RIP John Saxon

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An absolute legend of the industry. RIP Mr. Saxon.
 

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It can be argued that Roper was unnecessary and added only because the movie needed a white guy...but I still thought he was cool. You can tell by his hairline the guy was virile. I thought he'd be a lot older than 84, too. I've never seen him not look middle-aged.

Aaaaaaaaand, Regis has left the building, folks. Married to the same woman since 1970, must've been doing something right. Rare thing in that industry.
 

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Same with Williams (Jim Kelly) added just to attract African Americans and interact with Roper.
 

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Naw, Jim and Bruce were martial artists. John was just an actor.
 

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Same with Williams (Jim Kelly) added just to attract African Americans and interact with Roper.
Hey, go fuck yourself. Jim Kelly is a legit martial artist and action movie star, you ignorant piece of shit. And Bruce wanted him in the movie.
 

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Bolo taking a dive..Still i really liked Ropers character in EtD. RIP

 

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Fun fact: Bolo is 5'6''.
 

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Well aware of this, just be being funny.

I'd be really sad if he passed away too though. Saxon and Bolo are so iconic. :(

He's probably going to die now because of your posts ;)
 

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Same with Williams (Jim Kelly) added just to attract African Americans and interact with Roper.

He has two of the three best scenes in the movie.
 

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I disagree saying Saxon (Lee's student) and Williams were included to attract a more diverse demographic. Their parts could be edited out as it changed nothing in the main story.

All you had to do is have the English dude say Han was a major drug kingpin and their roles are unnecessary.

It's not a knock as Bruce had done the same in Return with Norris as the main villian battle. Funny how both (Jim & Chuck) died in their films.
 
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