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Their collaboration cemented in infamy with "On the Waterfront", Elia Kazan and Budd Schulberg create this thang. And what a thang it is! Andy Griffith gives the performance of his career, and nobody knows it. Much like Lonesome Rhodes'elusively corrupt character, this film has become one revered by some, andunseen by those that should see it most.Schulberg shows a charismatic vagrant and his hayseed charm revolutionizetelevision. Along with the increased income, fame greedily kills the bumpkinwithin, and turns him into something much worse, if you can believe it: a TV star. Schulberg wrote another provocative work, his book about Hollywood and itsdirty denizens, "What Makes Sammy Run?". Study him and this fantastic andawe inspiring Kazan film, and you will see why great films that followed winked and tipped their hat; films that include Paddy Chayefsky's "Network", JimmyBrooks' "Broadcast News", Spike Lee's "Bamboozled" and P.T. Anderson's"Magnolia".This film truly is a masterwork and an incredible, incredible performance byAndy Griffith. 10 outta 10!
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