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Old 15-08-2007, 06:36 AM   #1
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Died on August 7th 2007.

Jack Cardiff filmed The Liquidator (1965) and another novel of his was filmed as The Stone Killer (1975) directed by Michael Winner.
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Also had the post-Fleming 007 franchise for a while...

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Jack Cardiff filmed The Liquidator (1965) and another novel of his was filmed as The Stone Killer (1975) directed by Michael Winner.
Also 'The Liquidator' starred one of the actors that turned down the chance to audition for Bond.
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Also 'The Liquidator' starred one of the actors that turned down the chance to audition for Bond.
Was that Rod Taylor?

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Was that Rod Taylor?

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Just looked it up on IMDB .... 'twas indeed Mr Taylor.

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This is a recent picture of Rod Taylor, looking well aged 77.





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He looks terrific! We did a Bearcats together. He has a great sense of humour, and was a pleasure to work with.
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