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A scientist stands against an entire town when he discovers their medicinal spa is polluted.A scientist stands against an entire town when he discovers their medicinal spa is polluted.A scientist stands against an entire town when he discovers their medicinal spa is polluted.
Richard Dysart
- Aslaksen
- (as Richard A. Dysart)
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- TriviaThis was a personal project for McQueen, as he made it to prove to many people that he could act. But Warner Bros. could not figure out how to distribute the film and decided not to release it domestically. It had a very brief theatrical release in New York a few years after McQueen's death.
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Dr. Thomas Stockmann: You want me to keep quiet.
Peter Stockmann: That's not what I said.
Dr. Thomas Stockmann: You don't want me to say anything to the public. We may be talking about typhoid.
Peter Stockmann: I said before, they're not that convinced there is any actual danger.
Dr. Thomas Stockmann: My report is based on fact. You and the Administration insisted on building that water supply where it is to save money. You made a mistake! Now you're afraid to admit it.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Steve McQueen: Man on the Edge (1989)
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So few people have seen this - such a waste
I was fortunate enough to watch this film on Sky Cinema (for those not in the UK, this is a movie channel specialising in older films), and being a McQueen fan, was not disappointed. I had heard so much bad press about this movie before seeing it, that it was slow, boring, a waste of time and celluloid. How wrong. Yes, it may be wordy, and a bit 'stagey', but stick with it for the first 10 minutes or so and you will be hooked. Don't be put off by a bulky looking McQueen with a fearsome beard and even more fearsome hair. His performance is possibly the best of his career (barring 'The Sand Pebbles'). His support is magnificent too, especially Charles Durning as his brother. This movie may look like a TV movie in feel, but look a little deeper and there are some real powerhouse performances. Warners obviously had no idea how to market this movie, so they didn't bother. At least they released it to TV for us to enjoy. I don't believe that this movie has appeared on either DVD or Video, so I will treasure my VHS to DVD transfer to enjoy hopefully for many years to come. If this ever appears on TV again, I urge you to catch it.
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- Mar 29, 2006
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