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Robert Crewdson
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posted February 08, 2019 11:33 AM

Just heard that Albert Finney has died, aged 82. Haven't seen much of his work, only 'Murder on the Orient Express' and 'Scrooge'.

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William Olson
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posted February 13, 2019 08:02 PM

Yes. Very sad to hear this. I love Scrooge and Finney's portrayal. Remarkable that he was 34 when he played this role.

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David Skillern
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posted February 14, 2019 02:15 AM

A wonderful no nonsense actor - who ducked publicity and just got on with the job. You should all try to watch Gumshoe and Wolfen.

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Lee Mannering
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posted February 14, 2019 02:21 AM

Yes also saddened to hear of his passing. Scrooge has been a favourite for years here which all started when we went to London and watched the film for the first time in the cinema. On TV at the time they showed the films production process which was fascinating to me.
A very versatile actor and will be missed. As the song goes..
'Thank you very much'

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David Michael Leugers
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posted February 14, 2019 03:41 PM

To me, one of those "under the radar" kind of actors. I wondered about the Coen brothers choosing him for "Miller's Crossing". He was excellent in it, of course.

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David Hardy
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posted February 14, 2019 05:41 PM

I really like all of Albert Finney films. My favourites however are Saturday Night and Sunday Morning and Tom Jones.

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Janice Glesser
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posted February 14, 2019 07:25 PM

Tom Jones was the first movie I ever saw Albert Finney in and I was an instant fan. I unfortunately don't have any film versions of his movies...but last night I watched my digital copy of "Looker." This 1981 futuristic murder mystery has been a favorite with me and my 2 boys. I plan on watching two more favorites... "Erin Brokovich" and "Big Fish." RIP Albert Finney [Frown]

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Melvin England
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posted February 15, 2019 02:58 AM

Not forgetting "Annie" of course.

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Paul Barker
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posted February 15, 2019 03:09 AM

my all time favourite of his is SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY MORNING. a classic british film and one that made him a star. i am so so lucky to have it on 16mm. and a great print it is too.

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