Films/DVD Asylum

Posted by Audiophilander (A) on January 08, 2004 at 10:03:09

In Reply to: Stanley Kramer?? How 'bout Fred Zinnemann? posted by Bill Leebens on January 08, 2004 at 08:20:00:

Stanley Kramer was very involved with getting "High Noon" made, Fred Zinneman's contribution notwithstanding. My understanding is that Kramer was very "hands-on" in the production of this carefully crafted film because of it's subtext reflecting the paranoia of McCarthyism without directly offending those in Washington DC, who had already taken aim at the film industry. "Bad Day at Black Rock" is also an excellent film; I'm glad that you brought it up! This movie was also somewhat controversial at the time of it's release because it dealt with the touchy subject of racism and the forced internment of Japanese-American citizens. Another excellent movie!

AuPh