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Title: RIP Rod Taylor
Post by: Agrippa on January 10, 2015, 12:26:01 AM
Much underrated Australian actor, The Birds, The Time Machine and 36 Hours.
Title: Re: RIP Rod Taylor
Post by: Bealman on January 10, 2015, 12:38:33 AM
Pleased someone liked him. I was never a great fan, I'm afraid. I did enjoy the time machine, but more for the H.G. Wells story than his acting. Sorry!
Title: Re: RIP Rod Taylor
Post by: Malc on January 10, 2015, 10:30:30 AM
I must admit that he was good in the Liquidator where he plays a secret agent who is frightened of killing, so he hires Eric Sykes to do the dirty work. It's impressive for the number of (then) lesser know British actors in it.
Title: Re: RIP Rod Taylor
Post by: Agrippa on January 10, 2015, 10:45:32 AM
I remember that one well! In 36 Hours , one of my favourite movies he plays a German
who has a US officer (James Garner) kidnapped before D Day then brainwashed into
thinking the war's over hoping he'll reveal details of the invasion.
Title: Re: RIP Rod Taylor
Post by: painbrook on January 10, 2015, 07:00:07 PM
Sad to hear the news, my favourite movie is ' Darker than Amber ', first time
I heard the phrase ' you horse's arse '. Cheers john.
Title: Re: RIP Rod Taylor
Post by: The Cuckoo on January 10, 2015, 09:31:05 PM
Sad news indeed, I watched The Birds only last week.