Movies and Films
Hi Pat,
It might be worth mentioning that when preparing for the role of Douglas Bader in 'Reach for the Sky' Kenneth More deliberately did not meet with Bader. He felt meeting with him would result in him having to do an impersonation rather than a dramatic portrayal, he did his own research and built his performance on that. I think you'll agree it turned out okay.
Looking at the photos of Lehmann-Willenbrock and Prochnow together, you could not find two more different people. I cannot believe that the purpose of the meeting between the two of them was for JP to portray L-W in word and deed, more for accuracy viz a viz U-Boat stuff.
While some actors might find it helpful to meet and observe the person they are being asked to play, others find the opposite is the case.
I can't honestly see anything of Lehmann-Willenbrock in JP's performance. He may have gained somthing from meeting him but I believe the Commander in the movie is the work of a great actor and a great Director working together.
Do Chara
Barry
This is the forum for Movie and Film discussions. Again, our topic is naval warfare in WWII for the most part.
Re: Der Alte's Character
Posted by:
Barry Scully
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Date: February 01, 2007 02:43PM
Hi Pat,
It might be worth mentioning that when preparing for the role of Douglas Bader in 'Reach for the Sky' Kenneth More deliberately did not meet with Bader. He felt meeting with him would result in him having to do an impersonation rather than a dramatic portrayal, he did his own research and built his performance on that. I think you'll agree it turned out okay.
Looking at the photos of Lehmann-Willenbrock and Prochnow together, you could not find two more different people. I cannot believe that the purpose of the meeting between the two of them was for JP to portray L-W in word and deed, more for accuracy viz a viz U-Boat stuff.
While some actors might find it helpful to meet and observe the person they are being asked to play, others find the opposite is the case.
I can't honestly see anything of Lehmann-Willenbrock in JP's performance. He may have gained somthing from meeting him but I believe the Commander in the movie is the work of a great actor and a great Director working together.
Do Chara
Barry