MACARTHUR was a film made in answer to the George C. Scott biopic PATTON, this time telling the story of the general made famous in the Pacific theatre in WW2. It's a lower-budgeted affair than expected, pretty convincing when it comes to depicting life in the Philippines and subsequently back in America, but lacking perhaps a little 'oomph' elsewhere. The film significantly lacks a decent supporting cast; there are lots of roles played by unknown actors where you'd expect a solid character actor or two like Martin Balsam to show up. On the plus side, Gregory Peck gives his usual exemplary performance, really inhabiting the character and bringing him ably to life.
Review of MacArthur
