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English Lord Brett Sinclair and American Danny Wilde are both wealthy playboys, they are teamed together by Judge Fullton to investigate crimes which the police can't solve. These two men are complete opposites, but become great friends through their adventures and constantly risk their own lives for one another.
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Daniel Bolton <klsdb4@cynergy.com.au>
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The classic '70s British cult adventure series!
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Trivia
Sir Roger Moore and one-time guest star Dame Joan Collins commented on Tony Curtis' heavy marijuana use, which lasted throughout the series' run. In fact, before the show was to begin shooting its first episode, Curtis was arrested at England's Heathrow Airport for possession of cannabis.
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Quotes
Danny Wilde:
And you know what that is?
Lord Brett Sinclair:
What is it?
Danny Wilde:
It's a fireplace! I'm gonna clean it up, and put a big leather chair right in front here, and in the wintertime, when there's storms out, I'm gonna sit here with my old, faithful dog at my side -
Lord Brett Sinclair:
But Daniel, you don't have a dog!
Danny Wilde:
Then I'll rent one!
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Soundtracks
The Persuaders
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Never before have I seen on-screen chemistry like that between Roger Moore and Tony Curtis in The Persuaders. Both actors fill their roles perfectly and more besides, whoever teamed up these guys needs credit also.
Whether they're winning improbable fight scenes, surviving hair-raising car chases, or making sense of unusual situations (e.g Sinclair finding out how he has suddenly acquired a wife, Wilde being accidentally immersed into a Soviet spy ring, or Sinclair again finding that he has been cloned!) Moore and Curtis always appear to be having a riot of a time, perhaps in some measure a result of the large quantities of champagne the cast got through on the set.
Roger Moore deploys his usual charm and dry wit, whilst the manic Curtis excels with his deadpan humour and perfect timing. The contrast between the two main characters matches that between the two actors, but its more a case of salt and vinegar than cheese and chalk, Moore and Curtis are perfect together, and together they are perfect for the show. Slightly camp 1970s comedy/action - perfect for Roger to make his indelible mark on the James Bond series, and a welcome change for Tony from his less light-hearted roles.
Brilliant series, shame it only lasted a couple of years!