Subject: Richard Attenborough dies, aged 90
Posted by: ElusiveDream
Date: Aug 25 14
We've lost another star of the big screen.
Lord Richard Attenborough starred in countless movies, but is probably best known, in particular by the younger generations, for his role as wealthy businessman John Hammond in the 1993 blockbuster 'Jurassic Park'.
May he be resting peacefully.
Posted by: ElusiveDream
Date: Aug 25 14
We've lost another star of the big screen.
Lord Richard Attenborough starred in countless movies, but is probably best known, in particular by the younger generations, for his role as wealthy businessman John Hammond in the 1993 blockbuster 'Jurassic Park'.
May he be resting peacefully.
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Galvani 
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R.I.P, Richard Attenborough. Reply #1. Aug 25 14, 7:14 PM |
skydude13579
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"Dr. Grant, my dear Dr. Satler, welcome to Jurassic Park." That's one of the greatest moments in cinema, and a childhood favorite. He will be missed. Reply #2. Aug 25 14, 7:22 PM |
Mommakat
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As an "oldie" I have probably seen more of Richard's films than the younger generation and he was brilliant in them all. He and his brother David have contributed much and will not be forgotten in a hurry. Vale Richard. R.I.P. Reply #3. Aug 25 14, 8:07 PM |
mpkitty
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Sorry to see a great actor go - one of my favorites. Reply #4. Aug 25 14, 9:11 PM |
| mpkitty
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One of his films that I try to see whenever it's on TV, is "10 Rillington Place", great job in a sinister part. Reply #5. Aug 25 14, 9:15 PM |
| Mommakat
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Have to agree with you there. Reply #6. Aug 26 14, 12:15 AM |
13LuckyLady
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Miracle on 24th Street (1994) is one of his wonderful movies and they are only a part of all he did. In 1952, he was an original cast member of 'The Mousetrap', by Agatha Christie. Sir Richard played Detective Sergeant Trotter. He was also in 'Ten Little Indians'. 'In Search of Gandhi' is a book he authored. The movie 'Gandhi' was produced and directed by Sir Richard. RIP, Sir Richard. You were amazing! Reply #7. Aug 26 14, 9:48 AM |
satguru
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I liked the old traditional British roles in black and white the most. He was part of the old school- Trevor Howard, David Niven, and probably Leslie Phillips who's still working at 90 although he just suffered a stroke. Impeccably spoken, true English gentlemen, if anyone wants to know our traditional values then watch some films from the 40s-60s with them in, fair play, treating women nicely etc, I don't see many like him around in the last two generations sadly. I didn't meet him but a few people will possibly remember I have used his toilet in his house in Richmond in the 80s when I delivered a parcel there, and his wife let me in. They all count ;) Reply #8. Aug 26 14, 8:51 PM |
flopsymopsy
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Many years ago, back in the 70s, a friend of mine told me a story of how she had met Dickie Attenborough and how after their first meeting he had offered her a lift to London in his Rolls. Well, who could resist? She'd probably have taken the lift even if she hadn't been going to London. ;) Anyway, as she was getting into the car she wondered what would be a good topic of conversation and asked him "How's your brother?". Dickie smiled and said "Which one?"... a tale she related to me as a lesson in meeting famous people - even if you've read a lot about them you don't actually know them, until they let you. A couple of years later, I met Dickie. "How," I asked, "are your brothers?" with an emphasis on the ssss. He grinned and asked if I'd been doing my homework. "Nah," I replied, "X told me, she said it might come in handy." He laughed and we agreed that one requirement of my job was good research and the other was good gossip and over the years he regaled me with a fair amount of good gossip, mostly stories arising from his work, things that happened on film sets, or how not to make a presentation speech when you're wearing the wrong glasses and can't see the prompt, that sort of thing. He was a genuinely nice man, married to a genuinely nice woman, doing work he loved and was good at. He was much loved and will be much missed, in films and the theatre, in the academic world, in politics, in football, and in the arts - and most of all by his family and friends. Requiescat. Reply #9. Aug 28 14, 6:21 AM |
brm50diboll
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The younger generation is most familiar with Richard Attenborough for his role as John Hammond in "Jurassic Park". I still watch that movie at least once a year. Can't get enough of "Spared no expense." Reply #10. Sep 03 14, 5:31 PM |
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