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| Fitzhugh Williams |
Posted - May 25 2016 : 3:16:17 PM
Seriously?
http://www.ifc.com/2014/06/7-things-you-didnt-know-about-the-last-of-the-mochicans |
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| Monadnock Guide |
Posted - June 05 2016 : 7:07:50 PM
That was interesting Fitz - thx. - It's amazing how much effort (and money) goes into making a good film ... Those "troops" were looking pretty damn good there, with everyone snapping to at the same time during those drills. BTW - it also looked kinda hot there ... |
| Fitzhugh Williams |
Posted - June 05 2016 : 08:14:15 AM
Some footage of the troupes being drilled.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tsbg1NtWuU0
I have to wonder about the guy with the 1840's wheel hat. You see these guys at places like Cowpens. They show up at a Rev War event with a Civil War hat on. Why? They must say, "I am going to an event so I will show everybody that I have some stuff too." |
| Monadnock Guide |
Posted - June 04 2016 : 4:49:40 PM
I wasn't aware that a "military advisor" was brought in, kind of a surprise. - His background/history seemed centered along "troop training" & some survival stuff - not military tactics from a different era. |
| Fitzhugh Williams |
Posted - June 04 2016 : 08:09:32 AM
quote:
Originally posted by SgtMunro
As for the military advisor, Dale Dye, I wonder if anyone was aware of the fact that he didn't know the first thing about 18th Century British military drill, until after he got the job for the movie...
YMH&OS,
The Sarge
That was very obvious, and he never did learn anything about the French. |
| SgtMunro |
Posted - June 03 2016 : 3:15:35 PM
I figured that DDL was 'in-character' during the production, since he has struck as one of those brooding character actors, very much like Christian Bale. That is why I was surprised to learn that DDL had a reputation for being a prankster, since most character actors can be unpleasant to be around during the production.
(Note: I've worked more than a few movies as both a law enforcement officer and as an executive protection specialist)
As for the military advisor, Dale Dye, I wonder if anyone was aware of the fact that he didn't know the first thing about 18th Century British military drill, until after he got the job for the movie...
YMH&OS,
The Sarge |
| Monadnock Guide |
Posted - May 26 2016 : 3:49:54 PM
Well - "most" of it I knew ... |
| richfed |
Posted - May 26 2016 : 2:48:24 PM
Some people are late-bloomers! ;-) |
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