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Post by mybodyguard on Aug 17, 2019 0:42:19 GMT
Peter Fonda passed away today at 79. He had such a calm persona on screen. Memorable roles for me were Easy Rider, Futureworld, and Ulee's Gold. Son of Henry Fonda and brother to Jane Fonda. RIP
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Post by Arch Stanton on Aug 17, 2019 6:28:13 GMT
That’s rubbish news, another screen icon gone. Peter Fonda was brilliant in that period between The Wild Angels up to say Future World, then the parts dropped off a bit and his pictures after I’ve seen less and less of. That period of Easy Rider, Hired Hand, Dirty Mary, Open Season, Race With The Devil, 92 In The Shade was just fabulous. I mean yeah it helps that I’m also a big fan of Warren Oates like  but even so, Fonda was great. I recently picked up Open Season (aka Recon Game) in paperback format. Looks like new. I can’t wait to read that. The film deserves a proper BD release, coz the German disc I have is fairly terrible quality! For those that haven’t seen it, check it out, it’s Peter Fonda completely cast against type, along with Richard Lynch and John Philip Law, as three disturbed Vietnam Vets that go on their yearly ‘hunting’ trip. |
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Post by daz on Aug 17, 2019 7:30:15 GMT
I've seen two films of his, Easy Rider and Thomas and The Magic Railroad, now that's a contrast for you.
Never realised he was the Brother of Jane.
RIP Peter.
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Deus est regit qui omnia.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2019 8:02:53 GMT
Very sad news.
'Race with the Devil' is a truly superb film.
RIP
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Post by ace5150 on Aug 17, 2019 8:20:29 GMT
Ride on Pete.
RIP
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Post by Arch Stanton on Aug 17, 2019 13:39:01 GMT
Absolutely. Take it easy rider. |
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Post by pr1 on Aug 17, 2019 14:16:05 GMT
He is also the father of actress Bridget Fonda. Rest In Peace.
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Post by ltd on Aug 18, 2019 18:36:32 GMT
I enjoyed his cameo in "Escape From LA" as the Kalashnikov packing surfer dude. The bit where him and Snake surf the Tsunami is well over the top, but good fun.
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Post by pr1 on Aug 18, 2019 19:03:27 GMT
I just remembered that he was part of a famous drug taking session that included John Lennon, Paul McCartney and Jim McGuinn and David Crosby of The Byrds. As the group was tripping Fonda kept saying 'I know what it's like to be dead' to which Lennon replied 'You're making me feel like I've never been born.' The exchange helped inspire Lennon to write the song "Tomorrow Never Dies" or so the legend goes.
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Post by Portland Road on Aug 19, 2019 21:09:47 GMT
 Didn't know about this until I saw this thread. R.I.P. Peter Fonda.
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Post by thewoodster on Aug 27, 2019 11:11:38 GMT
RIP peter.
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but even so, Fonda was great.
Didn't know about this until I saw this thread.
