24 Mar 15
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyThe 1962 movie earned Jack Lemmon and Lee Remick Best Actor and Best Actress. Excellent film, especially for 1962. Alcoholism wasn't talked about much in those days.
209. 'Days of Whine and Roses' (A Novel by David Westheimer Published in 1963, based on the Play by J P Miller)
24 Mar 15
Originally posted by SuzianneMy sentiments as well. The romantic sounding title conceals the depths of angst and despair of this dark film for its time.
The 1962 movie earned Jack Lemmon and Lee Remick Best Actor and Best Actress. Excellent film, especially for 1962. Alcoholism wasn't talked about much in those days.
24 Mar 15
Originally posted by Suzianneactually, not to be a pedant, neither won Best Actor or Actress Oscar that year.
The 1962 movie earned Jack Lemmon and Lee Remick Best Actor and Best Actress. Excellent film, especially for 1962. Alcoholism wasn't talked about much in those days.
Both nominated, awards went to Gregory Peck (To Kill A Mockingbird) and Anne Bancroft (The Miracle Worker). Jack won his Oscar later for 'Save The Tiger'
'Days Of Wine And Roses' is a v difficult watch for its study of alcoholism. The scene where JL breaks almost all of the pots in his father in law's large greenhouse looking for stashed booze is brilliant
24 Mar 15
Originally posted by st dominics previewI apologize, you are correct, both nominated, neither won.
actually, not to be a pedant, neither won Best Actor or Actress Oscar that year.
Both nominated, awards went to Gregory Peck (To Kill A Mockingbird) and Anne Bancroft (The Miracle Worker). Jack won his Oscar later for 'Save The Tiger'
'Days Of Wine And Roses' is a v difficult watch for its study of alcoholism. The scene where JL breaks almo ...[text shortened]... t all of the pots in his father in law's large greenhouse looking for stashed booze is brilliant
I had misread what I read about it. Mea culpa.
Still, a gutsy movie, with gutsy performances. Alcoholism was very much still only a conversation for behind closed doors in 1962.
I find it noteworthy that this was directed by Blake Edwards, yeah, the same Blake Edwards who directed the Pink Panther films with Peter Sellers.
