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Max Von Sydow: The Exorcist and The Seventh Seal actor dies aged 90
BBC ^ | March 9, 2020 | BBC

Posted on 03/09/2020 7:13:42 AM PDT by Kriggerel

Actor Max Von Sydow, who appeared in films and TV series including The Exorcist, Flash Gordon and Game of Thrones, has died at the age of 90.

His family announced "with a broken heart and infinite sadness" that the Swedish-born actor died on Sunday.

Von Sydow's other film credits included Hannah and Her Sisters, The Seventh Seal and Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

He was nominated for two Oscars during his career - including best actor in 1988 for Pelle the Conqueror.

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...And I also remember him as "Brewmeister Smith" in Strange Brew.

But in all seriousness, Von Sydow was one of the greats.

1 posted on 03/09/2020 7:13:42 AM PDT by Kriggerel
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To: Kriggerel

That’s how I knew him too.


2 posted on 03/09/2020 7:15:51 AM PDT by BBQToadRibs
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To: Kriggerel

“The Night Visitor” was a real gem. Also the hit man with ethics in Three Days of the Condor.

Rest in peace, Max.


3 posted on 03/09/2020 7:16:38 AM PDT by headstamp 2 (There's a stairway to heaven, but there's also a highway to hell.)
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To: Kriggerel
He also played Christ in The Greatest Story Ever Told.
4 posted on 03/09/2020 7:17:07 AM PDT by Sans-Culotte (With every passing day, I am a little bit gladder that Romney lost in 2012.)
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To: Kriggerel

I only remember him from “Hawaii” with Julie Andrews. His character was grotesque, but his acting was wonderful.


5 posted on 03/09/2020 7:17:29 AM PDT by MayflowerMadam ("Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow; it empties today of its strength" - Corrie ten Boom)
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He was a wuss minister in “Hawaii”. Played opposite neanderthal Richard Harris over the affections of Julie Andrews.


6 posted on 03/09/2020 7:18:50 AM PDT by DIRTYSECRET (urope. Why do they put up with this.)
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To: Kriggerel

He was hilarious in “Hannah and her Sisters” as the older artist boyfriend.


7 posted on 03/09/2020 7:19:27 AM PDT by albie
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Needful Things. RIP ol boy. You were a great entertainer.


8 posted on 03/09/2020 7:23:05 AM PDT by BipolarBob (Hi! I'm Joe Biden and I forgot this message.)
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To: Kriggerel

My favorites were Three Days of the Condor and Needful Things.


9 posted on 03/09/2020 7:23:17 AM PDT by N. Theknow (Kennedys-Can't drive, can't ski, can't fly, can't skipper a boat-But they know what's best for you.)
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RIP, Max. You were a great actor.


10 posted on 03/09/2020 7:23:23 AM PDT by ought-six (Multiculturalism is national suicide, and political correctness is the cyanide capsule.)
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To: Kriggerel

Yes...his best part was in three Days of the Condor


11 posted on 03/09/2020 7:23:56 AM PDT by gr8eman (Stupid should hurt! Treason should hurt more!)
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Let’s not forget him as King Osric in Conan the Barbarian. A great actor.


12 posted on 03/09/2020 7:25:53 AM PDT by Bloody Sam Roberts (There is not a climate bedwetter who is not a total hypocrite.)
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VERY distinctive voice. Unmistakable as soon as you hear him.

As King Osric, in Conan the Barbarian

13 posted on 03/09/2020 7:26:36 AM PDT by z3n
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Rest in peace, Max. Thanks for the memories!........................


14 posted on 03/09/2020 7:27:14 AM PDT by Red Badger (If people were to God like dogs are to people, the world would be a really great place..............)
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Also the hit man with ethics in Three Days of the Condor

Loved him in this. He was scary and nice all at the same time.

Also if anyone ever wondered what the inside of the World Trade Center looked like, Three Days of the Condor has quite a few scenes shot inside the building circa 1973

15 posted on 03/09/2020 7:27:35 AM PDT by stig
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Agreed, very good in that role as the older boyfriend of the Barbara Hershey character.


16 posted on 03/09/2020 7:28:06 AM PDT by OttawaFreeper ("The Gardens was founded by men-sportsmen-who fought for their country" Conn Smythe, 1966)
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To: Bloody Sam Roberts

What is good?................


17 posted on 03/09/2020 7:28:13 AM PDT by Red Badger (If people were to God like dogs are to people, the world would be a really great place..............)
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I can't believe none of you guys have mentioned Max's greatest role, Ming, The Merciless!

Thank you, Max, rest in peace.

18 posted on 03/09/2020 7:29:00 AM PDT by chris37 (Impeach Chief Obama Injustice Roberts, a fraud, a clown and a tyrant!)
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To: Kriggerel

RIP. Superb actor.


19 posted on 03/09/2020 7:29:24 AM PDT by windsorknot
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To: Kriggerel

Also very good in the HBO telemovie, “Citizen X.”


20 posted on 03/09/2020 7:30:25 AM PDT by PghBaldy (12/14 - 930am -rampage begins... 12/15 - 1030am - Obama's advance team scouts photo-op locations.)
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