I had never thought much of Roy Scheider till I saw this movie late one night, quite by chance. It was inspired casting on Bob Fosse's part I think, cant imagine anyone else as Joe Gideon.
Although I do not usually enjoy "musicals" I do thoroughly enjoy this slightly surreal, slightly gritty movie that presents a series of colorful tableau culminating in a memorable final scene.
Although the story is considered to be autobiographic the underlying study of a self destructive psyche and approach of death is intriguing, set in a back drop of modern dance and music.
Probably has to find a place in my 100 favorite movies.
Although I do not usually enjoy "musicals" I do thoroughly enjoy this slightly surreal, slightly gritty movie that presents a series of colorful tableau culminating in a memorable final scene.
Although the story is considered to be autobiographic the underlying study of a self destructive psyche and approach of death is intriguing, set in a back drop of modern dance and music.
Probably has to find a place in my 100 favorite movies.