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Alacritous Crier

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15. He was a terrible choice to play Gacy.
Thu Apr 16, 2020, 03:05 PM
Apr 2020

The later film Gacy (2003) starring Mark Holton was much better cast and quite realistic.

I think that was the only film of Dennehy's that I didn't like.

BRIAN DENNEHY DEAD AT 81 [View all] Chicago1980 Apr 2020 OP
That Truly Sucks Nacht Owl Apr 2020 #1
I saw him on Broadway Hobo Apr 2020 #2
Outstanding actor. So sorry to hear this. (nt) Paladin Apr 2020 #3
10, Cocoon, F/X, Silverado...so many great films RIP BD TeamPooka Apr 2020 #4
Gorky Park dweller Apr 2020 #6
great book TeamPooka Apr 2020 #9
He was the best part of First Blood. C Moon Apr 2020 #31
I was always glad to see him in whatever he did. NBachers Apr 2020 #5
I always liked him until ... left-of-center2012 Apr 2020 #7
He was a terrible choice to play Gacy. Alacritous Crier Apr 2020 #15
RIP Brian Dennehy quickesst Apr 2020 #8
Wow. Hadn't heard his name mentioned in a long time. BumRushDaShow Apr 2020 #10
According to IMDB He was still working with projects in the queue.. Tikki Apr 2020 #22
He was usually appearing on TV as a "guest star" BumRushDaShow Apr 2020 #26
I am so sad to see this. MuseRider Apr 2020 #11
I truly enjoyed his acting. Polly Hennessey Apr 2020 #12
Me too. lunatica Apr 2020 #19
One of my all time favorite actors. TruckFump Apr 2020 #13
He was one of my favorites... Alacritous Crier Apr 2020 #14
He could play the villain well also. Marcuse Apr 2020 #16
A favorite, fantastic actor, R.I.P. yaesu Apr 2020 #17
Always a solid performer. RIP BootinUp Apr 2020 #18
May he have eternal rest and may perpetual light shine on him. PatrickforO Apr 2020 #20
I am sorry to hear this. LisaM Apr 2020 #21
Winning his second Tony, 2003... RobertDevereaux Apr 2020 #23
😢 NurseJackie Apr 2020 #24
Gonna pin that Congressional Medal of honor to his liver!! Bengus81 Apr 2020 #25
Tommy Boy's dad! ffr Apr 2020 #27
oh wow, what an actor Skittles Apr 2020 #28
I liked the film with James Wood who was a hit man captain queeg Apr 2020 #29
I think it was called "Best Seller". Aristus Apr 2020 #30
Exactly. He's a far gone wingmut nowadays. captain queeg Apr 2020 #40
I gather a lot of people who worked with himknew. soldierant Apr 2020 #42
Gladiator (1992) chwaliszewski Apr 2020 #32
RIP. DTomlinson Apr 2020 #33
His IMBD is so damned long...RIP Ferrets are Cool Apr 2020 #34
Silverado Bayard Apr 2020 #35
Yes. he was so xxqqqzme Apr 2020 #44
Aww. I always liked him. Hassin Bin Sober Apr 2020 #36
Whatever he was in, he made it better Yeehah Apr 2020 #37
Damn.. Talitha Apr 2020 #38
F/X great movie n/t gay texan Apr 2020 #39
Worked up until the end too TexasBushwhacker Apr 2020 #41
RIP Ohio Joe Apr 2020 #43
RIP MustLoveBeagles Apr 2020 #45
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