This is the best film of it's type; i.e. a film in which Dan Duryea's is palmfaced for the entire duration of the film.
Has anyone seen a decent copy of this? I've only ever seen it on VCD - yikes!
Holy crap this is amazing!* *such a helpful comment, I know...
Wouldn't it be great if Clouzot's estate (or the studio, or whoever owns the footage) made it all open source or royalty-free? Who knows what amazing work would come out of the re-purposed footage? All of those incredible 'tests' are ideal for that, and it would be sad if they could only be seen in this (albeit GREAT) Documentary, no?
Voice-over Guy & Woman: F Onscreen Interviewer Guy - C- Christopher Walken Guy - A- Geraldo Rivera Expose - A+ Overall - C. The whole web of Staten Island mysteries portrayed is incredibly intriguing, and that's the only reason to see this one through. The methodology, interviewing, and over-the-top, cliche-ridden, and leading voice-over all render this an amateur effort. I'm sure the kids meant well. But, Geraldo!
Both unintentionally and intentionally, there is literally not an un-entertaining moment in this film.
There should be a compilation DVD of his work!