William Holden Is the shit! he's one of the old school's finest. three of his most famous flicks couldn't be more different. The Wild Bunch, Sunset Blvd. and my focus...Stalag 17. whether it's an action western, a smart thriller or a WWII drama, this man has got the goods. unlike powerful actors from a earlier age, like James Cagney, William Holden came along at right time. earlier films from the 30's and 40's weren't technically equipped or written well enough to handle real actors talents. it didn't help that at the time, serials viewed in theaters made people want more of the same. the origins of typecasting actors to a mass audience could have killed cinema, but by the late 40's early 50's things changed. finding and loving Stalag 17 changed my overall taste in movies, and expectations of films.
''...pinochle, it's a rough game.'' an all-time great line!
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