This is a film that sort of sneaks up on a period of time when this subject was still pretty taboo. The biggest thing is Brando harboring sexual tension for a young naked man on a horse. Competing with Elizabeth Taylor for his affections. The idea is good and a bit ahead of the 1967 audience.
This film has a lot more, including an excellent cast. This film might be one of Brian Keith's (Family Affair -TV) best most complete roles. It seems to me Keith never got a lot of great film roles and is often over looked during his career but this role is a challenge and he is more than up to it.
The ending makes sense as it completes the main plot, but there are a lot of good sub-plots in between. The subject matter at the time caused limited release of an excellent film. That is too bad for Keith since he is so good in it, but great for viewers who have rarely seen him in a strong role like he gets here.
Brando is fine though this is nowhere near his strongest screen role. Still he does fine without having a great role. This is an interesting one for film fans.
This film has a lot more, including an excellent cast. This film might be one of Brian Keith's (Family Affair -TV) best most complete roles. It seems to me Keith never got a lot of great film roles and is often over looked during his career but this role is a challenge and he is more than up to it.
The ending makes sense as it completes the main plot, but there are a lot of good sub-plots in between. The subject matter at the time caused limited release of an excellent film. That is too bad for Keith since he is so good in it, but great for viewers who have rarely seen him in a strong role like he gets here.
Brando is fine though this is nowhere near his strongest screen role. Still he does fine without having a great role. This is an interesting one for film fans.