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David Prowse has Died: Long live Darth Vader
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David Prowse, the actor renowned for portraying Darth Vader in the original Star Wars trilogy, has passed away at the age of 85, as reported by the Associated Press. Prowse was selected for the role by George Lucas after his performance in Stanley Kubrick's 1971 film A Clockwork Orange. He chose to play Darth Vader over Chewbacca, stating that "you always remember the bad guy" and expressing his reluctance to wear Chewbacca's fur suit. His legacy as a pivotal character in the Star Wars saga is celebrated by fans and film enthusiasts alike.
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mcastillo356
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The most remarkable character in the saga, along with Carrie Fisher's and Natalie Portman's (my favourite actress)
Long live, Darth Vader and Princess Leia
Long live, Darth Vader and Princess Leia
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Klystron
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Fans can see David Prowse play a tall muscular (naturally) bodyguard in the late Stanley Kubrick's film "A Clockwork Orange" (1971). https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0066921/characters/nm0001190?ref_=tt_mv_close
IMS he appears as a bouncer at the Korova milk bar intimidating Alex and his droogs and, later in the film, as Julian helping care for the disabled survivor from the brutal 'Home' invasion. The scenes where Julian carries injured Alex (Malcolm McDowell) are priceless. I did not realize the same actor played Darth Vader until reading his obit.
IMS he appears as a bouncer at the Korova milk bar intimidating Alex and his droogs and, later in the film, as Julian helping care for the disabled survivor from the brutal 'Home' invasion. The scenes where Julian carries injured Alex (Malcolm McDowell) are priceless. I did not realize the same actor played Darth Vader until reading his obit.
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DennisN
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Hmm... I don't know... maybe... maybe not.jedishrfu said:
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Haha, you may well be right. Darth Vader 2024!