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'The Dying Gunner'

posted 16 years ago by PatrickCurren
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When the gunner dies and Sammy and Capt. Stuart leave the tent, the "dead" gunner clearly moves. Is this a goof, or are we supposed to believe that -- contrary to what the two men believe -- he is still alive?

[–] Steve Crook 16 years ago

Well it was Bryan Forbes' first job on a film.

I hadn't noticed him moving, I'll check the film and see

Steve

[–] Steve Crook 15 years ago

The gunner only moves when the camp bed he's lying on is rocked as Sammy Rice leaves the tent. He's not moving under his own volition, just being rocked back and forth slightly.

Steve

[–] PatrickCurren 15 years ago

I watched this again, and would agree with you. However, the gunner's throat constricts, as though he is swallowing.

[–] Steve Crook 15 years ago

I wondered about that when I checked it. But I think that's just different light and shadows making it look like it's moving.

Steve