The Dion Waiters Award for Best Heat Check Performance
Murray Hamilton as Mayor Vaughn
In the discussion (6)
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- Quint is excluded because his role is too substantial
- Mrs. Kintner is an honorable mention for two forceful scenes
- Ben Gardner’s head is another honorable mention
- Hamilton is the clear choice for the mayor’s blend of obstruction and charisma
- His ferry introduction, autopsy objection and July Fourth warning are singled out
- The hosts connect his casting to Spielberg admiring The Graduate