#concorde affaire '79

[mariocki]

RIP Ruggero Deodato (7.5.1939 - 29.12.2022)

"I've been doing the rounds for about ten years, doing the festivals, where I'm invited for Cannibal Holocaust, you know, and other fairly violent movies; festivals that specialise in exploitation style movies. The people I've met there, the fanbase, the people who actually pay to go and see the movies, the people who take part, are the nicest, most lovely people I've ever met. They may be scary in appearance, with piercings, tattoos and stuff, but they arrive at these conventions with their kids in the prams, dressed up as little devils, but it's like a carnival. They changed my mind about people's appearance; they're incredibly peaceful. These festivals, these conventions, are about having fun in a very peaceful way; it's just a fun weekend."

[peter-ash]

(También conocida como Operación Concorde)

[memoriastoica]

Affare Concorde (1979)

[maturemenoftvandfilms]

Robert Wagner Born: February 10, 1930, Detroit, MI Physique: Average Build Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)

Robert John Wagner Jr. is an American actor of stage, screen, and television. He is known for starring in the television shows It Takes a Thief, Switch, and Hart to Hart. He later had a recurring role as Teddy Leopold in the TV sitcom Two and a Half Men and made twelve guest appearances as Anthony DiNozzo Sr. in the police procedural NCIS. In films, Wagner is known for his role as Number 2 in the Austin Powers trilogy of films as well as for A Kiss Before Dying, The Pink Panther, The Towering Inferno, The Concorde ... Airport '79 and many more.

Wagner is probably one of the most handsome male actor in TV history. I first remember seeing Wagner in Hart to Hart as a kid and rediscovered him as Anthony DiNozzo Sr. in NCIS. Currently married longer than all of his previous three marriages combined. According to his memoirs, Wagner claimed to have had affairs with numerous actresses of his career like Joan Crawford, Elizabeth Taylor and Joan Collins. But... there also rumors he had affairs with a number of actors. So I might have a shot with him.

[tcm]

Alain Delon’s Unrequited Love Affair with Hollywood By Raquel Stecher

With his piercing blue eyes, aloof demeanor and natural charisma, it was inevitable that French actor Alain Delon would become an international sensation. The suave French film star became known for playing brooding anti-heroes on both sides of the law. He catapulted to fame in Rene Clement’s PURPLE NOON (’61), the sun-baked drama based on Patricia Highsmith’s celebrated mystery novel. Other plum roles came his way including films such as the art-house darling L’ECLISSE (’62) and acclaimed crime dramas ANY NUMBER CAN WIN (’63), LE SAMOURAI (’67) and BORSALINO (’70).

When Delon got his start, he was a fresh face in a new era of celebrity and filmmaking. Delon’s good looks, fashion sense, his many romantic affairs with some of the most beautiful women in the world and his real-life connections to dangerous gangsters all added to his mystique. In his prime, Delon was a huge box-office star not only in France but throughout Europe. As his celebrity grew, he found fans in Japan, China and Russia. But there was always one market that was missing in Delon’s portfolio: Hollywood.

Hollywood came knocking at the very beginning of Delon’s acting career, even before he was an actor. After a tumultuous upbringing and years of youthful rebellion that culminated with being dishonorably discharged from the French Marines, Delon found himself in Paris where he took numerous odd jobs. It was there he befriended local up-and-coming actors, one of whom invited him to go to the Cannes Film Festival. Henry Wilson, David O. Selznick’s talent scout, spotted Delon there and had him do a screen test in Rome. Selznick offered Delon a contract with the provision that Delon must learn English beforehand. Delon signed the contract but later backed out of it when his actor friends introduced him to French film director Yves Allegret. Allegret became Delon’s mentor, guiding him to develop a natural style of acting telling Delon “don’t act, live!” Delon got his first acting role in WHEN THE WOMAN BUTTS IN (’57) and the rest is history.

Even with the success of the French and Italian productions Delon starred in, he always had it in the back of his mind that the apex of his career would find him making films in Hollywood. When he was nominated for a Golden Globe for his performance in Luchino Visconti’s THE LEOPARD (’63), Hollywood came knocking again. He tested the waters with the UK produced ensemble film THE YELLOW ROLLS-ROYCE (’64), in which he plays opposite Shirley MacLaine and George C. Scott in one of the story’s three vignettes. After several failed negotiations, including a role in a Sam Peckinpah production that never came to fruition, Delon snagged the lead role in the American film noir style drama ONCE A THIEF (’65). The project was quite similar to ANY NUMBER CAN WIN and even shared the same writer, Zekial Marko. However, the film did modestly well in the States and fared better overseas. It was even premiered in Tokyo to capitalize on Delon’s international fame.

Other roles in English-speaking films came his way including parts in the war drama IS PARIS BURNING? (’66), the silly Western spoof starring Rat Pack members Dean Martin and Joey Bishop TEXAS ACROSS THE RIVER (’66), the sexy British drama THE GIRL ON A MOTORCYCLE (’68) and the Spaghetti Western starring Charles Bronson and Toshiro Mifune RED SUN (’71). Most of these films did modestly in the American market but fared better in other countries where Delon was a more established star. Delon was considered for parts in FANNY (’61), LAWRENCE OF ARABIA (’62), THE LOVED ONE (’65), THIS PROPERTY IS CONDEMNED (’66) and GUNS FOR SAN SEBASTIAN (’68), none of which happened.

In the 1970s, Delon made two more concerted efforts to break into the Hollywood scene. He reunited with Burt Lancaster, his co-star in THE LEOPARD, for the CIA spy thriller SCORPIO (’73). Then there was THE CONCORDE… AIRPORT ’79 (’79), the fourth entry in the popular AIRPORT franchise. This film did so poorly that it put the nail in the coffin to both the AIRPORT films and Delon’s Hollywood career.

So what went wrong? Why was Alain Delon, who enjoyed fame around the globe, unable to make a splash in Hollywood? The answer to this is complicated. For one, American audiences are notoriously finicky and sometimes international success doesn’t guarantee box-office clout. Also, Hollywood is known for getting in its own way and many success stories have come from talent who were able to transcend limitations. Delon was given smaller roles in films with ensemble casts or very strong lead actors such as Burt Lancaster, Anthony Quinn, Charles Bronson and Jack Palance who overshadowed Delon on screen. These parts were beneath what he was capable of. 

Delon’s accent was another barrier to entry even though he spoke English well and his accent gave him an air of sophistication. It’s very difficult for French speaking actors to break into Hollywood. There are a few notable exceptions such as Louis Jourdan, Charles Boyer and Maurice Chevalier. But those stars didn’t have Delon’s brand of masculinity and sexual prowess, that was highly prized in France and elsewhere but was not as appealing in the States. In the end, Hollywood didn’t give Delon a chance to shine. However, Delon demonstrated that he didn’t need Hollywood to cement his status as one of the cinema’s great leading men.

[seekingabba]

Delphic Maxims

1 Follow Zeus; follow divinity

2 Obey law; obey custom

3 Honor the gods; revere the gods

4 Respect parents

5 Yield to a just man

6 When you have learned something, recognize it (in all situations)

7 Having heard, perceive

8 Know yourself

9 Intend to marry

10 Know the critical moment

11 Think like a mortal; be prudent like one who can die

12 Be aware (of yourself) when you are a stranger

13 Honor The Goddess Hestia

14 Control yourself

15 Come to the aid of those dear to you

16 Master anger, desire, emotion, lust

17 Practice good sense

18 Value divine forethought

19 Do not make use of an oath

20 Prize friendship

21 Hold on to what you have been taught

22 Pursue a good reputation

23 Seek skill

24 Acknowledge a good man.

25 Blame or find fault with no one

26 Approve virtue and excellence

27 Act justly & righteously

28 Be favourable to those dear to you

29 Keep off from hateful people and those that refuse to be reconciled

30 Practice excellence (of body)

31 Keep yourself away from cowardice

32 Be courteous

33 Guard one’s own property, affairs, interests

34 Do not steal, and keep from strange things or customs

35 Listen to everyone

36 Speak auspiciously (in religious settings)

37 Show kindness dear ones

38 Nothing very much / too much

39 Use time sparingly; Don’t waste time

40 Think ahead; Give heed to the things to come

41 Hate wanton violence and overblown pride

42 Have respect for suppliants

43 Adapt yourself to all things

44 Discipline your sons

45 When you have, give freely/

46 Be wary about traps and dishonesty.

47 Speak well of everyone

48 Aways be a philosopher

49 Distinguish what is lawful and divine(not forbidden)

50 When you know, do; having understood by observing, do

51 Hold yourself away from murder; avoid punishment by death

52 Say aloud things that are powerful / possible / practicable

53 Use learned, prudent, practical men

54 Put behavior to public scrutiny (especially things you have done)

55 When you have received pay back

56 View no one with jealousy

57 Make use of the skill that you have and acquire skill

58 That which you were on the point of giving, give (when you said you would)

59 Honor good service done especially since all goodness comes from the Gods

60 Bear a grudge against no one

61 Pay attention to dangers

62 Praise expectation; be content with hope

63Hate slander

64 Acquire justly

65 Honor good men

66 Know who is judging

67 Get the upper hand with respect to marriage negotiations

68 Acknowledge fate

69 Avoid pledges

70 Speak plainly.

7 1 Deal with those who those are equal and like to you in virtue

72 Govern your expenditures

73 What you have acquired, enjoy

74 Revere shame (that has a person admitting his wrong-doing)

75 Fully repay favor (especially to the Gods)

76 Pray (aloud) for success

77 Be content with your lot

78 Having heard, give heed

79 On-goingly work for acquisitions

80 Despise quarreling

81 Detest disgrace (yours); don’t reproach others

82 Hold your tongue

83 Ward off insolence toward others and avoid attracting it from others

84 Discern just things from unjust things

85 Do not hoard

86 Make judgements without bribes

87 Accuse someone when he is present, to his face

88 Speak only from expertise

89 Don’t rely on brute force; don’t be violent

90 Gather your livelihood without causing pain

91 Associate with others in a gentle way

92 Finish fully without timidness

93 Be friendly to all

94 Do not curse your sons; don’t act in such a way that your actions doom your descendants

95 Lead your spouse

96 Treat yourself well

97 Be well spoken and be spoken about well

98 Respond at the critical moment; don’t make a snap judgement

99 Labor in company with good repute

100 Don’t keep changing your mind. act without overthinking it

101 Only When you are failing of your purpose, change your mind (rethink it)

102 Master the eye

103 Give counsel after a time

104 Act expeditiously

105 Protect friendship

106 Be reasonable; be prudent; be considerate

107 Pursue concord

108 Keep hidden that which ought not be spoken

109 Fear power

110 Hunt for what is (mutually) beneficial or expedient

111 Wait for the right time

112 Put an end to enmities, let them go

113 Accept &expect old age

114 Don’t boast about your physical strength

115 Practice auspicious speech

116 Flee hatred

117 Become wealthy in a way that is just

118 Don’t walk away from a good reputation

119 Hate badness

120 Take a risk prudently

121 Don’t suffer over learning

122 Don’t leave off being sparing of resources or human life

123 Respect oracles

124 Love those whom you raise

125 Don’t talk bad behind someone’s back

126 Show regard for an elder

127 Teach youngsters

128 Don’t put faith in wealth

129 Respect yourself

130 Don’t be the leader in insolence

131 Honor the death

132 Die in defense of your fatherland

133 Don’t be vexed with your manner of living (or even with the world)

134 Do not regard yourself as superior to a dead person

135 Be troubled for the man who is unfortunate (has failed or died)

136 Gratify yourself without harm

137 Don’t be distressed by everything

138 Beget from good lineage (recognize your spouse’s family traits, reputation, wealth)

139 Make public promises to no one

140 Do not be unjust to the dead

141 Be in a good state of mind (about how you fare), as much as a mortal (can be)

142 Do not put faith in luck (good or bad)

143 When you are a child, be an ornament (a credit) to your parents

144 When you are in your youth, (be) self-disciplined

145 When you are in middle age, be just (civilized, righteous)

146 When you are an elder, be reasonable (well-spoken)

147 Upon reaching the end, be without sorrow

[klaus-laserdisc]

Stelvio Cipriani is fantastic, I particularly adore this soundtrack. All of his music is wonderful!

the soundtrack of femina ridens goes so hard and I had to stand up while watching the ending cause it made my lil autistic mind go wild

[microzett]

Concorde Affair 79 - restored italian opening [Stelvio Cipriani-Dangerou...

[creme-de-synthe]

From composer Stelvio Cipriani's score for Concorde Affaire '79, an Italian entry in the airliner disaster genre. The entire soundtrack is on spotify, and it's fantastic.

[thelegendaryvhs]

SOS Concorde

aka Concorde Affaire '79

aka The Concorde Affair

Director: Ruggero Deodato

1979

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[alotofconcordes]

I really really want Stelvio Cipriani "Concorde Affaire '79" on vinyl.

[christopherhansell]

For each of us, there is that one film score or soundtrack that constantly eludes physical ownership. (For me, it’s Lowball, possibly Schoolly D’s first work as a film score composer.) Maybe it was only released overseas; maybe it wasn’t released at all. Stelvio Cipriani’s soundtrack to Ruggero Deodato’s Concorde Affaire ‘79 falls into the first of those two categories. Though easily obtained on mp3 since 2011, the LP was only released in Japan in 1979 and i...

[cinefamily-blog]

Concorde Affaire '79 (dir. Ruggero Deodato, 1979)