Richard Widmark was a terrific actor, more importantly, a great human being.
He was uncomfortable with the racist rants spouted at Sidney Poitier in “No Way Out “/1950 and kept apologizing.
During filming, Mr. Poitier bunked with the Widmark family. Poitier never missed an opportunity to sing his praises.
They formed a long & lasting friendship that included 4 films together from 1950 to 1982.
There are few tough guys who are happy to help out when it counts.
—-“I know I’ve made a half-assed career out of violence, but, I abhor violence. I am an ardent supporter of gun control.”—-
Even his kids liked him.