DUFFY (Trailer)

Strange trailer for a great movie.

Despite the fact that James Coburn has the title role, it is not much larger than those of the other actors. And Susannah York can hardly be called "his bird". That may have raised false expectations and actually have been counterproductive (the movie didn't do very well at the time). It may not be as profound as PERFORMANCE (also written by Donald Cammell), but it has just as much style and is lighter in tone.

I assume that Columbia regarded Coburn, since he was the only American in the cast, as the most likely draw for the US audience. The tagline ("Relax. It's only a movie."), the narrator's voice, the visuals and the music are cool though. And notice James Fox's amusing reaction when Coburn punches John Alderton.

For more scenes and music from the film, you might want to check out my fan vid:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPx-RIP3dek

Update 16 January 2011: I think that Susannah York never looked lovelier than in this movie. RIP.

No copyright abuse intended, but if the owners mind, the video will be deleted, of course.

Category:

Film & Animation

Tags:

• DUFFY
• James Coburn
• James Fox
• John Alderton
• Susannah York
• James Mason

[Mavrilon]

Thanks. A movie fun with 3 James: Fox,Mason and Coburn

[aplantage]

@Mavrilon Yes LOL, and they are all great, each in his own way.

[daarl]

relaaax~~

[MultiCathy1]

Very nice trailer and very unusual/ original! Thanks for sharing!