John Heard is one of the greatest character actors ever. And his performance in Cutter's Way might be the best in film history. In 1981, a neo-noir came out called Cutter's Way. It was the story of a womanizer, played by Jeff Bridges, who thinks he sees a rich businessman dump a woman's body in an alleyway. As the only witness to the crime, the police brush away his testimony. The only person who believes him is his alcoholic and Vietnam PTSD-ridden friend, played by John Heard. What evolves from this story is a gripping and sometimes hilarious look at two average Joes investigating a crime, as well as a tragic downfalls of a man so gripped by the horrors of Vietnam that his best friend cannot tell whether or not he's having a damaging flashback or really onto something in the investigation. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Wednesday, 14 July, 2021