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AutumnClouds · 20/12/2025 14:19

Ponoka7 · 20/12/2025 13:14

I would still have. I was insanely jealous when he got with his wife, she was only a few years younger than me (I didn't care about the 26 year age gap).
Bill Sykes was a man of his time. Oliver Reed never came out of character when he was around the boys, them being scared of him was genuine. Grabbing Fagan by the throat was off script, so the reaction was real. He was a brilliant instinctive actor, even in Gladiator.

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I don’t think the ‘man of his time’ excuse does stretch to quite that level of violence.

Had to be something attractive about him to have reeled Nancy in before the trauma bonding and misplaced maternal instincts trapped her there forever. Wonder what advice she’d get on mumsnet, can imagine her frustrating replies about him needing her while resolutely not calling Womens Aid.

StickyProblem · 20/12/2025 14:14

You cam see how Nancy got sucked in, for sure

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PrincessHoneysuckle · 20/12/2025 14:10

Im talking about his looks not the fact he killed a woman ffs

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TheKeatingFive · 20/12/2025 14:08

That's the whole point of the bad boy trope though. The man that you find attractive but who's clearly dangerous. That you get into a relationship with against your better judgement. Nancy being among the most tragic (fictional) examples.

TellingBone · 20/12/2025 14:04

sorrynotathome · 20/12/2025 13:58

For a guilt-free, good-guy Oliver Reed film, try Hannibal Jones. You get an elephant as well.

Hannibal Brooks. Yes to Oliver Reed sexy. Also had a bit of a pash for Michael J Pollard in that film. Now I think, what the hell was I seeing there? 😂

MrsSkylerWhite · 20/12/2025 14:00

WaterVolePocketWatch · 20/12/2025 13:55

That’s why I used the word ‘character’ …

The thread title is what you should have an issue with.

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No issues about a fictitious character 🤷‍♀️

sorrynotathome · 20/12/2025 13:58

For a guilt-free, good-guy Oliver Reed film, try Hannibal Jones. You get an elephant as well.

WaterVolePocketWatch · 20/12/2025 13:55

MrsSkylerWhite · 20/12/2025 13:06

Um, the character is fictitious …

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That’s why I used the word ‘character’ …

The thread title is what you should have an issue with.

Lovelyview · 20/12/2025 13:33

Breadcat24 · 20/12/2025 13:30

To be fair I probably said the most offensive thing to him I could have. Not understanding why someone who did not know me would talk to me like that I said "do you work at the Leatherhead Food Institute?"

😂 That's hilarious 😂

Breadcat24 · 20/12/2025 13:30

To be fair I probably said the most offensive thing to him I could have. Not understanding why someone who did not know me would talk to me like that I said "do you work at the Leatherhead Food Institute?"

Sgtmajormummy · 20/12/2025 13:29

Nancy certainly thought so…TO HER PERIL!

And Tom Hardy is usually too much of a low lifer, although he was great in Peaky Blinders.
My vote goes to Alan Bates as the bad boy with hidden depths. I loved him as Gabriel Oak.

Ponoka7 · 20/12/2025 13:14

Breadcat24 · 20/12/2025 13:06

Met Oliver Reed in a pub/hotel in Dorking in 1988
Drinking beer at 8am, referred to me as Totty. Definitely not sexy then

I would still have. I was insanely jealous when he got with his wife, she was only a few years younger than me (I didn't care about the 26 year age gap).
Bill Sykes was a man of his time. Oliver Reed never came out of character when he was around the boys, them being scared of him was genuine. Grabbing Fagan by the throat was off script, so the reaction was real. He was a brilliant instinctive actor, even in Gladiator.

MrsSkylerWhite · 20/12/2025 13:08

Breadcat24 · 20/12/2025 13:06

Met Oliver Reed in a pub/hotel in Dorking in 1988
Drinking beer at 8am, referred to me as Totty. Definitely not sexy then

Agree. Used to drink in The Star in Braintree that we used to frequent. Very sad.

TheKeatingFive · 20/12/2025 13:07

Same kind of idea as having Jamie Dornan play a serial killer.

Breadcat24 · 20/12/2025 13:06

Met Oliver Reed in a pub/hotel in Dorking in 1988
Drinking beer at 8am, referred to me as Totty. Definitely not sexy then

MrsSkylerWhite · 20/12/2025 13:06

WaterVolePocketWatch · 20/12/2025 13:02

The character was a violent bully who brutally murdered his partner, and he was a child trafficker.

If you admire the actor, say so.

Um, the character is fictitious …

RitaFromThePitCanteen · 20/12/2025 13:05

Oliver Reed was sexy, certainly.

In a similar vein: Rufus Sewell.

Christmash · 20/12/2025 13:04

Maybe after a breath mint.

TheKeatingFive · 20/12/2025 13:04

Christmash · 20/12/2025 13:03

Tom Hardy played Bill Sykes too. Definitely would.

Great choice

Christmash · 20/12/2025 13:03

Tom Hardy played Bill Sykes too. Definitely would.

Upstartled · 20/12/2025 13:03

Oliver Reed was incredibly handsome and his voice was amazing. Not worth a black eye though.

zipadeedodah · 20/12/2025 13:03

The fact that he beat his girlfriend to death with his bare hands turned my stomach - if it wasn't for that scene then yes, he was a sexy bad boy

Gardener82 · 20/12/2025 13:03

YANBU I would too.
I’d want to put him in the shower first though, he looks like he’s a little grubby.

Catpiece · 20/12/2025 13:02

We went to the West End production last week. The actor playing Bill Sikes was lovely too x

Brefugee · 20/12/2025 13:02

PrincessHoneysuckle · 20/12/2025 13:00

Wasn't he? Oliver Reed 1968.
Just watching Oliver! and I think i would

that has always been a problem for me when i watch that. Sykes is so thoroughly detestable. But Oliver Reed growling and being all savage? Phwoar!