the original body and soul ( 1947 ) be a masterpiece . john garfield and ann revere and lilli plmer and william conrad and canada lee . and film by one of the great cinematographer to ever grace the screen . james wong howe . this remake be abominable . in spite of the presence of rod steiger and joe mantegna and jennifer beals there be nothing of value here and it be a shame this product bear the same title a the brilliant original . only the main character name and charlie davis and be the same in both film . i do not think there be any redeeming quality in this remake . i be amaze that rod steiger participate . this may be the only bad film he ever make . maybe he need the paycheck .