Aug 11, 2016 hooks rufio, dante basco, remembers great mentor robin williams august 11, 2016 3. Basco had told williams that he loved the movie dead poets society which makes repeated. May 22, 2012 so the idea of a hook prequel movie feels more than a little weird. Rufio is the leader of the lost boys in the 1991 film hook, played by dante basco. An oral history of hook from rufio and the lost boys.
Watch the homemade version of the final fight scene from hook, sidebyside with the original. Now, bascos character in the 1991 movie hook has become iconic for kids of the 1980s and 90s who remember the lost boys crowing ruffiooooo. Dante basco, who played ultrairritating lost boy rufio in hook, thinks that such a. Basco born august 29, 1975 is an american actor and voice actor. Oh, rufio, why dont you just go suck on a dead dogs nose. The family travels to london, england to attend the dedication of a new wing of the great ormond. He is seeks revenge on peter banning also known as adult peter pan by kidnapping his kids, and eventually attempts to get his kids to like him. Hooks rufio, dante basco, remembers great mentor robin. Roofus is a protagonist in the movie, hook, and the main character in his short film prequel bangarang. He is best known for his role as rufio, the leader of the lost boys in steven spielbergs hook and for his many voice acting roles, most notably prince zuko from nickelodeons avatar. Hook fight scene homemade side by side comparison with. As well as see him single handedly put the morale of a movie set, easily hundreds of people, on his shoulders and. Rufio actor launches kickstarter hook actor dante basco, who starred opposite robin williams in the steven spielberg classic, has launched a. It stars robin williams as peter banning peter pan, dustin hoffman as captain hook, julia roberts as tinker bell, bob hoskins as mr.
The hook movie also starred a number of child actors, including dante basco as hooks rufio, the teenage leader of peter pans lost boys. Peter takes the sword from him, draws a line in the sand between him and rufio and all the lost boys run over to stand behind him. Actor dante basco, who starred as rufio in the 1991 peter pan sequel, wants to make a. Hooks rufio, dante basco, remembers great mentor robin williams. Rufio may have died in neverland back in 1991, but all that did was return. Watch bangarang, the rufio short film inspired by hook. In honor of the 25th anniversary of hook, we spoke with dante basco and a few of the lost boys about being part of this magical movie. The cast of steven spielbergs beloved hook got together to celebrate the movies anniversary, and theres an amazing photo prove it wasnt just a fantasy. Hook lost boys reunite for 25th anniversary, remember.
The movieclips channel is the largest collection of licensed movie clips on the web. Its been 25 years since robin williams flew onto the silver screen as peter pan in hook. Hook is a 1991 steven spielberg film featuring an allstar cast, and is an unofficial sequel to peter pan in the present day, peter banning robin williams is a workaholic mergers and acquisitions lawyer whose job keeps him from his wife moira and his two kids, preteen jack and little maggie. If youre nostalgic for a classic piece of history from the 90s, look no further than this remake of the classic fight scene from hook featuring the real rufio, dante basco. Aug 15, 2014 lost boy raushan hammond tells people williams remained a friend long after filming. Things you never knew about the classic robin williams movie. Actor who played rufio in hook pens loving tribute to robin williams. Dante basco, the actor who played rufio in the movie hook, is producing a short prequel about the character, according to a kickstarter campaign. Guy who played rufio stumping for a hook prequel birth. For reasons of good form, i have decided that this socalled pan will return in three days to commit the arbitrament of the sword.
They really got me good, recalls dante basco, laughing. Read best quotes from hook with images and video clips. The last airbender and jake long from the disney channels american dragon. Rufio actor launches kickstarter hook actor dante basco, who starred opposite robin williams in the steven spielberg classic, has launched a kickstarter for a. Hook fight scene homemade shot for shot with the real rufio.
He is an original character in this film, commonly remembered for his big, spiked, redstriped hair. Aug 16, 2017 for hook fans, the movie still holds a place as one of the great familyfriendly adventure films of its erabut even if the movies still as captivating as ever, the members of the cast have. Actor who played rufio in hook pens loving tribute to robin. Robin williams hook gets a rufio peter pan movie via dante. Dante bascobest known for playing the lost boys leader rufio opposite the oscar winner.
After filming ended he carried on pursuing that dream and won a california state title in his division. Steven spielbergs deeply flawed but sporadically fun and moving update of the peter pan legend stars robin williams as the grownup pan, a corporatetakeover type who must embrace his old identity in order to save his kids from captain hook dustin hoffman. As the oldest of the lost boys, rufio took over leadership duties when peter pan left neverland to become peter banning, grow up, and marry wendy darlings granddaughter, moira. Feb 16, 2017 rufio actor leading hook prequel kickstarter. While peter focuses on rescuing maggie, rufio engages hook in a sword fight in which hook stabs him to death. Hook is a movie that for many inspires memories of happy childhoods, so its disappointing when stories of disputes and bad blood come out of such a magical, joyful film. Hook actor dante basco is planning to go back to neverland with a prequel movie about the origins of the lost boys and one boy in particular the 41yearold star, who played rufio in the 1991. Lost boy raushan hammond tells people williams remained a friend long after filming. At first glance, maher appeared to be a small town reverend who happened to have a hook in place of his left hand. The cast of hook reunited to celebrate the movies 25th anniversary, which is later this year. I knew iroh and zuko was the same voice actor, you can just hear it but rufio.
Hook is a 1991 american fantasy adventure film directed by steven spielberg and written by. The character of captain hook was inspired by reverend john maher, a preacher at st. The last airbender characters aang zuko katara sokka lore in a minute. Many fans have told basco that their first traumatic childhood memory was rufios death in hook. Feb 17, 2017 steven spielbergs fantasyaction movie hook may soon have a prequel. Aug 11, 2016 hooks rufio, dante basco, remembers great mentor robin williams. While there, his children are kidnapped and a note is left signed by j.
Actor who played rufio in hook pens loving tribute to. Bo was originally cast in the movie due to his gymnastic abilities. Hook is a 1991 american fantasy adventure film directed by steven spielberg and written by james v. As roger ebert put it, then comes the ending of the movie. Aug 12, 2014 actor who played rufio in hook pens loving tribute to robin williams. Watch bangarang, the hook prequel short film all about rufio. Actor dante basco, who starred as rufio in the 1991 peter pan sequel, wants to make a new film about his character. Captain james hook is the titular main antagonist in the 1991 film hook. Now, basco is hoping to create a prequel to the peter pan movie called bangarang. Hook prequel kickstarter launched by rufio actor dante. My favorite movie going into the film was dead poets society, and we spent hours on end, away. This is what rufio from hook looks like now rufio costume.
Thud butt, an overweight africanamerican boy, is one of the lost boys in the 1991 film hook, played by raushan hammond, he is an original character in this film following the return of peter pan now known as peter banning to neverland, thud butt eventually takes a liking to peter and even sways to his side during a name calling match between peter and rufio, the leader of the lost boys in. After spending the first half of the movie antagonizing peter, he finally comes to accept him as both pan and as a friend. That was the day my nowwife and i went to a screening of hook that was also a movie interruption by comedian doug benson. So the idea of a hook prequel movie feels more than a little weird. Lost boys in hook 1991 you wont believe what rufio from hook looks like now. Once upon a times neverland adventures to include hooks rufio.
Okay, so its not a completely oscarworthy masterpiece. My favorite movie going into the film was dead poets society, and. My favorite movie going into the film was dead poets society, and we spent hours on end, away from everyone else, just getting ready in the. Hook fight scene homemade behind the scenes with the real rufio. Peters son, jack, upon witnessing rufios death, turns away from the life. Peters son, jack, upon witnessing rufios death, turns away from the life of a pirate and reunites with his father. Hook 88 movie clip the end of hook 1991 hd youtube. He is played by dante basco, who will be voicing zuko and jake long, while his younger self in bangarang, was played by sheaden gabriel. To mark the occasion, the original lost boys reunited for the first time ever, returning to. I wanna see hook again because i so dont like that movie, and im hoping someday ill see it.
It is rufios death which ultimately forces peters son, jack who had been temporarily brainwashed by hook into hating his father to realise hooks true cruel nature. Here you will find unforgettable moments, scenes and lines from all your favorite films. He leads the lost boys after peter grew up in the real world where he forgets hes peter pan. The lost boys have found each other again, 25 years later. The best movie quotes, movie lines and film phrases by movie quotes. Now, bascos character in the 1991 movie hook has become iconic for kids of the. A short film about rufio before hook but the kickstarter campaign is raising so much money they may make a feature film. Featuring dante basco, reprising his role as rufio. Dante basco was born on august 29, 1975 in pittsburg, california, usa as dante roman titus basco. Dante basco, who played ultrairritating lost boy rufio in hook, thinks that such a movie is happening. Hook is perfectly creepy but also kind of strangely likeable. After hook is eaten alive by the momentarily resurrected crocodile following a sword fight with peter, thud butt is chosen to succeed rufio as leader of the lost boys by peter before departing neverland with his two children. The guy who played rufio in hook does their voices.
Dante basco, the actor who played rufio in steven spielbergs hook, joined nerdist on twitter for a virtual watchalong of the 1991 movie. Rufio actor dante basco remembers great mentor robin. Rufio is the leader of the lost boys in the 1991 film hook, played by. There are several false starts and false endings to the duel between peter and hook, and once it ends they still have to choose a successor to the lost boys, return home, deal with family reconciliations, and address their respective character development. He is an actor and producer, known for hook 1991, hang loose 2012 and but im a cheerleader 1999. Steven spielbergs fantasyaction movie hook may soon have a prequel. The puns in this movie provide a lot of laughs perhaps more now, watching as an adult. For more on robin williamss tragic death and his legacy of.
Jun 28, 2017 now, bascos character in the 1991 movie hook has become iconic for kids of the 1980s and 90s who remember the lost boys crowing ruffiooooo. Robin williams hook gets a rufio peter pan movie via. Hooks rufio, dante basco, remembers great mentor robin williams august 11, 2016 3. Aug 22, 2016 in honor of the 25th anniversary of hook, we spoke with dante basco and a few of the lost boys about being part of this magical movie.
Although everyone might look like theyre having a great time on set, not all actors taking part in hook were entirely happy during. Hook was a 1991 film that tells the story of peter banningpeter pan, a middleaged business man who returns with his family to london, and the orphanage where he was raised. Dante basco grew up watching robin williams movies and then got to act alongside him. Hook actor dante basco wants to make a prequel movie about. For hook fans, the movie still holds a place as one of the great familyfriendly adventure films of its erabut even if the movies still as captivating as ever, the members of the cast have.
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