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In reply to the discussion: In Cold Blood [View all]H2O Man
(73,536 posts)9. Right, right!
Now you are stirring my memory -- difficult, at this advanced age. I remember a related part, but am not clear if it is just from the book, or from boxing back in the 1960s. But when Dick and Perry were thumbing a ride, a convertible driven by a large man pulled over. Perry didn't know who it was, but Dick recognized him. It was Cleveland "Big Cat" Williams, the half-black, half-Cherokee heavyweight contender. Cleveland was a giant, and powerfully built (he worked on his manager Hugh Benbow's horse ranch, building up the power that resulted in one of the highest percentages of knockouts ever). Dick knew better than to try to roll Cleveland. I can't recall if the pair accepted a ride with the Big Cat or not. Do you recall?
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I agree. "In Cold Blood" is probably my favorite book and the film was quite good.
Hoyt
Aug 2018
#11
Your analytical comparison of DT & Dick Hickock is interesting - charming sociopaths - gift of gab
AnotherMother4Peace
Aug 2018
#3
I vaguely recall that scene, as they were hitching rides or stealing cars to from US to Mexico.
AnotherMother4Peace
Aug 2018
#36
I agree with this, to the extent I know anything about the brain or psychopathic issues.
Honeycombe8
Aug 2018
#18
You and H2O Man are giving me a lot to think about. I don't know when I pegged him as an abusive SOB
Hekate
Aug 2018
#49