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In this podcast I look at Jules Dassin's two classic crime caper movies, Rififi and Topkapi - the sources from which all subsequent caper movies evolved. In the film noir segment I talk about Robert Wise's 1949 boxing film, The Set-Up, based (believe it or not) on a 1929 poem by Joseph Moncure March and finally, the third of my alternative Magnificent Seven action film stars of the 1960s - Australian actor Rod Taylor.
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Another great podcast. Worth the wait. I've still never caught up with the Dassin movies but always wanted to; now perhaps this will be an added incentive to get them. And the choice of Rod Taylor as one of your Magnificent 7 is inspired.
P.S. You might be interested to know that here in the States THE THIEF OF BAGDAD has been out of print but will be released on DVD in May!
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Let me know what you think of Rififi and Topkapi when you do see them. I'd be interested on your input.
Yeah, the Rod Taylor choice was a right brain kind of insight. I was trying to find a way to bring in some local content (even expatriate) and he seemed a good choice. I also like the fact that he's also an artist and from the interviews I've seen has that wonderful self-depreciatory humour that is a part of the Australian character.
Get The Thief of Bagdad too, it's cinema magic.
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