[HPFGU-Movie] Actors (no spoilers)

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Richard said:-

>As everyone knows, Dan had a small part in "The Tailor of Panama"
>before getting the HP gig, and John Boorman (TTOP director, who is
>one of the few film directors whose every film I admire) had some
>relevant things to say on his commentary on the DVD.
>
>See here: http://plum.cream.org/HP/misc/top.htm

Thanks for this. I have seen Tailor of P but not on DVD. I may rent it for
the interview alone.

One of the enduring legends of the casting of DR is that Maggie Smith,
having worked with him on 'David Copperfield', was instrumental in getting
him considered for the role of HP. To have endorsement from two authorities
like Boorman and Smith ought to quell the snide comments about DR's
performance. I stand by what I said before, DR has it in him; but he does
need a good director to help him develop what he has.

Regards,
Nicholas