Guy Ritchie has stated in interviews that he is a fan (and a practitioner) of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, made popular in mixed martial arts. Towards the end of the movie, Holmes and Watson fight Dredger, and finally manage to subdue him with an arm-bar and a modified rear naked choke, both popular Brazilian Jiu-jitsu submissions.
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In 2009, movie critic, actor, and composer Emanuel Levy labelled this movie "Losey's Masterpiece".
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In an interview with critic John Russell Taylor, screenwriter Harold Pinter said, "Now what I find most exciting about the subject is the role of time: the annihilation of time by the man's return to the scene of his childhood experience." Pinter told interviewer Michel Ciment, "I am fascinated by the concept of time, and by the power the cinema has to suddenly reveal the meaning of a whole life from the age of twelve to sixty."
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Director Joseph Losey wanted to cast unknown actors and actresses in the major parts. However, one of the conditions of obtaining financing was that known stars would be cast in the major parts.
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Deborah Kerr was originally cast as Mrs. Maudsley, but withdrew after director Joseph Losey left her waiting several hours in a hotel for his return call. Margaret Leighton eventually got the part.
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Features Margaret Leighton's only Oscar nominated performance.
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Director Joseph Losey tried to get this movie made in 1963, but couldn't secure financing. He tried again in 1968, with the same result.
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Liza Goddard read for the role of Marian Maudsley.
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This movie was nominated for twelve BAFTA Awards and won four: Best Screenplay (Harold Pinter), Best Supporting Actor (Edward Fox), Best Supporting Actress (Margaret Leighton), and Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles - (Dominic Guard).
The Go-Between - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
The Go-Between - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
The Go-Between - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
The Go-Between - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
The Go-Between - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
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