Oskar Werner and Ship of Fools
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angelofvic — 19 years ago(January 19, 2007 02:07 AM)
Excellent info, Pam. Ship of Fools is one of my favorite films certainly my favorite romance in spite of its numerous flaws; and the reason it's my favorite is Oskar's performance (combined with his storyline).
I've watched the movie dozens of times, always skipping past every scene that does not include Oskar.
I have to say he was well-matched with Signoret, but he steals and makes the movie, without question! -
kcor1953 — 19 years ago(February 04, 2007 09:07 AM)
Where you been, two years? I just read your wonderful help to me on this same board, after forgetting to check it since 2004!
And angelofvic, fancy meeting you here.
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Julia-Caesaris — 14 years ago(November 07, 2011 05:22 AM)
It was probably because Lee Marvin was already a big star and Werner was not yet known for his best work. (SOF ofc)
I loved the way Lee Marvin played that character, it was hilarious.
I totally fell in love with Dr. Schumann though..sigh..
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AnnChovie — 14 years ago(October 24, 2011 12:30 PM)
Werner completely inhabited the role of the ship's doctor - what an incredible casting choice!
More generally, I adore Werner's beguiling screen image. He had a fragile male beauty and idealism that was, and still is, seldom seen, in American cinema, at least, if not world cinema as a whole. Truly one of a kind.
To be paired with another actor of such depth and intellectual passion - Simone Signoret - how Werner must have relished the opportunity judging from the chemistry they exuded onscreen. -
gurneyrt — 13 years ago(December 04, 2012 06:09 PM)
I completely agree with you and share your adoration for this incretible talent.It is very sad that he is practically unknown. I love good movies but I discovered him only month ago in "Ship of Fools" just becouse I wanted to see the last movie Vivien Leigh was in and all of a sudden I found myself being glued to the human face and eyes of such inner beauty that took my breath away. Now I am inslaved fan of his and all I want is to get another film where he is and read about him and talk about him. I recomend everyone to see "Interlude" Oh , what a beautiful romance of impecable taste, not a false note not a phony jesture. And his Mozart where he is singing very well too. I am delighted that I am not alone and I ordered several DVDs one fot myself and another for my friends and co-workers.
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EjioforBond — 11 years ago(August 12, 2014 10:17 PM)
I don't know if he got along with Signoret but does it really matter?
They were
ELECTRIC
together!
Greatest couple in the history of cinema as far as I'm concerned, not by virtue of the middling script, but through the sheer charismatic force of their personalities.
Anyway, I'm gratified that you love his character so much!