They show, in a single shot, Carl Anderson let go of the branch from where he had tied the rope, and hang himself, and dangle there for a few moments. This was before computers and everything, so I was curious how this was possible.
2006-09-29 16:12:33 · 3 answers · asked by Mark B 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Movies
They used harnesses, just as they do in live performances of the show.
Trivia: There have been at least 2 actors who have accidentally hung themselves during a performance of JCS when the stunt went wrong. One forgot to secure his harness. I can't remember what happened to the other.
2006-09-29 16:27:58 · answer #1 · answered by StLMom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you position the rope in a certian way you can hang without any ill effects.
But it was probably a dummy.
If I could find my VHS player I'd review it and tell you for sure :/
2006-09-29 16:21:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He would have had a harness on. Of course they could do special effects back then. What about the Exorcist?
2006-09-29 16:20:17 · answer #3 · answered by Fleur de Lis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋