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Mr. Linsky BusTalk's Offical Welcoming Committee
Joined: 16 Apr 2007 Posts: 5071 Location: BRENTWOOD, CA. - WOODMERE, N.Y.
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Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2010 2:35 am Post subject: 'THE GOOD SHEPHERD' |
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'The Good Shepherd' was a 2006 spy film distributed by Universal Studios directed by Robert De Niro and starring Matt Damon and Angelina Jolie, with an extensive supporting cast.
Although it is a fictional account loosely based on real events, it was advertised as relating the untold story of the birth of counter-intelligence in the Central Intelligence Agency.
The film's main character, Edward Wilson (portrayed by Matt Damon), is loosely based on James Jesus Angleton and Richard M. Bissell. William Hurt's character, Phillip Allen, is largely based on Allen Dulles, while General Bill Sullivan, played by Robert De Niro, is loosely based on Major General William Joseph Donovan. Lee Pace's character, Richard Hayes, is based loosely on Richard Helms.
In the August 10th. 2005 image below Matt Damon (right) is seen on location in Manhasset, Long Island boarding a GM Old Look bus.
The coach, carrying a fictitious license plate, appears to be similar to a preserved specimen owned by Double A Transportation of Rocky Hill, Connecticut who specializes in buses for movies.(this is a supposition on my part and I do stand corrected on this point).
BTW; 'Rotten Tomatoes' gave this film a '56' on their tomatometer!
Photo by Mat Szwajkos/Getty Images.
Mr. Linsky - Green Bus Lines, Inc., Jamaica, New York
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HwyHaulier
Joined: 16 Dec 2007 Posts: 932 Location: Harford County, MD
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Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2010 6:40 am Post subject: |
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Mr 'L' -
USA Network ran this film on SA 17 and SU 18 APR. Viewed it in entirety on SU. The few appearances on transit coaches depicted
what were represented as Washington DC locales. The hair splitting remark about it: The paint schemes weren't faithful to operators
of the time. But, we went thru this with earlier, A Bronx Tale. It is no easy thing to replicate a fifty years ago bus!
Found this more recent film quite a provocative work. A number of 'net reviews and critiques available. Something of a complex morality
play. One reference here: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0343737/
.......................Vern................. |
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ripta42 Site Admin
Age: 45 Joined: 15 Apr 2007 Posts: 1035 Location: Pawtucket, RI / Woburn, MA
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Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2010 10:26 am Post subject: Re: 'THE GOOD SHEPHERD' |
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Mr. Linsky wrote: | The coach, carrying a fictitious license plate, appears to be similar to a preserved specimen owned by Double A Transportation of Rocky Hill, Connecticut who specializes in buses for movies.(this is a supposition on my part and I do stand corrected on this point). |
I'll second that; it sure looks like New Britain Transportation #10 to me! |
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ripta42 Site Admin
Age: 45 Joined: 15 Apr 2007 Posts: 1035 Location: Pawtucket, RI / Woburn, MA
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Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2010 10:36 am Post subject: |
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From IMCDB, a 3207 painted as AB&W 881 (originally a Johnstown Traction coach):
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HwyHaulier
Joined: 16 Dec 2007 Posts: 932 Location: Harford County, MD
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Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2010 12:07 pm Post subject: |
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ripta42 -
I'm not clear exactly what was used in the film. At one point, I thought I may have caught a glimpse of the older AB&W colors...
Just viewed IMCDB link. Yep! confirms, the Tech Director relied on more than one bus...
Still doesn't change anything that it is one creepy film. Noted the clever use of a Beechcraft Twin, to take care of some business...
...............Vern................. |
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Mr. Linsky BusTalk's Offical Welcoming Committee
Joined: 16 Apr 2007 Posts: 5071 Location: BRENTWOOD, CA. - WOODMERE, N.Y.
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Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2010 11:48 pm Post subject: |
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Gentlemen,
I haven't the foggiest notion as to where the 'Good Shepherd' bus in the image came from except to say that my Double A suggestion was an educated guess.
However, if it will add some resolution to the question, I can say that it is 96" wide (by the distance between the floor vents under the windshield and which may eliminate DC as a candidate!), and it was built in 1952 or later (considering the updated signal lights and 'GM' emblem).
As far as New Britain, Connecticut goes, Oak Street Bus Company did have a TDH 3612 numbered 9 but was delivered in 1950.
Sorry that I don't have more information.
Regards,
Mr. 'L' |
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ripta42 Site Admin
Age: 45 Joined: 15 Apr 2007 Posts: 1035 Location: Pawtucket, RI / Woburn, MA
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Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2010 12:44 pm Post subject: |
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Your guess was absolutely correct; it's Double A's New Britain Transportation (née Oak Street Bus Line) 10, a 1953 TDH3714. |
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Mr. Linsky BusTalk's Offical Welcoming Committee
Joined: 16 Apr 2007 Posts: 5071 Location: BRENTWOOD, CA. - WOODMERE, N.Y.
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Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2010 3:10 pm Post subject: |
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Michael,
You mean I got something right?
My record hasn't been too good lately.
I guess I'm getting too old for this - but, I'll keep trying.
Regards,
Mr. 'L'
P.S.; Happy birthday to me! |
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ripta42 Site Admin
Age: 45 Joined: 15 Apr 2007 Posts: 1035 Location: Pawtucket, RI / Woburn, MA
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