'Eraser' at 30: Director Chuck Russell Reflects on Schwarzenegger's Vulnerable Action Role
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Jim Hemphill
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Director Chuck Russell reflects on the 30th anniversary of the 1996 Arnold Schwarzenegger action film 'Eraser,' discussing its production, Schwarzenegger's vulnerable performance, and the film's legacy ahead of a new 4K UHD release. Russell shares behind-the-scenes stories about the stunts, the casting process, and how the film showcased a more human side of the action star.
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IndieWire'Eraser' at 30: Director Chuck Russell Reflects on Schwarzenegger's Vulnerable Action Roleindiewire.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledI was a kid getting coffee for them.
It was a pretty gnarly car crash situation.
Arnold brought a vulnerability to this role that we hadn't really seen before in his action films.
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