Been some good ones over the years, Samuel L Jackson as “Jules”,in Pulp Fiction
“Brick top”and even “Fairbanks” in Foot Soldier are convincing.
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“Hard man” actors
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Holeinonegolfer
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Gary Stretch used to pester my cousin to go out with him.
she married a greasy haired biker in the end.
she married a greasy haired biker in the end.
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Takashi Miike
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that's a classic scene when he's talking to Gary Stretch, with the rest of the gang sitting in the car
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Council Scum
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Perry Nium
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Monsieur merde de cheval
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Monsieur merde de cheval
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Monsieur merde de cheval
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yngwies Cat
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He was pretty terrifying as "The Fucker" in The Thick of It as well.
It would be difficult to reprise Corky as the character is dead.
It would be difficult to reprise Corky as the character is dead.
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Fauxstralian
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Charles Hawtrey in Carry On Motherfucker
Did all his own stunts & killed 3 extras during the filming
Did all his own stunts & killed 3 extras during the filming
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One of the most remarkable performances of an actor playing a hard man is Tom Hollander in the Night Manager. 5'5", better known for playing middle class congenial types, like in Rev, it was a truly transformational performance.
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oh dear II
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Paul Brettany in Gangster No 1, I had to fast forward a few times
Jack Nicolson and Ray Winstone in the Departed
Jack Nicolson and Ray Winstone in the Departed
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