What are your favourite Rod films?
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Bogmeister — 11 years ago(April 25, 2014 05:32 PM)
Dark of the Sun
, a
men-on-a-mission
type of film, was violent for its time, but is probably not very shocking these days. I forgot one - an early one in his career -
World Without End
(1956). He was an unknown actor at that time but showed some promise as an action star in this sci-fi adventure. -
Maddyclassicfilms — 11 years ago(April 26, 2014 03:15 AM)
World Without End (1956). He was an unknown actor at that time but showed some promise as an action star in this sci-fi adventure.
Thanks for the recommendation I'll try and find that as well
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hobnob53 — 11 years ago(January 09, 2015 10:18 AM)
Maddyclassicfilms,
Both
Dark of the Sun
(1968) and
World Without End
(1956) are available on DVD.
The first is a very violent tale and is considered one of Taylor's best films.
WWE
is one of my favorite sci-fi adventures, the first sci-fi film in widescreen. It's also a time-travel drama, akin to
The Time Machine
, but I find it much more enjoyable.
Thanks for starting this thread. You may find other RT films you haven't seen to put on your list. -
Maddyclassicfilms — 11 years ago(January 09, 2015 10:50 AM)
Both Dark of the Sun (1968) and World Without End (1956) are available on DVD.
Fantastic, thanks for letting me know. I'm especially interested in
Dark Of The Sun
.
WWE is one of my favorite sci-fi adventures, the first sci-fi film in widescreen. It's also a time-travel drama, akin to The Time Machine, but I find it much more enjoyable
.
I have never heard of this one so many thanks for bringing that to my attention, it sounds intriguing.
Thanks for starting this thread. You may find other RT films you haven't seen to put on your list.
You're welcome. Yes you're right there's been a few recommended already that I'm going to try and find.
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pete-293 — 11 years ago(January 09, 2015 08:03 AM)
Dark of the Sun (one of my favorites) was shown a month or two ago on Turner Classic Movies. I saw it originally at the theater when it was first released.First time I've seen it in years. The basic premise was similar to The Wild Geese. Mercenaries in Africa on a mission (one to rescue civilians and diamonds the other to rescue a politician)
I thoroughly enjoyed his series "Bearcats"
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pouncemo — 11 years ago(September 29, 2014 06:33 PM)
Top three are:
Hotel
The Glass Bottom Boat
Sunday In New York
Also,
The Time Machine
The V.I.P.s
Fate Is The Hunter
My top three would be Desert Island top 20 (if I ever get stuck on a desert island). I still have a huge crush on Rod. I'll give The Train Robbers and 36 Hours a try per your recommendation! -
Maddyclassicfilms — 11 years ago(January 09, 2015 05:56 AM)
My two favorite films of his are
36 Hours and Young Cassidy.
He nails it in both of them.
I haven't seen
Young Cassidy
yet but it's one I'm quite interested in.
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valis1984 — 11 years ago(January 09, 2015 05:56 AM)
The Birds
,
The Time Machine
and
Zabriskie Point
. Always enjoyed
Hotel
but haven't seen
The Mercenaries
since I was a kid (loved it then).
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hobnob53 — 11 years ago(January 09, 2015 12:34 PM)
Sorry to break in again, Maddy, but
Hotel
is one of Rod's very best films and best performances. Probably in my top three or so of his films. It's quite exciting, with a good cast, well-acted, and rather wistful in its way. I hope you'll like it.
Like
Dark of the Sun
it's available from Warner Archives, as are several other of Rod's films, such as
Chuka
and
The Liquidator
.
Just thought I'd let you know!