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Mr__Mauul Registered: May '05	Date Posted: 6/2/05 12:32am Subject: Who is the better actor? Christopher Lee or Alec Guiness?
	Also who would win a lighsaber duel between them?
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CommanderJamesBond Registered: Mar '05	Date Posted: 6/2/05 12:48am Subject: RE: Who is the better actor? Christopher Lee or Alec Guiness?
	I think Chris would win the duel, seeing as Alec is a dead body -----signature----- "The Force is with you young CommanderJamesBond. But you are not a 00 Agent yet." Member of FIGS
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Blaine_The_Mono Registered: Apr '05	Date Posted: 6/2/05 3:08am Subject: RE: Who is the better actor? Christopher Lee or Alec Guiness?
	I think they're both great actors. From the SW films alone, I would say Alec. From films in general, well that's tough. -----signature----- "Blaine is a pain, and that is the truth." "A Lannister always pays his debts..."
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BobaFett22 Registered: May '05	Date Posted: 6/2/05 3:21am Subject: RE: Who is the better actor? Christopher Lee or Alec Guiness?
	Alec Guiness slight edge in acting.
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Sturm Antilles Title: Former Manager Registered: Jun '00	Date Posted: 6/2/05 3:35am Subject: RE: Who is the better actor? Christopher Lee or Alec Guiness?
	Christopher Lee, in the films I've seen him in, sometimes has a slight hammy feel to his acting...but that's also the charm. -----signature----- "You're the most compliant rebel I've ever met." - jaya02 Currently reading : About seven different novels at once.
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Moleman1138 Title: Manager Emeritus Registered: Aug '04	Date Posted: 6/2/05 4:16am Subject: RE: Who is the better actor? Christopher Lee or Alec Guiness?
	Alec. Chris Lee was into that Dracula stuff for way too long. -----signature----- Host of CBC (Chapter by Chapter) for PT, CT and SFF forums and Box Office Game ROTS-DS Chapter 3: Seeds of Rebellion FOTR Chapter 29: Bilbo's Gifts TSS Chapter 17: Facts and Feathers (8/24/07)
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topgoalscorer_no11 Registered: Jul '01	Date Posted: 6/2/05 5:51am Subject: RE: Who is the better actor? Christopher Lee or Alec Guiness? - Date Edited: 9/18/06 2:01pm (1 edits total) Edited By: DVeditor
	Alec Guinness must be turning in his grave right now- Christopher Lee as good an actor? LM*AO! -----signature----- 'Dangerous to your Starfleet, Commander; NOT to this Battlestation!' 'This Station is now the ultimate power in the Universe. I suggest we use it!' 'Don't try to frighten us with your Sorcerer's ways Lord Vader...' --Imperial Starfleet Admiral Motti--
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TheVampireArmand Registered: May '05	Date Posted: 6/2/05 6:05am Subject: RE: Who is the better actor? Christopher Lee or Alec Guiness?
	The Wicker Man gives Christopher the edge ;) -----signature----- "Spells I could make around those I killed, and choosing the beautiful, the promising, the most audacious and splendid for my feast, I nevertheless conveyed upon them fantastical visions to blunt their fear or suffering." - the Vampire Armand
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whiteeagle Registered: Dec '04	Date Posted: 6/2/05 6:36am Subject: RE: Who is the better actor? Christopher Lee or Alec Guiness?
	I'm giving it to Alec. He made me believe. -----signature----- "You can have anything in life if you will sacrifice everything else for it." - J M Barrie "A man can be destroyed but not defeated" -Ernest Hemingway Oklahoma Sooners: 12-2
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I_Bent_My_Wookie Registered: Oct '02	Date Posted: 6/2/05 7:12am Subject: RE: Who is the better actor? Christopher Lee or Alec Guiness?
	Sadly, ANH is the only movie I've seen Alec Guiness in, so I really can't compare them acting wise. Any suggestions for good movies with him? -----signature----- "I bent my wookie."-Ralph Wiggum Proud Member Of FIGS
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TheMcguffin Registered: Sep '04	Date Posted: 6/2/05 7:30am Subject: RE: Who is the better actor? Christopher Lee or Alec Guiness?
	Any suggestions for good movies with him? The Bridge on the River Kwai was a wonderful picture as was Doctor Zhivago. If you really want to see Mr. Guinness(two 'n's by the way) in a wide range of roles, I recommend Hitler: The Last Ten Days. There are a number of films that really showcase his talent. They're well worth the watch. -TheMcguffin(after all, I'm only here to advance the story)
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Yuuzhan_Vong_Warrior Registered: Jun '02	Date Posted: 6/2/05 8:25am Subject: RE: Who is the better actor? Christopher Lee or Alec Guiness?
	Using just their performances in the movies, I'd have to say Alec was the better actor. Lee's performance, especially the little bit in ROTS, just seemed . . out of place. He hammed it up big time in ROTS, but did a good job in AOTC. However, Alec's acting in ANH really takes the cake. . he provides a great transition to the OT without ever seeing any of the prequels. As for the lightsaber fight, I think Christopher would win. . he actually has some moves, rather than just hitting the other guy's lightsaber. -----signature----- Blue Yoda Society \| Master Perhaps my time working at the suicide hotline would have lasted longer if I hadn't asked callers to explain their problems by saying, "Okay, shoot!"
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DARTHMORDOR Registered: Jun '03	Date Posted: 6/2/05 8:30am Subject: RE: Who is the better actor? Christopher Lee or Alec Guiness?
	ok guinness is the better acter no question there. but lee would win the sward fight. lee was trained as a swordsman long ago. guinness learned a few moves for ANH. -----signature----- so lonestar you see that evil will always triumph over good, because good is dumb! kneel before zod...er I mean valorum
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Mr-Mynock_ Registered: Feb '05	Date Posted: 6/2/05 8:43am Subject: RE: Who is the better actor? Christopher Lee or Alec Guiness?
	Alec. Chris Lee was into that Dracula stuff for way too long. OK I LOVE classic horror (nearly on par with SW) the Hammer films were a niche all of their own, Lee ruled in that roll (ok not so much as Bella did, but it was a different take on the character). And he definately was a staple of the horror genre of his day. (Horror Express: starring Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing, two great actors in one of the cheesiest horror films of the time) Really I'm conflicted to vote against him. But when it comes to acting ability I really have to stand with Alec as the better actor.
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ANAKINSKYWEEZER Registered: Feb '03	Date Posted: 6/2/05 9:01am Subject: RE: Who is the better actor? Christopher Lee or Alec Guiness?
	Also, check out Lawrence Of Arabia, which features Alec in a nice role. -----signature----- CREED: "Oh really, what kind? Codeine, Vicodin, Percocet, Fentanyl, Oxycontin, Palladone?" "I will not spend my days trying to prolong them. I will use my time."
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Spike2002 Title: Former FF-UK RSA and Arena Manager Registered: Feb '02	Date Posted: 6/2/05 9:31am Subject: RE: Who is the better actor? Christopher Lee or Alec Guiness?
	Who is the better actor? Christopher Lee or Alec Guiness? Is? Christopher Lee of course. After all, he's alive -----signature----- "It may be that our role on this planet is not to worship God, but to create him." - Arthur C. Clarke I agree with halibut Master to Louis_Skywalker Proud Recipient of the Golden Elegos™
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