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He made to 103.
One of the few Hollywood actors that I actually enjoyed watching.
RIP
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He's one of, if not THE, last of his era, isn't he? He was outspoken but not pushy. That's called "class". A lot of the current crop could learn from him.
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RIP Kirk. I haven’t seen nearly all of this films but just seeing him in both “Paths of Glory” and “Spartacus” was enough for me to realize his incredible talent.
“Whoever fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does not become a monster. And if you gaze long enough into an abyss, the abyss will gaze back into you.”
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The Fury was the first film i remember seeing him in when i was a kid, that one tripped me out back then. I need to rewatch it one day.
Speaking of people from that era, Vera Lynn is still kicking. Regards the Golden or Classical era of Hollywood specifically, Olivia de Havilland is 105.
RIP Captain Yelland (only remembered he was Captain, had to look up the name). "The Final Countdown" (1980).
The rusty wire that holds the cork that keeps the anger in Gives way and suddenly it’s day again The sun is in the east Even though the day is done Two suns in the sunset, hmph Could be the human race is run
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Originally Posted by Mr_Blastman
One of my favorite Kirk Douglas movies:
This came out in 1986 when Douglas was a young lad of 70.
“Whoever fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does not become a monster. And if you gaze long enough into an abyss, the abyss will gaze back into you.”
I am deeply saddened by his passing but the thought that his work is still available for us to enjoy does bring some pleasant thoughts to the forefront of my mind.
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I didn't know he was in the US Navy during WWII until I recently read a short bio on him.
“Whoever fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does not become a monster. And if you gaze long enough into an abyss, the abyss will gaze back into you.”
I always appreciated Kirk Douglas as I do many from that special generation. I loved that twinkle in his eye and all the myriad of things conveyed with that big smile of his. I also admired his athleticism and athletic involvement with his pictures and his military service. I don't know the first movie I saw him in but it was probably something like 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. He led a long and fruitful life.
I loved his work with Kubrick in Paths of Glory. I highly recommend the criterion collection disc for all of the extras and transfer quality (which goes without saying for criterion releases! haha). I still have not watched Spartacus so I need to put that film and a few others by Mr. Douglas on my viewing list. https://www.criterion.com/films/27522-paths-of-glory