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General Discussion Area => Corvette Related Chat => Topic started by: Camo on October 25, 2011, 03:14:42 PM

Title: Rum Diary producer gives Johnny Depp a 1959 Chevrolet Corvette
Post by: Camo on October 25, 2011, 03:14:42 PM
Well it's kind of Corvette related..........


(http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/10/johnny-depp-1959-chevrolet-corvette-628-opt.jpg)



Johnny Depp now has yet another reason to smile. The actor recently finished up work on the theatrical interpretation of the Hunter S. Thompson novel, Rum Diary. Depp plays journalist Paul Kemp in 1950's Puerto Rico as the writer attempts to survive an abundance of alcohol, powerful figures and, of course, a dangerously attractive young lady. Hilarity ensues. A number of period vehicles play a prominent role in the film, including a Fiat 500 and, perhaps more notably, a 1959 Chevrolet Corvette. Producer Graham King decided to give the latter vehicle to Depp as a token of his appreciation for the actor's work on the film.

Talk about a bonus.

Depp was apparently properly enthusiastic about the gift, having grown attached to the vehicle during filming. Check out the trailer for the film for yourself. Rum Diary hits theaters October 28 in the USA.

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Title: Rum Diary producer gives Johnny Depp a 1959 Chevrolet Corvette
Post by: gtc on October 25, 2011, 11:50:55 PM
Love it!

Depp played the role of Hunter S Thompson in the 1998 movie "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zm7r491n-8o

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Title: Rum Diary producer gives Johnny Depp a 1959 Chevrolet Corvette
Post by: Camo on October 26, 2011, 03:14:55 PM
Quote from: gtc link=topic=8844.msg1045941320#msg1045941320
Love it!

Depp played the role of Hunter S Thompson in the 1998 movie "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas"



Dammm, missed that one.  Will have to get it on DVD
Title: Rum Diary producer gives Johnny Depp a 1959 Chevrolet Corvette
Post by: StephenSLR on May 01, 2012, 11:19:56 AM
Saw Rum Diary this morning on a plane to Adelaide, was ok but it didn't really go anywhere. I guess it's all about the journey.

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