@MelBrooks And NO ONE could have embodied the terrific agony, and the ultimate, soaring triumph of the heart, more than Sir John.
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@MelBrooks He was great as Jesus in one of your films as well. Only special actors get to do that. -
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@MelBrooks@steveg1425 Hurt was brilliant. You were a genius to take that project and make it into a filmic reality, Mr. Brooks. Talk about "breaking the mold"! - Show more
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@MelBrooks Thank you for nurturing and protecting that film, and Lynch and Hurt's work. -
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@MelBrooks Forget#Alien and#TheElephanMan I will remember#JohnHurt for thishttps://youtu.be/RrxlbLVcpqI - Show more
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@MelBrooks My dad took me too see it when it came out...even as a kid, I knew what a beautiful movie it was. Such a sad day. Bless. <3 -
Nice words and what a long list of actors that would recognise his talent. Broody and magnificent in Tinker, Tailor, as Control.
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@MelBrooks@TheDeniseCrosby he also brought a new dimension to the Dr. -
@MelBrooks Every role he played. -
@MelBrooks I'm glad you're still with us Mr. Brooks -
@MelBrooks Hurt AND your brilliant Anne made Elephant Man immortal. -
@MelBrooks@WipeHomophobia What an artist;what a film and what a timely message Mel!Stay well,JR -
@MelBrooks Mrs. & I drove to Greenwich from Bronx to see this "Art" movie. Full house. When it ended, not a sound. Everyone just got up.Left -
@MelBrooks One of the finest for sure. -
@MelBrooks A truly great actor. I've seen The Elephant Man numerous times, each time moved to tears by Sir John's extraordinary performance -
@MelBrooks Well said Mel -
@MelBrooks yes <3 will miss xx rest in peace -
@MelBrooks I remain in awe of his performance, and deeply grateful to you, sir, for making this film.
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