Sean Connery.......gooooonnnnneee

EverReady · Post by **EverReady** » Sat Oct 31, 2020 3:21 pm

shanky wrote: ↑Sat Oct 31, 2020 2:09 pm
Mullet 2 wrote: ↑Sat Oct 31, 2020 2:05 pm Derwyn looking for attention.

What a sad case
I love how he’s offended by Connery’s old-fashioned views while simultaneously applauding and forgiving ole pussy-grabber

I think Derwyn is on the wind up. There I said it

Varsity Way · Post by **Varsity Way** » Sat Oct 31, 2020 3:21 pm

There were so many great films but he will always be synonymous with Bond. Very sad to hear of his passing. The end of an era.

Joost · Post by **Joost** » Sat Oct 31, 2020 4:49 pm

backrow wrote: ↑Sat Oct 31, 2020 3:00 pm What time did he die, and what was his favourite sport ?

Tennish

Did you ever hear the joke about his sister’s daughter? It’s a little niche...

Surprised no-one’s mentioned his turn in The Rock - great film!

Jensrsa · Post by **Jensrsa** » Sat Oct 31, 2020 5:11 pm

Pity he missed the Scotland win

R.I.P.

backrow · Post by **backrow** » Sat Oct 31, 2020 5:13 pm

Joost wrote: ↑Sat Oct 31, 2020 4:49 pm
backrow wrote: ↑Sat Oct 31, 2020 3:00 pm What time did he die, and what was his favourite sport ?

Tennish
Did you ever hear the joke about his sister’s daughter? It’s a little niche...

Surprised no-one’s mentioned his turn in The Rock - great film!

Did you hear he presented awards to the worlds best animation firms? Hanna-Barbara loved getting the awards, but apparently Walt Didnae

Tussock · Post by **Tussock** » Sat Oct 31, 2020 5:22 pm

RIP. One of my favourite actors.

Edinburgh01 · Post by **Edinburgh01** » Sat Oct 31, 2020 6:30 pm

Connery came from a tough background and was supposedly a proper hard man. I wonder if it had anything to do with his credibility as Bond that he could actually do offscreen some of the stuff he did on.

Poshprop · Post by **Poshprop** » Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:42 pm

The besshht Bond obvs but if you haven't ever seen the Man who would be King watch it and if you have seen it do yourself a favour and watch it again. Connery at his absolute finest magnificently supported by Michael, I said Michael Caine

Flametop · Post by **Flametop** » Sun Nov 01, 2020 12:07 am

Connery
Moore.
...

Who?

R.I.P.

Leinster in London · Post by **Leinster in London** » Sun Nov 01, 2020 1:04 am

I met SC in the mid 70's. He gave us a lift when hitchiking. The grand distance of approx 1km from Delgany to Kilmacanogue. We said, we're looking for drink. I think he brought us to a hotel. I've no idea if it's still there. but as 16 yr olds we got served.
Sound lad.

Kiwias · Post by **Kiwias** » Sun Nov 01, 2020 1:28 am

Leinster in London wrote: ↑Sun Nov 01, 2020 1:04 am I met SC in the mid 70's. He gave us a lift when hitchiking. The grand distance of approx 1km from Delgany to Kilmacanogue. We said, we're looking for drink. I think he brought us to a hotel. I've no idea if it's still there. but as 16 yr olds we got served.
Sound lad.

Nice one!

CrazyIslander · Post by **CrazyIslander** » Sun Nov 01, 2020 2:04 am

RIP great actor

Olo · Post by **Olo** » Sun Nov 01, 2020 2:22 am

I met him several times in the Bahamas. My wife was the F&B manager at his favourite Nassau eatery back in the 90s. In the mid 2000s we opened a restaurant in Abaco and he used to stop by for a feed when he was on island. He made a point of seeking out my wife and having a chat. If she was not on deck I had to give him an update on what she had been up to.
A wonderful actor and man who carried himself in life much as he did on the big screen.

Short Man Syndrome · Post by **Short Man Syndrome** » Sun Nov 01, 2020 3:19 am

Jusht like a wop...

RIP.

grievous · Post by **grievous** » Sun Nov 01, 2020 5:26 am

Jensrsa wrote: ↑Sat Oct 31, 2020 5:11 pm Pity he missed the Scotland win

R.I.P.

Was he a rugby man?

Pat the Ex Mat · Post by **Pat the Ex Mat** » Sun Nov 01, 2020 6:37 am

One ping only.....

Auckman · Post by **Auckman** » Sun Nov 01, 2020 8:44 am

Great legendary actor. Loved him in The Rock.

Auckman · Post by **Auckman** » Sun Nov 01, 2020 8:46 am

grievous wrote: ↑Sun Nov 01, 2020 5:26 am
Jensrsa wrote: ↑Sat Oct 31, 2020 5:11 pm Pity he missed the Scotland win

R.I.P.
Was he a rugby man?

Yeah I read he used to get annoyed if he couldn't find the Scotland rugby results in the Bahamas due to the newspapers being late. He was then introduced to the internet and learned to follow the rugby online.

eldanielfire · Post by **eldanielfire** » Sun Nov 01, 2020 1:24 pm

Poshprop wrote: ↑Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:42 pm The besshht Bond obvs but if you haven't ever seen the Man who would be King watch it and if you have seen it do yourself a favour and watch it again. Connery at his absolute finest magnificently supported by Michael, I said Michael Caine

I love that film. The first Connery film I saw that wasn't Bond I think.

Connery has a really good list of films considering his supposed type casing as Bond. Interestingly his best run of quality films was probably in the 1980's:

Dr No
From Russia with Love (My favourite Bond film)
Goldfinger
Thunderball
You Only Live Twice
Murder on the Orient Express
The Man who would be King
Robin and Marian
Outland
Time Bandits
Highlander
The Name of the Rose
The Untouchables
Indiana Jones and the last Crusade
The Hunt for Red October
The Rock
Finding Forrester

EverReady · Post by **EverReady** » Sun Nov 01, 2020 1:49 pm

AND-y wrote: ↑Sat Oct 31, 2020 1:30 pm Such a nice man and all...

He was very very different to you or I. I read a book about him years ago and as noted he was from a proper bruising background and the relation between those men and the women in their lives were pretty straight forward. In fact most of that generation held everyday beliefs you would find abhorrent e.g. my granny hated pretty much all foreigners but held a special place of hatred for working married mother's. They were utter scum and did it to buy a second coat which was code for were sluts and needed it for nights out. The people around him loved him so he was obviously alright. He remained always very private and most of the abrasiveness came from run ins with people trying to get at him. He doesn't sound like he was very nice in those encounters.
The first film I saw him in was Hell's Drivers which had Stanley Baker and Sid James in it. He had it big time. It's the perfect Saturday afternoon film that. And obviously he is a legend in Ireland for the most accurate portrayal of our great nation in Darby O'Gill. Glad to see that film is now looked at fondly.

Lemoentjie · Post by **Lemoentjie** » Sun Nov 01, 2020 2:34 pm

I'm shaken (not stirred) by this news

Salient · Post by **Salient** » Sun Nov 01, 2020 8:24 pm

Derwyn wrote: ↑Sat Oct 31, 2020 1:40 pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rksKvZoUCPQ

MrDominator · Post by **MrDominator** » Sun Nov 01, 2020 8:29 pm

EverReady wrote: ↑Sun Nov 01, 2020 1:49 pm
AND-y wrote: ↑Sat Oct 31, 2020 1:30 pm Such a nice man and all...
He was very very different to you or I. I read a book about him years ago and as noted he was from a proper bruising background and the relation between those men and the women in their lives were pretty straight forward. In fact most of that generation held everyday beliefs you would find abhorrent e.g. my granny hated pretty much all foreigners but held a special place of hatred for working married mother's. They were utter scum and did it to buy a second coat which was code for were sluts and needed it for nights out. The people around him loved him so he was obviously alright. He remained always very private and most of the abrasiveness came from run ins with people trying to get at him. He doesn't sound like he was very nice in those encounters.
The first film I saw him in was Hell's Drivers which had Stanley Baker and Sid James in it. He had it big time. It's the perfect Saturday afternoon film that. And obviously he is a legend in Ireland for the most accurate portrayal of our great nation in Darby O'Gill. Glad to see that film is now looked at fondly.

Good post.

obelixtim · Post by **obelixtim** » Mon Nov 02, 2020 9:56 am

eldanielfire wrote: ↑Sun Nov 01, 2020 1:24 pm
Poshprop wrote: ↑Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:42 pm The besshht Bond obvs but if you haven't ever seen the Man who would be King watch it and if you have seen it do yourself a favour and watch it again. Connery at his absolute finest magnificently supported by Michael, I said Michael Caine
I love that film. The first Connery film I saw that wasn't Bond I think.

Connery has a really good list of films considering his supposed type casing as Bond. Interestingly his best run of quality films was probably in the 1980's:

Dr No
From Russia with Love (My favourite Bond film)
Goldfinger
Thunderball
You Only Live Twice
Murder on the Orient Express
The Man who would be King
Robin and Marian
Outland
Time Bandits
Highlander
The Name of the Rose
The Untouchables
Indiana Jones and the last Crusade
The Hunt for Red October
The Rock
Finding Forrester

Didn't he have a part in "A Bridge Too Far"? Along with a lot of other big names.

eldanielfire · Post by **eldanielfire** » Mon Nov 02, 2020 10:37 am

obelixtim wrote: ↑Mon Nov 02, 2020 9:56 am
eldanielfire wrote: ↑Sun Nov 01, 2020 1:24 pm
Poshprop wrote: ↑Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:42 pm The besshht Bond obvs but if you haven't ever seen the Man who would be King watch it and if you have seen it do yourself a favour and watch it again. Connery at his absolute finest magnificently supported by Michael, I said Michael Caine
I love that film. The first Connery film I saw that wasn't Bond I think.

Connery has a really good list of films considering his supposed type casing as Bond. Interestingly his best run of quality films was probably in the 1980's:

Dr No
From Russia with Love (My favourite Bond film)
Goldfinger
Thunderball
You Only Live Twice
Murder on the Orient Express
The Man who would be King
Robin and Marian
Outland
Time Bandits
Highlander
The Name of the Rose
The Untouchables
Indiana Jones and the last Crusade
The Hunt for Red October
The Rock
Finding Forrester
Didn't he have a part in "A Bridge Too Far"? Along with a lot of other big names.

Yup, I'm sure there are a few I missed

lorcanoworms · Post by **lorcanoworms** » Mon Nov 02, 2020 10:44 am

eldanielfire wrote: ↑Sun Nov 01, 2020 1:24 pm
Poshprop wrote: ↑Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:42 pm The besshht Bond obvs but if you haven't ever seen the Man who would be King watch it and if you have seen it do yourself a favour and watch it again. Connery at his absolute finest magnificently supported by Michael, I said Michael Caine
I love that film. The first Connery film I saw that wasn't Bond I think.

Connery has a really good list of films considering his supposed type casing as Bond. Interestingly his best run of quality films was probably in the 1980's:

Dr No
From Russia with Love (My favourite Bond film)
Goldfinger
Thunderball
You Only Live Twice
Murder on the Orient Express
The Man who would be King
Robin and Marian
Outland
Time Bandits
Highlander
The Name of the Rose
The Untouchables
Indiana Jones and the last Crusade
The Hunt for Red October
The Rock
Finding Forrester

Was in a musical Leprechaun(Darby O'Gill and the little people) thingy his finest opus, yet again playing a mick with a Scotch accent.
Got to sing "pretty Irish girl".

johnuknow · Post by **johnuknow** » Mon Nov 02, 2020 4:51 pm

His Irish Accent was certainly unique

CanNZ2000 · Post by **CanNZ2000** » Mon Nov 02, 2020 5:23 pm

Watched A Bridge too Far last night, very underrated war movie.

lorcanoworms · Post by **lorcanoworms** » Mon Nov 02, 2020 5:39 pm

Sat on the row beside him on a flight to London and my buddy sat beside him, all Sean had in his briefcase was a copy of the Irish times and a sandwich.

DOB · Post by **DOB** » Mon Nov 02, 2020 6:47 pm

Alec Baldwin on getting his arse handed to him on the set of HFRO

https://youtu.be/jpDWMk1BA_E

EverReady · Post by **EverReady** » Mon Nov 02, 2020 7:10 pm

MrDominator wrote: ↑Sun Nov 01, 2020 8:29 pm
EverReady wrote: ↑Sun Nov 01, 2020 1:49 pm
AND-y wrote: ↑Sat Oct 31, 2020 1:30 pm Such a nice man and all...
He was very very different to you or I. I read a book about him years ago and as noted he was from a proper bruising background and the relation between those men and the women in their lives were pretty straight forward. In fact most of that generation held everyday beliefs you would find abhorrent e.g. my granny hated pretty much all foreigners but held a special place of hatred for working married mother's. They were utter scum and did it to buy a second coat which was code for were sluts and needed it for nights out. The people around him loved him so he was obviously alright. He remained always very private and most of the abrasiveness came from run ins with people trying to get at him. He doesn't sound like he was very nice in those encounters.
The first film I saw him in was Hell's Drivers which had Stanley Baker and Sid James in it. He had it big time. It's the perfect Saturday afternoon film that. And obviously he is a legend in Ireland for the most accurate portrayal of our great nation in Darby O'Gill. Glad to see that film is now looked at fondly.
Good post.

I covered it all. Wanted to do the big man proud

Gavin Duffy · Post by **Gavin Duffy** » Mon Nov 02, 2020 8:22 pm

'50 no's and a yes means yes'

eldanielfire · Post by **eldanielfire** » Mon Nov 02, 2020 10:40 pm

johnuknow wrote: ↑Mon Nov 02, 2020 4:51 pm His Irish Accent was certainly unique

Weirdly had he done a proper Irish accent in The Untouchables, his characters wouldn't have been as powerful or memorable.

Gavin Duffy · Post by **Gavin Duffy** » Mon Nov 02, 2020 10:42 pm

eldanielfire wrote: ↑Mon Nov 02, 2020 10:40 pm
johnuknow wrote: ↑Mon Nov 02, 2020 4:51 pm His Irish Accent was certainly unique
Weirdly had he done a proper Irish accent in The Untouchables, his characters wouldn't have been as powerful or memorable.

How could you know that?

eldanielfire · Post by **eldanielfire** » Mon Nov 02, 2020 10:47 pm

Gavin Duffy wrote: ↑Mon Nov 02, 2020 10:42 pm
eldanielfire wrote: ↑Mon Nov 02, 2020 10:40 pm
johnuknow wrote: ↑Mon Nov 02, 2020 4:51 pm His Irish Accent was certainly unique
Weirdly had he done a proper Irish accent in The Untouchables, his characters wouldn't have been as powerful or memorable.
How could you know that?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPZ6eaL3S2E

Because he's so badass in that film any change can only dilute the badass character he played. It's Sean Connery mate. Also, it's my opinion.

Shrekles · Post by **Shrekles** » Tue Nov 03, 2020 3:19 am

obelixtim wrote: ↑Mon Nov 02, 2020 9:56 am
eldanielfire wrote: ↑Sun Nov 01, 2020 1:24 pm
Poshprop wrote: ↑Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:42 pm The besshht Bond obvs but if you haven't ever seen the Man who would be King watch it and if you have seen it do yourself a favour and watch it again. Connery at his absolute finest magnificently supported by Michael, I said Michael Caine
I love that film. The first Connery film I saw that wasn't Bond I think.

Connery has a really good list of films considering his supposed type casing as Bond. Interestingly his best run of quality films was probably in the 1980's:

Dr No
From Russia with Love (My favourite Bond film)
Goldfinger
Thunderball
You Only Live Twice
Murder on the Orient Express
The Man who would be King
Robin and Marian
Outland
Time Bandits
Highlander
The Name of the Rose
The Untouchables
Indiana Jones and the last Crusade
The Hunt for Red October
The Rock
Finding Forrester
Didn't he have a part in "A Bridge Too Far"? Along with a lot of other big names.

He was also in The Longest Day from memory. A very minor role though.

tubbyj · Post by **tubbyj** » Tue Nov 03, 2020 5:16 am

An iconic figure. RIP.

Craig Ferguson's monologue about him from 2006 when he was given a lifetime achievement award.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9kvgWfYDnM

BlackMac · Post by **BlackMac** » Tue Nov 03, 2020 8:55 am

Shrekles wrote: ↑Tue Nov 03, 2020 3:19 am
obelixtim wrote: ↑Mon Nov 02, 2020 9:56 am
eldanielfire wrote: ↑Sun Nov 01, 2020 1:24 pm
Poshprop wrote: ↑Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:42 pm The besshht Bond obvs but if you haven't ever seen the Man who would be King watch it and if you have seen it do yourself a favour and watch it again. Connery at his absolute finest magnificently supported by Michael, I said Michael Caine
I love that film. The first Connery film I saw that wasn't Bond I think.

Connery has a really good list of films considering his supposed type casing as Bond. Interestingly his best run of quality films was probably in the 1980's:

Dr No
From Russia with Love (My favourite Bond film)
Goldfinger
Thunderball
You Only Live Twice
Murder on the Orient Express
The Man who would be King
Robin and Marian
Outland
Time Bandits
Highlander
The Name of the Rose
The Untouchables
Indiana Jones and the last Crusade
The Hunt for Red October
The Rock
Finding Forrester
Didn't he have a part in "A Bridge Too Far"? Along with a lot of other big names.
He was also in The Longest Day from memory. A very minor role though.

Connery himself thought his greatest role was in "The Hill".

LandOTurk · Post by **LandOTurk** » Tue Nov 03, 2020 2:42 pm

BlackMac wrote: ↑Tue Nov 03, 2020 8:55 am
Connery himself thought his greatest role was in "The Hill".

Correct. I didn't overly enjoy that film myself.

For me outside of Bond, it was his performances in these that I liked the most:
- The Man who would be King
- The Name of the Rose
- The Untouchables
- The Hunt for Red October

DOB · Post by **DOB** » Tue Nov 03, 2020 3:10 pm

The Rock was another good one.