Aus einem traurigen Arsch kommt niemals ein fröhlicher Furz. (Martin Luther)
July 25, 2019, 12:02 PM
gibby29
He had some great roles but he was still a prolific actor who worked right up to his death. IMDb said he still has five upcoming projects.
Most recently he was great in Sin City and Batman Begins.
He was one of my favorites.
July 25, 2019, 12:19 PM
PASig
Funny story came out today about him and Ridley Scott:
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EXCLUSIVE: Friend of Rutger Hauer reveals the star was nearly FIRED from his defining role in Blade Runner when the 6'1' actor showed up to meet director Ridley Scott dressed as a flamboyant 1970s hippy in candy pink pants and Elton John sunglasses
The Daily Mail PUBLISHED: 11:34 EDT, 25 July 2019 | UPDATED: 12:01 EDT, 25 July 2019
A close friend of Rutger Hauer has revealed the beloved Hollywood star almost missed out on his most famous role in cult classic movie Blade Runner after shocking director Ridley Scott, DailyMail.com can exclusively reveal.
Recounting fond memories of Hauer - who died July 19 aged 75 - film executive Katy Haber said Oscar-winner Scott was less than impressed when the 6'1'' actor walked into their first meeting dressed as a flamboyant 1970s hippy in candy pink trousers.
Haber had convinced Scott to hire the Dutch indie star unseen for the role of android Roy Batty - a rebellious replicant at war with Harrison Ford's Rick Deckard.
But on their first meeting, a stunned Scott, from England, said to Haber: 'Oh my God what have you done to me... he's a bloody woofter.' (The British term is a rhyming slang word for a gay man.)
Haber talked down the Gladiator director from firing him, before the three became close friends as they forged some of the most unforgettable moments in sci-fi cinema...
RIP! I'll miss him. As someone else said, The Hitcher was one of his roles I'll never forget.
July 25, 2019, 12:35 PM
maxdog
Radio announcer said married 50 yrs. Got to be rare in H’wood.
July 25, 2019, 05:16 PM
ptb351
I was very bummed to hear this yesterday.
July 25, 2019, 05:52 PM
RichardC
quote:
he's a bloody woofter.' (The British term is a rhyming slang word for a gay man.)
I thought it was "Poofter."
I will miss Hauer. Blade Runner is my favorite film.
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July 25, 2019, 06:56 PM
Orive 8
RIP Mr. Hauer,
I always liked him in Wanted: Dead or Alive, have it on DVD still. (I'm a fan of those 80s action movies...)
Also really liked Nighthawks too.
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July 25, 2019, 08:56 PM
maxxpower
quote:
Originally posted by cas: ....and I'm gonna do the same to you.
RIP sir.
The Hitcher is when I first seen Rutger Hauer, l loved him in that movie
July 25, 2019, 10:31 PM
Echtermetzger
RIP Rutger
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July 26, 2019, 07:54 AM
BansheeOne
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Originally posted by maxdog: Radio announcer said married 50 yrs. Got to be rare in H’wood.
The essential thing probably is that he wasn't living in Hollywood. Reports said he died at his Dutch home.
I'm somewhat surprised to find so many fans of "Ladyhawke". It was on my top ten list of favorite movies back when I had one, and I always felt a bit of a nerd for it.
July 28, 2019, 07:08 PM
4859
----------------------------- Always carry. Never tell.
August 03, 2019, 04:10 AM
f2
When I see his name, I'll always think about The Hitcher.
August 03, 2019, 11:25 AM
xmod
I read somewhere he wrote the dialog for his last scene in Bladerunner and they shot it in one take.
