Arnie wants Polanski to be “treated like everyone else”
California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has said that Roman Polanski should not get any special privileges because of his contribution to cinema and must be “treated like everyone else”.
|Last Updated: Oct 02, 2009, 01:46 PM IST|Source: Bureau
London: California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has said that Roman Polanski should not get any special privileges because of his contribution to cinema and must be “treated like everyone else”.
Polanski is presently under arrest in Zurich on a US warrant for having unlawful sex with a 13-year-old girl in Los Angeles in the late 1970s.
Polanski extradition means his case would be tried in a Los Angeles court and governor Schwarzenegger has the authority to pardon him.
However, the actor-turned-politician seems to be in no mood for a pardon to the Rosemary’s Baby director.
A news daily quoted him as saying: “It doesn`t matter if it`s Roman Polanski or anyone else. It doesn`t matter if you are a big-time movie actor or a big-time movie director or producer.
"I think that he is a very respected person, and I am a big admirer of his work. But, nevertheless, I think he should be treated like everyone else."
Schwarzenegger added: “One should look into all of the allegations, not only his allegations but the allegations about his case. Was there something done wrong? You know, was injustice done in the case?”
The ‘Governator’ also rubbished claims of Hollywood being "out of touch" with majority opinion because of the support extended to Polanksi from some quarters of the film industry.
He said, "I don`t think it`s as much out of touch. I think Hollywood has always been very liberal."
ANI
By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts.
Cookies Setting
By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device and the processing of information obtained via those cookies (including about your preferences, device and online activity) by us and our commercial partners to enhance site navigation, personalise ads, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. More information can be found in our Cookies and Privacy Policy. You can amend your cookie settings to reject non-essential cookies by clicking Cookie Settings below.
Manage Consent Preferences
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work or you may not be able to login.
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies then some or all of these services may not function properly.
Targeting Cookies
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advert as well as help measure the effectiveness of an advertising campaign. They do not store directly personal information, but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.
Performance Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies we may not know when you have visited our site, and may not be able to monitor its performance.