Viking 0 #1 April 13, 2001 I know ofDropzoneTerminal VelocityCutawayare there anymore movies that are about skydiving?Remember when Sex was safe and skydiving was Dangerous? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lazerq3 0 #2 April 13, 2001 Lets not forget POINT BREAK!!!! Ok so its not ABOUT skydiving but where else ya going to see a 7 min freefall from 4000 ft!!!! damn those guys are good floaters!!! jason Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MC208B 0 #3 April 13, 2001 Gyspy Moths. An old movie from the late 50's I think. Not sure if it's on video or not, but keep a look out for it in AMC on cable. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccordia 73 #4 April 13, 2001 Gypsy Moths is a nice movie to watch.A bit 'dated', but great fun to watch (a lot of skydiving scenes) and starring Gene Hackman and Burt Lancaster....(not second rate actors like most Dropzone/Cutaway stars:)http://posters.imdb.com/posters/g/gypsymothsb23111.jpgThree skydivers and their travelling thrill show barnstorm through a small midwestern town one Fourth of July weekend. Rent it if possible....the movie also has some incredible shots of low-pulls (although this could be dummy's, it looks like real skydivers when you see the footedge)Seeing this movie also makes you realize just how incredibly small the gear is we have today...even a huge student-rig is small and easy compared to the amount of stuff those guys carried...Doing a search for 'skydive' at http://www.imdb.com also gave me the name for 'The Skydivers' from 1963A couple own an airfield which makes its money on skydiving in the middle of New Mexico. They are having marital problems because the man is cheating on his wife, but remains true to his wife. The woman he is cheating with is jealous of the man's wife, so she seduces another guy to conspire with her to kill him. Meanwhile, the wife is cheating on the cheating husband with the husband's old Army buddy...According to the reviews on IMDB it's supposed to dwarf movies like Dropzone/Cutaway in terms of bad acting...:)Would love to see it...:)And now someone please make that darn Mouth/Claw thing stop..I want to skydive :(CyaJarnohttp://ww.3dluvr.com/mccordia/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut 0 #5 April 13, 2001 jarno,your more than welcome to come on down here to germany and jump! just don't bring the hoof n' mouth with ya! <> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkySlut 0 #6 April 13, 2001 FANDANGO!!! Its not about skydiving, but there is a 20-30 minute scene that rocks. The movie has Judd Nelson & that guy that was in waterworld/the postman/dances with wolves. Hands down, one the BEST skydiving scenes ever!!! If you havent seen it...check it out! You wont regret it. Lately, it has been showing in Starz or Encore.-Slut"I'll jump anything!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #7 April 13, 2001 While there are not many movies exclusively about skydiving, there is one that contain a classic skydiving scene that has not been mentioned yet:Fandango (Archarcharch!)Next safety day at your DZ, use the chalk board scene as a joke emergency procedures review. It's a hoot!BTW, while Cutaway was a bit of a dog (B movie quality), I thought it was the most accurate representation of skydiving yet. Correct terminology, etc. The most notable exception to that was the movie's portrayal of the Golden Knight Free Fall Formation Team. Those guys are highly competitive and keenly focused, but they are not abrasive and arrogant like they were portrayed. Check out the interview with Chris Talbert here in the Dropzone.com interviews.Respectfully,SP Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #8 April 13, 2001 I don't know about the Golden Knights but i got a chance to talk to a Nazy Leap Frog last weekend NAVY on his main and he is a really cool guy he was doing AFF stuff in addition to fun jumping. Oh ya he was SEAL to Remember when Sex was safe and skydiving was Dangerous? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VivaHeadDown 0 #9 April 13, 2001 Hey, let's not forget the numerous James Bond sequences (like where he jumped into his friend's wedding after repelling from one aircraft to the bad guy's aircraft, or more recent with the HALO), which reminds me of NAVY SEALS with charlie shean when the group exited and landed at night in the water. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg 0 #10 April 13, 2001 I recall seeing some movie with Howie Long (I think) about Smoke Jumping. It was a horrible movie, at one point, ole Howie gets the girl and is speeding along on his motor cycle and jumps it off of a cliff, and then, presto, somehow he has a rig on and deploys, and holds on to the girl!! What a load!!lolI do however have much much respect for real smoke jumpers, thats some cool stuff!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mountainman 0 #11 April 13, 2001 Hey MCCordia...Quotesecond rate actors like most Dropzone/Cutaway starsAre you trying to say that the Balwin bros aren't 1st class?? Sheesh...what is the world coming too?? You've seen the M&M commercials right??Blue ones...Brandon and Laurahttp://home.woh.rr.com/brandonandlaura/a work in progress Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
propblast 0 #12 April 13, 2001 Not the movie your thinking of but Red Skys over Montana is supposed to be good. Its about smokejumpers. Ive never seen the whole thing.(id like to though but its old and no one has it) The one your thinkin of is Firestorm.-e Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zennie 0 #13 April 13, 2001 QuoteFandango (Archarcharch!)BWAHAHAHAHA!!!!! What a classic scene. "UM....Dude.... We've, um, got a major malfunction here. See that little silver handle? You're going to have to pull it dude.... Um... dude.... pull the silver handle...."------------Blue Skies!Zennie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patkat 0 #14 April 13, 2001 QuoteIn reply to:------------------------------------------------------------------------Fandango (Archarcharch!)And a little later...."Hey, you wanna hit? You might need it."And how come my FJC took five hours when that guy covered everything in about 45 seconds?-Patkat Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deleted 0 #15 April 13, 2001 Navy Seals has a a halo jump in it. "For God's sake be careful out there" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
