In 1990, after the unexpected success of Driving Miss Daisy, Bruce Beresford was declared a ‘hot director’ by the big Hollywood studios
One of the many calls I received was an enquiry as to whether I would be interested in a remake of a 1936 film, Dodsworth. The leading actors were Walter Huston and Ruth Chatterton. The lead proposed for the remake was Harrison Ford (who, incidentally, turned 80 in July). Wary of a remake of any description, especially one directed by the great William Wyler, I was captivated by the allure of such a big star – and, no doubt, a huge budget. ...
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