Richard Widmark R.I.P. - Page 3 - Britmovie

Buffalo_Chuck · 27-03-2008, 01:55 PM

I always enjoyed watching PANIC IN THE STREETS and 80,000 SUSPECTS as two very different takes on the viral-outbreak story.

scholes · 27-03-2008, 02:00 PM

Been in some great films.
My favourite has to be Night and the City.

howard 65 · 27-03-2008, 02:03 PM

Also PRIZE OF GOLD

One of the last of the true stars.

stevie boy · 27-03-2008, 02:23 PM

Night and the City, thanks Mr. Widmark, funnily I thought of you at the weekend while I was near Hammersmith Bridge. I believe part of the film was made in that area. Also I agree with Rennie, nothing in the papers, ridiculous. A very fine actor, cheers Richard RIP.

billy bentley · 27-03-2008, 02:45 PM

He got a small box and picture (Madigan ?) on the bottom of the front page of the New York Times and a two thirds page obituary with four stills from "Night and the City", "Kiss of Death" (smiling wheelchair scene, although Mildred Dunnock isn't smiling), "Judgement at Nuremburg" and
"Cheyenne Autumn". You can go to the NYTimes web site to see it, sorry but i don't know how to attach web sites and all that palaver.

batman · 27-03-2008, 03:43 PM

Here it is Billy ....

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/26/ar...rssnyt&emc=rss

Redstar · 27-03-2008, 07:37 PM

Truly one of the greats of cinema and the last of the stars of the film noir era.
Kiss me Deadly, Panic in the Streets, and Night and the City (filmed in London) are amongst some of the most atmospheric thrillers ever made.
Also he starred in some superb westerns and was excellent as the prosecuter in Judgement at Nuremburg. He was also the victim in Murder on the Orient Express.
A ture professional and perfect gentleman.

Torquemada · 27-03-2008, 07:40 PM

The Bedford Incident - one of the most under-rated films of all time as far as I'm concerned. Widmark was absolutely fantastic as the bullying tyrranical skipper.

stevie boy · 28-03-2008, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by batman

Here it is Billy ....

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/26/ar...rssnyt&emc=rss

cheers bats and billy

GRAEME · 28-03-2008, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rennie

How disgusting, that once again the UK press and TV let the death of a one of Hollywood's true mega mega stars go unmentioned. (Well I didn't hear anything).

I heard about it on the news. A great film star.

Marky B · 28-03-2008, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Torquemada

The Bedford Incident - one of the most under-rated films of all time as far as I'm concerned. Widmark was absolutely fantastic as the bullying tyrranical skipper.

I agree - not often shown either.
Ta Ta
Marky B

TimR · 31-03-2008, 03:49 AM

My understanding is that Richard Widmark was a man of outstanding character. He was one of the most familiar faces in film and on television when I was a boy - I think he was a fine and under-rated actor. I am glad to see so many thoughtful and well written posts in tribute to him here, and even some comments from people who have met him.

julian_craster · 31-03-2008, 07:40 AM

Originally Posted by Torquemada

The Bedford Incident - one of the most under-rated films of all time as far as I'm concerned. Widmark was absolutely fantastic as the bullying tyrranical skipper.
I agree - not often shown either.
Ta Ta
Marky B

It is on UK tv today - Monday (on More 4)

Azanti · 01-04-2008, 11:46 PM

I loved him, he was even good in the generally considered awful 'Who Dares Wins' (Even though I personally quite liked it for all its sillyness)

Ironically I noticed he was still alive only a few weeks and considered writing to him for his autograph.

Kicking myself for not doing that now.

torinfan · 02-04-2008, 01:49 AM

RIP Mr. Widmark

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27-03-2008, 01:55 PM	#31
Buffalo_Chuck has no status. Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: USA Posts: 42 Country: iTrader: (0)	I always enjoyed watching PANIC IN THE STREETS and 80,000 SUSPECTS as two very different takes on the viral-outbreak story.

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scholes has no status. Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 526 Country: iTrader: (0)	Been in some great films. My favourite has to be Night and the City.

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howard 65 has no status. Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Redcar Posts: 179 Country: iTrader: (0)	Also PRIZE OF GOLD One of the last of the true stars.

27-03-2008, 02:23 PM	#34
stevie boy is not chasing posts Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coventry Posts: 1,576 My Mood: Country: iTrader: (0)	Night and the City, thanks Mr. Widmark, funnily I thought of you at the weekend while I was near Hammersmith Bridge. I believe part of the film was made in that area. Also I agree with Rennie, nothing in the papers, ridiculous. A very fine actor, cheers Richard RIP.

27-03-2008, 02:45 PM	#35
billy bentley has no status. Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New York City Posts: 518 Country: iTrader: (0)	He got a small box and picture (Madigan ?) on the bottom of the front page of the New York Times and a two thirds page obituary with four stills from "Night and the City", "Kiss of Death" (smiling wheelchair scene, although Mildred Dunnock isn't smiling), "Judgement at Nuremburg" and "Cheyenne Autumn". You can go to the NYTimes web site to see it, sorry but i don't know how to attach web sites and all that palaver.

27-03-2008, 07:40 PM	#38
Torquemada has no status. Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Isle of Man Posts: 653 Country: iTrader: (3)	The Bedford Incident - one of the most under-rated films of all time as far as I'm concerned. Widmark was absolutely fantastic as the bullying tyrranical skipper.

31-03-2008, 07:40 AM	#43
julian_craster has no status. Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Isle of Foula, UK Posts: 1,543 Country: iTrader: (0)	Originally Posted by Torquemada The Bedford Incident - one of the most under-rated films of all time as far as I'm concerned. Widmark was absolutely fantastic as the bullying tyrranical skipper. I agree - not often shown either. Ta Ta Marky B It is on UK tv today - Monday (on More 4)

02-04-2008, 01:49 AM	#45
torinfan has no status. Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 26 Country: iTrader: (0)	RIP Mr. Widmark