The Film: Star Wars: Episode I: A New Hope (1977)
The Film Thief: James Earl Jones/David Prowse (Darth Vader)
Heist Moment: Sure, we know a little too much about Vader these days - having been exposed to his whiny, annoying Anakin days.
But Vader remains an imposing, impressive and awe-inspiring villain.
Who can forget his entrance, framed by the smoke of a battle in the corridors of the rebel ship, all black armour, faceless, imposing mask and brittle wheeze.
And admit it: you love the thought of being able to crush throats just by thinking about it.
If only we could've reached into the screen to squeeze Jar-Jar's larynx...
Memorable Line: “I find your lack of faith disturbing..."
Tea-Leaf Trivia: The sound of that famous windpipe-snapping force choke was actually created by crushing walnuts.
Next: Otto
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gambit21
Aug 11th 2009, 10:57
How could Nicholson's Joker be left out and indeed Ledger's.
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JoWareham
Aug 11th 2009, 12:34
Where is Marcia Gay Harden's terrifying Mrs Carmody from The Mist? She blows everyone else off the screen and manages to be much scarier than anything in the parking lot.
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rosco2903
Aug 11th 2009, 13:03
How could you miss Gary Oldmans scenery chewing performances in Leon or State of Grace. James Woods in The Specialist. No Clarence Boddicker, Kurgan or Hans Gruber. Hang your heads in shame TF
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pimpernel
Aug 11th 2009, 22:31
I concur with gambit21 - where's Ledger's Joker?! And Kenneth Brannagh's Iago? Toby Stephens in 'Die Another Day'? And, well I know this isn't a film, but John Simm as The Master in Doctor Who - he definitely nicked the limelight from Tennant! Totally agree about Alan Rickman in Prince of Thieves! "I'm going to cut your heart out with a spoon!" "Why a spoon cousin?" "BECAUSE IT HURTS MORE YOU IDIOT!!" Legendary...
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allykatharvey
Aug 16th 2009, 12:50
Great list! Could have been a bit longer to include Tim Roth's magnetic baddie in Rob Roy and Jeremy Northam's contribution as the almost-baddie but Wickedly-Sharper-Than-The-Hero scene stealer in Enigma! I bought the DVDs for both of these for the stunning bad guys!
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