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Post by adam on Oct 24, 2008 12:15:03 GMT -5
Had a browse at Rogers memoirs. He seems to love everyone. Apart from Grace Jones who used to play loud music in her trailer & refused to turn it down. This stopped Rog getting an afternoon nap. 'The Wild Geese' was originally intended for Burton and Robert Mithcham. Rogers part was going to be played by OJ Simpson ! He turned down a part in'A Bridge Too Far' & 'Wild Geese 2' and was offered the part in 'The Day of the Jackal' by the producer. However the director had other ideas.
He said there was a standing ovation after the PTS at TSWLM royal premiere. He said it was a mutual decision to quit as Bond and is upset that Cubby Brocoli wrote differently in another book.
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Post by Cpt. Sir Dominic Flandry on Oct 24, 2008 15:36:48 GMT -5
As much as I love Sir Roger I think Daniel Craig fan Edward Fox was very good as a (slightly) James Bondish hitman in Day Of The Jackal. I saw Roger's book in hardback the other day. £18.99. I think I'll wait for the paperback.
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Post by adam on Oct 24, 2008 16:03:45 GMT -5
Michael Caine also wanted to star in 'The Day of The Jackal'. But like Roger, the director said he was too distinctive looking.
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Post by JackBurton on Oct 26, 2008 13:40:56 GMT -5
He was very associated with Harry Palmer too I suppose.
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Post by Jake on Oct 27, 2008 11:08:32 GMT -5
Someone should make a new Harry Palmer film.
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Post by adam on Oct 28, 2008 12:50:21 GMT -5
You mean with a new actor ? Michael Caine did make some more Harry Palmer films recently. Obviously playing an older H P. The films went straight to T.V.
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Post by Jake on Oct 28, 2008 13:42:42 GMT -5
Yeah, a new actor. I'm suprised these characters like Harry Palmer and Simon Templar aren't used more or reinvented. Paul Bettany as Harry Palmer? It would be strange to take Palmer out of the sixties but they could do it retro style like Bond. I recall seeing a thing about Bullet To Bejing & the new Palmer films on Barry Norman when they were in production. At the time they were being made for the cinema with high hopes but obviously that didn't transpire and they sank without trace on DVD/video. They must have been mediocre because I've never seen them turn up on late night television even.
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Post by adam on Oct 28, 2008 15:19:07 GMT -5
Simon Templer popped up in many different guises since the 60's. Ian Ogilvy, Simon Dutton and Val Kilmer played the role. I suppose you could call Val Kilmers effort a reinvention as it was nothing like the other interpretation. The critics and public did'nt like it.
Caine's recent Harry Palmer films are worth watching. You can decide if they go into the top ten of Sir Michael's worst films. Or should that be top 20 ! Seriously I love the fella.
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Post by adam on Oct 28, 2008 15:39:49 GMT -5
Anyone think Michael would have made a good 70's Bond. He was seven years younger than Moore, 6.2, British and handsome. A bit of work on his voice and body may have done the trick. He was pretty convincing as a smooth tough guy in 'Get Carter' just before LALD.
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Post by Jake on Oct 28, 2008 18:53:01 GMT -5
Not sure about Sir Michael as 007 although he was a lot suaver than DC in his prime.
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Post by Greg Haugen on Oct 29, 2008 8:47:00 GMT -5
You mean with a new actor ? Michael Caine did make some more Harry Palmer films recently. Obviously playing an older H P. The films went straight to T.V. With Jason Connery no less. I don't know why but this photo makes me laugh.
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Post by harrypalmer on Oct 29, 2008 11:23:11 GMT -5
Given the success of Bourne, I'm surprised that no-one has brought back Harry with a new actor. I'm not sure about Sir Michael As Bond - you can watch his original Palmer trilogy and half pretend he is Bond. Billion Dollar Brain is quite Bondian. I saw him playing Captain Nemo in the 1997 adaption on TV at the weekend. He did not bother with any makeup or accents - he just played Nemo as Michael Caine!
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Post by Greg Haugen on Oct 29, 2008 13:49:42 GMT -5
afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5jC7vo0Goh7Gi5L8MbLh1QUdyrtvAFrance honours ex-Bond star Roger MoorePARIS (AFP) — British actor Roger Moore, who played the suave secret agent James Bond seven times, was awarded the Order of Arts and Letters, one of France's highest honours, at a ceremony in Paris Tuesday. Culture Minister Christine Albanel, who presented the honour to Moore, said he was a true legend of both cinema and television. "France is happy and proud to honour a legendary actor with an immense heart," said Albanel. Moore first became famous in the 1960s television series The Saint. He also teamed up with US actor Tony Curtis in the 1970 series The Persuaders, in which they played a couple of rich playboys with a sideline in investigating crimes. He played his first Bond film, "Live and Let Die", in 1973, taking over from Sean Connery. He played his last one, "A View to a Kill", in 1985. The 81-year-old actor was in Paris to promote his memoirs, which have just been published. As well as his acting career, Moore has worked as a goodwill ambassador for the UN children's organisation UNICEF and received awards for his many years of charity work. In England, he received a CBE from the Queen in 1999 and he was knighted in 2003.
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Post by Stockslivevan on Nov 5, 2008 1:31:06 GMT -5
He's not the worst (hello Brosnan) but I'm certainly not a fan of his interpretation of the character. I see there are plenty of fans of him around here, Skywalker must feel right at home. Either way, I like Rog in person, a very class act. And genuinely funny too!
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Post by adam on Nov 7, 2008 21:05:17 GMT -5
So why is Brosnan the worst Bond ? He was tall, dark, very handsome, physically fit, a good actor and starred in four successful films. He could play it tough, funny, serious, sensitive charming and looked great in those Bironi suits. When he was replaced, the 'Sinking Ship', 'DanielCraigisnotBond' & 'Alternative007' sites were set up. These all complained he was let go too soon. Mind you everyone has their favourtie and least favourite Bond. Mine's David Niven !
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