The 15:17 to Paris

CB Toder aka Mama Toad
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Clint Eastwood is making a movie about the terrorist train attack that was thwarted by three Americans, two service members and all proficient in martial arts, when the terrorist’s AK-47 incredibly seized up giving them time to rush him and eventually subdue and hogtie him. According to news accounts, the three Americans will be played by themselves. Whoa! I can’t wait!

Here’s a video from Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioners the Gracie brothers explaining how the men were able to go from zero to 60 to respond to the terrorist effectively. Also how to tie up a bad guy:

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There are 18 comments

  1. Columbo
    Columbo
    @Columbo

    According to news accounts, the three Americans will be played by themselves. Whoa! I can’t wait!

    Exactly! How cool is that! It reminds me that in selecting the actors for the most awesome film Miracle … they chose actual hockey players instead of professional actors.

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  2. Ralphie
    Ralphie
    @Ralphie

    I hope Eastwood does it justice. These are the stories we need.  As Billy Wilder once said, you just need to tell a story, not lecture or moralize.

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  3. genferei
    genferei
    @genferei

    BJJ rocks.

    • #3
  4. Jerome Danner
    Jerome Danner
    @JeromeDanner

    I am intrigued!

    • #4
  5. Valiuth
    Valiuth
    @Valiuth

    I always look forward to Eastwood movies.

    • #5

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