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GO OUT TO A MOVIE
by JANET GRAVES
THE HOOK
M-G-M; Panavision; Director, George Seaton; Producer, William Perlberg (Family)
who's in it? Kirk Douglas. Nick Adams, Robert Walker. Enrique Magalona. what’s it about? In the Korean war. three GI’s differ violently when they're ordered to do away with a prisoner. what’s the verdict? The clash of personalities and ideas is as exciting as the physical action in this slickly expert movie. Robert (handsomer than his late father) is fine as a kid with a conscience; so is Nick, as an unpredictable alcoholic. Kirk’s role, though, is somewhat blurred by the film's lapse into over-optimism.
NINE HOURS TO RAMA
20th; CinemaScope, De Luxe Color; ProducerDirector, Mark Robson (Adult)
who’s in it? Horst Buchholz, Jose Ferrer, Valerie Gearon. Diane Baker. what’s it about? Through the last day of Gandhi’s life a young fanatic eludes the police, who know of his murder plot. what’s the verdict? With such a naturally powerful theme, with such authentic backgrounds, it can’t help holding some interest. Horst is splendidly fiery, and the other leads act with equal conviction. But, except for J. S. Casshyap as Gandhi, they aren't Indian. Can you imagine an Indian film about the death of Lincoln?
A CHILD IS WAITING
U.A.; Director, John Cassavetes; Producer, Stanley Kramer (Adult)
who’s in it? Burt Lancaster, Judy Garland, Gena Rowlands. Steven Hill. what’s it about? A new teacher at a boarding school for retarded children focuses her love on one small boy. what’s the verdict? A warm-hearted and dedicated film, it faces a tragically common problem with honesty, instead of sentimentality. Since Bruce Ritchey is the only actor among the children, their scenes are true, sweet — and hard to take. Sympathetic as Judy’s role is, Burt’s motive in hiring this woman isn't too clear.
MADAME
Embassy; Technirama 70, Technicolor; Director, ChristianJaque; Producer, Maleno Malenotti (Adult)
who’s in it? Sophia Loren. Robert Hossein. Julien Bertheau. Marina Berti. what’s it about? Marrying an officer of Napoleon’s, an earthy Parisian laundress rides the tidal wave of triumph. what’s the verdict? Here’s an oddity: two-thirds awkward, spectacular bore; one-third charming, ironic comedy. If you put up with all the straggling battle scenes, you’ll arrive at an amusing picture of the self-made emperor’s court. Lusty Sophia is the only dubbing artist who does the English dialogue smoothly.
DAVID AND LISA
Continental; Producer. Paul M. Heller; Director. Frank Perry (Adult)
who’s in it? Keir Dullea. Janet Margolin. Howard Da Silva. Neva Patterson. what’s it about? At a sanitarium run like a school, two disturbed teenagers help each other toward health. what’s the verdict? Beautifully quiet and earnest, this intimate story sends a shaft of understanding light into the dark world of emotional illness. Though Keir and Janet play psychotic.s, they’re so winning that an average person can feel with them. But is romantic love a real cure-all? ( Continued on page 8)
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