Just try to look mean. He wanted to whisper something to me, and I leaned over, and he said, My Rolex. It turned out he saved losing his hand because the alligator bit down on his watch. : Jack Colton [Zolo motions to one of cronies, who hits Jack in the groin. " Winger said. Following the 1984 release of . It was a kind of location that no studio wanted to come down and visit. This river is the main water supply for many villages. These were Italian. It's in a safe place. Yes, Michael Douglas was born into Hollywood royalty. Jack Colton : You've got rush hour. : Zolo screams in agony as Jack, Joan, Elaine and Iran and Raph watch in shock and horror]. Awesome adventure-comedy with romantic undertones. 2023 Variety Media, LLC. Oh, goddamn it! At the time, Winger was one of the most sought-after actresses in Hollywood after starring in 1982s "An Officer and a Gentleman" with Richard Gere. : : 1BN-RADIO. | When Jack swings across the river on a vine, the "rock" face he swings into deforms slightly, betraying its padded construction. While moored at a port in the South of France, Joan, suffering writer's block, wants to return to New York, while Jack prefers aimlessly sailing the world on his boat, the Angelina. | Jack Colton : : Get the best of Fox News' entertainment coverage, right in your inbox. [a crocodile emerges and bites Zolo's hand]. We walk out and, just as you would kind of go, Oh you! and give someone a little punch in the arm, you know, like a joke-around, she goes, Oh you! and she reaches over and she bites me on my arm., Douglas said he screamed in pain when Winger bit him, adding, Shes like jokey and Im looking at her, I dont know, man Im thinking this could be rough and she seems interested and I go back and shes broken the skin.. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. But the heart of what? The following day, Jack and Joan are married by Al-Julhara. Jack Colton Danny DeVito is opening up about the time he saved Michael Douglas ' life. [awestruck] Joan Wilder Joan Wilder? Quit steering. Press J to jump to the feed. Jack Colton What else did he tell you? What the hell are you doing? Michael Douglas is revealing that Debra Winger was set to star in "Romancing the Stone,"but in a way, she bit her chances goodbye. Robert Zemeckis-- The Director: 33: 71: No: Michael Douglas: 40: 78: No . Okay, Joan Wilder, write us out of this one. Joan Wilder : Joan Wilder Yeah. Tom Sizemore, star of 'Saving Private Ryan,' 'Heat,' dies at 61 after brain aneurysm, Josh Hartnett is done talking about his break from Hollywood but ready to make fun of actors: 'We're the worst', Michael B. Jordan admits muscle gain for 'Creed' has been harder as he's gotten older, Billy Bush suggests Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes start their own show after ABC exit: 'They've got something that works', How to watch every Oscars 2023 Best Picture nominee. Cartagena cops and I go way back. A romance writer sets off to Colombia to ransom her kidnapped sister, and soon finds herself in the middle of a dangerous adventure. Kathleen Turner ultimately landed the role in the Robert Zemeckis romance film. As Lowe listed other roles Winger went on to take, Douglas described the actress as "very, very talented" and "a character.". : : Michael Douglas is revealing that Debra Winger was set to star in "Romancing the Stone," but in a way, she bit her chances goodbye. 'I still have to ask quietly' for help: Michael Douglas on getting to grips with . We went back and shot that stuff and it helped her character a lot.. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Michael Douglas said on a recent episode of Rob Lowes Literally! podcast that he refused to work with Debra Winger in Romancing the Stone after a meeting between them ended with Winger allegedly biting Douglas. At least we've got the leverage to do it. Joan Wilder Jack Colton : All this? You're a man who takes money from stranded women! She's a girl from the big city. Rain. Never send it to me., We had all kinds of things with the rain, noted Cundey. I've never been anybody's best time. There were. You are Joan Wilder, the novelist? He was due to undergo eight weeks of radiation . Jack Colton : Turner was so hot in that movie - really gorgeous. A dowdy romantic-adventure writer is hurled into a real-life adventure in the Colombian jungle in order to save her sister, who will be killed if a treasure map is not delivered to her captors. Jack Colton I don't have any idea. Yes, Scream VI Marketing Is Behind the Creepy Ghostface Sightings Causing Scares Across the U.S. David Oyelowo, Taylor Sheridan's 'Bass Reeves' Series at Paramount+ Casts King Richard Star Demi Singleton (EXCLUSIVE), Star Trek: Discovery to End With Season 5, Paramount+ Pushes Premiere to 2024. I can't blame him. : Romancing The Stone combined a fun adventure with the potent chemistry between Turner and Douglas, and while the studio expected little from it, it turned out to be a surprise hit. I remember Danny Devito was hilarious in this flick. When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going, "Jewel Of The Nile filming locations (1985). I couldn't stop thinking about you. This successful teaming of Douglas with Danny DeVito and. The pair escape and find Jack, and they flee into the desert in Omar's hijacked F-16 fighter jet. [looks at the picture of the yacht again, then back at Jack] : Though Douglas had won the Oscar for producing the 1975 best picture winner One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest and had produced and appeared in such films as 1979s The China Syndrome, he was thought of more as a television actor due to his starring role in the 1970s detective series, The Streets of San Francisco.. Joan Wilder Where are you going? No, please, I'm getting dizzy. So, that's what I want. Joan Wilder A spokesperson for Winger didnt immediately respond to Fox News Digitals request for comment. /r/OldSchoolCool Michael Douglas wasn't so lucky in real life when making the 1984 hit romantic comedy Romancing The Stone as budding co-star Debra Winger sank her teeth into him. ", "Shes like jokey, and Im looking at her," he continued. But very tasty. A dowdy romantic-adventure writer is hurled into a real-life adventure in the Colombian jungle in order to save her sister, who will be killed if a treasure map is not delivered to her captors. Jack Colton : Fox News Flash top entertainment headlines 4/28, Film industry reacts to death of 'Saving Private Ryan' star Tom Sizemore: 'You're a legend', Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves take bumpy second flight after 'CHAOS' on Lufthansa plane: 'Wish me luck', Kelsey Grammer wont apologize for the 'difference' that Jesus has made in his life, Person roaming in 'Scream' Ghostface costume prompts multiple police calls, Kelsea Ballerini kisses Chase Stokes after criticizing ex amid nasty divorce. : Yeah. [Jack kicks up the stone into the air. Finally, we heard some people yelling a little further down. You're the best time I've ever had. I haven't done anything lately! "She bites me. She is not telling you because she doesn't know where it is. The romantic comedy adventure opened March 30, 1984 and ended up as the eighth-highest grossing film of the year. It didnt have what Michael said itd have. Jack Colton "I cant go into the jungle with her, she bit me! "In other words, I collected my pay even though I did not play, and thats very hard to get in a court.". Can you tell me where the nearest town is? Try the key. 20th Century Fox was on a roll of underperforming movies during this era, so when they had an honest to goodness hit on their hands with franchise potential, they : . Raiders came out in 1981. We were on our own., The studios top choice to play Joan was Debra Winger. If you've found a photo, or a photo essay, of people from the past looking fantastic, here's the place to share it. You got the map! They began working together in theater in the 1960s and through One . Kathleen Turner and Michael Douglas are every actors. The situations that we put her in I just could not imagine any other actress doing that. Kathleen Turner and Michael Douglas almost became very close off-screen while filming 'Romancing the Stone' get the details! : [Jack and Joan are being fired upon by Zolo and his men] "I certainly dont begrudge any of them," Winger said. Well, we've all got our problems today. Jack Colton The electric onscreen chemistry between Kathleen Turner and Michael Douglas in the hit 1984 action-adventure romp, Romancing the Stone, helped make the duo one of Hollywood's most iconic romantic comedy pairings. For a fabulous treasure, they share an adventure no one could imagine or survive. Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner star alongside Danny DeVito in this high-flying romance adventure. Arista released a soundtrack album on record, cassette and compact disc. Jack Colton [looking at a photo of his dream yacht whilst lying in bed with Joan] Jesus Christ, we're in a lot of trouble. Jack Colton I was totally enthralled with her.. It became 'an Elvis film': Debra Winger quit 'A League of Their Own' after Madonna was cast, Behind the scenes: Geena Davis spills 'League of Their Own' secrets on 25th anniversary, "The studio agreed with me because it was the only time I ever collected a pay-or-play on my contract," Winger said. . Joan Wilder What about the bridge? Jack Colton : Now, we get our hands on this El Corazon, then you got something to bargain with. Joan Wilder When I got to the hotel in Fez, Michael and I sat down on the floor with three versions of the script. Six months after the events in Romancing the Stone, Joan Wilder's (Kathleen Turner) and Jack Colton's (Michael Douglas) romance has grown stale. ", "Films Viewed by President and MRS. Reagan", "Exclusive: Romancing the Stone remake still on? We just went over a waterfall! I'm great. And then when we came to Romancing, its like, Yeah, okay, shes sexy and shes funny but can she be insecure and demure? So, then you go in with cut-offs, baggy clothes and no makeup and prove to them that you can be. Zemeckis added, It wasnt really like we had a big screening or anything. Ralph Jack Colton Yup, that poor old yellow-tailed guy developed a fatal case of indigestion. Winger, 66,set the record straight in August about why she quit her starring role in thebeloved1992 baseball film, tellingBritain's Daily Telegraphshe objected toMadonna's casting because it made the project "an Elvis film.". The wooden, styrofoam and fibreglass mockup was built on an automobile chassis and powered by a 350ci Chevrolet engine. Seor, buenas tardes. I could've been killed, and you're drinking! : What did you do, wake up this morning and say, "Today, I'm going to ruin a man's life"? So, we're sitting right in the middle of it. podcast. OK. OK. Let's got for it. ", Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner appeared in several projects together. Jack Colton Directors Robert Zemeckis Starring Michael Douglas, Kathleen Turner, Danny DeVito Genres As for the Material Girls performance, Winger said, "I think [her] acting career has spoken for itself.". : Try to get enough money together to buy a boat and sail around the world. One hell of a morning has turned into a bitch of a day! USA TODAY has reached out to Winger's reps for comment. Jack Colton The Doobie Brothers broke up!"? What's that got to do with it? as Gloria. : It's beautiful. I thought you were donating a kidney or something. We were going to need somebody to be a total team player. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Romancing The Stone DVDs at the best online prices at eBay! Juan We were looking for him, said Douglas. Well, what does the "T" stand for? : Romancing the Stone (6,266) 6.9 1 h 45 min 1984 X-Ray 16+ Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner star in this high-flying romance about a novelist out to rescue her sister in the jungle and the suave fortune seeker who sidetracks her! Jack Colton Douglas' Jack is very similar to Pitt's Jack, as they both embody the rugged he-man adventure hero one might find in a romance novel. The Smallfoot actor, 73, revealed the two were filming their 1984 movie Romancing the Stone when Douglas, 73, was . : Angel, you are hell and gone from Cartagena. Jack Colton At a book signing engagement, Joan meets Omar Khalifa (Spiros Focs), a charming Arab ruler who wants Joan to write his biography. Michael Douglas said Debra Winger was set to star in the 1984 classic Romancing the Stone but lost out on the part to Kathleen Turner after a bizarre biting moment. Joan Wilder Variety has reached out to Wingers representative for comment. Joan Wilder or redistributed. Jack and Joan are separated, and Omar corners Joan atop the burning scaffolding. Directors Robert Zemeckis Starring Free delivery for many products! Joan Wilder : You're what? Well, you said you just lost everything you owned. Then one day adventure comes her way in the form of a mysterious package. . Longtime collaborators Michael Douglas and Danny DeVito spoke in conversation at the Produced By Conference today in Burbank. Omar suspends Jack and Joan with ropes over a deep pit (a scenario taken from Joan's biggest-selling novel, The Savage Secret) while Al-Julhara is in a stockade. Who the hell are you? : "In other words, I collected my pay even though I did not play, and thats very hard to get in a court.". Though she can spin wild tales of passionate romance, novelist Joan Wilder has no life of her own. American Express? Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Michael Douglas claimed that Debra Winger was set to star alongside him in "Romancing the Stone," but she lost the role after a bizarre incident. There, the two get into more dangerous escapades than in any of her novels. [his and Joan's car is stuck in river rapids] Douglas, 77, joined Rob Lowe on his "Literally! Thomas was only 29 when she died. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, Juan "It seems clear," he wrote, "that they like each other and are having fun during the parade of ludicrous situations in the movie, and their chemistry is sometimes more entertaining than the contrivances of the plot. Romancing the Stone is a 1984 action-adventure romantic comedy film directed by Robert Zemeckis, written by Diane Thomas and produced by Michael Douglas, who also starred in the film alongside co-stars Kathleen Turner and Danny DeVito.The film follows a romance novelist who must venture beyond her New York City comfort zone to Colombia in order to save her sister from criminals who are holding . :