I’ve always liked this movie, Redford’s character as an incredibly driven loner from a small town, who is drawn to the spotlight and Europe is a good role for him – the cinematography of the skiing and small towns is incredible (filmed on location providing a great snapshot of small European towns circa 1969). I just found out that the script was written for Roman Polanski to direct and he was eager to do so, but then did Rosemary’s Baby instead, as he couldn’t find time to do both.
– Pat Thomas is the author of Listen, Whitey! The Sights and Sounds of Black Power 1965-1975.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qg3zdWb8LGc
