When people look back at Richard Gere’s early career, they often mention Days of Heaven, American Gigolo or Breathless. Yet there is another film that deserves far more attention than it usually receives. That film is Yanks (1979). It may not be the most famous title in Richard Gere’s filmography, but I believe it reveals … Continua a leggere Yanks: Richard Gere’s first soldier and the quiet strength behind the uniform
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Breathless: Richard Gere’s most reckless anti-hero
If Days of Heaven introduced me to Richard Gere as an actor capable of portraying flawed and deeply human characters, Breathless confirmed that this wasn’t a coincidence. Released in 1983 and directed by Jim McBride, Breathless is an American remake of Jean-Luc Godard’s 1960 French New Wave classic. While the two films share the same … Continua a leggere Breathless: Richard Gere’s most reckless anti-hero
Days of Heaven: the Richard Gere performance that made me fall in love with his cinema
When people think of Richard Gere, the first titles that usually come to mind are American Gigolo, An Officer and a Gentleman or Pretty Woman. Those films undoubtedly made him an international star and turned him into one of Hollywood's most recognizable leading men.But if someone asked me which Richard Gere film has left the … Continua a leggere Days of Heaven: the Richard Gere performance that made me fall in love with his cinema
