I've heard about this film for many years and finally got to see it last night. The idea is really great; that an unknown singer storyteller could become a big star and use influence to his favor. However, the way it was presented left a lot out. Characters comes and go with no more than a passing reference. One man seems to suffer a heart attack because of the pressure put on him for a manufacturer.
I believe the problem must have been the script which looked like it was cut down for budget purposes. The story jumps from one idea to another and not enough time is given to develop anything.
Andy Griffith is totally over the top with shouting and screaming. Patricia Neal always seems to have a pained look on her. Mattjau is the voice of cynicism with a pipe in mouth. (Same thing he did in Fail Safe).
The film is clearly the precursor to "Network" but doesn't seem to want to make any point.
I think the material just got away from Kazan and was lost in the editing.
I believe the problem must have been the script which looked like it was cut down for budget purposes. The story jumps from one idea to another and not enough time is given to develop anything.
Andy Griffith is totally over the top with shouting and screaming. Patricia Neal always seems to have a pained look on her. Mattjau is the voice of cynicism with a pipe in mouth. (Same thing he did in Fail Safe).
The film is clearly the precursor to "Network" but doesn't seem to want to make any point.
I think the material just got away from Kazan and was lost in the editing.
