If you've got a great crew it's intense, but its quite short. 'The Elephant Man' was longer than most, for an independent film. That was a 14 week film. But it was because of the intrinsic difficulties. We had to invent a different way of filming, because the makeup was so long. A working day for me with a full makeup on was nineteen hours. So obviously you couldn't do that twice running.
John HurtIt's a great relief to feel that you're working with someone rather than for someone. You don't feel that you're being tested, as it were.
John HurtThe common misconception is that we create films for ourselves. And I really don't do it for myself. I get stopped in the street by people saying, "Do you mind if I say this about your work?" Do I mind? I'm delighted. I do it for you. It's not for me. It's my living, yes, sure.
John HurtFrom John Huston to Fred Zinnemann and Richard Fleischer and all those great American directors.
John Hurt