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7. Which "tough guy" actor

Tue Jan 20, 2026, 04:46 PM

6 hrs ago

was considered for the role of Quint in Jaws?

*IMO he had the gravitas to pull it off!

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3) either Kelly's Heroes or The Gauntlet. underpants Jan 10 #1

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Paint your wagon underpants Yesterday #5

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Paint Your Wagon For #2? ProfessorGAC Yesterday #3

#2... John Travolta? Harker 9 hrs ago #6

Nope, good guess though. red dog 1 4 hrs ago #10

Which "tough guy" actor VGNonly 6 hrs ago #7

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