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'Shoot straight, ya bastards!!!' - RIP Edward Woodward

posted 15 years ago by ericdrumz
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Dead today at age 79. Loved the man, this movie, and the Equalizer... :-(

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[–] artisticengineer 15 years ago

Though Woodward portrayed Morant well in the sense that he showed Morant's character (at least the way the director wanted it portrayed); he did not physically resemble the historical Morant. There was another actor in the film (I believed he portrayed the intelligence officer) who had a much stronger resemblence to the Breaker. Interesting portrayal by Woodward-goes against type.

[–] roman_39 15 years ago

Just read it myself. Great actor and a great gentleman. You will be missed.

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[–] Brimac98 15 years ago

Absolutely--one of the greats who was never appreciated and will always be remembered here in Australia for his great performance as 'The Breaker'

Sad to realize that both Edward Woodward and Bud Tingwell both passed away this year, within months of each other, and both so good in this movie.

[–] russell-j-coller 15 years ago

He had me at:
"...They mulilated him with knives while he was still alive..."

See you soon, pal.

-R. Coller -Washington-
"What can I do to drive away
Remembrance from my eyes?" -Keats

[–] rwsmith29456 15 years ago

Aw man, I just came here and saw the news. Edward Woodward was one cool actor.

[–] rogerscorpion 15 years ago

He was talented & elegant. RIP.

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[–] kambo63 15 years ago

One of my all time favorite lines. Mr. Woodward was an awesome actor. Just watched Break again today. Still holds up.

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