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John Huston, Part One: 1966-1974 (The Old Man is Still Alive, Part 14)

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Apr 22, 2025
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INSIGHT

Huston's 1960s Reputation Decline

  • John Huston's reputation declined sharply in the 1960s despite early successes like The Maltese Falcon and The African Queen.
  • Critics saw him as a director coasting on past achievements rather than innovative filmmaking.
ANECDOTE

Huston Acts as God in The Bible

  • Huston directed and acted as Noah and the voice of God in The Bible, creating a unique, self-referential film experience.
  • The production was marked by Houston's boredom and crossword puzzles, reflecting his challenging role juggling directing and acting.
ANECDOTE

Angelica Huston's Difficult Debut

  • Angelica Huston's film debut in A Walk with Love and Death was marked by tension and rebellion against her father.
  • The movie was moved multiple times due to political unrest and failed both critically and commercially, straining their relationship.
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