Title: Real Dillinger getaway car to be in movie
FANtasticJD - March 4, 2008 11:11 PM (GMT)
The following press release was posted on the imdb Public Enemies board by someone claiming to be Eric Hoffman, the owner of he museum referred to in the press release. Here's a copy of the auto in question from the museum website. nice!
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| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Eric Hoffman Historic Auto Attractions 815-389-9999 Phone 800-779-6461 Fax www.historicautoattractions.com March 3, 2008 IN ROSCOE Johnny Depp as John Dillinger in Local Museums Car Roscoe, IL. March 3, 2008- Universal Pictures ‘Public Enemies’ starring Johnny Depp as John Dillinger and Christian Bale as Melvin Purvis will be using the actual car that John Dillinger used in the robbery of the Greencastle, Indiana bank. The film will be released in 2009 from director Michael Mann who was responsible for such films as ‘Miami Vice’, ‘Collateral’, and ‘Heat’. The car will be loaned to the film from Historic Auto Attractions in Roscoe, IL. It was John Dillinger’s getaway car when Dillinger and his gang robbed the Central National Bank in Greencastle, IN, in October of 1933. It was the largest bank robbery up to this point in history, totaling over $75,000. This robbery will be retold in the film and feature the actual car from the actual robbery. It is sure to be one of the greatest pieces of trivia in film history! On Tuesday March 4th at 10am the car will be picked up by the transportation department of the film from Historic Auto Attractions to be made ready for its big screen debut. What: John Dillinger’s car to be used in the movie ‘Public Enemies’. When: It will be picked up at Historic Auto Attractions at 10am on Tuesday March 4th. Where: Historic Auto Attractions is located on Metric Dr. off Rockton Road. 13825 Metric Dr. Roscoe, IL 61073 |
Rose Sparrow - March 5, 2008 12:44 AM (GMT)
Great looking set of wheels and what a wonderful piece of history to actually be in the movie!
Can't wait to see Johnny in the driver's seat!
:thanks FAN!
Can't wait to see Johnny in the driver's seat!
:thanks FAN!
deppfan4ever - March 5, 2008 01:05 AM (GMT)
I wonder what Johnny's reaction will be when he gets to sit behind the wheel of the actual car that John Dillinger drove in one of his getaways. That is fantastic!!!
Nicci :angel
Nicci :angel
herestoyou - March 5, 2008 01:45 AM (GMT)
THanks FAN for that info---pretty nifty looking car! I agree Nicci, I bet Johnny's in '30's heaven with all the classic cars and architecture in the area!
-Donna
-Donna
Karen - March 5, 2008 02:12 AM (GMT)
Thanks Fan! This is really fabulous!! What a blast this must be for all of them, to have access to the actual car! woohoo
Karen - March 5, 2008 02:29 AM (GMT)
Here's a bit more just out about the car and it's usage. Says it will be returned in about a month. Hmmm for those keeping a timeline, that tells us something about shooting schedules.
http://www.wrex.com/News/index.php?ID=26921
Piece of History at Roscoe Museum Used in New Johnny Depp Movie
By Shannon Mortimer
13 News
ROSCOE - A piece of history from a Roscoe museum comes back to life on the big screen.
The 1932 Studebaker John Dillinger used in the robbery of a Greencastle, Indiana bank will play a supporting role in the new movie "Public Enemies." Johnny Depp stars as John Dillinger and will drive it.
After a month of negotiating, the Historic Auto Attractions Museum in Roscoe made a deal, allowing producers to use the car. Museum Curator Eric Hoffman says, "Just A-list director, A-list cast and it's just amazing that we have a chance to be apart of it."
The car was shipped out Tuesday. It will return to the museum in about a month.
http://www.wrex.com/News/index.php?ID=26921
Piece of History at Roscoe Museum Used in New Johnny Depp Movie
By Shannon Mortimer
13 News
ROSCOE - A piece of history from a Roscoe museum comes back to life on the big screen.
The 1932 Studebaker John Dillinger used in the robbery of a Greencastle, Indiana bank will play a supporting role in the new movie "Public Enemies." Johnny Depp stars as John Dillinger and will drive it.
After a month of negotiating, the Historic Auto Attractions Museum in Roscoe made a deal, allowing producers to use the car. Museum Curator Eric Hoffman says, "Just A-list director, A-list cast and it's just amazing that we have a chance to be apart of it."
The car was shipped out Tuesday. It will return to the museum in about a month.
herestoyou - March 6, 2008 06:21 AM (GMT)
Here's a nice little video clip that shows some close ups of the car:
http://mystateline.com/media_player.php?media_id=13184
-Donna
http://mystateline.com/media_player.php?media_id=13184
-Donna
Depputante - March 6, 2008 06:29 AM (GMT)
| QUOTE (herestoyou @ Mar 5 2008, 10:21 PM) |
| Here's a nice little video clip that shows some close ups of the car: http://mystateline.com/media_player.php?media_id=13184 -Donna |
Neat Clip! In the first part, we can see them moving it from the museum! It's the same as the photo we saw a few days ago. Cool! :thumbsup
amp - March 6, 2008 12:42 PM (GMT)
So, he'll be driving several different cars. Of course!