Another of my faves. Also struck by so many of the odd names as others have noted. Harry Caul, indeed. Bernie Moran? Perhaps a composite. Bernie Gordon? Jack Moran? Best bugger on the east coast? Just too handy. Wonder who the consultants were on that one! So much funny stuff - have one of Harrison Ford's cookies? He baked them himself! The toilet scene is toned down in most release cuts I've seen compared to what was shown originally in the theater. Most folks here are missing the point. When you filter, pre-amp and recut audio tracks as much as this YOU can put the EMPHASIS on any syllable or word you want. Where did they find Harry's raincoat? Thats perfect, such a geek, but what great taste in Jazz. Seen it a hundred a times and still love it, such a classic. Terry Garr is still a fox, but back then - pretty amazing lady. Relax Harry, it's just a trick! - Ted (Jack's son, he's long gone, Bernie probably is too...). Oh, and the telephone harmonica bug is called an "infinity device" - quite real, at least back then.
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