Rutger Hauer dies

Eichhörnchen · 07-24-19, 01:09 PM

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-49098435

Dowly · 07-24-19, 01:19 PM

Oh no!

Absolutely love his movies, Split Second especially is something I try to watch at least once a year.

RIP Mr. Hauer

Made this a couple of years ago. Seems fitting to put it here.

STEED · 07-24-19, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Dowly

Oh no!

Absolutely love his movies, Split Second especially is something I try to watch at least once a year.

RIP Mr. Hauer

WARNING STRONG LANGUAGE

A great actor in my book farewell.

Catfish · 07-24-19, 02:11 PM

I remember him from 'Hostile waters', the submarine film where he's Captain Britanov of the russian submarine that collides with the US Sub (Skipper played by Martin Sheen), and "Hitcher, the Highway Killer". The latter had me dreaming bad for some time.
While his films are mostly rated as B-movies i mostly liked them, and his play.

Rest in Peace.

Skybird · 07-24-19, 02:29 PM

"He has seen things."

One of Ridley Scott's best picks ever for a role. And Hauer's by far most iconic one. Like Catfish said, his performance as the highway killer and the Russian skipper also stayed on my mind for longer time. But unfortunately real high profile main roles did not really come after Blade Runner. I often wondered what had become of Hauer, I saw it as a career in B-movies at best. Scott once said he were a striong charcater - maybe too strong as if he would show the needed adaptation to the needs of mainstream blockbuster formats.

Catfish · 07-24-19, 02:37 PM

^ OT Having character means instant fail in Hollywood

(Anyone read Ellroy's books like "Perfidia", or "White Jazz"?)

I did not know he also had a role in the 'Blade runner'. Oh yes..

Should really see it once more. Thanks Sky. And Eichhörnchen, of course.

vienna · 07-24-19, 02:48 PM

A truly great and versatile actor...

One of the pities is how Hollywood always wanted to have him play heavies or psychos; Hauer had a really great sense of humor and got very few chances to show his comedic skills. One action film made use of his humor, Blind Fury, where he plays a Viet Vet who was blinded in action and learned swordsmanship from masters; the film was based on the popular Japanese Toho Studios series of Zatoichi, Blind Swordsman, Samurai films; Blind Fury was intended to be a franchise series, but it didn't pan out:

RIP, Mr. Hauer, and thanks for all the great memories...

<O>

Dowly · 07-24-19, 02:57 PM

Never seen Blind Fury, but have watched the Zatoichi series a couple of times. Must check it out!

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Catfish Dipped Squirrel Operative Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..where the ocean meets the sky Posts: 17,765 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	I remember him from 'Hostile waters', the submarine film where he's Captain Britanov of the russian submarine that collides with the US Sub (Skipper played by Martin Sheen), and "Hitcher, the Highway Killer". The latter had me dreaming bad for some time. While his films are mostly rated as B-movies i mostly liked them, and his play. Rest in Peace. __________________ >^..^<)))>{ All generalizations are wrong. Last edited by Catfish; 07-24-19 at 02:40 PM.*

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Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,602 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	"He has seen things." One of Ridley Scott's best picks ever for a role. And Hauer's by far most iconic one. Like Catfish said, his performance as the highway killer and the Russian skipper also stayed on my mind for longer time. But unfortunately real high profile main roles did not really come after Blade Runner. I often wondered what had become of Hauer, I saw it as a career in B-movies at best. Scott once said he were a striong charcater - maybe too strong as if he would show the needed adaptation to the needs of mainstream blockbuster formats. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

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Catfish Dipped Squirrel Operative Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..where the ocean meets the sky Posts: 17,765 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	^ OT Having character means instant fail in Hollywood (Anyone read Ellroy's books like "Perfidia", or "White Jazz"?) I did not know he also had a role in the 'Blade runner'. Oh yes.. Should really see it once more. Thanks Sky. And Eichhörnchen, of course. __________________ >^..^<*)))>{ All generalizations are wrong.

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vienna Navy Seal Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Anywhere but the here & now... Posts: 7,711 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	A truly great and versatile actor... One of the pities is how Hollywood always wanted to have him play heavies or psychos; Hauer had a really great sense of humor and got very few chances to show his comedic skills. One action film made use of his humor, Blind Fury, where he plays a Viet Vet who was blinded in action and learned swordsmanship from masters; the film was based on the popular Japanese Toho Studios series of Zatoichi, Blind Swordsman, Samurai films; Blind Fury was intended to be a franchise series, but it didn't pan out: RIP, Mr. Hauer, and thanks for all the great memories... <O> __________________ __________________________________________________ __

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Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,052 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	Never seen Blind Fury, but have watched the Zatoichi series a couple of times. Must check it out!