A Delicate Balance
Another in the American Film Theatre Collection, "A Delicate Balance" like "The Iceman Cometh" is intelligently translated to film. Directed by Tony Richardson and starring Katherine Hepburn and Paul Schofield this is a wonderful showcase for some serious acting talent. For me Hepburn steals the show: maybe because there is a lot of her own personality in the character she plays, which makes her interpretation ring true. There are some good supporting roles too: Lee Remick as Hepburn’s daughter and Kate Reid her sister (who replaced Kim Stanley) are particularly fine. Joseph Cotton and Betsy Blair also give good performances. The extras on this DVD are appealing. They include interviews with the author Edward Albee, David Watkins cinematographer and Betsy Blair: all providing some fascinating insights into the filming of the play. Highly recommended for theatre (and film) buffs.
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