A brilliant actor, and one who didn’t let his politics (liberal Democrat, per the NYT story) get in the way of simply entertaining the public. One of the last of the greats, especially in The Bedford Incident, which is an incredibly gripping movie.
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That movie was brilliant! I loved Spencer Tracey AND Mr. Richard Widmark, of course.
The Bedford Incident was used as by US Navy for training. Sidney Poiter and Richard were intense! May he rest in peace.
Here is a blurb I found on Film Critic.com circa May/June 2001
“A lifelong liberal (”I’ve never been a real activist - I just shoot my mouth off”), Widmark remains mystified by the massive popularity of Ronald Reagan: “When I knew him, he was an affable, boring fellow. Now he’s an icon. It’s incredible.” And, like half of America, he is doubly mystified by Reagan’s spiritual heir, our current president.”