You can sense this film is made for the stage. This is Arthur Miller's best work; not Death of a Salesman, which is heavy-handed and, at time, corny. This play is rock-solid, with very little corn, and enough sub-plots to fill a season of soaps.
But make no mistake; this film is not completely a soap. It is a superb play written by Miller. I Burt Lancaster is one of my favorite actors, and gives a textured performance, while Robinson gives one of the best performances of his career. The supporting cast is superb as well. Howard Duff stands out dramatically, and one can see why Ida Lupino married him.
Think of Our Town with a rotten foundation and you have All My Sons. A film not to be missed.
But make no mistake; this film is not completely a soap. It is a superb play written by Miller. I Burt Lancaster is one of my favorite actors, and gives a textured performance, while Robinson gives one of the best performances of his career. The supporting cast is superb as well. Howard Duff stands out dramatically, and one can see why Ida Lupino married him.
Think of Our Town with a rotten foundation and you have All My Sons. A film not to be missed.