All That Chat - Foul Play

HOME ALL THAT CHAT ATC WEST COAST SHOPPIN' RUSH BOARD FAQS

LOGIN REGISTER SEARCH THREADED MODE

not logged in

Threaded Order | Chronological Order

Foul Play

Posted by:	PatrickHSF 06:49 pm EDT 08/08/14
In reply to:	Remembering the incomparable Rachel Roberts (and The Visit) - MikeP 01:09 pm EDT 08/08/14

I remember her for the small but scene-stealing role in Foul Play as the imposter housekeeper to the imposter archbishop. No actor ever got more laughs when delivering a "the s--t has really hit the fan" type of line. And the karate fight with Burgess Meredith was a riot, though most was probably stunt doubles for both actors (but thought I read somewhere that Roberts and Meredith did a surprisingly large amount of the fight. Great showcase of San Francisco, though as in most movies, the finale frantic ride across town doesn't follow any logical order. Marilyn Sokol is also marvelous as Goldie's feminist power friend.

reply to this message \|

All That Chat is intended for the discussion of theatre news and opinion
subject to the terms and conditions of the Terms of Service. (Please take all off-topic discussion to private email.)