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Humphrey Bogart was not a fan of working with Rod Steiger. Bogart was critical of Steiger's method acting technique, and confided to a friend that "This scratch-your-ass-and-mumble school of acting doesn't please me."
Steiger was a hotshot method actor. According to IMDb, Bogie wasn't particularly fond of Steiger's technique: "This scratch-your-ass-and-mumble school of acting doesn't please me." Regardless of their stylistic differences and disagreements, they are dynamite together! Thank you, Mr. Bogart. 6. Reply. adamlundy23. • 1 yr. ago • Edited 1 yr. ago.
The Harder They Fall: Directed by Mark Robson. With Humphrey Bogart, Rod Steiger, Jan Sterling, Mike Lane. An ex-sportswriter is hired by a shady fight promoter to promote his latest find, an unknown but easily exploitable rising star from Argentina.
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- Drama, Film-Noir, Sport
- Mark Robson
- 1956-03-31
Steiger recalled the actor's professionalism during production, even while coping with the disease: "Bogey and I got on very well. Unlike some other stars, when they had closeups, you might have been relegated to a two-shot, or cut out altogether.
Sep 23, 2021 · The Harder They Fall is a straightforward boxing noir, replete with the fixed fights and crooked promoters. The narrative hook that helps the film stand out is that it’s told from the detached perspective of sportswriter Eddie Willis (Bogart).
The tension in the film derives from the ultimate conflict between Bogart’s decency and Steiger’s willingness to exploit. The two had great on screen chemistry in their scenes together. They employed very different acting styles, Steiger being one of the first Method actors to enjoy success in films whilst Bogart was strictly old school ...
Nov 8, 2022 · Steiger recalled the actor’s professionalism during production, even while coping with the disease: “Bogey and I got on very well. Unlike some other stars, when they had closeups, you might have been relegated to a two-shot, or cut out altogether.
