The Rewatchables 'The Fugitive' With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Andy Greenwald
Jan 4, 2022
Podcast hosts and entertainment journalists Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Andy Greenwald rediscover the 1993 film 'The Fugitive'. They discuss the movie's unexpected success, the train and dam scenes, interesting facts about its making, behind-the-scenes details, the popularity of the Cosmo drink and the 'Best Heat Check Performance'. They also analyze the evidence and interrogation, plot points, memorable quotes, and the character of Richard Kimbal.
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Baldwin's Missed Opportunity
- Alec Baldwin was initially considered for Richard Kimble but turned down the role, potentially for financial reasons.
- Harrison Ford ended up playing the role, benefiting from Baldwin's decision.
Dated CGI
- The CGI in The Fugitive, particularly the train crash scene, hasn't aged well.
- The limited technology of the time is evident.
Recasting and Reshoots
- Richard Jordan, the original actor cast as the Secretary of Defense, fell ill and passed away shortly after the film's release.
- Harrison Ford had to reshoot scenes with his replacement, Jeroen Krabbé.