"w" film with Dirk. 1974. [Archive]

Arciris

03-16-2007, 05:43 PM

Hi to all!
Is it possible to find the film "W"? It was 1974...In the shops? I don't know..
I have found sketch ini youtube and it is of suspense directed by Richard Quine.
I put the link.
Ufff..it becomes rare to see to me Dirk in these scenes... :shock:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2UiblotADo

Take care.
Esther.

bibbi

03-16-2007, 06:16 PM

Hi Esther! :D
Try this link:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=596194&#country
It lists Spain as one of the countries they ship to.
I didn't see a particular website for Amazon in Spain.
Maybe they might it available online. The movie W.
You can also try:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/
Hopes this helps you.

take care,
Anne :)

Tracy

03-16-2007, 08:51 PM

Try Ebay.

Once in a while a copy will come up for sale.

..T

Arciris

03-17-2007, 04:05 AM

Thanks Anne and Tracy!!I
I wiill prove that way :)
that young it was Dirk there, right?
Kisses!

Sharma

03-19-2007, 04:08 PM

Hi to all!
Ufff..it becomes rare to see to me Dirk in these scenes... :shock:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2UiblotADo

Take care.
Esther.

I remember Dirk saying in an interview that the director of the film - I forget who it is - insisted on realism in the wife-beating scenes; meaning poor Twiggy was enduring some actual pain in some of the scenes.

Arciris

03-19-2007, 04:43 PM

Ohhh, my god, Sharma..I didn't know this..Poor Twiggy...
Well, they are actors and is what it touches to them sometimes :shock:
Kisses.

starlight

03-28-2007, 11:04 AM

I remember Dirk saying in an interview that the director of the film - I forget who it is - insisted on realism in the wife-beating scenes; meaning poor Twiggy was enduring some actual pain in some of the scenes.

OMG! Now that's what I call suffering for your art. I hope she didn't have too much pain.
I'll have this clip for now but will have to wait for Christmas to buy it - argghhhhh!!!!

Dirk looks sweet, young and innocent but I guess that makes it more frightful when the villain hasn't got that black moustache to twist.

ostarella

04-15-2007, 10:34 PM

Arciris

04-16-2007, 06:04 AM

I got the tape of this some time ago but have never had a chance to watch it. Now youtube has a clip (I couldn't find the one listed earlier here) so I checked that out. I admired Dirk's acting before, but after watching just this bit, well, he was damn scary. I mean :shock:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=RRcW9_w4Rc0

Thanks Ostarella!
The other video was delete for the user..but, I don't know that there was another.
Yess, I agree with you. Damn scary guy in this.. :shock: But, he's a good actor :wink: .
Thanks!
Esther.

Genny

04-16-2007, 06:17 PM

Thank you for the link, Osterella. Dirk is incredible, in that scene. I've just watched it twice and still feel shaken. The different expressions, on his face...and the timing...brilliant. Wish I could see the whole film. :shock: :shock: :shock:

bibbi

04-16-2007, 06:35 PM

Hi ostarella! :D
Thanks for the link! :D
I just watched that about an hour ago.
I am trying to get w through Blockbuster Canada.
I might be able to get a copy in 2-3 weeks.

Take care,
Anne :)

Genny

04-16-2007, 06:45 PM

Does Twiggy play Dirk's wife, in the film ? :shock:

Tracy

04-16-2007, 06:48 PM

Does Twiggy play Dirk's wife, in the film ? :shock:

Yes.

This move was very good.
Dirk did a very good job of portraying an abusive shell shocked vietnam vet husband.
Twiggy was good too in one of her first movie roles.

ostarella

04-16-2007, 06:53 PM

I believe she's his ex.

I really have to put aside some time to watch that tape... :?

ostarella

04-16-2007, 06:54 PM

Ah, Tracy got there before me! I stand corrected :)

Genny

04-17-2007, 10:41 AM

Thanks, for answering my query. :D Seriously..and I'm not, being daft or gushing...the clip I saw on Youtube...I think that Dirk is absolutely BRILLIANT. He manages..even in THAT, situation, to look vulnerable, endearing, childlike, stunningly attrtactive, animalistic, likeable, loathesome , evil and absolutely terrifying...in the space of a matter of seconds. NONE of that, is hammy, nor to much...which is a trap many actors, would have fallen into. It's obvious, that he's an experienced stage actor and a very, very good one. Dirk has never, been - as I read somewhere a while ago, " ...a pretty boy". The looks, are a bonus. I left my ex husband, after such violence. Believe me..Dirk, got it right. What you see with Dirk, in his acting, always, rings true. To be able to suspend disbelief, is not, what many actors can do..even if they act well. For example..at no time, in ' Silence Of The Lambs', did I forget that it was Anthony Hopkins born near here in Pontrhydyfen..even though I think he's a terrific, actor. Whereas from my, perspective..Dirk is..who ? He's not, Starbuck...although Starbuck is closer I reckon than Face. To me..Dirk is..Hamlet, Iago, Starbuck and lts, more. Sorry, about the long post. :oops: :oops: :shock:

bibbi

04-17-2007, 10:51 AM

Hi Genny! :D
I 100% agree with you. :D
You don't have to apologize for the long post.
You said everything beautifully! :D
WELL SAID! :D :D

Take care,
Anne :)

Genny

04-17-2007, 11:10 AM

Hi Anne..thank you. :D I hope that Dirk knows, that we know, how good an actor he is...I really do. Am off out, now. If you see Dirk before I get back on line tomorrow Anne, be sure to tell him - OK ? Come to think of it...don't see Dirk, until I get back ! Aaargh ! :D :D :D Oh..and just in case you do...you are not allowed to keep him there because he is due in Holland, soon...and THEN, you would have some explaining to do to Dwight !!! :shock: :shock:

Arciris

04-17-2007, 12:53 PM

Hi!!
I agree with you, too, Genny.
Dirk is a very good actor, hisfaces, his movements when he's acting, his expressions, etc..For all this in "W" he has a good performance, I think.
Good afternoon!

bibbi

04-17-2007, 02:32 PM

Hi everyone! :D
I agree! I'll be watching "W" as soon as I get it, in about a week or two.
Blockbuster came through. :D

Take care,
Anne :)

Verity

04-21-2007, 11:05 AM

"W" is available on Amazon.co.uk but only in Region 1 format, I think.

I never have understood why Dirk has been overlooked by the powers-that-be in Hollywood - unless he was too much of a free-spirit. He was, (and still is), utterly gorgeous and very compelling to watch. Perhaps he's too intelligent, outspoken and politically incorrect for his own good. They had a red hot property and ignored it. Clearly the idiots preferred men who were more malleable and compliant - or desperate!

Genny

04-21-2007, 04:55 PM

What does the ' W ' stand for ? I've been wondering for a while !

ostarella

04-21-2007, 04:59 PM

Maybe "William", the name of Dirk's character? Don't know for sure - haven't found an explanation myself (unless it's explained in the movie and I haven't had a chance to watch it yet) :roll:

Genny

04-21-2007, 05:14 PM

Thanks ! You could be right.... Will have to try to get a copy to find out for sure. It would be interesting to hear talk about the film. Dirk looks great, in the clip..1974,,,so he must have been 29. :D

Arciris

04-22-2007, 09:20 AM

Yesss, he was 29 :P but still is a young man now, because his heart have young spirit :wink: .
I agree 100% with you, Verity.

bibbi

04-25-2007, 06:04 PM

Hi everyone! :D
Sadly my copy of "W" was defective! :( :cry:
But, I'll get another in 3-4 weeks and the manager at Blockbuster is going to make sure that it's working correctly before I buy it. Great customer service, eh?
I'll post what I think of the film when I get my replacement copy.

Take care,
Anne :)

Genny

04-25-2007, 06:33 PM

dbukfan

05-10-2007, 02:55 AM

Yes please ! :D :D Would love, to hear about it. Saw a programme about Twiggy on the Biography channel yesterday when I was writing letters. She said that she met her first husband Michael Whitney on that film in which he also acted. She also said that it wasn't a very good film. Did she not see, Dirk, I wonder ??!! :shock:

Hi Genny

Yes, just placed another DB's film, 'W' = WoW :lol: :wink: yesterday with Amazon.com (USA)...costing inc p&p approx 20 box or GBP Tenner...what a bargain, eh! :wink:

Prob. coming nt wk...I'll let U know...I love to watch him in baddie for a chance...also U guy been saying how good this W is,......poor littly!!..I might have to cut down her pocket monies at this rate, eh...spendin' on DB's film instead :lol: :lol: :D .

Have a nice day!!

dbukfan...x

Genny

05-10-2007, 04:12 PM

Great ! Am thinking of sending off for a cpy too, 'cos will never, get one here otherwise. I'd love, to see the film. Think I'll go for it, tomorrow. I'm so glad that you've inspired me to order USA copies. I ordered ' Sss' and ' Alaska', from Playtrade but they e mailed me, saying that my card details were incorrect. Going to phone them, in the morning - so that I can check, then, that they have the correct information. Am waiting for ' Mark Of The Devil', from Amazon. ' Blue Tornado' arrived and was fine, so it should be OK. :D :D :D :D

bibbi

05-10-2007, 04:18 PM

Hi everyone! :D
Well it is worth the wait, I am getting my copy of "W" in about a week.
Will post here with a review of the movie, when I get it.
I am getting my copy thru Blockbuster Canada.

Take care,
Anne :)

Genny

05-11-2007, 05:07 PM

Have ordered a copy ! Wheee! :D :D Can't wait to see it ! Oh..my Mark Of The Devil was the wrong film. :shock: I now have a horror film, starring Herbert Lom. :shock: Will have to look around again.

bibbi

05-12-2007, 10:26 AM

Hi everyone! :D
Got a call from Blockbuster Canada. My DVD copy of "W" will be in the store, next Friday.
That's a lot faster than I expected. Looking forward to watching it. Also, Blockbuster has made sure, this time the DVD wasn't defective. That's great customer service! :D

Take care,
Anne :)

Genny

05-12-2007, 11:33 AM

Glad you'll be getting a copy soon ! I'm looking forward to seeing my copy..will take some weeks...but it will be worth it. :D :D :D

Genny

05-27-2007, 08:58 PM

:shock: Ha ! Guess what ? My copy of ' W' arrived but it's the ruddy martial arts film. Aaargh! Am sending it back. I think Anne had the same problem ?

dbukfan

05-31-2007, 03:17 AM

:shock: Ha ! Guess what ? My copy of ' W' arrived but it's the ruddy martial arts film. Aaargh! Am sending it back. I think Anne had the same problem ?

Hi Guys

Today, me too just rec'd a DVD 'W', starrin' Mr Choeng instead of our beloved DB.....so so annoyin'...darn..Amazon :evil: ...Is Amazon crazy or something?...not check it out what they suppose to send to clients before dispatchin'...even the front cover..it's nothin' lookalike DB at all :shock:
Nice try....Hard Sale----ship left-over stocks, eh :roll: :shock:... sendin' back asap!!
Sorry to all for my rantin'.... 8) :?

Genny

06-07-2007, 06:20 PM

Oh..you, had the wrong DVD too ? Aaargh ! I ordered through Play.com and it went to DVDLegacy. Have sent them their martial arts film back saying that Twiggy and Dirk Benedict NOT martial arts stars. Very, annoying ! :shock: :x :shock:

ostarella

06-07-2007, 06:50 PM

I took a quick look at Amazon.uk and sure enough, they have four used copies listed, but the picture is not "our" movie. I would suggest contacting the seller and verifying that it not only is the movie with Dirk, but that it is *not* this martial arts movie, before ordering. Many times sellers will post a picture of what they have, and then copy/paste the "official" description from the web, and they don't bother to make sure it's the same movie. eBay (USA) has three VHS copies, and it's usually very quick and easy to verify with eBay sellers, as they don't want to get tossed off or get a bad review. So that's another avenue to check out. It probably will be easier to get the right thing if you do go with VHS, frankly. Almost all of my copies are VHS, and they seem to be of as good a quality as those on DVD, frankly. They all come from the same master...