James Garner was offered the lead role in "The Night of the Iguana" but said it was "too Tennessee Williams for me." I understand what he was talking about. Stage-to-screen translations are often handicapped from the get-go. There's the feeling of being severely bookended — both with locations and the number of characters. It's OK for a play to stay stuck in one place with a handful of people for a couple of hours, but movies tend to get claustrophobic if they aren't on the move.
The Night of the Iguana (1964)
The Night of the Iguana (1964)
The Night of the Iguana (1964)
James Garner was offered the lead role in "The Night of the Iguana" but said it was "too Tennessee Williams for me." I understand what he was talking about. Stage-to-screen translations are often handicapped from the get-go. There's the feeling of being severely bookended — both with locations and the number of characters. It's OK for a play to stay stuck in one place with a handful of people for a couple of hours, but movies tend to get claustrophobic if they aren't on the move.