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Alan Arkin flies!

posted 12 years ago by laslopaniflex
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I jumped a mile it must be said.

Great film, fantastic baddie. Arkin looked like a psychopathic cross between Ringo Starr and Liam Gallagher. And leaps like an athlete! Great build up to a jump (me and Arkin!!)

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[–] scottsteaux63-735-780576 12 years ago

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[–] denham 11 years ago

It sure was athletic, which makes me wonder: was it Arkin or a double?

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[–] hka-3 10 years ago

Good question. I'll watch that scene today and see if I can tell for sure. With the dim lighting it may be hard to tell.

[–] nutsberryfarm 10 years ago

it was carl reiner!

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[–] hka-3 10 years ago

I should've known. I wonder if they moonlight as stunt doubles for each other.

[–] Buff70 10 years ago

I totally agree with you. Arkin was a great villain, the role suited him. He looks more pitiful today in his old age.
I thought it was Al Pacino at first.

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[–] FilmMuscle 7 years ago

Yeah, that was one hell of a jump scare!!