<![CDATA[One of the Best Directed Openings in History]]>Archived from the IMDb Discussion Forums — Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid

goodfellas30 — 15 years ago(September 26, 2010 04:14 PM)

One of the most brilliantly directed openings in film history? I think so.
I'm talking about the first few minutes before it goes into color.
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Those actors were Paul Newman and Robert Redford, according to the director. Look it up in the.IMDB page. Paul and.Bob did the.acting differently so people would think they were different actors.
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I also think the silent film of the train robbery (with different actors) during the credits was a brilliant stroke.

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In particular the static Over the shoulder shot of Sundance in the moments leading to him being accused of cheating. The close up focuses on his expressions as he is challenged to the duel give us the first indications of his character before the camera cuts to the Challenger's gun in view. The sight of the Challenger's gun in his holster reminds us of the danger Sundance is in.
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