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R.I.P.: Brooks was here

Discussion in 'Anything goes' started by Starman, Feb 6, 2009.

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  1. Starman

    Starman Well-Known Member

    http://www.freep.com/article/20090206/ENT/90206103/Actor+James+Whitmore++87++dies

    "I don't like it here..."
     
    Starman, Feb 6, 2009
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  2. DanOregon

    DanOregon Well-Known Member

    That guy....legendary character actor. Damn fine gardener too.


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    Played Coach Reeves' dad on White Shadow, Bull Halsey in Tora, Tora, Tora, also appeared in Battle Cry and The Asphalt Jungle.
     
    DanOregon, Feb 6, 2009
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  3. buckweaver

    buckweaver Active Member

    Holy crap. Had no idea he was still alive and had no idea how much of his work I had seen.

    Haven't seen this, though. Need to:

     
    buckweaver, Feb 6, 2009
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  4. Sxysprtswrtr

    Sxysprtswrtr Active Member

    Awwww. How sad. RIP.
     
    Sxysprtswrtr, Feb 6, 2009
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  5. Evil Bastard (aka Chris_L)

    Evil Bastard (aka Chris_L) Active Member

    He was great in the sci-fi classic Them! about giant ants in Los Angeles. That's the first role I can remember him playing.
     
    Evil Bastard (aka Chris_L), Feb 6, 2009
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  6. Ben_Hecht

    Ben_Hecht Active Member

    "Black Like Me"
     
    Ben_Hecht, Feb 6, 2009
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  7. Bubbler

    Bubbler Well-Known Member

    An underrated flick.

    RIP Mr. Whitmore.
     
    Bubbler, Feb 7, 2009
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  8. Rough Mix

    Rough Mix Guest

    Makes three from Battleground since December.

    RIP.
     
    Rough Mix, Feb 7, 2009
    #8
  9. slappy4428

    slappy4428 Active Member

    Considering the movie was made 60 years ago, surprised there isn't more... if there are any left
     
    slappy4428, Feb 7, 2009
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  10. Rough Mix

    Rough Mix Guest

    This time, why don't we play the clip..end of the movie, be warned.

     
    Rough Mix, Feb 7, 2009
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  11. Tom Petty

    Tom Petty Guest

    almost makes you believe that war is awesome.
     
    Tom Petty, Feb 7, 2009
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  12. Rough Mix

    Rough Mix Guest

    I knew it was coming.

    Petty, watch the movie. Might not be what you think
     
    Rough Mix, Feb 7, 2009
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