Charles Bronson dead at 81...

Chief Rum · 08-31-2003, 10:14 PM

Wow, can one of the true original action heroes actually be dead?

Charles Bronson's Passing

I was surprised to hear he was 81, although in retrospect, it's really not surprising at all. He has been around for a long time.

I still remember the days in the 80s when it was Arnold, Sly, Chuck, Charles, and Clint when it came to action movies. If it didn't have one of those five guys, it wasn't worth checking out.

As much as Bronson was fun to watch as a vigilante in the Death Wish films, I will always remember him best in "The Magnificent Seven", "The Dirty Dozen", and a personal favorite, "Once Upon A Time In The West." (I have never seen "The Great Escape"--I need to do so)

I'm sorry to see him go, although we have to go some time, and he has lived a rich, full life. Thanks for the action-movie memories, Charles.

CR

Swaggs · 08-31-2003, 10:27 PM

I was also shocked to see that he was in his 80s.

Everyone, who has not, should see The Dirty Dozen...great flic.

Senator · 08-31-2003, 10:37 PM

What a year. The great ones are falling like rain. I was also shocked he was 81.

I have never been a fan of death.

JPhillips · 08-31-2003, 10:57 PM

Senator,

Host: I'd like you meet our guest, Mr. Death. He's a reaper!

thealmighty · 08-31-2003, 11:23 PM

Anyone who hasn't seen The Dirty Dozen, just call me. I've seen it so many times, I can pretty much tell you every scene, in order.

P.S.- speaking of The Dirty Dozen, and by extension Lee MArvin, am I the only crack-pot who REALLY likes Paint Your Wagon?

CAsterling · 09-01-2003, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by thealmighty
P.S.- speaking of The Dirty Dozen, and by extension Lee MArvin, am I the only crack-pot who REALLY likes Paint Your Wagon?

No - just most of us don't admit it outside of our therapy groups

CAsterling · 09-01-2003, 08:47 AM

Got to admit it seems strange, i must have seen parts of 3 or 4 Bronson films in the last month (you know, whilst browsing the channels, stopping for 5 minutes because I recognised him).

Another great gone......its a shame I always liked his films.

andy m · 09-01-2003, 12:54 PM

there was a really cool band called charles bronson. they had funny lyrics.

08-31-2003, 10:27 PM	#2
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08-31-2003, 10:37 PM	#3
Senator FOFC's Elected Representative Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The stars at night; are big and bright	What a year. The great ones are falling like rain. I was also shocked he was 81. I have never been a fan of death. __________________ "i have seen chris simms play 4-5 times in the pros and he's very clearly got it. he won't make a pro bowl this year, but it'll come. if you don't like me saying that, so be it, but its true. we'll just have to wait until then" imettrentgreen "looking at only ten games, and oddly using a median only, leaves me unmoved generally" - Quiksand

08-31-2003, 10:57 PM	#4
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08-31-2003, 11:23 PM	#5
thealmighty Pro Starter Join Date: May 2003 Location: heaven	Anyone who hasn't seen The Dirty Dozen, just call me. I've seen it so many times, I can pretty much tell you every scene, in order. P.S.- speaking of The Dirty Dozen, and by extension Lee MArvin, am I the only crack-pot who REALLY likes Paint Your Wagon? __________________ Check out The Unofficial FOFC Movie Guide Here

09-01-2003, 08:47 AM	#7
CAsterling High School JV Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Herndon, Va	Got to admit it seems strange, i must have seen parts of 3 or 4 Bronson films in the last month (you know, whilst browsing the channels, stopping for 5 minutes because I recognised him). Another great gone......its a shame I always liked his films. __________________ The funniest comedy duo I have ever seen - www.magaga.com/

09-01-2003, 12:54 PM	#8
andy m High School Varsity Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: norwich, UK	there was a really cool band called charles bronson. they had funny lyrics. __________________ mostly harmless FOFL 2009 champs - Norwich Quagmire

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