Twist). This was one of Mancini's best early score, and it gives him a chance to to display his knack for dramatic scoring.
vividwatch47 2 years ago
Thank you, I have several soundtracks of Mancini and I recently watch the film starring Glenn Ford which was a little bit too long with 2 hours for my taste but okay.
An even earlier score for a thriller by Mancini which is maybe even better is Touch of evil from 1958
2009framat 2 years ago
Listen to the score for "Wait Until Dark" as well, probably the darkest one of all.
vividwatch47 2 years ago
I don't have that one but I know somebody who proably has the film. I know the film. I saw it about 15 years ago the last time
2009framat 2 years ago
All right! Second to post! Yeah, this particular Henry Mancini composition gave me the creeps! I need to find this movie and experience the terror. Nicely done as always, a great taste of classic psychological terror. Just in time for Halloween! :)
TheRoguishOne 2 years ago
OMG...moody, atmospheric and yet oh so tantalizing! 5 stars right now, baby!
kevinmichaelwilliams 2 years ago