Been looking into the history of the movie and I see it was practically buried on it's initial release because it was somehow 'racist'. I really, really don't understand that. WTF?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_DogIt's an incredibly stupid story, isn't it?...even more since many times in his life Fuller fought racism, fascism, during the War or in his own films...unfortunately because of stupid rumours from people who haven't even seen the film "White Dog" has been a doomed, cursed movie in the States and it somewhat killed Fuller's theatrical career.
The film is certainly one the most powerful, most daring and one of the best dealing with the difficult and still relevant topic of racism.
Some slightly dodgy acting there (Kristie McNicol) although Paul Winfield was excellent.
Winfield is very good indeed (i like the speech he delivers to McNichol after the church scene: "So you finally joined the club...") and i also like Burl Ives...Kristy McNichol is fine overall i think, she has a freshness and innocence that fits her character well.
And the dog(s) performance(s) is/are awesome!!
I think the scene when the girl comes face to face with the dogs original 'trainer' puts paid to that dumb theory.
Absolutely.
It is a great scene, isn't it?
It's unexpected, brillantly acted and shot, and it really shows Fuller's point of view and how can hatred and racism be casual, so awfully spread in everyday's life...
Which are your favourite scenes in the film Master Ray?
The several face to face between Winfield and the dog are harrowing and deeply moving i think, thanks to Fuller's brillant direction (the striking close up on the eyes and faces...), the acting and Morricone's elegiac, sad music.
The ending scene is especially breathtaking, unforgettable and of infinite sadness...what a loss of innocence and desillusion for all the characters involved!
