After the extraordinary success of The Godfather, Francis Ford Coppola had become one of the most celebrated directors in Hollywood. In 1984, he took on The Cotton Club, an ambitious production that brought together the glamour of the Jazz Age, the violence of organised crime and the dazzling world of Harlem nightlife. The result was … Continua a leggere Richard Gere in The Cotton Club: jazz, gangsters and a different kind of leading man
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Richard Gere in Arbitrage: the charming rogue who almost gets away with everything
There is something fascinating about Richard Gere when he steps away from the romantic hero and becomes a man we should probably despise. In Arbitrage (2012), directed by Nicholas Jarecki, he delivers a compelling performance as Robert Miller, a wealthy financier whose elegance and confidence conceal a deeply unscrupulous character.At the height of his maturity, … Continua a leggere Richard Gere in Arbitrage: the charming rogue who almost gets away with everything
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Richard Gere in Power: when the beautiful leading man becomes a political rogue
There are certain Richard Gere films that are remembered immediately. Others seem to have slipped quietly into the background, even though they contain performances that deserve to be rediscovered.For me, Power (1986) belongs to the second category.Directed by the great Sidney Lumet, the filmmaker behind 12 Angry Men, Serpico, Dog Day Afternoon and Network, Power … Continua a leggere Richard Gere in Power: when the beautiful leading man becomes a political rogue
