Terry Leonard Interview

[BrandonA18]

Hi all,

I thought you might enjoy this interview we conducted recently with legendary stuntman Terry Leonard. He describes his work on Raiders, and touches briefly on the jacket (Terry never owned a jacket used in the film, BTW.)

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At the moment the quotes are not displaying in italics as they should be, so it might be a bit difficult to follow, but that should be corrected very soon.

Best,
Brandon Alinger
Prop Store

[Dr. Nebraska S.]

Excellent article: thank you for sharing!!!

(Terry never owned a jacket used in the film, BTW.)

Just to clarify: what he specifically stated was that the costumers made him another jacket:

Since Prop Store can’t quite excuse ourselves from an interview without asking at least one prop question, we ask Leonard whether the leather jacket he wore for his daring stunt sequence in RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK was one of Harrison’s, or one that the costumers made custom for him.


No, they made another one for me. I tore the **** out of that jacket.

[BrandonA18]

Sorry - what I meant was that I chatted with Terry outside of what is contained in this interview, and he confirmed that he never owned a jacket from the film. I know there has been talk in the past that Terry auctioned off a jacket and he says this is not correct.

Best,
Brandon

[Dr. Nebraska S.]

My apologies--I didn't put 2 and 2 together and realize you were the one who had done the interview. I blame child-induced insomnia and dissertation fatigue.

Best wishes,
Nebraska S.

[ShanghaiJack]

Great interview Brandon, I'm looking forward to the next installment. TL seems like a real standup guy.

[Indiego Jones]

Sorry - what I meant was that I chatted with Terry outside of what is contained in this interview, and he confirmed that he never owned a jacket from the film. I know there has been talk in the past that Terry auctioned off a jacket and he says this is not correct.

Best,
Brandon

Brandon,
Congratulations on this interview. Excelent info and details.

About the stunt jacket he actually used, and tored apart during filming, did he mentioned he kept that jacket, or returned it to the costume department?

Thanks, regards.-

[BrandonA18]

Hi,

His jacket was returned to the costume department. Terry did not keep anything from the film, other than his crew (Baseball style) hat!

Best
Brandon

[Dr. Nebraska S.]

Hi,

His jacket was returned to the costume department. Terry did not keep anything from the film, other than his crew (Baseball style) hat!

Best
Brandon

I'm confused--why did he say they made him another jacket then?

Best wishes,
Nebraska S.

[BrandonA18]

Hi Nebraska,

We had asked whether he was sharing jackets with Harrison Ford, or whether a specific jacket was made just for him, for the stunt sequences. He said that one was made specifically for him (to be used in the film - not to take home.)

Brandon

[Indiana Jeff]

Great interview. Thanks for posting it here.

Regards,

Indiana Jeff

[Indiana Jake]

I worked briefly with Terry Leonard on Tombstone and The Quick and The Dead. He IS THE MAN!

Indiana Jake

[Marcus60]

A pair of very reliable sources told me that Mr. Leonard did have a hero jacket for many years and that he only returned it when somebody eventually noticed and requested it's return. A slightly different storyline, but probably not inconsistant.

[Indiego Jones]

A pair of very reliable sources told me that Mr. Leonard did have a hero jacket for many years and that he only returned it when somebody eventually noticed and requested it's return. A slightly different storyline, but probably not inconsistant.

Marcus, first, welcome to the forum.

Now, let me give you a piece of advice here.
Be careful posting certain information as facts, from sources that you can't support its existence or your relationship with them.
Unless you can prove who the "pair of very reliable sources" are, and bring to the table real documents, COAs, etc. to prove their reliability, AND EVEN MORE IMPORTANT, real proves that you actually know this people.

Sorry if this sounds rude.
No intention to offend you, but it happens that I am not so credulous. At least not anymore...

High regards.-

[Indiana Jeff]

I have to agree with Indiego here. Quoting facts or information from 'unnamed sources' will lead to a heap of criticism coming your way.

Not meant to be a rebuke, but as a friendly way to help a new member navigate the waters.


Regards,

Indiana Jeff

[nicktheguy]

In my new line of academia interviews - there is no such thing as unnamed sources.

[Michaelson]

So it's a good thing we're not an 'academic interview' site and just a general gear discussion website, isn't it?

I've heard the same stories/rumors myself through the proverbial 'grapevine', and I, too, have MANY 'un-named sources' in the industry and hobby. Most won't tell you anything if they knew their name was going to be posted. Due to reactions like this, I've just kept a lot of stuff to myself anymore, but the reactions are understandable

The advice is good. When entering a discussion that holds a direct interview with an individual such as TL, if you have a counter time to offer, you best come armed and prepared to defend your statement.

"Thar be monsters in these waters...."

HIGH regards! Michaelson

[Marcus60]

No, I understand. Ian Higgenbotham is a personal acquaintenance as is another person I met through him, but whom I've been told expressly that I cannot name here. I find that situation odd as in my circle of professional and personal associates, their credibility is beyond reproach. But there you are.

[Texan Scott]

[Indiego Jones]

No, I understand. Ian Higgenbotham is a personal acquaintenance as is another person I met through him, but whom I've been told expressly that I cannot name here. I find that situation odd as in my circle of professional and personal associates, their credibility is beyond reproach. But there you are.

Well, I certainly agree with you.
In my circle of professional and personal associates, even many people in this forum, strongly trust in Mr. Ian Higgenbotham and (related to another thread) Mr. Terry Leonard's words and claims. Their credibility is beyond reproach.
It happens you're neither.

[Michaelson]

Whoa there, Indiegio, let's not cross a line here.

The rules specifically state no posting of insults or like comments, and your last comment crosses that line.

If you don't believe him, that's your perogative, but let's not go down that path if you don't mind.

I've heard the same 'stories' from other sources, and let's face it, on other than rare occasion of an original player posting, ALL our sources here are based on 'second hand information'. How do you know HIS information isn't as rock solid, if not more so, than some of the oldest members registered here?

You don't. Don't shoot the messenger.

So, read, absorb, believe or toss out the information as you go, but no throwing rocks.

Thank you.

Regards! Michaelson

[Marcus60]

No, I understand. Ian Higgenbotham is a personal acquaintenance as is another person I met through him, but whom I've been told expressly that I cannot name here. I find that situation odd as in my circle of professional and personal associates, their credibility is beyond reproach. But there you are.

Well, I certainly agree with you.
In my circle of professional and personal associates, even many people in this forum, strongly trust in Mr. Ian Higgenbotham and (related to another thread) Mr. Terry Leonard's words and claims. Their credibility is beyond reproach.
It happens you're neither.

Well, mate, I don't need any corroberation that you are off the mark. I realise that I am new to this place, but being a veteran of sorts does not give one the right to make such uncalled for statements. You come off a bit of a wozzock if I may return the favour.

Those gentlemen whose opinions I hold in high respect and know personally warned me this place also attracted a few billy-no-mates. I can see why now.

[Michaelson]

Back in your corner too, Marcus. The rules apply to you as well....and yes, I'm one of the administrators.

If we know the same people, they also probably told you I will take care of business when it's required, and if they didn't, you can ask them. Enough.

Everyone's opinions are welcome, and members will be respected.

Please return to the topic at hand.

Michaelson

[fifthchamber]

With all due regards to all parties, Marcus has two "reliable sources", one of whom we all know to be entirely unreliable, and the other we can't prove any relation to at all...

So I don't think Indiego crossed any lines here, there wasn't any "insult" of Marcus, just a (more direct than is needed perhaps?) term pointing out that without that credibility he has as much support for his claim as I do when I claim that Paul Weller is my cousin...

Except I can actually prove that claim...If needed...

I think Marcus, if your words are to be taken seriously, it might help to prove that you have the connection to the Ian Higgenbotham you say you do...Without that, I'm afraid there's very little reason to take anything else you say as anything more than personal opinion...

Of course, personal opinion is all fine too...

[Michaelson]

With all due regards to all parties, Marcus has two "reliable sources", one of whom we all know to be entirely unreliable, and the other we can't prove any relation to at all...

Well, we won't go down THAT rabbit hole either, as banned/suspended/removed members are not to be mentioned, once again as per the posted rules.

In the first case, we do NOT know that to be true and it's still an ongoing legal matter. All his material was removed by his request and not by administrative act. That jury is still out and it's not over yet. Let's not go there..

As to the second, we can pretty much say that about everything that anyone posts here, so that's neither here nor there.

This is a general Indy gear discussion site, not a doctoral thesis repository where all sources are to be sited and confirmed, though any and all solid proof is always much appreciated.

As my friend fifthchamber said above,

Of course, personal opinion is all fine too....

That said, please return to the subject at hand, folks.

Regards! Michaelson

[Indiego Jones]

Marcus,
I'm sorry if I hurt your feelings.
But, believe it or not, my intention was good to yourself.

Michaelson,
I respect you and appreciate your intervention in order to keep this civilized.
I did not mean to offend anyone with my previous post, simply to avoid bad times to a new member.

Regards.-

[Michaelson]

Folks, now THAT'S an example of a class act!

I tip my hat to you, friend Indiego!

High regard! Michaelson

[Tibor]

I don't know anybody ... "sniff"... though Karen Allen sent me a nice email in response to a sweater question once.

Anyway, interesting interview. Thanks

[Michaelson]

Hey, you know ME, Tibor!

No, wait, that might not be a good recommendation, now that I think of it....

Regards! M

[Marcus60]

Marcus,
I'm sorry if I hurt your feelings.
But, believe it or not, my intention was good to yourself.

Michaelson,
I respect you and appreciate your intervention in order to keep this civilized.
I did not mean to offend anyone with my previous post, simply to avoid bad times to a new member.

Regards.-

Indiego Jones? Cheers, mate!

Fifthchamber? I personally rang the gent in question at Amblin Dreamworks offices with contact information supplied by Ian Higgenbotham who knows him as a close associate of Steven Spielberg. Place me solidly a witness for the defense. Alternately, you play dress-up.

[Dr. Nebraska S.]

...Alternately, you play dress-up.

Well, that constitutes about all of us on this board. In any case, Michaelson already warned everyone to steer clear of insults and similar comments. This is the final warning for everyone...

[Marcus60]

...Alternately, you play dress-up.

Well, that constitutes about all of us on this board. In any case, Michaelson already warned everyone to steer clear of insults and similar comments. This is the final warning for everyone...

Cheers!

[Tibor]

Hey, you know ME, Tibor!

No, wait, that might not be a good recommendation, now that I think of it....

Regards! M

Well then, in a "6 degrees of Kevin Bacon" sort of way I must know a few people. Tundrarider has chatted with Deb Nadoolman, and she knows pretty much everybody. And Brandon here knows Terry. I think a bunch of members have met John Rhys Davies and Karen Allen.

Clearly Harrison will call me any minute now ...

...Hmmm, maybe I stretched that a bit.

[Michaelson]

....ya think?

[fifthchamber]

Fifthchamber? I personally rang the gent in question at Amblin Dreamworks offices with contact information supplied by Ian Higgenbotham who knows him as a close associate of Steven Spielberg. Place me solidly a witness for the defense. Alternately, you play dress-up.

Ow...You almost hurt my feelings there...

Thanks for the comment, it was uncalled for, offensive, and rude...But, you rang the "gent" in question and that's the "proof"? Ummm....YOU rang him Sir? Not anyone else here? So that's still not quite "proof", surely? Or do I have that understanding mixed up somewhat?

I don't think I asked you to prove that connection to yourself by making sure you COULD call him? I don't think that was the point at all...But what do I know? I just "dress up"...

That said...I'm rather sure where I place you on the heap of "opinions" after your outburst.

Regards in either case.

[Dr. Nebraska S.]

Gentlemen, I'm not sure what part of "final warning" from a site administrator is unclear, but this ends now.