So I decided to move that scene in the doctor's office to two-thirds into the movie, after the viewers had come to know Ryan and Ali and share in their happiness. — Arthur Hiller Copy Share Image
Originally the film opened with Ryan in the doctor's office, being told his wife is dying. Then we see him walking the streets, and the story is told in flashback. — Arthur Hiller Copy Share Image
It's so embarrassing to receive an award for doing what you should be doing. — Arthur Hiller Copy Share Image
Do you remember a scene with Ryan and Ali playing in the snow? Well, that was improvised. — Arthur Hiller Copy Share Image
I thought we were making a nice little movie. That's how it was regarded by everyone else, too. — Arthur Hiller Copy Share Image
We'd be working in our motel room through the night, and I'd come up with an idea at two in the morning, and he'd… — Arthur Hiller Copy Share Image
So I decided to move that scene in the doctor's office to two-thirds into the movie, after the viewers had come to know Ryan… — Arthur Hiller Copy Share Image
We cut a few corners and brought the picture in under budget by $25,000, so Paramount let us go back to Boston with a… — Arthur Hiller Copy Share Image
Howard Minsky had gotten the script to her agent prior to my involvement. — Arthur Hiller Copy Share Image
Anyway, he and I worked on the script together, and I must say he was a joy to work with. Very enthusiastic. — Arthur Hiller Copy Share Image
Originally the film opened with Ryan in the doctor's office, being told his wife is dying. Then we see him walking the streets, and… — Arthur Hiller Copy Share Image
