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Messala´s death scene

posted 5 years ago by BillySlater (4281)
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Has there been a better death scene in a movie? People say Boyd over-acted but he was superb in that death scene. He made me feel bad for him even though his character was pure evil.

[–] [email protected] (2042) 5 years ago

He wasn't evil but a mam who did evil even to those who loved him.

[–] overseas7 (5070) 4 years ago

Sorry but...yes Messala was evil indeed.

[–] trevorh321 (5495) 4 years ago

An incredible death scene. Boyd was brilliant. About as perfect a death scene as I've seen.

[–] marktayloruk (2590) 2 years ago

Was right not.to.let the surgeon amputate. Death in agony or at best life as a helpless cripple would hardly have been worth it.

[–] MartyMoose1977 (225) 2 months ago

He was filthy rich he could have lived a life of luxury without legs. Banging out whores 2 at a time.

[–] jriley555 (8543) 2 months ago

lol