Blu-ray Review The Chase (1966) Blu-ray Review (1 Viewer)

[Richard Gallagher]

Richard Gallagher

The Chase (1966) Blu-ray Review

Arthur Penn's The Chase is a fascinating combination of small town soap opera and a story about an escaped convict on the lam. Produced by Sam Spiegel and featuring an outstanding cast, it was lambasted by some critics when it was released (Bosley Crowther of the New York Times sniffed, "This is a picture to leave you cold."). Looking back at it 50 years after its theatrical release, it comes across as something of a southern-fried version of Peyton Place, with the actual chase mostly playing second fiddle to the tawdry goings-on about town.

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[Robin9]

A good review. Thank you. I have often described The Chase as "High Noon in Peyton Place" so we obviously notice the same things in this film.

 

[Richard Gallagher]

A good review. Thank you. I have often described The Chase as "High Noon in Peyton Place" so we obviously notice the same things in this film.

Great minds think alike! Which begs the question - when is Fox going to release Peyton Place on Blu-ray? Perhaps Twilight Time has plans for it.