“Because of the cast,” James Mangold told Vulture, “I think Miramax saw the potential in the movie. [‘Cop Land’] as high as that, but the scores were more like scores for an art film. He was cast so aggressively that he now had to perform in a way that justifies the cast.” “Cop Land” is … Read More “Cop Land’s Casting Didn’t Go as James Mangold Hoped” »
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In fact, Cooper wasn’t even in the top 10. “High Noon” producer Stanley Kramer, a bigger, more fashionable name than Cooper, hoped Kirk Douglas would sell this urgent story. According to Vanity Fair. Kramer and writer Carl Foreman met in Hollywood to capitalize on a hunger for films that openly addressed the postwar national mood. … Read More “High Noon Rescues Gary Cooper from a Sea of ’Awful Scenarios’” »