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Bob continues his life story. This week he's working on 'Thunderball',

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Charles Bronson does it again....this time as a Federal Agent on a train full of trouble...think Murder On The Orient Express only with less expensive cutlery.

YAKIMA CANUTT works on this, his final picture as 2nd Unit Director.

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Chapter 6 - GOLDFINGER

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A motorcycle policeman who wants to join the homicide department to solve a suicide that he believes in murder.

Stunt Coordinator: BUD EKINS
Stunt Riders: JIMMY ROBERTS, SCOTT DOCKSTADER, ROCK WALKER, MICKEY ALZOLA, ALAN GIBBS & RONNIE RONDELL
2nd Unit Director: BILL HICKMAN
Stunt Coordinator: JERRY BRUTSCHE

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This is the chapter where Bob describes his work on From Russia With Love in particular the train fight....which he didn't actually take part in...just to clarify, he may have been there for rehearsals but in the final edit Peter Perkins doubles Sean Connery and Jack Cooper doubles Robert Shaw

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Welcome to a new year and a new episode. After my trip to Sweden in November I managed to put together the audio so you can listen to the stunt panel session we did there.
Hope you enjoy - don't forget to subscribe

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A festive belter to end our run for 2024.

Die Hard gave us Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman in his first movie role and some of the best action coordinated by CHARLIE PICERNI

Enjoy, oh and "yippee-ki-yay"

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Chapter 2 - enjoy

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Burt Reynolds, Dom Delouise, Sammy Davis Jr, Dean Martin, Roger Moore, Farrah Fawcett and Jackie Chan in one of the greatest action comedies of the 20th century. Directed by Hal Needham - it's The Cannonball Run.

So exciting and so complicated from an action point of view.....enjoy

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Released in 1987 this book is no longer in print and is a must have for many interested in the stunt business.
I've received so many enquiries about obtaining a copy over the years. Sadly, even on the second hand market copies are very rare.
Therefore it seemed appropriate to narrate the book so everyone has an opportunity to enjoy the wonderful world of one of the great stunt professionals. Bob Simmons - enjoy

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We carry on where we left off with Writer and Director BONITA DRAKE as we shoot the breeze about James Bond.

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A rip roaring bag of nonsense that you can't not watch all the way through.
Pierce Brosnan, pre Bond, giving it the beans and acting out of his enormous socks. A supporting cast who can't quite believe their luck, doing the very best with a script and story that simply make no sense at all.

But Pierce shines through and the action is definitely worth talking about.....enjoy

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Bonita is the director of the 'Light Till Dark' film festival I recently attended in Sweden. Not only is she a film festival director, but she is also a writer/producer and film director. Her passion is James Bond and we decided to chat about the world of 007 too...enjoy this

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Firstly me commenting on the Twitter homies who've bailed and turned to a new platform...are they right?
Also a look at a segment in the Empire Film Podcast where director Sean Baker talks about his movie ANORA and a fight sequence that he claims all the actors did all their own stunts.

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Nila has only been in the business since 2017, but has made a huge difference to the industry in, not only performing and coordinating for film and television, but in the field of motion capture.
I caught up with her after out 'Light Till Dark' stunt panel in Sweden to have a chat about her line of work.

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Back 24yrs ago Ridley Scott plucked Russell Crowe from obscurity and made him the legend he is today....well, he probably had a great deal to do with his own career before Ridley came along.
Gladiator 2 has just hit the big screens so we should explore the previous movie and see what direction the action took and where we can expect this new movie to go. Enjoy

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Sean Connery leaves Bond and decides to do a western. Playing a Native American....you couldn't make it up right?
BOB SIMMONS is the action director and he brings in KEN BUCKLE to perform many of the horse gags in the picture.

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Back in the summer of 1991 'the big Austrian' came back to play one of his favourite cinematic characters. 
Let's take a look at just one of the many wonderful action sequences in the film in this episode. More to follow on YouTube on Friday.
Stunt Coordinators JOEL KRAMER and GARY DAVIS 

Enjoy

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A rollercoaster of a movie with thrills and spills provided by REMY JULIENNE and COLIN SKEAPING.
Never mind all those moaning minnies who want to talk about the terrible script and casting....its enjoyable....plain and simple.

Mind you back in 1981....they did things very differently as now as you'll find out here.

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The Crow arrives on the big screen in August with a brand new reimagining of the story. The stunt coordinator is ADAM HORTON and I was lucky enough to be asked to take part in the press junket for the film.
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Back in 1972 when you had a problem with someone, and if you could afford it you'd call a mechanic, but if Charles Brosnson turned up at your door chances are he wasn't going to replace a tyre of cam belt.
The mechanic in question is a term for a hit man and Charlie is doing nicely until Jan Michael Vincent comes along and want to be taught the ways of the world. Luckily we're not discussing Jan's interpretation of the script...that's a whole different podcast, but the action is in good hands with ALAN GIBBS in charge, in particular the exciting bike chase which we highlight here. Enjoy

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The Olympics have arrived again. Paris is hosting the games and as usual the excitement surrounding the events is palpable.
Some of the sports have a link with qualifications required for the stunt register, so I thought we'd compare the events with the requirements for the BSR.

Also if you recognise any of the music used in this weeks episode you gain additional medals.

Enjoy

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PETE BROOKER used to run a YouTube channel called 'From Tailors With Love', after a successful book about the style of Bond and a podcast, he has rebranded his channel to 'There Will Be Bond'. I recently chatted with him about two action packed moments in the 2006 James Bond movie 'Casino Royale'....and this is what it sounds like. Visit his YouTube channel by clicking the link below.

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I've been threatening this for some time and never getting around to it....so here we go....part 1 is questions via email....on Friday on YouTube we'll do the social media questions.

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Ryan O'Neal and Anne Archer star in this jewel heist movie with a twist. The twist involves the bank vault on top of a skyscraper.
Stunt Coordinator VIC ARMSTRONG works with stuntman ROY ALON to create one of the greatest stunts ever filmed.

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Celebrating movies that celebrate their 40th anniversary.
Firestarter, from the pen of Stephen King and the directorial viewfinder of Mark Lester. Starring Drew Barrymore in her after E.T and before Charlies Angels period.

GLENN RANDALL at the helm as stunt coordinator and a team full of professionals who can't wait to feel the heat...and their not even in the kitchen.

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Stunt professional MAHSA AHMADI has been on one hell of a journey to get to where she is now. Growing up in Iran she realised early on that being a girl wasn't going to be a benefit in her life. Iran was not a country renowned for top drawer human rights. But she battled on and followed her dreams. A story which she tells us here...

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Without question the finest example of war ever captured on film. Steven Spielberg's Day Landing movie was so powerful it was accepted by veterans as the most accurate depiction of warfare.
Stunt Coordinator SIMON CRANE did a wonderful job, creating the action, aided by stuntmen like PAUL HEASMAN who plays a very important role.
I am very lucky to be joined by Central Televisions STEVE CLAMP who before becoming the broadcasters nightly newsman was working for Action Vehicles who provided all of the period vehicles for this movie. He breaks down what it was like to be on set back then.

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Without question one of the jewels in the crown of action adventure. The Bond movie we never got was delivered by James Cameron and 'Big Arnie'.

Classic spy adventure with magnificent action sequences and a brilliant cast.
JOEL KRAMER as stunt coordinator absolutely shines during this movie and should be applauded for his constant dedication to the art of action.

Lets explore the film - and don't forget to join me on Friday on YouTube for a deeper dive

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Vic Armstrong recently received his Lifetime Achievement Awards from The British James Bond Fan Club underneath another icon of the 20th Century, The Concorde. 
Here we take a look at some of Vic's early work and have a brief chat about some memories - thanks to Kung Fu Kingdom for use of the interview material

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Its time to venture over the pond and visit Los Angeles for the 2024 Taurus World Stunt Awards.
I'm so grateful to all the professionals who've provided so much information and those who've sent video links enabling you to hear this broadcast.

Lets celebrate the wonderful world of action with the stunt professionals themselves.

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Another sad loss this week as we learn that stuntman Tony McFarr has passed at the age of 47. Such a great loss at such a young age. It is only fitting that we should celebrate his career with an interview so we can learn a bit more about him. A few years ago he was interviewed by the podcast Breaking The Cinematic Universe c/o The LAN Cave (Living As Nerds)

There link is below - explore their work please

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Its always very difficult when we lose someone close, but when an industry like the stunt business lose two very important and influential individuals is very challenging.

Jeannie Epper was an American stunt icon, part of a family that practically invested the game. Denise Ryan was a stunt performer and coordinator from the UK who broke boundaries and gave new performers opportunity to shine.

Our thoughts and prayers are with their families and friends at this time

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Its been a long time coming but 'THE FALL GUY' is now out.
Whatever you do, you should see this movie on the big screen where it belongs.

DAIVID LEITCH, the director, was Brad Pitt's stuntman for 5-6 movies - he's given us Atomic Blonde, Deadpool and Bullet Train to name but a few.

Stunt Designer is CHRIS O'HARA - he would have been coordinator in any other movie, but here he's the 'designer', and rightly so.

Enjoy

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Ben Hur is one of the greatest biblical epics of our time. When in 1959 Charlton Heston took the lead role and William Wyler directed it became the most expensive film ever made and won 11 Academy Awards. The following year Stunt Coordinator YAKIMA CANUTT was presented with an Honorary Oscar for his achievement in the action business. 
In 2016 a new version was made - technology allowed the filmmakers to do things they couldn't have dreamt of back in 59. The cast said, "its not a remake, its a reimagining". The action is very clever and well worth exploring....the final film although being over 80 mins shorter than the original, just doesn't tick any of the boxes ticked over and over again by the 1959 classic.

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Back in the world of Burt Reynolds for two very different outings. One where he plays the suave millionaire playboy and the other where he plays a father trying to make many bad decisions go his way.
Action provided by VIC ARMSTRONG and HAL NEEDHAM in Rough Cut and by GLENN WILDER and DAR ROBINSON in Stick.

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Carey Loftin was an exceptional talent behind the wheel of a car and as stuntman, and stunt coordinator he was a force to be reckoned with. Lets explore two of his outings in both roles. 'Its A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World' and 'Bullitt' - enjoy

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The Duke, John Wayne is a formidable thrower of the screen punch.
In the words of the great Nosher Powell, "When I hit em they stay bloody hit".

John Wayne made a career from being the American lawman who made everything right in the end. His ability to throw a cracking screen punch was second to none and thanks to stunt guys like YAKIMA CANUTT and CHUCK ROBERSON Duke was able to continue throwing these belters right up until the end.

Lets explore a bit about the JW screen punch together shall we?

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As many of you will know, a new 2024 version of the 1989 classic 'Road House' has recently been released. Its always good to have comparison, so lets take a look at both and do just that.

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A Burt Reynolds double bill is always an essential. Here we see him playing Gator McClusky in White Lightning in 1973 and again in Gator in 1976. 
Its another fine example of Burt working with long term friend and stuntman HAL NEEDHAM.

Hal always wanted to push the boundaries and occasionally it didn't always go according to plan....as you'll find out here.

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I've recently received my copy of the Anniversary British Stunt Register, which I was thrilled to receive this month. Here we celebrate the work of the BSR, a little about its beginnings and what's in store for the future.

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Sunday saw the 96th Academy Awards take place and once again the stunt community were overlooked, they did get a montage and a round of applause though....enough? No of course not.....lets discuss

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I've been asked many question regarding this case and although it doesn't fall into stonework as such, the armourer is a vital part of the team who create the action sequences.
This happened on a film set - a rehearsal...and yet a live round was fired and killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and injured director Joel Souza. How did this happen?

The court found Gutierrez Reed guilty of Involuntary Manslaughter 2 days ago.

This is how I see the situation

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The most expensive movie of 1997and one of the most exciting...also one of the silliest.
BRIAN and GREG SMRZ are in charge of the action and they absolutely earn every single penny of their fee. Brilliant to say the least and here I chat about the big boat chase finale. 

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Its that time again - we bring in a Bond fan and ask them to provide their Top 10 Bond Stunts and/or Action Sequences.

Sam Rogers is a Bond fan who is a video editor and content creator - lots of great choices here and if you don't already follow him on Twitter you can find him @SamR_1995 on Instagram he's @sam_j_rogers

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The second in our Kevin Costner season brings us to this clever thriller from director Roger Donaldson.
Stunt Coordinator is DIAMOND FARNSWORTH who also doubles the star.
Lets explore some of the action moments before Fridays YouTube deep dive

Enjoy

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Ask someone to name a western and this movie is likely to be in the top 10.
Brilliantly clever, extremely funny and action packed.
Stunt Coordinator JAMES ARNETT created the right atmosphere with the right stuntmen.
He would double Paul Newman and MICKEY GILBERT would double Robert Redford.

Here we explore the high fall and take a look at how this was captured on film

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Without question one of the greatest action films of our time. Arnie is back and this time he's fighting creatures from other galaxies. 
CRAIG BAXLEY is at the helm as stunt coordinator and 2nd Unit Director and what a team he puts together.
Apart from JOEL KRAMER and PETER KENT on doubling duty we have some big names mingling with big names from the Mexican stunt industry.

Lets take a look and see what makes it so good

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A war movie is always a good place for a stuntman to shine. This movie has Harrison Ford in the thick of the action and the arms of Lesley Anne Down...some guys get all the luck eh?

The stunts are handled by stunt coordinator ALAN STUART who brings together a great team including JIM DOWDALL, VAL MUSETTI and a young man who knows a thing or two about called EDDIE KIDD.
Lets explore, through Jims eyes the experience you need to get on in the business...or any business for that matter.

Here is the link for the movie on YouTube if you haven't seen it
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A beautiful film on many levels. Photography is gorgeous, its well written, John Barry's music is absolutely stunning.....Kevin Costner stars and directs this epic and has to be in practically every shot. The action is coordinated by NORMAN HOWELL who does a remarkable job. Lets celebrate the work here....

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Another excellent addition to the action classic. Carl Weathers is ACTION JACKSON and in order to get him through the movie, the director is ex stuntman CRAIG BAXLEY. Safe as houses here. Doubled by JULIUS LAFLORE, Carl manages to keep the action on his side.
A fun movie that should have gotten a sequel, but just didn't do enough business. Thank God for stunt coordinator JOPHREY BROWN who gave it his all.

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A story of an everyday debt collector called Mark Taffin who does a favour for the village he lives in and they turn on him.
Stunt Coordinator PETER BRAYHAM brings together a great team to create the action. Its a fun story, but the action really works. Enjoy

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Its our last podcast before the new year so why not go out with a festive cracker. LETHAL WEAPON was a milestone movie for Mel Gibson who'd finally got his teeth into a character that would shape the rest of his career.
Action is in the hands of stunt coordinator  BOBBY BASS  who brought in MIC RODGERS to double Mel Gibson and DAR ROBINSON to look after the high work, which we focus on here.

A festively perfect end to 2023...enjoy

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Back to Bond this week with fan Vinnie Harris giving us his top 10 favourite stunts and action scenes.

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Clint Eastwood returns as Harry Callahan in the sequel to 'Dirty Harry' - 'Magnum Force' is as good, if not better that its older brother.
A movie filled with some great action set pieces. Stuntman CARY LOFTIN at the helm on the action, delivers and if this wets your appetite for Friday, then my job here is done

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A documentary about the life of stuntman DAVID HOLMES who, for those who don't know, was Daniel Radcliffe's chief stuntman on the Harry Potter films.
You may also be aware that whilst filming he sustained a life changing injury. This extraordinary documentary explores David's world now and then with the assistance of stuntmen TOLGA KENNAN, MARC MAILLEY, stunt coordinator GREG POWELL and Daniel Radcliffe himself.

A must watch - enjoy

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Started back in the mid 60s, this extraordinary archive is dedicated to those select few who risk life and limb for the sake of entertainment.

Come with me as I explore the world of Johnny Hagner and his passion for the business.

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In 1981 THE FALL GUY hit the UK TV screens and changed peoples lives forever.
If you were a keen, athletic kinda kid this show was great value for money. The lead character was a stuntman in film and television, and in between jobs he would work as a bounty hunter.
Lee Majors was tired of being typecast as 'The Six Million Dollar Man' and jumped at the chance to highlight the work of the stunt professional.
This week the movie version trailer has been released to mixed reviews. Why is this? Has the trailer for the film version tarnished the memory of this cherished show?
Lets discuss

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Every once in a Bond fans life they are asked to compile a TOP TEN list. Favourite movies in order or favourite theme songs.
Here we explore the stunts and action sequences of Bond with the fans themselves.
We start with Chris Eeles. @BigRedTrousers on Twitter and @007Bookshelf on Instagram.

We chat about his list and why he's chosen then

Also he was to choose a none Bond stunt or action piece...he gave us 3....he's very thorough.

Would you like to take part in the show? Could you put together a Top Ten list? Send us an email [email protected]

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This week we look at everyday possessed folk in this classic horror flick.
In particular we look at stuntman CHUCK WATERS and his stairwell at the end of the picture. A beautiful example of directing, editing and performing by one man.

Music is from Tubular Bells (1973) Tubular Bells 2 (1992) and Tubular Bells 3 (1998)

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Every year we roll out the red carpet and applaud those dedicated few who are nominated for the prestigious Taurus awards.

The awards are a bit different these days so instead of arriving in Hollywood at the Paramount Theatre the nominations and winners are announced in a presentation that is released onto the Taurus website.

Here are the nominations and the winners for this years Taurus.

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You may have read about the incident involving Andrew Flintoff and an accident he had whilst filming last year.
The incident left him with very serious injuries, but this isn't the first time the show has incurred bad press.
Lets explore this incident, based on what we know, and see why this happened.

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After last weeks episode about the BSR and its many benefits we find ourselves looking to the rest of the world. One seasoned stunt coordinator is asking the same questions we ask when looking at the qualifications required by the BSR. He asks why stunt coordinators have no qualifications at all. Why? Because they aren't required.

Lets explore

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Back in 1973 a very important decision was made by the UK stuntmen and women. They decided to create a register of performers. Instead of everyone having trouble finding work, they pulled resourses and changed the way action was created.
Over the last 50yrs many of the great moments ever captured on screen have come from this register.
Let me give you a brief rundown of how this all happened.

Enjoy

 

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It started with Edward Woodward, was taken on by Denzel Washington whilst giving Quenn Latifah a go.

The Equaliser franchise has been a favourite for years. 38yrs ago it burst onto our screens and has been around in one shape or form ever since.

Lets explore the series and congratulate those who've given us the action

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Tom Cruise doing that thing he does, this time as investigator Jack Reacher. A man who knows how to handle himself and evade capture.
Stunt Coordinator PAUL JENNINGS does a brilliant job prepping the action scenes. Stunt double CASEY O'NEIL works with Tom, as always, to test everything thoroughly before each sequence is filmed.
ROB ALONZO is brought in as Assistant Stunt Coordinator and trained Tom Cruise for a number of months before filming.

A must watch

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This movie does exactly what it says on the tin.
Chuck Norris, assisted by Lee Marvin and a handful of stuntmen take on Robert Forster as a terrorist who hijacks a plane.
Stunt Coordinator DON PIKE lays the action on with a butter knife and JOHN EPSTEIN doubling Chuck does a wonderful.

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This weeks adventure see's us taking to the high seas in search of a map, and treasure and an explanation as to why 'CUTTHROAT ISLAND' lost so much money.
It certainly had nothing to do with the action, brought to you by assistant stunt coordinators JORDI CASSARES and DICKEY BEER and their stunt supervisor VIC ARMSTRONG.

The entire movie is an homage to the great days of the Hollywood action adventure pictures of the 30s and 40s.

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A celebration of the French stunt professional.
Wonderful driving action with JEAN CLAUDE LAGINEZ in charge and legendary British stuntman JOE DUNNE in charge of the physical action.

Still regarded by many as one of the great car chase pictures in cinematic history.
If you haven't seen it I urge you to do so

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The one occasion you get Michael Caine and Roger Moore in a movie together and it turns out to be this....sadly its not great but is rescued by ROY ALON as stunt coordinator who creates a number of action set pieces to take your mind off the fact that Michael Winner has written and directed this nonsense.
TERRY WALSH doubles Michael Caine and STUART CLARK doubles Roger for the few moments he's in the thick of it.
Check out the YouTube video on Friday for more details

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A brilliant example of action adventure set in a period piece with a handful of historical facts thrown in for good measure.
Stunt Coordinators SIMON CRANE and MIC RODGERS, who also directs 2nd unit have created magical heart pounding stuff here.
Its well worth a look if you haven't watched it already. 

We'll be back on Friday for the YouTube show to go into a bit more detail

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Its the final chapter of the Indy trilogy and its incredibly important.
We look at this from Vic Armstrongs point of view as he had effectively retired from performing and was concentrating on Stunt Coordinating and 2nd Unit Directing. So having to get himself back into shape for a doubling job is an incredible effort. Some of his finest moments - lets explore

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With the release of Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning Part One marks the 27th year of this incredible franchise. These movies have continued to push the boundaries of action after the other action pictures may not have hit that bar.
Lets celebrate these films with a walk through those years and have a special look at the action

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After last weeks exploration of female action Icons, imagine my surprise to find another list of 'The Greatest Stunts Ever...'
And then imagine my shock when my face, youtube channel and link to my video about a particular stunt is also published....I'm not complaining ....all publicity is good.

The Guardians list of the 25 Greatest Stunts is a bit sketchy though...come with me as we explore it

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In this episode I discuss, alongside the fabulous Dr. Lisa Funnell, the female action icon. How many times have you seen lists online or in the papers talking about the Best Top 10 of this or the Most Influential Top 20 of that?

The media loves lists, primarily when we have slow news days....but are these lists any good?

Lets find out shall we?

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Back in the day, I'm allowed use that phrase as I'm of a certain age, ITV was the home of light entertainment. 7pm you could see Emmerdale Farm, not Emmerdale...this was in the days when it was about farming and not adultery or murder.
This would have been followed by Coronation Street and then at 8pm was This Is Your Life hosted by wonderful Eamonn Andrews.
This episode is only one of two where a stuntman is the unsuspecting guest. 

The sound is a little loose in places but its a wonderful moment in history and I hope you enjoy it. 

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A look at what was happening in the world of Bob Simmons and Bond back in 1983.
An important time to be a fan and if you worked on the Bond a great time to have Bob Simmons on your side.

He was a remarkable man and his achievements on the picture with his stunt team and supervisor Paul Weston are a major reason for the films success.

Step back to June of 1983 and lets look at why Bob Simmons and the stunt team gave Bond his all time high

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A  sad day as we learn of Dinny's passing. So this is only a brief post, but wanted to pass this on and hopefully you can explore his work and learn about his family if you don't already know.
Take care Dinny, God rest

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Once again it is time to delve into the world of the Turus World Stunt Awards and check out the nominations.
Many great films and many fascinating stunts.

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Ray Austin was for many a founding father of stunt work. Here in the UK he was one of those few who gave many of the stunt business legends a leg up at the start of their careers. He gave Rocky Taylor an opportunity at doubling Patrick MacNee on The Avengers and he never looked back.
Ray's story is fascinating and this interview will give you an insight into his world, a magical world where if you dreamed big dreams you could have a big career.

Enjoy

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Roy Scammell was an extraordinary character.
Often seen on screen and easily recognisable by his shock of blonde hair. 
If you've ever seen anyone rollerskating in a film from 1970 to 1985 it was probably Roy. Apart from those skills he has fight arranging and stunt coordinating details on many movies and TV shows that have become household favourites.

This is an interview from 2018 and it was for the show The Stunt Pod

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Back in 2016 Luke Aitkins jumped from 25,000ft without a parachute....why? Well this will become apparent when we listen to this episode.
Mountain climbers climb mountains because they are there...not a million miles away from this remarkable feat.
We talk to stuntman and the engineering brains behind this event Jim Churchman about his involvement and the details behind the stunt. 
Watch on friday to see what all the fuss is about.

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A film that I've seen on many occasions and one that has many key moments.

Lawrence Olivier starring alongside Gregory Peck is enough to get the juices flowing, but we also have an added element of K9 proportions. Three Doberman's are set to attack Peck at the end of the film.
How is this done? Who are the stunt doubles and what are the risks?

Have a listen and fight out more - the rest of the story will be told on Friday on the YouTube channel

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Richie Gaona is one of those select few of top US stuntmen who had an opportunity to work on the biggest and best productions Hollywood can throw at them.
Starting out life in the family business of circus performer Richie quickly realised that his skills would be put to good use in the film game. A helping hand along the way from an established stuntman and coordinator, gave him a shove in the right direction.

Not only is he a great performer, coordinator and circus coordinator and advisor but he's also one of the nicest humans on the planet. This has been my good fortune to know and admire the man over the last 10yrs.

Enjoy

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Sir Norman Wisdom was definitely an important factor in the success of the stuntman in film. Norman was guaranteed to make you laugh whatever you did. He couldn't walk down the street without seeing an opportunity to fall over and make people laugh.
Tex Fuller was a stuntman who was perfectly cast as Norman's stuntman for many of his movie outings. They worked very closely together but didn't always see eye to eye. However, in amongst all of this chais common sense did prevail and the really dangerous stuff was left to Tex.
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This was screened in the UK this last week and is a wonderful addition to the must see list of stunt related programming. 
It appears to be only available in the UK and Ireland right now through either ITVX or BritBox, but if you are in the US and would like to see it, simply email [email protected] and we'll see what we can do

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I'm often asked to give recommendations for books about the stunt industry and as you can imagine there are many books that give you an idea about stunts. But only a few can really hold the mantle of 'great reads'.
Here are my favourites - enjoy

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A remarkable feat of action by the stunt team under the watchful eye of stunt coordinator MARC BOYLE, but one sadly overshadowed by the stupidity and arrogance of director Michael Winner.

Don't forget to check out the YouTube episode on Friday where we'll analyse the stunts in more detail.

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Burt Reynolds stars and directs this rollercoaster action flick and brings on some big names to look after the action for him. BOBBY BASS and DAR ROBINSON. 
One of my favourites - I hope you enjoy it too

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"Broadsword calling Danny Boy"

Growing up, the only Danny Boy I was familiar with was the song sung by the family at special occasions like funerals. Before I knew it, sure wasn't it the calling card for this Richard Burton classic.

A classic on so many levels, firstly the cast. Bringing together Burton and Eastwood was a stroke of genius. Mary Ure was another excellent casting decision alongside Ingrid Pitt. The score by Ron Goodwin so easily recognisable and the action. Coordinated by JOE POWELL with 2nd Unit Directed by YAKIMA CANUTT.

Here I discuss the action with stuntwoman GILLIAN ALDAM who doubled Mary Ure and JIM DOWDALL who worked for Bapty, the armourers at the time, but got himself involved on the picture.

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This week we take a look at the art of boxing for the big screen and use the Rocky pictures as a template.
I'm joined by crime writer and boxing aficionado Rob Parker who gives us a look inside the ring as he boxes on a regular basis. What's it like to be hit in the fight, how could they create these shots for this film?

These questions and more will be answered in this weeks outing. 
So, no biting or gouging and when I say break you break understood? Now, go back to your corners and wait for the bell.

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A war epic set in a Norfolk village. A bit like an episode of the Archers if Putin popped in for a pint.

Based on the Higgins novel from the previous year, Michael Caine plays a German officer....obviously, who alongside Robert Duvall and Donald Sutherland are given their orders from Hitler via Himmler....are you keeping up with this?

Kill Churchill is the order - will they do it?  Who will stop them?  Who cares?  Not the director John Sturgess very clearly, but its been a fan favourite for many years. Stunt Coordinator is the wonderful GERRY CRAMPTON and he is given a very solid team of performers. Enjoy

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Sean Connery....whatever happened to him after Bond??? Anyway, he is the star and it involves him stealing gold bullion from a moving train without a stunt double.....what more could you want from a movie?

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One of the many disaster movies that appeared in the 1970s. This one brings an additional element to the stunt team. Bees!

On Friday we'll explore how some of these scenes were created for real, but here is a look at this remarkable film and some of its action.

Stunt Coordinator PAUL STADER

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Two of the nicest humans you could ever wish to meet.
Two men who not only taught you a great deal but made you feel better.

Two of the UK's top stunt performers who sadly left us way before their time.
Join me for a look at them in action and a chance to hear them. For some of you this will be for the very first time.

Enjoy and then explore their films and TV work

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So here we are, 100 episodes in...who'd have thought it eh?
We started this whole thing about Bond so why not keep the Bond flag flying with a look at George Lazenby and his fabulous screen punch.

Many have taken the role of Bond, but I don't think anyone has delivered it better. 

What do you think?

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A Michael Caine thriller involving the Secret Service, a spy network and many of the UK's top stunt performers.
Didn't do very well at the box office, but you can see where director Russell Mulchay put a great deal of the $7 million budget. 
Stunt Coordinator ALAN STUART and Caine is doubled by MARK 'FRANKLIN' HENSON

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A look at the action on a movie that had some very serious horse falls - so serious that you can no longer perform these gags on film or television.

A cast of...well, poorly cast actors in todays world anyway, but back in 1965 it was all about the box office returns.

Stunt Coordinator BOB SIMMONS brought together a core team from the UK and set off for Yugoslavia where the horse battles were to take place. Enjoy

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Here's a look at a stuntman who many considered the best. The UK were very lucky to have so many quality performers who worked on many different projects over lengthy careers.
Jack Cooper was just such a performer. Check out his IMDB and try and spot him in the many classic big and small screen adventures he worked on.

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Every once in a while a show comes along that captivates you. This was my show. I loved it. I loved the chemistry between the two leads and the action. At the helm was ROY ALON who worked his magic and created amazing action sequences. True to his word he'd create "Feature film stunts on a TV budget", back in the days when there was such a thing.

Enjoy and don't forget to join me on Friday for the YouTube show

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In 1982 a character arrived at the cinema that would change it forever.
John Rambo's first adventure is about a small town sheriff starting his own war against this Vietnam veteran.
Action is coordinated by CONRAD PALMASANO and he has a great stunt team with him to create the stunts in this show.
Hear the star of the film Sylvester Stallone talk us through some of the set pieces 

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Cop shows come and go, this one was one of my favourites from the 80s. HUNTER was a cool, tall cop with a huge firearm and a hatred of crime. This series was created by Stephen J Cannall who gave us The A-Team so action was top drawer.
Stunt Coordinators included RUSSELL SOLBERG AND TERRY LEONARD plus a host of others as you'll find out....which "works for me" (if you know....you know)

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After the untimely passing of Robbie Coltrane recently I was very moved by the amount of tributes that were pouring in from many stunt performers/coordinators who had worked with him over the years. 
I thought it would be interesting to explore doubles wearing costumes and especially those who have to wear costumes that could prevent regular movement. Robbie played Hargrid in the Harry Potter films and his costume is an excellent example.

So stick around and i'll throw some light on this for you.

The music in this episode is tracks from films/TV  that Robbie had been in.
Harry Potter, Goldeneye, The World Is Not Enough, Cracker, National Treasure and Nuns on the Run

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So to round off the long weekend of 60th anniversary shenanigans we have a look at 6 stunts that I feel really represent the Bond films and have changed cinema for the better.
These are all my opinions made up by my good self, just in case anyone fancies having a go on the socials.
Lets explore them together shall we?

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On Saturday I had the pleasure of attending the BFI in London to listen to stuntman Olivier Schneider and special effects supervisor Chris Courbold and some of the many adventures they've had whilst filming James Bond movies.
A good audience and a bar that provided all essential refreshment was all we needed to have a great time.

Huge thanks to the BFI for putting on this event - and I hope you enjoy

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The name Corey Eubanks will always be associated with The Dukes of Hazard, but it doesn't just stop there. He has had the most extraordinary career over the last 40+ years.
Big budget movies, doubling the leads, stunt coordinating, directing and starring in hundreds of productions.
His life is a remarkable tale and if they ever did get to make the movie, they could do no better than offer it to the man who lived that life.

Ladies and gentlemen...COREY EUBANKS

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Over the weekend in Hollywood the winners were announced for the TAURUS WORLD STUNT AWARDS and one man appeared to pick up a fistful of gongs....his name is BOND, JAMES BOND.

Let me guide you through the winners and wet your appetite for Fridays YouTube show

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A look at the art form of car knockdowns. Not as simple as walking out in traffic you know?
We break down the implications, the possible pitfalls and how the stunt professionals prepare for this type of gag.

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In the movies and on TV the explosion is visually very exciting, but its even more exciting when a body is seen flyinhg through the air because of that explosion. How was it done? Over time the industry has adopted a number of ways to get stunt performers flying through the air...here is a look at the top 3.

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Here, we have a look at the art of high falling. A most magnificent discipline that looks fabulous on screen, but takes a great deal of work to accomplish and maintain at a high level.

Lets explore some of those great memories I have of classic falls and see how technology has pushed the envelope.

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Turning a car over isn't just hope for the best and give it the beans you know.

There is a science and an engineering masterclass about getting a car off its four wheels. Cars are designed for safety, stuntmen are the scientists who push the vehicles to their limits.

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An odd title but an essential part of any stunt performers repertoire. I have some experience of this as I'm still dealing with an injury sustained in a stair fall 2yrs ago, but this got me thinking about what is expected of a performer and how a performer gets to practice a fall down a flight of stairs whilst going about their everyday duties.

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Back in May this year I hosted a Q & A with PAUL WESTON after a screening of LICENCE TO KILL at the Prince Charles Cinema in London.
Great Bond film, which has many fans. It was a great thrill to have Paul there and the audience weren't disapointed as you'll now hear.

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Today is my birthday, I'm older and a little wiser...so I decided to give you a little something as you have all given me so much already.

5 interview clips: TANNER FOUST, KACHINA DECHERT, CHRIS O'HARA, ARSHA AGHDASI & TERRY LEONARD

A little something from me to you.

This episode is dedicated to the memory of ARSHA AGHDASI who we lost 12 months ago #stunts

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Without question, Kimberly is one of the finest stunt professionals in the business.
Her ability to perform and create amazing action on the big and small screen is indeed a gift.

But it wasn't always a bed of roses you know. Kimberly tells me about how she started and we look at some of the action she's performed, finding out more about them and how they were done.

A great chat and I hope you enjoy it.

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Only me, welcome back.

I'm just keeping you in the loop about where I've been for the last few weeks and what you can look forward to in the upcoming months.

we talk about the book, STUNTS, BOND STUNTS and its release

The VALKYRIE STUNT AWARDS - what it is and how am I involved

an interview with KIMBERLY SHANNON MURPHY - this is not to be missed

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Highlander: 
is as good as a film gets in my opinion. Good cast, well directed and a score to die for. But its action scenes rule supreme. PETER DIAMOND is stunt coordinator in the UK and VIC MAGNOTTA is the coordinator in the US. We try to explore a bit more about this movie by talking to another big name that was part of the shoot. 2nd Unit Director ANDY ARMSTRONG who explains how he got the job and what it meant to him.

Highlander 2 The Quickening:
is a sequel that could have done without being made. The success of the first film begged for a follow up but the script didn't allow for a great deal of fluidity when it came to story. Action is coordinated by ERNIE ORSATTI who brings in stuntmen like TOMMY HUFF to double Lambert and ROCKY TAYLOR to double Connery. We also chat to villain Michael Ironside about his role in the stunts on the picture.

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A big budget belter from Michael Bay.

Sean Connery and Nicolas Cage fight Ed Harris and some very nasty gas that could kill everyone in the 'Bay Area' in THE ROCK

Stunt Coordinator KENNY BATES provides first class action and plenty of doubling opportunities for over 50 stunt professionals.

We also have a contribution from stuntman CARL CIAFARLIO who worked on the picture back in 95.

This episode does contain two adult swear words....just so you know right?

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A supply vessel is hijacked and old platforms are boobytrapped. Anthony Perkins wants a ransom from the British government, but Roger Moore has other ideas. Rufus Excaliber ffolkes is the man deemed best equipped to handle this particular adventure.
Stunt Coordinator is EDDIE STACEY and he brings with him a team who play ffolkes's team. One of which is stuntman GREG POWELL who tells us all about his experience on the film.

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Burt is back and so is his moustache. This time he's under the watchful eye of stunt coordinator GLENN WILDER who provides a fine selection of action in this thriller.
Burt is...well, Burt as usual and delivers on the action front as you'd expect.

If you haven't seen the film now's your chance. Its available on YouTube if you don't fancy forking out a few quid to buy it on DVD or Betamax......if you don't know what that means....Google it.

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Another excellent example of a spy movie boosted by the Bond movies.

James Coburn takes the role of Derek Flint and runs with it over these two movies.

Stunt Coordinator is BUZZ HENRY who is also Coburn's  leading double on the pictures. The action is based around fights and falls and its huge fun to watch. If you haven't seen either of the films I urge you to do so.

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Regarded by many as one of the greatest car chases ever and yet its one of the most dangerous and, in my opinion, ill advised additions to any motion picture.
Yes its magnificent on screen, but the chase had moments where the the car being driven by actor Gene Hackman was travelling at high speeds in actual traffic and not stunt drivers as you would expect.

BILL HICKMAN was the coordinator and did a great deal of the driving too.

Lets explore the chase and find out a bit more shall we?

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We'll have a look at the five Daniel Craig Bond films through some of  the action professionals who've coordinated, doubled or performed in the films over the last fifteen years.

GARY POWELL - Stunt Coordinator on CASINO ROYALE, QUANTUM OF SOLACE, SKYFALL & SPECTRE

ADAM KIRLEY - Stunt Double on Casino Royale
BOBBY HOLLAND HANTON - Stunt Double on Quantum Of Solace
RICK ENGLISH - Stunt Performer on Skyfall
CHUCK AARON - Stunt Pilot on Spectre
LEE MORRISON - Stunt Coordinator on No Time To Die

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An action adventure which was said to need a Harrison Ford type lead to really make it work....so they got him and got rid of Alec Baldwin.
STEVE BOYUM, DAVID ELLIS and MARTIN GRACE are the stunt coordinators here with plenty to do.

Greg Barnett or 'Chiefy' as he's known in the business doubles Harrison Ford and we hear from him about his experience on the movie.

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Once again we delve into the world of TERRY LEONARD and pull out this movie from 1984. Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner on an adventure across Columbia.

TERRY LEONARD, VINCE DEADRICK JR and JEANNIE EPPER are the central doubles and do an amazing job on the picture

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Yes, its the sequel to the 1978 original.

We believed a man can fly when Christopher Reeve was our hero. Now? I', not really that bothered anymore - Chris was the man and here Superman is pitted against three villains from his own planet of Krypton.

Stunt Coordinators ALF JOINT, VIC ARMSTRONG & PAUL WESTON deliver some wonderful moments of action and comedy during the movie.
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Its 1981 and the cinema screen is packed with action and adventure, and this time its in the style of the old two reelers. Steven Spielberg and George Lucas team up to make the first of three excellent Indiana Jones films.
Stunt Coordinator is GLENN RANDALL JR and the stunt arranger is PETER DIAMOND. 

Its fights, trucks and a pistol that never needs reloading. 

In a word its magnificent

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A wonderful action movie about a husband and wife who are both spies but haven't told each other.

First class action from 2nd Unit Director SIMON CRANE who also coordinates with MIC RODGERS and TIM TRELLA. 

Stunt doubles are DAVID LEITCH...yes the same guy who directed Deadpool 2 and Atomic Blonde and EUNICE HUTHART who is possibly the only stunt coordinator on the UK register who refers to everything in footballing terms. She's a huge Liverpool fan.

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"Have you ever f*@%ed on coke Nicky"? 
He certainly wasn't going to try Pepsi lady....yes its the big summer blockbuster that gave us Sharon Stone and the sales of ice picks went through the roof.

Stunt Coordinator JAMES ARNETT puts together an impressive team for driving ND work and MIKE RUNYARD doubles Michael Douglas whilst DONNA EVANS doubles Sharon Stone and JANET BRADY doubles Leilani Sarrelle who plays Roxy.

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Hal Needhams movie about the greatest Hollywood stuntman. Played by Burt Reynolds...who else? 

Possibly the greatest movie about action in movies ever made. Stunt Coordinator is BOBBY BASS and once you've enjoyed this don't forget to check out Fridays YouTube show for a deep dive into some of the action sequences.

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Yes its that time again.

Once again the incredibly talented stunt professionals are without recognition at the highest level.

The Academy does not recognise them and is pretty clear they never will - but if you look back at all of the movies that have gone before you will find stunt professionals behind all of the winners.

I chat with MARK HARRIS the stunt coordinator on THE POWER OF THE DOG nominated for a Best Picture award, and ask him about his feelings towards recognition in the business. 

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One of the great western blockbusters of the last 50yrs and yet it didn't make any money at the box office.

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The all action edge of your seat blockbuster is back and this time TOM HOLLAND is teamed up with MARK WHALBERG to find lost treasure.
Its based on the Playstation game of the same name which was Tom's favourite growing up. Stunt Coordinator is SCOTT ROGERS and Tom's usual stunt doubles GREG TOWNLEY and LUKE SCOTT keep him in check during the action scenes.

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Last year saw James Bond back on the big screen and Daniel Craig bow out as the good commander. LEE MORRISON and OLIVIER SCHNEIDER have been keeping him on his toes during production as the stunt coordinators.

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Without question one of the great action films.
The movie that made Keanu the action icon he later became thanks to the Matrix.

Stunt Coordinator GARY HYMES at the helm and the bus jump is the big talking point. Done for real, driven by stuntman JOPHREY BROWN it stands the test of time as a magnificent piece of action cinema.

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PIERCE BROSNAN before Bond is a rip roaring tale of bombs that cannot be defused in the usual bomb-disposal way.
The story is inconsequential but the action is very impressive for the budget on the picture, Stunt Coordinator is YANNICK DERRIEN and huge thanks to him for all his assistance during my research for this episode.

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Its the story of a man who is brought back into active service working for a government department and he doesn't want to be there. We've all been there right? Only Callan is a killer and his job is to kill the target and walk away with his life.

Stunt Coordinator DOUG ROBINSON and the vehicle stunts are arranged by JOE WADHAM & NINE NINE CARS

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After the success of the first movie a sequel was inevitable.

This, like the first, has some memorable moments and stunt performers are involved. We talk to stuntwoman JEAN COULTER about her time on the picture and celebrate the work of stunt coordinator TED GROSSMAN

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Biological war has come to the streets of LA, and Charlton Heston is trying to survive. An everyday story of pandemic...art imitating life eh?

Stunt coordinator JOE CANUTT doubles Heston and arranges all the action scenes. Great fire gags in this picture and some splendid motorcycle work by BUD EKINS too. My thanks to DANNY EPPER for his assistance on this episode.

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In 1939 YAKIMA CANUTT performed a stunt in the film 'Stagecoach' which changed action cinema forever.
It is the one stunt that is loved universally by stunt professionals. But why?

We discuss this with the one man who has plenty of experience in this very gag. The magnificent TERRY LEONARD who has had two bites of this fast moving cherry. So sit back and enjoy the big man talk us through everything that involves lying on your back under six horses.

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Without question the greatest Christmas movie of all time. Well, in my opinion anyway. Not only a wonderful story, fine cast, beautifully shot and another magnificent score by John Williams, but the stunts are quite simply iconic.

Nowadays on the set of a Film or TV show you may hear the stunt coordinator telling the stunt performer that they have to do a 'Home Alone' in the next shot. They will know that this means crashing to the ground hard and from some height or distance.

Stunt Coordinator FREDDIE HICE was the man behind the action on the film but without stuntmen TROY BROWN and LEON DELANEY the bad guys just wouldn't have been funny.

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Derek Thompson is a horse racing journalist and TV presenter who has been the front man for ITV Racing in its World of Sport days and Channel 4 Racing from 1985 to 2012.

He was also the public face of STUNT CHALLENGE when it ran on ITV from 1982 - 1985. I sat down with Derek last week to chat about his involvement in the series and to ask about his memories.

You can follow Derek on Twitter @tommoracing  and you can listen to his radio show on Zack FM 105.3

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Back in 2019 I co-wrote Jump, Rocky Jump with veteran British stuntman Rocky Taylor and he went off an did a number of TV interview to promote the book.
We didn't get much chance to do many together so when we did it was always a fun time.
This is an interview from that time where we both appear on 'The Stunt Pod' talking about the book and Rocky's life in general.

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Take an story of everyday folk.

Two college friends from the US go on a trip to the UK. They find a rural north English village and enquire what the 5 pointed star on the wall is all about. From then on its not going to go well.

Both attacked on the moors. One is killed the other will become a werewolf at the next full moon....luckily for us what the script doesn't allow the action makes up for. ALF JOINT is in charge with VIC ARMSTRONG as his assistant coordinator. Great action in the capital makes this one of the must see pictures.

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Once again HALL NEEDHAM takes the reins of the rollercoaster that is the Smokey movies and BURT REYNOLDS and SALLY FIELDS help an elephant get across the country....anyone under 25 is going, "They do what"?

Stunt coordinator is DICK ZIKER and to double Burt they have BOBBY SEARGENT. Lots of action, plenty of fun

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Without question one of the greatest movies ever made and with two of the biggest names in the business.
HAL NEEDHAM and BURT REYNOLDS - not content with living together for 11yrs they went on to take over the world in movies like GATOR, CANNONBALL RUN 1 & 2 and two SMOKEY AND THE BANDITS.

ALAN GIBBS in charge of the action and to this day it remains one of the best adventure comedies ever made. Lets bask in its glory with our look at this classic

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The story of a hard hitting cop who's dealing with some hard hitting action going down on the east side.

No I have no idea what any of that means either, but all I do know is that this week we look at COBRA and in particular the work of stuntman COREY EUBANKS who doubled Stallone on the movie and his stunt coordinator TERRY LEONARD.

Corey gives us the lowdown on what really happened on this movie in particular with the 1950 Mercury the character drives around in.

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Long before those all inclusive holidays and exciting package deals - and before COVID - there was Westworld. The place to go and let your wildest fantasies loose in a safe environment.

Safe until the robots decide to get their own back. Wasn't it Jeff Goldblum who said when someone made the comment about Jurassic Park being like Pirates of the Caribbean , "the only difference is on Pirates they don't come alive and eat the public". A similar situation here - from the pen of Michael Crichton who also directed the movie.

Stunt Coordinator is DICK ZIKER and the fire gag in this movie is still talked about today. That's how good it is.

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I don't do film reviews but I've decided to have a stab at a quick go at one, but obviously I'm not remotely interested in the plot or story for this. Purely the action. A few nods and my own opinions but mainly a thank you to all those who took part and created action for the film.

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The final Pierce Brosnan installment which came out on the 40th anniversary in 2002.
The action is hot and the ice is very cold...its ice after all.

We talk to 2nd Unit Director Vic Armstrong and stuntmen Rocky Taylor, George Cottle, Jim Dowdall and Mark Mottram  about their experiences on the movie, filming the ice chase and making the good commander look amazing.

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James Bond is Pierce Brosnan once again and in my opinion my favourite of his four outings as  007.

Simon Crane is back in the coordinators chair and  he delivers on the action.

We talk to VIC ARMSTRONG  about creating the pre-title boat chase down the river Thames and to stuntman MARK MOTTRAM who doubled Pierce on this movie for many of his iconic moments.

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Pierce Brosnan has established himself as a great Bond after his appearance in Goldeneye, now he must go that little bit further with Tomorrow Never Dies and what a ride.

Simon Crane wasn't available as he was off shooting the movie about the sinking ship....no not the Devonshire the other one so director Roger Spottiswoode managed to get hold of his pal Vic Armstrong who returned to Bond after 10yrs away doing other projects.

We speak to VIC ARMSTRONG then  ROCKY TAYLOR  gives us a crash course in becoming a 'cunning linguist' and the man himself PIERCE BROSNAN explains what it was like to see his BMW drive around with nobody in it....apart from stuntman STEVE GRIFFIN that is.

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With NO TIME TO DIE being just around the corner I thought we could enjoy an interview from 2020 when Lee was in Morocco testing Triumph motorcycles, the same bikes that appear in the movie.
He talks about the bikes and his doubling work plus a nice little bit about Indiana Jones if that floats your boat too.

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Ladies and Gentleman Pierce Brosnan is Bond and everything is alright with the world.

We've been waiting since 1986 and finally 1995 comes along and he's got the gig. A new man in the top job and a new man as stunt coordinator as SIMON CRANE takes over.

We find out about how some of these extraordinary scenes are put together with stuntman JIM DOWDALL who was responsible for a lot of military advising and a bit of tank driving, GARY POWELL who not only drove the tank for majority of that amazing chase in St Petersburg, but also dies a thousand deaths as did PAUL HERBERT who starts his dying for Bond as the pilot of the plane in the pre-title.

James Bond is back......You were expecting someone else?


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Possible the very best James Bond film ever......I mean it was way before its time.
Timothy Dalton in his final outing as Bond and what a film.

Paul Weston as Stunt Coordinator and double for Timothy Dalton along with Simon Crane.
Contributions from stuntmen Carl Ciarfalio and Paul Weston who break down their involvement in the film and shed light on how action is created for Bond.

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James Bond is back and so are we for this look at the first Timothy Dalton outing as 007.

With contributions from Paul Weston, Elaine Ford, Vic Armstrong, BJ Worth, Jake Lombard and Jake Brake.

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The last episode in our current series takes us to San Fransisco with Barbra Streisand and Ryan O'Neal in 'WHAT'S UP DOC'.

Stunt Coordinator is Paul Baxley who thought up some incredible action scenes.

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One of the greatest gangster movies ever made.......I'm not going to argue with that, but its also reliant on stunt coordinator Roy Alon and his stunt team to bring the action to life.
In its 40yrs run of success, this hasn't been highlighted. Until now.

So lets look at the stunts on The Long Good Friday and give Harold Shand a little bit of peace and quiet eh?

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This week we delve into the world of comedy stunts with director Blake Edwards, actor Peter Sellers and the man that makes it all work stuntman and coordinator Joe Dunne.

We take a look at some of the moments in this film and a look at Joe Dunne himself to see why the action on the  Pink Panther films has been such an audience favourite.

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Stuntman TERRY LEONARD is regarded by many as the greatest in the business. His work with director JOHN MILIUS is the stuff of folk law and here he talks to us in an exclusive interview conducted back in 2018 for THE STUNT POD.

He discusses his work on the film WIND AND THE LION and explains, in detail, some of the styles and equipment used to get the final incredible results.

His work with horses and surrounding himself with the best American and Spanish riders meant the action scenes were always going to be memorable.

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DETECTIVE THATCHER: Lieutenant Brannigan, I'm Detective Sergeant Jennifer Thatcher sir, I've been asked to take care of you by Commander Swann while you're here in London.
BRANNIGAN: How did you know it was me?
DETECTIVE THATCHER: I was asked to look out for someone slightly smaller than the Statue of Liberty sir.

John Wayne comes to London in 1975 and is presented with a hood who's under surveillance from Scotland Yard and is to be taken back to the USA. Action galore and PETER BRAYHAM is at the helm as stunt coordinator.

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The very first movie I ever saw at the cinema and started my love affair with all things action. What a way to start though!
Vic Armstrong as stunt coordinator and Roy Alon as double for Sonny Bono. Yes Sonny from Sonny and Cher. Roy became a friend and mentor to me years later when I was hoping to join the stunt register.

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A look at one of the greatest action films ever made.
Arnie is in camouflage fighting others in camouflage during the day.
Huge explosions, eye popping action and all under the watchful eye of the late BENNIE DOBBINS.

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Its got it all - Eddie Murphy as the fast talking Axel Foley - great music by Harold Faltermayer and stunts performed by some of the greats of action cinema including Gary McClarty, Eddie Donno and Alan Oliney doubling Eddie Murphy.

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Sydney Australia is where we find organised crime and the man behind it is GEORGE LAZENBY as Jack Wilton. This crime is so big that Sydney's finest can't cope so JIMMY WANG YU is flown in as Inspector Fang Sang Ling. He is THE MAN FROM HONG KONG.

Stunt Coordinators Grant Page and Peter Armstrong and Fight Choreographer is Sammo Hung

We talk to director Brian Trenchard-Smith and explore some of the many action sequences in the movie.

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Sit back, relax and let Jigsaw take you SKY HIGH into a world of martial arts stunt action.

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Regarded by many including those members of the public who voted for it on Twitter, as one of their favourite action films of all time.

The late great Lewis Collins as Captain Peter Skellen who has to get courtmartialed in order to infiltrate a terrorist cell operating in London.

Action is arranged by Bob Simmons and the producers are assisted by the SAS themselves.

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Its that time again and this week we share it with Chuck Norris. He plays John T Booker who lead a team in Vietnam and now that team are being illuminated one by one.

Stunt Coordinator Hubie Kearns and plenty of action for all to have their fill.

If you haven't seen it I highly recommend it.

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Another of my favourites and this time its Sean Connery teaming up with Mark Harmon. Peter Hyams action thriller from 1988 and its action is coordinated by Glenn Wilder.

Shot mostly on location the movie takes advantage of Mark Harmon's agility, not only as a very fine actor who later went on to be the face of NCIS but as a man who if he hadn't gone into acting may well have been one of the great quarterbacks in American Football.

His stunt double is Norman Howell and the two of them really work very well together in this movie.

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The follow up to the 1974 classic starring Charles Bronson as Paul Kersey. A vigilante putting his life back on track by getting rid of those who try to stop him.

Stunt coordinator is Ernie Orsatti and the music is by Jimmy Page

Love them or loathe them the Death Wish movies have established themselves in the vaults alongside the other long lists of movies that involve getting justice. Charles Bronson just does it better than the rest.

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Steve McQueens last movie but what a way to go out.

A wonderful story about a man who is used to things being how they used to be - he doesn't like new stuff - the old is just fine. Steve McQueen was dying from Cancer and was just over a year away from the end.

His stuntman Loren Janes doubles him on this outing as he had done for the previous  21yrs. Stunt coordinator is Gary Combs and we hear from not only Loren Janes but also from stuntman Tommy Rosales who plays a character called Bernardo.

One of McQueens best roles in my opinion. This one is full of action too because this old man he portrays is a bounty hunter and each person he tries to bring back isn't too keen.

Thank you to Steve Hart for use of some of his interview with Tommy Rosales.

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This is John Wayne in his first contemporary lawman role.
Action packed, but remembered for the worlds first use of 'the cannon roll'.

2nd Unit Director Ronnie Rondell and stunts by Stunts Unlimed

Gary McClarty - stunt driver
Bobby Bass - stuntman
Denny Arnold - stuntman
Glenn Wilder - stuntman

A wonderful example of how turning a car over has evolved over time.

Stuntman Gary Combs is our guest

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We visit 1976 and arrive on our journey in the UK with Alf Joint, Vic Armstrong and Wendy Leech as the doubles and Wayne Docksey as the Animal Coordinator in this horror thriller starring Gregory Peck and Lee Remick.

We'll explore the action in the film and chat with Wayne who reminds us there is no such thing as a trained rat.

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Without question one of the great war films. Set in modern day 1978, Richard Burton puts together a team of mercenaries who will fly out to Africa to retrieve President Limbani and bring him back to safety.
Roger Moore, Richard Harris and Hardy Kruger are the leads in this action packed movie with action coordinated by Bob Simmons.

Contributions on this episode by stuntmen Greg Powell and Rocky Taylor

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Greg Powell clip is taken from a larger two part interview on 'The Stunt Pod' which can be found here

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Over the coming months we're going to look at the action on some Film and TV shows. This week is Firepower from 1979 starring James Coburn and Sophia Loren. Set on the islands of Antigua and Curaçao its a glamorous shoot em up with Terry Leonard as Stunt Coordinator.

We look at some of the sequences and have a chat with Terry Leonard about the horse work.

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Terry Leonard taken from an interview I did with him for The Stunt Pod. You can find more interviews there https://thestuntpod.podbean.com

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A wonderful man George who was a massive part of the Bond action success.
This interview was conducted back in 2001 and is a little bit shaky in places but is a great listen. Enjoy this.

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Welcome to the last episode in the current series of James Bond stunts podcasts.
We've arrived in 1985 and Bond, Roger Moore, is in fine form and the action is red hot.

We are going to look at some of the action sequences in the film, analyse them and chat with those who created them

My guests this week are two amazing women who loved their time on the Bond films.
Elaine Ford and Jean Coulter 

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https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-sjhb5-dcc735 (A full interview I did with Jean two years ago)

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Sean Connery returns to the role of James Bond 12yrs after walking away. Lured back by a great script and buckets full of cash he gives us a look at what Thunderball might have been like if EON weren't involved.

Its action all the way with fabulous set pieces and individual stunts which are as good as anything that has gone before. Vic Armstrong as Stunt Coordinator and main double for Sean is a match made in heaven. 

Contributions from Vic Armstrong and Rocky Taylor recorded especially for this podcast series.

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The first of a 2 part 1983 double header.

Released in the summer of 1983, Octopussy was the story of jewel smuggling and bomb planting. Bob Simmons on action arranger duty and Paul Weston as his supervisor after Martin Grace has a terrible accident whilst filming the train sequence on The Nene Valley Railway in Peterborough.

Guests in this weeks episode include Stuntman Andy Bradford who talks about being 009, Paul Weston about taking over from Martin and that amazing train sequence, Rocky Taylor about doubling Roger in India and none other than the gorgeous Kristina Wayborn who plays Magda about wanting to do her own action in a saree.

Thanks also to the lovely people at JBR James Bond Radio for letting me use some of their interview with Paul Weston for this podcast.

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My first Bond at the cinema and what a way to start my love for the good Commander.

Roger Moore at his very best, Bob Simmons in charge of the physical stunts and driving stunts handed over to the late great Remy Julienne. Willy Bognor is back and its a rollercoaster ride of a thriller.

My guest this week is stuntman Andy Bradford who appeared a few times in the film. He lives to fight another day of course and returns next week as 009 in Berlin.

Enjoy.

 https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0102991/ - Andy Bradford on the International Movie Database

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James Bond in space. Science fact not science fiction.
Bob Simmons in an anglo French production and Martin Grace is fill flow as Roger's double.

Some wonderful action on this picture - so lets explore it

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James Bond hits another high in Jubilee year with The Spy Who Loved Me. A magnificent example of Bond at his very best.

007 stage built for the very first time to contain the interior of The Liparus tanker, Roger Moore's favourite Bond and the first 007 outing for many stunt professionals we now hold dear in the business. 

Join me as I look at some of the set pieces in the film with the aid of stuntmen Rocky Taylor and Paul Weston.

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James Bond will return

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James Bond is back and Roger Moore gets a trip to the Far East, sadly for Harry Saltzman there isn't an elephant in sight....apart from the cute little wooden ones.

Bob Simmons isn't here - I'll tell you why, so Les Crawford is the stunt coordinator and WJ Milligan Jr is in charge of the car stunts.

Goodnight, Goodnight sleep well my dear
No need to fear
James Bond is here...again next wee in The Spy Who Loved Me

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Roger Moore is the new James Bond and brings six stunt coordinators with him to make a movie. 

Lets explore a few of the stunt sequences shall we, after all what does it matter to ya when you've got a job to do, you've got to do it well, you've got to give the other fella hell.

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Sean Connery's return to the role of James Bond and Bond Simmons must split responsibilities on the stunt work with Paul Baxley in the USA.

Contributions from actor Terry Montain who appears in the pre-title sequence and stunt driver Buzz Bundy who took Tiffany's car through the alleyway on two wheels

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In many peoples eyes the very Bond film ever. George Lazenby in the title role and no Bob Simmons. George Leech steps into the Stunt Arrangers chair and everything goes beautifully...well almost everything.

Join me as I explore a few action aspects of the film with the assistance of Vic Armstrong and Terry Mountain

Yes its a longer podcast than usual, but we have all the time in the world right?


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Two films in 1967 and this is the second of the two releases.

Another exciting time for stunt coordinator Bob Simmons where his job continues to get bigger and bigger as the movies go on.

We look at some of the action in the film and get first hand opinions from two stuntmen who worked on the movie back in 67. Rocky Taylor and Vic Armstrong. So, hold tight and if you smell gas jump overboard okay?


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A look at the work of 2nd Unit Director Richard Talmadge and we highlight some of the performers in the action set pieces during the movie. Including a little chat with stuntman Rocky Taylor who worked on the film.


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Look up, Look down, Look Out - Bonds got a jet pack and he uses it above and below the water plus many other exciting sequences for Bob Simmons to get his teeth into.

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The man with the minus touch is back, no not Bond I mean Bob Simmons and he throws the pitch sink at Goldfinger.
We look at some of those action scenes and talk through a few of the finer details behind the filming of the shots.

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Bond is back and this time the action is under the supervision of stunt coordinator Peter Perkins. Lets take a look at his take on the stunts and focus on the great stunt doubles in the film. Including the stuntmen with acting roles.

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A look at the work of stunt coordinator Bob Simmons on the first James Bond adventure. We explore some of his moments on screen and how his knowledge of the camera lens allowed him to try something new in 62

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