The Chase (1966) Reviews

The Chase (1966)
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All hell breaks loose in a Texas town when an escaped convict heads home in Arthur Penn's Southern gothic melodrama. Appointed by local kingpin Val Rogers (E. G. Marshall), benevolent Sheriff Calder (Marlon Brando) manages to keep the peace in Tarl, but the situation starts to fester one Saturday when news filters in that wild child Bubber Reeves (Robert Redford) has jumped prison. Bubber's impending arrival arouses hostility among Tarl's citizens, such as Edwin Stewart (Robert Duvall), who believes that Bubber will come after him to settle an old score, and Damon Puller (Richard Bradford), who, between grope sessions with Edwin's wife Emily (Janice Rule), uses Bubber as an excuse to terrorize black residents. As the atmosphere heats up, Calder wants to keep Bubber alive, and he convinces Bubber's wife Anna (Jane Fonda) and her lover, Val's son Jake (James Fox), to find Bubber and coax him into surrender. Val's fear that Bubber will kill his son, however, sparks a long confrontation that leaves rational law and order pummeled into the ground by the town's ignorant cruelty. ~ Lucia Bozzola, Rovi

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Starring:
Marlon Brando, Jane Fonda, (more)
Director(s):
Arthur Penn
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
NR
Format(s):
DVD
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Member Reviews

Matt B.

Not so much a Brando star vehicle as a multi-story film where many characters are given equal screentime... only the other characters aren't nearly as interesting as Brando, who gives a great, understated performance. Interesting for early work from Redford, Fonda, and Robert Duvall before they became household names. In the end the film is just okay and not worth all the time and stories involved.

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Reginald J.

This is a Marlon Brando picture and he is in great form as he is the representative of liberalism during the violent and racist 60's. He stands for righteousness and responsibility in a small Texas town which has lost its' moral compass.

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Stephen P.

Brando was, as usual, an outstanding actor. Great cast, and a good story line.

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Garry M.

For the time-frame this movie was made, I found it a good movie and good moral lesson. I would recommend it. Brando was excellent.

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Steve B.

I loved Robert Redford in this one!

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Barbara W.

This is a classic. Good story, plenty of action. This original is far superior to the remake!

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Robert R.

This film is Idiosyncratic of '60s stereoptypical modern, edgy drama. Think "Who's Afraid of Virginia Wolf" or "Sweet Bird of Youth" or some such soapy, overwrought, boozy adult power struggle dynamics with a generous dose of Southern racism thrown in. It's great entertainment. This movie gradually goes over the top and stays there for the last 30 minutes of insanity. Brando is good (not necessarily redeeming). Miriam Hopkins as Mrs. Reeves (convict Bubber's mother) would get the vote for "emotest with the mostest" with her wild rantings. This film also provides a catalog of some of Universal Studios most recognizable back lot architecture from movies and TV (My Three Son's House in background, Leave it to Beaver backdrops, Mayberry, the oft seen classic Town Square, Courthouse, etc.) All of it put together is enjoyable and nostalgic on top of the juicy story. Also a great sampler of Brando, Fonda, and Redford.

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Rosanna M.

Great all star cast and non stop action. Great acting. But you may have to suspend belief for a small town functioning a bit like a circus with an odd assortment of the grotesque. You may wonder how so many people can be so shallow and ignorant and how the few good guys survived the massive inbreeding.. You may also wonder how in the world anyone could ever nickname Robert Redford "Bubba" or how Jane Fonda could ever chose James Fox over him. Or why Marlon Brando and Angie Dickinson don't just hi tail it out of there.. In the end you will realize that even death is worth it just to escape this horrible little town.

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Lisa A.

Non-stop action/tension/multi-tiered story about a small town guy who escapes from prison & instead of going towards home ends up in his old hometown. Bubber (Robert Redford) is blamed for the murder of a small time jewelry salesman in error, with coupled with his mischievious past in his hometown & people's prejudices holds the ingredients for mob justice. Brando excels, as usual, in his role as sheriff of this small Texas town -- it's interesting to recognize very young careers of Angie Dickinson, Jane Fonda, and Redford, and Robert Duvall. Great rental movie! A must see for Brando fans.

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    Matt B.

    Not so much a Brando star vehicle as a multi-story film where many characters are given equal screentime... only the other characters aren't nearly as interesting as Brando, who gives a great, understated performance. Interesting for early work from Redford, Fonda, and Robert Duvall before they became household names. In the end the film is just okay and not worth all the time and stories involved.

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    Reginald J.

    This is a Marlon Brando picture and he is in great form as he is the representative of liberalism during the violent and racist 60's. He stands for righteousness and responsibility in a small Texas town which has lost its' moral compass.

    Yes   |   No

     
    Stephen P.

    Brando was, as usual, an outstanding actor. Great cast, and a good story line.

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