The Strange One
Summary:
In his film debut, Ben Gazzara repeats his stage portrayal of Jocko De Paris, a manipulative psychotic who holds a Southern military school in thrall. With the help of his flunkies, cadets Harold Knoble (Pat Hingle) and Roger Gatt (James Olson), Jocko sadistically terrorizes the underclassmen, forcing them to do his bidding. Efforts made by Major Avery (Larry Gates) to expose Jocko are c... Full Summary >>
Cast:
Ben Gazzara - (Jocko De Paris)
Pat Hingle - (Harold Knoble)
Mark Richman - (Cadet Colonel Corger)
Paul E. Richards - (Perrin McKee)
Larry Gates - (Maj. Avery)
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Review:
Ben Gazzara tears up the screen in The Strange One, an "of its time" drama that is intense but ultimately unconvincing, coming across as more of an opportunity for a bunch of young (or young-ish) actors to strut their stuff than as a cohesive film. The original release included several minutes that were cut by censors, mainly because they dea... Continue >>
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