Movie Directors Spotlight: Otto Preminger and John Sturges | Tales From Hollywoodland

In this podcast episode, hosts Julian Schlossberg, Arthur E. Friedman, and Steven J. Rubin discuss the careers and films of directors Otto Preminger and John Sturges. They delve into Preminger's reputation for being a tyrant on set, his bold directorial choices, and his notable films, including "River of No Return" and "Laura". They also discuss his treatment of actor Tom Tryon on the set of "In Harm's Way". The conversation then shifts to John Sturges, highlighting his talent for directing action and his successful films like "The Great Escape". The hosts also share personal anecdotes and trivia, and discuss their opinions on various films and actors.
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Outstanding work, folks! Otto Preminger was quite a force in filmmaking. I spoke with "the Czar of Noir" Eddie Muller about him once and he agreed that Otto's films noir are some of the best, most underrated ones in the genre. "Where the Sidewalk Ends" is my personal favorite.