Table of contents:
- James Bond
- "Marnie", 1964, USA, directed by Alfred Hitchcock
- Robin and Marian, 1976, USA, director Richard Lester
- Highlander, 1986, UK, directed by Russell Mulcay
- "The Name of the Rose", 1986, Germany (FRG), Italy, France, director Jean-Jacques Annaud
- The Untouchables, 1987, USA, directed by Brian De Palma
- Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, 1989, USA, directed by Steven Spielberg
- "The First Knight", 1995, USA, UK, directed by Jerry Zucker
- The Rock, 1996, USA, directed by Michael Bay
- "Trap", 1999, USA, UK, Germany, directed by John Emiel
- League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, 2003, USA, Germany, Czech Republic, Great Britain, directed by Stephen Norrington
Video: Not just James Bond: 11 best roles of the gorgeous Scotsman Sean Connery
2024 Author: Richard Flannagan | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-15 23:55
The best James Bond of all time passed away on October 31, 2020. Sean Connery's film career was not easy. For ten years he tried to make himself known, but the directors gave him the roles of athletic beauties and even advised him not to pretend to be anything more. And Harry Saltzman saw in the charming Briton the main character for the film adaptation of a spy novel. The role of James Bond became Connery's calling card, but there were other vivid characters in his rich filmography.
James Bond
Undoubtedly, the role of the charming agent 007 became the main one in the acting biography of Sean Connery. And whoever played James Bond afterwards has always been compared to the one that Connery embodied. Seven Bond films, in which the actor starred, have become classics of world cinema for a long time.
"Marnie", 1964, USA, directed by Alfred Hitchcock
In this film, Sean Connery appeared as Mark Rutland, exposing the charming kleptomaniac Marnie Edgar. But the actor's hero does not lead the thief to the police, but forces her to marry with threats. Having played Alfred Hitchcock in the film, Sean Connery proved that he can embody the image of not only an almighty spy. Trying to explore the strange complexes of a girl who is driven into a frenzy by the color red, the hero of the actor is forced to act as a psychologist.
Robin and Marian, 1976, USA, director Richard Lester
The role of Robin Hood, played by Sean Connery, secured the role of a professional actor with a wide range of characters. And even if his noble robber is no longer young, fire still burns in his eyes, and his heart refuses to accept injustice. The love story of Robin Hood and his Lady Marian, performed by Audrey Hepburn, seems to be able to make the most notorious skeptic believe in the lofty feelings.
Highlander, 1986, UK, directed by Russell Mulcay
In the image of Duncan MacLeod's mentor, Sean Connery looks very harmonious, despite the fact that he, a true Scotsman, embodied the image of a Spanish nobleman. MacLeod's passionate and sensual teacher captivates the viewer from the first seconds of his appearance on the screen. By the way, of all the actors who starred in Highlander, Sean Connery was the only star, and his participation in the film cost the creators $ 10 million.
"The Name of the Rose", 1986, Germany (FRG), Italy, France, director Jean-Jacques Annaud
As William of Baskerville, a Franciscan friar investigating murders in a Benedictine monastery, Sean Connery won a BAFTA for Best Actor. By the way, the director of the film once admitted that, in addition to Sean Connery, Albert Finney, Richard Harris, Robert De Niro, Michael Caine and Ian McKellen applied for this role.
The Untouchables, 1987, USA, directed by Brian De Palma
In this film, the role of the elderly police officer Jim Malone was not the main one. But Sean Connery's talent turned his hero into a person capable of supporting anyone. How brilliant Connery turned out to be in this image, the awards say: "Oscar", "Golden Globe", the award of the US National Council of Film Critics, the Kansas Film Critics Award - and all this for Best Supporting Actor.
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, 1989, USA, directed by Steven Spielberg
Charming professor of archeology, Jones Sr. went in search of the Holy Grail with his son. This image, embodied by Sean Connery, turned out to be no less successful than the image of the legendary James Bond. With enviable regularity, he pulled his own son out of trouble, who often lacked composure. Although in fact, Connery was older than Harison Ford, who played his son, by only 12 years.
"The First Knight", 1995, USA, UK, directed by Jerry Zucker
This time, Sean Connery embodies King Arthur himself on the screen and, it seems, he feels quite comfortable in the role of a noble ruler. A majestic king with a noble posture and a kind, wise look - this role is actually very successful for the actor. Viewers who watched the film even wondered how could the king's beloved even think about cheating on such a handsome man?
The Rock, 1996, USA, directed by Michael Bay
This time, Sean Connery appears as a prisoner, former British spy John Patrick Mason. By the time the films were released, the actor was already 66 years old, but no one would have thought of calling the actor old. The energy and healthy adventurism of Connery's hero can only be envied.
"Trap", 1999, USA, UK, Germany, directed by John Emiel
In The Trap, Sean Connery plays the legendary thief Robert McDougall. The viewer can only wonder how skillfully the actor transforms into different images. But even playing a thief, Connery is able to present himself like a king.
League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, 2003, USA, Germany, Czech Republic, Great Britain, directed by Stephen Norrington
This film became the last in the track record of one of the brightest and most talented actors of the twentieth century. His hero Allan Quothermain, a retired hunter, suddenly succumbs to the adventurous challenge of a young fighter against injustice. And once again he goes to save the world. This picture became a worthy completion of the half-century film career of the legendary actor.
Today he is called not only one of the best actors of our time, but also one of the most outstanding actors of all time, on whose account there are many outstanding works in films. And although among them were much stronger acting work, the most successful was the role of James Bond. Behind the scenes, he had a lot in common with Bond, but most importantly, they were complete opposites …
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