The Brando Interregnum: The Decade of Marlon's Dirty Dozen 1962-1972

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Between One Eyed Jacks (1961) and The Godfather (1972),Marlon Brando appeared in twelve feature films. The actor called this period his "F*** You Years" and it was during this time that his on-set behavior hit erratic and unpredictable new heights. The qualities of the roles and the films themselves vary, but this video essay examines the historical and aesthetic profiles of this cinematic so-called "dirty dozen." Were these projects really beneath him? And what led him to this decade of perceived ignominy?

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