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Rosey Grier's appearance a joke?

posted 10 years ago by sonofbeach-sheet
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As the friendly man driving a Cadillac convertible in the California desert? Supposedly he's supposed to be himself in that? And Dick refuses a ride with he and his friend! Racist!

[–] kevin-bergin 9 years ago

In the book they were trolling for victims and the novel described the black men as light-heavy weight boxers; which the film does not actually say anything about; Not likely the criminals would take them on.

"It's the system, Lara. People will be different after the Revolution."

[–] the-spy 9 years ago

although it's possible, i'm not sure dick's refusing to ride with the guys in the cadillac was because they were black, but was more because they were big, tough looking types they couldn't rob.

[–] Manton29 9 years ago

The guys in the caddy were themselves looking for victims to rob and/or worse. They were unnaturally eager to pick up Dick and Perry and one was positioned in the back seat so as to better handle their victims.

If to stand pat means to resist evil then, yes, neighbour, we wish to stand pat.

[–] kevin-bergin 8 years ago

The guys in the caddy were themselves looking for victims to rob and/or worse.

Where did you get that?

"It's the system, Lara. People will be different after the Revolution."

[–] Manton29 8 years ago

Eyes, ears, brain.

If to stand pat means to resist evil then, yes, neighbour, we wish to stand pat.

[–] kevin-bergin 8 years ago

Read the book it may help, of course use your darling eyes, ears, brain.

"It's the system, Lara. People will be different after the Revolution."

[–] Manton29 8 years ago

The book is of no consequence, smarty pants.

If to stand pat means to resist evil then, yes, neighbour, we wish to stand pat.