LuLu Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 There are many classic film chases, the list is long. But, the best of them seem to have born in the late '60s and early '70s, because back then, chase sequences were filmed "live" and "at real speed". No "special effects" as it is popular today. I would suggest we start at "Gone in 60 Seconds" and work backwards, but some of you may not be old enough to remember seeing the classics in a theater. 1) Name your favorites? 2) Then name the one actor who appeared in the top three (on my list anyway). Ready...Set...GO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webba Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 Smokey and the Bandit, and Bullit come to mind. There was another one that had ROn Howard in it. He had a Dodge Charger if I recall and takes off with the sheriffs daughter. Cant remember the name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
69dejavue Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 Smokey and the Bandit, and Bullit come to mind. There was another one that had ROn Howard in it. He had a Dodge Charger if I recall and takes off with the sheriffs daughter. Cant remember the name. French Connection, Gene Hackman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webba Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 That was the name of it? It was out in the country someplace like down south if I recall. Hell I was pretty young so I dont recall alot about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
69dejavue Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 That was the name of it? It was out in the country someplace like down south if I recall. Hell I was pretty young so I dont recall alot about it. Hey LuLu, one of your favorites should be The Blues Brothers, John Belushi and Dan Akroyd and filmed in Chi-Town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuLu Posted January 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 Hey LuLu, one of your favorites should be The Blues Brothers, John Belushi and Dan Akroyd and filmed in Chi-Town. It is, and some of the scenes were filmed at speed too. I also worked on that film set, drove one of the CPD cars in the chase scene, even arrested one of the stunt drivers for breaking the rules of engagement in transportation of the real vehicles to the set. Can't play cop if you ain't one... But, that's not what I'm thinking of. C'mon guys, put your thinking caps on? Late '60s, early '70s? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuLu Posted January 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 Hints in 24 hours... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 Bullitt without a doubt. Every time I watch it I study it like it was a homework assignment. The camera work and editing are superb film making by any standard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 A couple of more: Le Mans Grand Prix Blues Brothers is right up there at the top of my all time favorite movies. It's so much fun, but watching all of the blues musicians is really something. Even when I watched Elvis Jail House Rock, I still couldn't help but think of Jake and Elroy. Also, the great John Lee Hooker's son has appeared in our little town no fewer than 3 times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuLu Posted January 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 Ding! Time's up! The three films I was thinking of are; Bullitt The French Connection The Seven-Ups Now...Name the actor who appeared in all three films, one a rather involved and dramatic speaking role, considering his real talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuLu Posted January 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 Oops...Game over. Correct answer posted at the Shelby Forums. Considering they all had alot of stunt driving and the like, My guess is going to be the stunt driver guy, I think its, Hickman...... First name escapes me at the moment........ Ding! We have a winner! William "Bill" Hickman. Originally a popular Hollywood stunt driver, he drove the Charger in Bullitt. No lines, just a lot of mean looks and great driving. Graduated to a speaking role as a "G" man forced upon the Doyle/Grosso team beause the government had the buy money, he fought and argued with "Popeye" Doyle at every turn. He did all the stunt driving in the Seven-Ups, no face time or speaking role. BTW, the real Popeye Doyle and Sonny Grosso also had roles in The French Connection. Popeye was Hackman's boss, and referee between Hackman and Hickman roles. I hope some of you enjoyed this, I did. Just something to do on a quiet weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebxb Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 Bullitt/McQueen 68 Fastback 390 Vanishing Point/Barry Newman 70 Challenger RT XKE Goldfinger/ Connery Aston Martin Gumball Rally / Michael Sarensen 427 Cobra, Ferrari Daytona, Vettes etc....(loosely based on true race when Brock Yates won it in a Ferrarri 365 Daytona ) A nod to Smky & Bndt / Burt the squirt Dirty Larry & Crazy Mary / Peter Fonda Dodge Charger 2 great racing films Grand Prix/James Garner & Le Mans / McQueen & the movie with the most car crashes = Its a Mad Mad Mad World There are many classic film chases, the list is long. But, the best of them seem to have born in the late '60s and early '70s, because back then, chase sequences were filmed "live" and "at real speed". No "special effects" as it is popular today. I would suggest we start at "Gone in 60 Seconds" and work backwards, but some of you may not be old enough to remember seeing the classics in a theater. 1) Name your favorites? 2) Then name the one actor who appeared in the top three (on my list anyway). Ready...Set...GO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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