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21st April 2001, 12:47 AM
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Ah, so many fine performances by the late Mr. Reed. I hope I've listed a suitable cross-section of his work. My own vote goes for LION OF THE DESERT. Not only because the film explores a hitherto unknown (to 'Hollywood', at least) aspect of WWII, the Italian presence in North Africa; but mainly because of Mr. Reed's riveting performance as the megalomaniacal General Graziani. His dialogue with Anthony Quinn (as the Berber resistance leader, Omar Mukhta) where he rationalizes the Italian invasion while holding up a coin of the Caesars is classic cinema. (Edited by Alfonso at 11:51 pm on April 20, 2001)
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21st April 2001, 03:44 AM
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My vote would go for the comedy/western GREAT SCOUT AND CATHOUSE THURSDAY starring Lee Marvin, Oliver Reed, Strother Martin and Kay Lenz. Ollie's take on a drunken syphilis carrier bent on ridding the west by infecting every prostitute with the big "S" is one wild flic. The scene where Marvin and Martin give Ollie conflicting stories on the "cure" for his disease is beyond hysterical.
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21st April 2001, 06:00 AM
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I voted for Curse of the Werewolf. Then again I haven't seen much Oliver Reed movies. I will be able to see The Three Musketeers soon though. The dvd's I've ordered are sent to me this day. (Including: Mio And The Land Of Far Away dvd (yes, it's out:) ) |
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21st April 2001, 04:38 PM
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My personal vote went to "The three Musketeers". Jacob, I hope you enjoy Mio my Mio.
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22nd April 2001, 03:21 AM
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Joe, I quite forgot The Great Scout and Cathouse Thursday. T'was not an easy task thinking up a proper selection of Oliver Reed's work -- limited to ten. I thought I'd end up leaving something out.
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27th April 2001, 05:42 PM
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One of my utmost favourite films where Oliver gave an excellent performance was "Hannibal Brooks" where he has to take an elephant over the Alps. Even though it is a war movie there are some very light-hearted moments during the film. Of course my other favourites were the 3 and 4 Musketeers and Oliver! (the musical). (Edited by Christina at 10:42 am on April 27, 2001) (Edited by Christina at 12:58 pm on May 3, 2001) |
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28th April 2001, 04:20 AM
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House of Usher is one of Reeds and Mr Price greatest performances. I was watching it by accident at my cousins house in Tranås, and I noticed he had record it so I started to watch it and Mr Price was wonderful. I thought for a moment that the story was real. It was so convincing.
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