RIP Kirk Douglas

Philly_Q

One of the last of the REAL Hollywood stars.  But by gosh he had a good innings.

ICBM

A true screen legend.

He’ll probably be best remembered for Spartacus, but The Vikings was the first film I remember seeing him in, and still probably my favourite of his roles... wildly over the top and larger than life.

RIP

Philly_Q

The Vikings for me too.  It's been one of my favourite films for as long as I can remember.

JezWynd

So many great roles, The Bad and the Beautiful is a standout, as is Spartacus, Ace in the Hole... the list is endless. 

hollywoodrox

Aww no that’s sad, he seemed to go on and on and was usually in great shape .
yes So many good films . A particular favourite of mine besides Vikings was the heroes of telemark ,a fantastic film based on a true story . I also liked the one where his modern day aircraft carrier goes through some sort of wormhole and arrives complete with jet fighters in the time just prior to pearl harbour . 

stickyfiddle

RIP to a legendary actor.

(Though I have to admit I thought he'd already died a few years ago..)

ICBM

hollywoodrox said:

I also liked the one where his modern day aircraft carrier goes through some sort of wormhole and arrives complete with jet fighters in the time just prior to pearl harbour .

The Final Countdown. (Sadly without theme by Europe .) Clever plot and a good role for him.

One thing you can say for sure, he didn’t let himself become typecast. There are very few films where he even plays the same sort of character - other than that most of them were fairly driven and intense. His real-life story before he became a star was amazing too... literally rags to riches.

EricTheWeary

103. I tend to think of The Vikings, MrsTheWeary quotes bits of it from time to time. 

RIP. 

Moominpapa

Great actor - so many good films. Can't complain about an innings of 103!

RIP

Jalapeno

A legend !  RIP Kirk

axisus

Amazing career. Came from poverty as well. 103 is an insane age!

jonnyburgo

A life well lived RIP

hollywoodrox

ICBM said:

hollywoodrox said:

I also liked the one where his modern day aircraft carrier goes through some sort of wormhole and arrives complete with jet fighters in the time just prior to pearl harbour .

The Final Countdown. (Sadly without theme by Europe .) Clever plot and a good role for him.

One thing you can say for sure, he didn’t let himself become typecast. There are very few films where he even plays the same sort of character - other than that most of them were fairly driven and intense. His real-life story before he became a star was amazing too... literally rags to riches.

Yes it was great when the zero’s appeared And were instantly outclassed by some f14 tomcats or whatever was on board . It would be amazing to have the Europe song on there , must get some clips into iMovie one day lol

hollywoodrox

Was he in some funny kids treasure film called kangaroo jack too?  I vaguely remember Saturn 3 with Farrah fawcett and the mad robot

Dopesick

hollywoodrox said:

Was he in some funny kids treasure film called kangaroo jack too?  I vaguely remember Saturn 3 with Farrah fawcett and the mad robot

I think it was called Cactus Jack (not to be confused with the wrestler). Watched it many times as a kid at my grandparents and made me piss myself with giggling. Also starred a very young Arnold Schwarzenegger.