Nice story in the papers over here about Dustin Hoffman. He is over in London at the moment and was jogging in a park(at age 74 that is pretty heroic in itself) when a fellow jogger collapsed with what turned out to be serious coronary problems. Dustin not only gave him CPR but called the paramedics.
When the experts arrived Dustin said "Well done guys. Great job"
Turns out the jogger had to go straight into open heart surgery and young Dustin probably saved his life!!
Well done him
I would rather die on my feet than live on my knees!
Didn't he once play a part in a movie where he was a reluctant hero? He also was a big jogger in the Running Man. Now if in the process of saving the guy's life, he seduced an old lady, he could have combined three of his movie roles in one real life incident.
Let's see Pacino try to top that.
Re: Dustin Hoffman: Hero!!
[Re: klydon1]
#646677 05/09/1211:08 AM05/09/1211:08 AM
I think you mean "Marathon Man". Good film if anyone is a Hoffman fan; also starred Roy Scheider and Sir Lawrence Oliver. Based on the book by William Goldman........"is it safe?"
Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, whoever humbles himself will be exalted - Matthew 23:12
I think you mean "Marathon Man". Good film if anyone is a Hoffman fan; also starred Roy Scheider and Sir Lawrence Oliver. Based on the book by William Goldman........"is it safe?"
You are correct, sir. I saw the movie, but always get the title wrong for some reason. Was there a movie somewhere called The Running Man?
"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
For years, my father went crazy over that movie. He swore the Oscars were fixed because Dustin Hoffman lost to John Wayne (True Grit) after showing such amazing range as an actor, going from The Graduate to Midnight Cowboy.
I don't know about being "fixed" but I can see where your dad was coming from. Wayne was a well-loved icon but like you say, Hoffman, at that time was proving to be an extremely talented/versatile actor.
I can't remember the other nominees in that field that year, but DO remember I too felt Hoffman should have won the oscar.
TIS
Last edited by The Italian Stallionette; 05/14/1204:27 PM.
"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
John Wayne was being "rewarded" for a lifetime of movies (even though it shouldn't happen that way). Hoffman WAS cheated that year, but that's how Hollywood operates.
John Wayne was being "rewarded" for a lifetime of movies (even though it shouldn't happen that way). Hoffman WAS cheated that year, but that's how Hollywood operates.
And, if I'm not mistaken, this was after it was announced he had lung cancer no? Or had he already passed away? Plus, True Grit was his last movie right?
TIS
"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
No, TIS.... Wayne was around for a few more movies (at least 5 or 6). I don't think the Academy expected him to live so long and they wanted to "recognize" him before he died. His last film was "The Shootist" (with Lauren Bacall and Ron Howard). I have a hard time watching that, knowing it was his final time on the screen.
It was similar with Al Pacino in 1974. He SHOULD HAVE won the Oscar but they gave it to Art Carney ("Harry and Tonto").
No, TIS.... Wayne was around for a few more movies (at least 5 or 6). I don't think the Academy expected him to live so long and they wanted to "recognize" him before he died. His last film was "The Shootist" (with Lauren Bacall and Ron Howard). I have a hard time watching that, knowing it was his final time on the screen.
It was similar with Al Pacino in 1974. He SHOULD HAVE won the Oscar but they gave it to Art Carney ("Harry and Tonto").
Oh yea, and don't get me started on Pacino NOT getting the oscar. LOL Art Carney's ok, but I was so rooting for Pacino.
TIS
Last edited by The Italian Stallionette; 05/14/1204:47 PM.
"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
.
