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03-26-2008, 02:35 PM
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Richard Widmark has passed away at 93!
One of the last stars from the Golden Age of Hollywood has passed away at 93. Personally, he was one of my favorite actors. He had great versatility in which he could play the hero or villian with equal ability and effect. May he R.I.P.
Tough-guy actor Richard Widmark dies at 93 - CNN.com
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03-26-2008, 03:29 PM
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Re: Richard Widmark has passed away at 93!
What a huge loss for the film-world. Unfortunately, he was one of those names that not too many people outside of the film-buff circles knew.
To the best of my knowledge, he has pretty much isolated himself in recent years. Has he ever been recorded for a documentary or commentary to anyone's knowledge?
R.I.P.
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03-26-2008, 04:57 PM
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Re: Richard Widmark has passed away at 93!
It's rather odd that he wasn't given an Honorary Oscar in recent years, never having won one. Perhaps that was his decision. Nevertheless, it is sad to see his passing. I have fond memories of "Night And The City", "Pickup On South Street", "Kiss Of Death", "No Way Out", "Panic In The Streets", "Madigan" and many others. My thoughts and prayers to his family, friends and fans.
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03-26-2008, 05:18 PM
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Re: Richard Widmark has passed away at 93!
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03-26-2008, 05:40 PM
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Re: Richard Widmark has passed away at 93!
i can always picture him laughing maniacally as he pushes the wheelchair down the stairs, my condolences to his family and fans.
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03-26-2008, 05:42 PM
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Re: Richard Widmark has passed away at 93!
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i can always picture him laughing maniacally as he pushes the wheelchair down the stairs...
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As sick as it sounds, that's my favorite part of Kiss Of Death. He did a great job playing a maniac.
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03-26-2008, 05:44 PM
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Re: Richard Widmark has passed away at 93!
i think that is the career moment that he is remembered for the most
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03-26-2008, 05:47 PM
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Re: Richard Widmark has passed away at 93!
TCM having a movie tribute on 04-04-08. IMO, the tribute is rather weak with not enough of his best films. Perhaps, Fox Movie Channel will do a better Tribute?
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03-26-2008, 06:08 PM
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Re: Richard Widmark has passed away at 93!
One of my favorite Richard Widmark roles was as the humourless hard-as-nails captain in The Bedford Incident. A pretty good 60's cold war drama with a shocking climax.
One of the Hollywood greats. 
R.I.P
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03-26-2008, 06:18 PM
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Re: Richard Widmark has passed away at 93!
One of my favorites R.I.P. Richard.
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03-26-2008, 06:49 PM
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Re: Richard Widmark has passed away at 93!
He was a one of a kind. Very sad news. RIP
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03-26-2008, 06:54 PM
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Re: Richard Widmark has passed away at 93!
One of my favourite Noir and Western actors.
Thank you for leaving us with a legacy of wonderful films.
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03-27-2008, 06:58 AM
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Re: Richard Widmark has passed away at 93!
Do I have to turn in my HTF card if I admit that I've never seen one of his movies?
R.I.P. Mr. Widmark.
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