For me, Gregory Peck is Atticus Finch. I know he's had many other rolls, but Attitcus is it -- calm, thoughtful, sober, even a little stolid. A very comforting presence.
It was therefore quite a shock, last night, when my MIL put in a DVD of Peck playing what appears to be Ernest Hemingway - writer, traveler, soldier, and drunk. He did a magnificent job.
I may never look at Atticus quite the same way again.
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I remember having a very similar reaction... don't worry - I got over it, and Gregory is back to being Atticus in my mind again.
Wonder if any current actor has his combination of skill and gravitas?
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