Happy birthday Michael Caine, 90 today. He was the star of one of my favourite films - "Get Carter" - based in part and filmed in Gateshead. It is a delight to watch, just to spot the buildings and scenes which are no longer there. The film made the Gateshead Multi-Storey Car Park into a cult icon. This hideous monstrosity of 1960s Brutalism was demolished in 2010. I filmed the video about in 2008 when I was given access to the building and capture a number of views of Gateshead and Newcastle which can now only be viewed with a drone.
BTW, one of my other favourite films in "The Italian Job", also staring Michael Caine.
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A very well regarded film actor from the classic post war revival of UK cinema. Respected for candour and charm - often the most "liked" star of his generation renown for treating audiences and fans with courtesy.
Respected and admired film actor from the 1960s revival days of UK cinema. Known to be courteous to fans and audiences. Better known for candour and charm.
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