RIP 'Eli Wallach' (aka Tuco)

wilful · 26th June 2014, 09:49

The legendary Eli Wallach is no more - he passed away on the 24th, at the age of 98. His most famous role was in 'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly' where he played the character of a Mexican bandit Tuco. I saw the movie way back in my schooldays and was struck by the way he brought the character to life - he was the epitome of all those nasty, tough bandits we read about in the old westerns. He also played a lesser role in another blockbuster western 'Mackenna's Gold'. (I have both Cds in my collection

).

He could effortlessly slip into any kind of role. A lesser known Whoopi Goldberg comedy 'The Associate' (1996) that I enjoyed watching, had him play the role of an irascible investor tycoon. I recently watched a romantic film (aka chick flick

) The Holiday (2006) where he played the role of a Hollywood writer of yesteryear - a kindly, erudite old gent - worlds apart from Tuco.

A family man, devoted to his wife for all of the 66 years they were married (until his death) - a rarity in Hollywood - he will be remembered for long by all Tuco fans.

RIP Eli Wallach!

JLS · 26th June 2014, 19:49

Equally impressive was his performance in Magnificent Seven (which was copied from Seven Samurai and also was re-made in Hindi as Khote Sikke, also Sholey was inspired from M7).
Eli Wallach infused life into villain character and invoked such a hate with his style, mannerism and dialogue delivery - a treat to watch.
RIP Eli Wallach

abs182 · 26th June 2014, 20:45

He was commendable in Goadfather 3 as well as Don Altobello. RIP.

ksmrsm · 26th June 2014, 21:20

"If you want to shoot, just shoot - Don't talk" - one of the most memorable lines of Tuco.

wilful · 26th June 2014, 21:49

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Originally Posted by JLS

Equally impressive was his performance in Magnificent Seven (which was copied from Seven Samurai and also was re-made in Hindi as Khote Sikke, also Sholey was inspired from M7).
Eli Wallach infused life into villain character and invoked such a hate with his style, mannerism and dialogue delivery - a treat to watch.
RIP Eli Wallach

Oh yes - The Magnificent Seven - I should have mentioned that - what a classic it was and a terrific star cast too. Another CD that I have.

JLS · 27th June 2014, 00:06

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Originally Posted by ksmrsm

"If you want to shoot, just shoot - Don't talk" - one of the most memorable lines of Tuco.

I believe this line was delivered by 'The Bad' character, Lee Van Cliff. Correct me if I'm wrong.
Regards
JLS

wilful · 27th June 2014, 05:59

Nope - it was by Tuco. He says it when he is in a bathtub, after shooting the chap who had come to kill him.

arnabchak · 27th June 2014, 12:22

Wished good old Tuco could complete a "grand" century!!
RIP Eli.

His films were a movie goers delight and some of his most notable ones were:

-Good, Bad and Ugly
- God father 3.

Yet, he portrayed a power role in the 1953 Frank Sinatra film From Here to Eternity". He played the pivotal role of Maggio.

Other notable contribution-Lord Jim with Peter O Toole and How to Steal a Million(1966) with Audrey Hepburn.

Truly a Legend!!

faustus77 · 28th June 2014, 23:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by wilful

Nope - it was by Tuco. He says it when he is in a bathtub, after shooting the chap who had come to kill him.

Wilful
Hi.
I too was under the impression that it was Lee Van Cleef.
Checked on IMDB and you are right.It was Eli.
RIP Eli Wallach.
PS:Saw "The Holiday" a few months back. Good movie

NPV · 29th June 2014, 11:28

RIP Eli Wallach, Can't forget his line from Mackenna's Gold "When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk."

ksmrsm · 29th June 2014, 13:06

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Originally Posted by NPV

RIP Eli Wallach, Can't forget his line from Mackenna's Gold "When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk."

Correction - That's from The Good, The bad and the Ugly and not MacKenna's Gold.

NPV · 29th June 2014, 13:12

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Originally Posted by ksmrsm

Correction - That's from The Good, The bad and the Ugly and not MacKenna's Gold.

Oops thanks. "The Ugly" character that he played was what I wanted to say ended up typing mackenna's gold

Guderian · 29th June 2014, 14:36

RIP Hombre !
You had filled up my growing years. A thousand fascinating images which created lot of dreams of wanting to be a gunslinger.

Adios.

A small offering from my side - the famous bathtub scene :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnFdT...pxVIx&index=10

26th June 2014, 09:49	#1
wilful Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: cochin Posts: 1,277 Thanked: 1,227 Times	RIP 'Eli Wallach' (aka Tuco) The legendary Eli Wallach is no more - he passed away on the 24th, at the age of 98. His most famous role was in 'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly' where he played the character of a Mexican bandit Tuco. I saw the movie way back in my schooldays and was struck by the way he brought the character to life - he was the epitome of all those nasty, tough bandits we read about in the old westerns. He also played a lesser role in another blockbuster western 'Mackenna's Gold'. (I have both Cds in my collection). He could effortlessly slip into any kind of role. A lesser known Whoopi Goldberg comedy 'The Associate' (1996) that I enjoyed watching, had him play the role of an irascible investor tycoon. I recently watched a romantic film (aka chick flick) The Holiday (2006) where he played the role of a Hollywood writer of yesteryear - a kindly, erudite old gent - worlds apart from Tuco. A family man, devoted to his wife for all of the 66 years they were married (until his death) - a rarity in Hollywood - he will be remembered for long by all Tuco fans. RIP Eli Wallach! Last edited by GTO : 26th June 2014 at 12:45. Reason: Adding paragraph spacing for better readability
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JLS BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 163 Thanked: 181 Times	Re: RIP 'Eli Wallach' (aka Tuco) Equally impressive was his performance in Magnificent Seven (which was copied from Seven Samurai and also was re-made in Hindi as Khote Sikke, also Sholey was inspired from M7). Eli Wallach infused life into villain character and invoked such a hate with his style, mannerism and dialogue delivery - a treat to watch. RIP Eli Wallach
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abs182 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Baroda Posts: 205 Thanked: 128 Times	Re: RIP 'Eli Wallach' (aka Tuco) He was commendable in Goadfather 3 as well as Don Altobello. RIP.
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wilful Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: cochin Posts: 1,277 Thanked: 1,227 Times	Re: RIP 'Eli Wallach' (aka Tuco) Nope - it was by Tuco. He says it when he is in a bathtub, after shooting the chap who had come to kill him.
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arnabchak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MH-04 Posts: 1,346 Thanked: 1,162 Times	Re: RIP 'Eli Wallach' (aka Tuco) Wished good old Tuco could complete a "grand" century!! RIP Eli. His films were a movie goers delight and some of his most notable ones were: -Good, Bad and Ugly - God father 3. Yet, he portrayed a power role in the 1953 Frank Sinatra film From Here to Eternity". He played the pivotal role of Maggio. Other notable contribution-Lord Jim with Peter O Toole and How to Steal a Million(1966) with Audrey Hepburn. Truly a Legend!!
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NPV Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Namma Bengaluru Posts: 7,220 Thanked: 10,265 Times	Re: RIP 'Eli Wallach' (aka Tuco) RIP Eli Wallach, Can't forget his line from Mackenna's Gold "When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk."
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