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Sidney Lumet's The Group, is a 1966 production, based upon the bestseller by Mary McCarthy.
The novel won millions of fans, as well as naysayers, and still does:
https://www.vanityfair.com/culture/2013/07/vassar-sex-single-girl-ivy-league-mary-mccarthy
I've not seen The Group in decades, although I've recalled it as being inclusive of some of the finest American actresses of their age 20 plus to early 30s, as well as a number of actors in that category, or a bit older.
Playing the eight Vassar co-eds:
Candice Bergen
Joan Hackett
Elizabeth Hartman
Shirley Knight
Joanna Pettet
Mary-Robin Redd
Jessica Walter
Kathleen Widdoes
and the guys...
James Broderick (Matthew's dad)
Larry Hagman
Hal Holbrook
Richard Mulligan
The film was a big deal.
And whatever one's position on its quality, it still, especially in Kino Lorber's new Blu-ray, looks spectacular.
But then again, it was photographed by the great Boris Kaufman - On the Waterfront, 12 Angry Men, Splendor in the Grass et al.
Absolutely, worth your attention, especially for those who may think that Shirley Knight was never young.
Image - 4.75
Audio - 5
Pass / Fail - Pass
Upgrade from DVD - Yes!
Recommended
RAH
The novel won millions of fans, as well as naysayers, and still does:
https://www.vanityfair.com/culture/2013/07/vassar-sex-single-girl-ivy-league-mary-mccarthy
I've not seen The Group in decades, although I've recalled it as being inclusive of some of the finest American actresses of their age 20 plus to early 30s, as well as a number of actors in that category, or a bit older.
Playing the eight Vassar co-eds:
Candice Bergen
Joan Hackett
Elizabeth Hartman
Shirley Knight
Joanna Pettet
Mary-Robin Redd
Jessica Walter
Kathleen Widdoes
and the guys...
James Broderick (Matthew's dad)
Larry Hagman
Hal Holbrook
Richard Mulligan
The film was a big deal.
And whatever one's position on its quality, it still, especially in Kino Lorber's new Blu-ray, looks spectacular.
But then again, it was photographed by the great Boris Kaufman - On the Waterfront, 12 Angry Men, Splendor in the Grass et al.
Absolutely, worth your attention, especially for those who may think that Shirley Knight was never young.
Image - 4.75
Audio - 5
Pass / Fail - Pass
Upgrade from DVD - Yes!
Recommended
RAH