The great British actor Richard Attenborough died August 24, 2014 at age 90.. He gave us some of the greatest movies of all times. Here are a few that should bring back some memories. THE GREAT ESCAPE , FLIGHT OF THE PHOENIX, GUNS AT BATASI, THE SHIP THAT DIED OF SHAME, BRIGHTON ROCK, THE LEAGUE OF GENTLEMEN, PRIVATE'S PROGRESS, IN WHICH WE SERVE... He served with the RAF in WW2 trained as a pilot and joined the RAF film Unit at pinewood Studios, flying several missions over Europe. RIP Sir Richard Attenborough...BILL
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Yes, and he directed A Bridge Too Far.
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Yes a true English gentlemen and Great Britain, not many around these days sadly
RIP !!!
I love a Bridge Too Far, despite its shortcomings, will be over in Arnhem in a few weeksComment
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He was also with Steve McQueen in "The Sand Peebles".
One of the last great actors from that Age.
RIP.Comment
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Always played a fitting and hearty character in my book, RIP.
-Ray-Comment
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Hi guys,
A great loss to UK culture, loved all the movies mentioned in this thread, in particular "The Sand Pebbles" (with Steve McQueen) and "A Bridge Too Far".
Also some of his early films, particularly "An Angry Silence" and a movie whose title escapes me at the moment with Stanley Baker and Patrick McGoohan about truck drivers trying to beat time parameters to gain extra cash.
I also love "Oh! What A Lovely War" his satirical masterpiece on WW1, based upon songs of the period; with a cast of many great actors who played for basic wages to get across the futility of WW1.
In my opinion his best movie.
He will be greatly missed for his compassion, and love of film.
Best wishes,
John.Comment
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I liked Sand Pebbles as well with Steve McQueen. Done after the Great Escape.Comment
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