Seems like as good a time as any to revisit this classic SigForum thread....

Anyone watch "The Untouchables" on AMC tonight? ME and the Cast.

It’s a shame. One day they’ll all be gone. Then it’ll be my turn.

Such an extraordinary gentleman and actor. RIP. I will raise my glass to you this evening. Shaken, not stirred please.

The old guard is passing away faster and faster....

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Originally posted by Ronin1069:
Seems like as good a time as any to revisit this classic SigForum thread....

Anyone watch "The Untouchables" on AMC tonight? ME and the Cast.

Ah yes the Constable. That was a great thread!

I always loved seeing Sean as "James. James Bond". I was fortunate to play golf at Riviera once. Our caddie, an old black man, told us that he was fairly new to Riviera but was a caddie at Bel-Air Country Club for 20 years. Later he told us that he was Sean Connery's regular caddie at Bel-Air. He told us this story:

Mr. Connery never spoke to him. Never asked for a read or club advice. Said "Let's go" when he walked out of the clubhouse and that was it. One day they were on the tee of a par three, just the two of them, and Mr. Connery seemed hesitant. Connery asked without turning "Do you think it's a 7 iron?" Caddie: "I caddied for him for years and that was the first time he had ever asked me anything! You could have knocked me over with a feather!"

We really liked hearing his stories. The course wasn't bad either. Some other time I'll tell you how I secured a tee time there.

He will be missed.

When I heard the news this morning, I has a thought; Remember the scene from "Goldfinger", Bond wakes up on the jet and wonders if he's dead? To which Honor Blackman replies, "I'm Pussy Galore'.

Bond replies; "I must be in heaven".

I hope thats how it worked out for him today.

I'm very fortunate to have had my few enjoyable interactions with him years back. Infrequently does one meet someone you hold as a hero or real celebrity and not come away disappointed in some way.

Not so with Sir Sean. RIP Mr. Bond.

R.I.P. If you want to see a great Connery movie, try to find "The Offence". Its about a British Detective working a child homicide. It is not often shown, but worth a watch. And the previously mentioned The Wind and the Lion is good, too.
Best Connery kill: The opening moments of Goldfinger. Connery throws an assailant into a bathtub full of water and then tosses in an electric space heater.
"Shocking, positively shocking".

One of the greats. I can't think of a single performance of his that I didn't enjoy. Seemed like a real gentleman

Michael

The Man who would be King was one of my favorites. I can't believe it hasn't been mentioned yet.

https://www.rogerebert.com/rev...o-would-be-king-1975

I may have to watch Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade with Professor Jones today. Godspeed Sir Sean.

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Originally posted by YooperSigs:
R.I.P. If you want to see a great Connery movie, try to find "The Offence". Its about a British Detective working a child homicide. It is not often shown, but worth a watch..

Is that the one where he beats the crap out of the suspect -- a child molester?

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Originally posted by 2000Z-71:
I may have to watch Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade with Professor Jones today. Godspeed Sir Sean.

Oh man, how could I have forgotten about that one? That's going on the watch list for my next day off.

GWbiker: Yep, thats the one.

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Originally posted by TSE:
The Man who would be King was one of my favorites. I can't believe it hasn't been mentioned yet.

https://www.rogerebert.com/rev...o-would-be-king-1975

Read through all these and finally see that you did. A great movie for sure.

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Originally posted by RogueJSK:
Resht in Peash.

Sean Connery lived a good long life and I hope he died peacefully. He leaves behind so many great characters and movies that will be enjoyed forever.

RIP sir, you will be missed by many.

He was a good actor.

I want to see tacfoley's comment