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Title: Tom Berenger 1996 Avenging Angel
Post by: Tuolumne Lawman on August 29, 2019, 11:53:32 PM

I recently re-watched Berenger in Avenging Angel.  It had been years since I had watched it, and I really enjoyed it.  While a little loose on History, it is one of my top dozen Western films.  I like Berenger, I like his 1860 Henry (which the follower showed was actually loaded), I like his 8" barreled S&W No.3 American, and I loved his Avenging Angel 3" 1860.  Being a US History teacher for 7 years, much of the History (including the Danites and assorted scrapes with the government)  was within reasonable boundaries of literary license.

Title: Re: Tom Berenger 1996 Avenging Angel
Post by: Mogorilla on August 30, 2019, 06:24:36 AM

It is one of my faves as well.  Berenger is believable in a western, not a lot of actors fit that bill

Title: Re: Tom Berenger 1996 Avenging Angel
Post by: Tuolumne Lawman on August 30, 2019, 08:54:27 AM

Yep, I agree.  He was good in "Johnson County War" and "Rough Riders," also.

Title: Re: Tom Berenger 1996 Avenging Angel
Post by: Major 2 on August 30, 2019, 10:53:01 AM

In my career I had the pleasure to work on several Berenger films.

including AA , made the Avenging Angel 1860 for James Coburn ...
Rough Riders
Into the West
and "One Man's Hero"

I did not get to do  Last of the Dogmen  or Hatfields & McCoys ( May be his best piece of work )

Platoon

Title: Re: Tom Berenger 1996 Avenging Angel
Post by: Hill Beachy on January 08, 2021, 11:44:57 PM

All good films and a very underrated actor.  But I still like "Rustler's Rhapsody" best of all.

When I first started shooting CAS, one of the fellows in the club had the alias "Rex TSC."  I asked him once what the TSC stood for, and he responded "Rex The Singing Cowboy" which is when I learned about the movie. 

Title: Re: Tom Berenger 1996 Avenging Angel
Post by: 1961MJS on January 18, 2021, 09:27:02 AM

Quote from: Hill Beachy on January 08, 2021, 11:44:57 PM

All good films and a very underrated actor.  But I still like "Rustler's Rhapsody" best of all.

When I first started shooting CAS, one of the fellows in the club had the alias "Rex TSC."  I asked him once what the TSC stood for, and he responded "Rex The Singing Cowboy" which is when I learned about the movie.

HI
I liked most of Tom Berringer's films, but Rustler's Rhapsody is just hilarious with the whole "I'd like a large glass of Warm Milk" bar goes silent. 

Later

Title: Re: Tom Berenger 1996 Avenging Angel
Post by: Hill Beachy on January 29, 2021, 11:59:09 PM

Yessir, there were a lot of good lines in that one.

Oh, and don't forget gin, in a dirty glass ... with a human hair in it.   :D

Title: Re: Tom Berenger 1996 Avenging Angel
Post by: 1961MJS on January 31, 2021, 12:15:30 PM

Again, I loved Rustler's Rhapsody, but I drink my gin cold, with tonic and lime, or orange juice, bitters, and some tonic.
Later
 ;D ;D

Title: Re: Tom Berenger 1996 Avenging Angel
Post by: Pitspitr on February 04, 2021, 11:59:02 AM

He's pretty versatile.
I think my favorites of his movies would be Major League, Platoon, and Gettysburg/Gods & Generals.

I understand that during his off time he is or was a CW Reenactor

Title: Re: Tom Berenger 1996 Avenging Angel
Post by: Mogorilla on February 05, 2021, 04:51:39 PM

I have been a fan for long time from Eddie and the cruisers to Hatfields and McCoys.  He always does a good job.   He did the western detective series.  I am going to have to look and see if it is streaming anywhere.

Title: Re: Tom Berenger 1996 Avenging Angel
Post by: Mogorilla on February 08, 2021, 11:26:28 AM

FYI,
I believe you can watch Peacemakers, Berenger's TV western detective show on NBC online, or with the NBC App.