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Re: Movie List For the New Movie Lover

Posted By: Brunnen-G, on host 210.55.32.59
Date: Tuesday, May 7, 2002, at 02:41:09
In Reply To: Re: Movie List For the New Movie Lover posted by Don the Monkeyman on Monday, May 6, 2002, at 22:33:03:

> > 14. The Great Train Robbery (1979; heist/suspense)
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> I have seen this movie mentioned several times in this thread. Is it, by any chance, based on the Michael Crichton novel of the same name? I know the Crichton novel was based on true events that took place in London a long time ago, and I loved the way that book was written.
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> Don "Of course, I would still try to see the movie even if it was not based on that particular book, as the recommendations here have been very positive" Monkey

It was not only based on the book, but Crichton also directed it and wrote the screenplay. I read the book after seeing the movie, and enjoyed one just as much as the other. And yes, it is based on a historical event.

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Re: Movie List For the New Movie Lover - wintermute - Tue, 5/7/2002, 06:31:25

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