Peter Cushing : One of the greats

Absolutely adore Peter Cushing. One of those consummate pro actors who always brought a tremendous sense of sincerity and conviction to any given movie he appeared in. I especially dig all those Hammer horror films in which Cushing was well paired against Christopher Lee.

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I love Hammer productions! They seemed to always balance camp with mystery. I also liked the ensemble (I like when they do that, and use the same actors). Hammer films seem to elevate the B-movie genre and have quite the cult following.

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"Do you love my insides? The parts you can't see? Eyeballs to entrails, my sweet?" ~~ Drusilla

The Skull is a great example of his acting prowess. The movie is slow as hell, but Cushing is so compelling that you have no problem staying interested.

Yes, and he never seemed to be slumming, even as he so often did. Slum, I mean.

Peter Cushing was a tremendously talented actor, and while he took his work seriously, always gave his best, whatever he working in, he never seemed to be taking himself seriously. The mark of a first rate actor.

My favorite Cushing performance in a horror anthology is in Tales from the Crypt as a sweet old guy who falls prey to a merciless young neighbor who doesn't like him. It's a real tragic and touching role that Cushing brings a genuinely moving pathos to.

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Like many of my generation I first saw Peter in star wars. Soon after I was introduced to his earlier work along side Christopher Lee. Both were masters of their craft👍

Cushing was great in Star Wars as Tarkin because he plays it so straight and understated instead of hamming it up.

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Absolutely! He was cold calculation combined with the arrogance that comes from knowing nothing but victory at the suffering of others.

I was actually a little off put when I realized he wasn't Vader's boss. I was six…gimme a break😂👍

They had very good chemistry together which made every endeavour successful.

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"Do you love my insides? The parts you can't see? Eyeballs to entrails, my sweet?" ~~ Drusilla

Without a doubt! Did you see the interviews Lee gave with regards to Lord of the Rings? He had a personal friendship with Tolkien so perhaps that was part of it, but I noticed quite the same thing.

Cushing was humble and Lee gave off a smarmy sort of vibe.

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"Do you love my insides? The parts you can't see? Eyeballs to entrails, my sweet?" ~~ Drusilla

"One of the greats"

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Agreed!

He really was an Amazing Actor and most definitely 1 of the Best (and Greats) ever.