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23rd February 10, 09:50 PM
#1
Movie that SHOULD be made.
I know this has been brought up before, but I just thought that it should be said again:
Why isn't there a film about Mad Jack Churchill?!? I mean, you don't even need a screenwriter, the history books have it all! He lead his commandos into battle playing the bagpipes. He captured 42 German prisoners using only his claymore. Yeah, that's right, he carried a sword into battle. He escaped a German POW camp. Twice. His preferred weapon in battle was a bow and arrow. He faced down Palestinian rebels wearing a full Scottish military parade uniform, armed only with a swagger stick. Then, at age 40, he became a paratrooper. When that didn't work out (not his fault, the war ended) he learned how to surf in Australia.
He's like Kilgore, but with a sword and bagpipes...and more awesome.
http://www.wwiihistorymagazine.com/2...-profiles.html
It's a long read, but definitely worth the time.
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23rd February 10, 11:53 PM
#2
that would make an awesome movie! it's amazing how many stories of bravery like "mad jack's" are out there. just goes to show the greatest stories are not always fiction.
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24th February 10, 12:24 AM
#3
Wow! I'd definitely go see a movie about him.
-Martin
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"Cuimhnich air na daoine bhon tanaig thu"
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24th February 10, 01:13 AM
#4
A modest man, who was legend in his own life time.
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24th February 10, 06:13 AM
#5
I don't think Hollywood would touch it unless they could change a few concepts, like nationality. 
Hollywood doesn't "do" films about good or successful British Army military exploits and martial skills.
I only need to mention the name "Montgomery" for Americans to go into "diss" mode. 
Last edited by Lachlan09; 24th February 10 at 06:19 AM.
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24th February 10, 06:57 AM
#6
Mad Jack certainly would make an interesting story, as would "Mad Mitch" of the Argylls in Aden. Years ago I met a fellow at a Civil War reenactment in Kansas City who had been an officer with the old Northumberland Fusiliers in Aden, and he told me some stories of Mad Mitch and the "700 Glengarried Men".
T.
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24th February 10, 07:17 AM
#7
Sounds like it would be a great flick! But in Hollywood there has to be a P.C. message!
Scott D McKay
* The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits *
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24th February 10, 07:43 AM
#8
Sounds like it would help popularize kilts and boost kilt sales for sure - if the youngsters went to see the movie.
Ol' Macdonald himself, a proud son of Skye and Cape Breton Island
Lifetime Member STA. Two time winner of Utilikiltarian of the Month.
"I'll have a kilt please, a nice hand sewn tartan, 16 ounce Strome. Oh, and a sporran on the side, with a strap please."
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24th February 10, 08:56 AM
#9
 Originally Posted by Lachlan09
I only need to mention the name " Montgomery" for Americans to go into "diss" mode.
Sorry - don't get it. Please explain.
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24th February 10, 08:57 AM
#10
Originally Posted by MacKay71
Sounds like it would be a great flick! But in Hollywood there has to be a P.C. message!
How about: Don't p*** off the Commandos??
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