Film with Connery's best hair?
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I always noticed that in each Bond film he appeared, Connery's hair was a bit different. I didn't know until several years ago though that he wore a wig, which explained the change.
That being said, which one of his films from the official series was his hair the best in? I say Diamonds are Forever, actually. Looked nice and thick there.
That being said, which one of his films from the official series was his hair the best in? I say Diamonds are Forever, actually. Looked nice and thick there.
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... although clearly Sir Sean doesn't agree
(M's office scene, the white tuxedo scene, the signature grey suit) His hairdoo is spot on in every single one of these scenes!
Im very happy to see the haircut style Connery had during these times is now acceptable and fashionable again in our current times. I've been rocking the modern day take on the Connery hairdoo for quite some years myself! B-) (Thanks to a great gentlemen's barber in my region and classic quality pomade !) - It sure aged so much better as those terrible haircuts Bond rocked during the 70'ies and 80'ies!
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As an aside, the rug he was wearing in the rehearsal sequence for the elevator fight in DAF (seen in the special features) was far better than what he wore in the film itself- I'd like to know what caused the change.
I agree. I liked the GF look a lot for a while, but that probably was because it was the first Bond film I ever saw. Now I just don't see it as a natural look at all. At least in TB and YOLT there's no fake hairline.
FRWL- own hair, with some help by scalp painting + hair thickeners
GF- toupee
TB- different toupee, often absent due to large amount of wet scenes
YOLT- as above , though fewer wet scenes
DAF- worst toupee, only absent when he swims with Bambi & Thumper
NSNA- good toupee, especially underwater!
It should be noted that Connery, unlike many actors, never made any secret of wearing a wig for certain parts (such as 007) and happily discarded the hairpiece off and frequently on screen. Indeed his Oscar-winning role didn't require one, and he's never worn a toupee off-screen.
I think there are some volcano scenes in YOLT (with Kissy) with Connery's natural hair. It's not too jarring.
Why don't you care for YOLT's toupee?
However his toupee is different in the cafe/"unfinished business" part of the pre-title sequence. That rug looked better than his own hair.
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Yes, apologies.
As I said earlier, the toupee worn in rehearsal would've been a better choice. Subtlety was lost. In DAF, Bond might as well have been carrying a sign saying HELLO I'M WEARING A WIG whereas in earlier films there was an element of believabity.
The problem with this hair is that it's just a block sitting on top of his head.
Ah gotcha, it's not the toupee that looks bad necessarily, but the sudden thickness and color. Especially considering Connery was appearing sans toupee on late night TV all the time.
Perhaps had that been the toupee used in Goldfinger or Thunderball it would have worked better.
That conjurs up an imagine: a Bond toupee compiled from all his previous rugs! It reminds me of a scene in Steptoe and Son when Harold and his dad are arguing about new wallpaper for the house using a big sample catalogue, and his old man suggests sticking all the square pieces together and bunging them up. 'You would, wouldn't you?' replies Harold, appalled. 'I don't mind it looking awful when it costs nothing, it's when it looks awful and costs a fortune that I object,' replies his old man.
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What do you dislike about the DAF toup'?
The NSNA hair is very realistic.
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