Originally posted by Capo de La Cosa Nostra: Lecter was played by Brian Cox in Manhunter. Not a patch on Hopkins, who made the role his own with lip-smacking relish, but Manhunter is a fine film indeed. I haven't seen Red Dragon.
Mick
You should see it. Edward Norton is very good as Will Graham, plus Harvey Keitel plays his boss (character name is escaping me). The beginning of the film is excellent - I need to see Manhunter in its entirety for a comparison. The beginning of the film is, by far, the best opener in the triology.
