Thousand Clowns

Buy This Item Thousand Clowns by MGM (Video & DVD)  Available from Amazon  $19.98  on 11-15-2008     This film is lauded on so many levels, there's not a whole lot more to say. I saw this in its initial release (1965), and it was so powerful that I developed my own attitude toward life (at a mere 16 years old). There are really no bad guys; rather, it's the "system" that creates the problems (and things have only gotten worse). Since its merits have been well-examined, I think it's most interesting that, with the exception of "Lilies of the Field" (1963), 1965 was the year of the Indie. "Darling" and "1000 Clowns" were both surprise nominees for Best Picture. Both won acting awards. Unfortunately, Robards' performance was overlooked, and that is only another Oscar travesty. The film was nominated for Herb Gardner's adaptation of his play, and won Martin Balsam an Oscar, if only for one terrific scene in which he expresses his function and worth in the world at large. Barbara Harris and, especially, Barry Gordon, are excellent. With amazingly insightful direction from Fred Coe, there is no end of enjoyment and life-lessons, with Mr. Gardner's rapid-fire dialogue blowing one's mind. With "The Sound of Music", "Doctor Zhivago" and "Ship of Fools" all vying for an Oscar, the fact that the Academy included this on their short-list must make a statement. This is most highly recommended, and the film and its public are screaming for a DVD. I'm wondering, whatever happened to Fred Coe? He created a landmark, ground-breaking film achievement, and should be very proud. Reader Reviews Not only funny - this movie can teach you the art of comedy! Classic and indispensable to the theater artist and student of comedy.

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