Movies
80s hit 'The A-Team' to be made into film
Published Wednesday, Oct 13 2004, 22:36 BST | By Iain Chapman
Hit series of the 80s The A-Team is finally set to make it to the big screen in a hard-hitting update to the TV show.
The original TV show followed 4 members of a crack commando unit on the run after been framed for a crime they didn't commit. The team was led by John "Hannibal" Smith, famed for his catchphrase "I love it when a plan comes together." The other members of the team were Templeton "Faceman" Peck, H.M. (Howling Mad) Murdock and Bosco "B.A." Baracus.
During the show's 4 year run, the A-Team were seen protecting the innocent from the local heavy mob as they travel around the US. They were often captured by the local mob, only to build escape means from the various 'junk' that they were locked up with.
Creator of the original series, Stephen J Cannell, said: "Not to denigrate the TV show, but nobody ever died.
"We drove cars off cliffs and people got out and walked away. We're not going to do that. In this [the movie] the tone is more dangerous. You can die. It's tense and exciting."
The show is probably most remembered for the character of B.A, played by 'Mr. T', who is said to be in discussions about a cameo role in the film.
Mr Cannell will be co-producer of the film.
Viewers in the US recently voted The A-Team as their favourite show.
The original TV show followed 4 members of a crack commando unit on the run after been framed for a crime they didn't commit. The team was led by John "Hannibal" Smith, famed for his catchphrase "I love it when a plan comes together." The other members of the team were Templeton "Faceman" Peck, H.M. (Howling Mad) Murdock and Bosco "B.A." Baracus.
During the show's 4 year run, the A-Team were seen protecting the innocent from the local heavy mob as they travel around the US. They were often captured by the local mob, only to build escape means from the various 'junk' that they were locked up with.
Creator of the original series, Stephen J Cannell, said: "Not to denigrate the TV show, but nobody ever died.
"We drove cars off cliffs and people got out and walked away. We're not going to do that. In this [the movie] the tone is more dangerous. You can die. It's tense and exciting."
The show is probably most remembered for the character of B.A, played by 'Mr. T', who is said to be in discussions about a cameo role in the film.
Mr Cannell will be co-producer of the film.
Viewers in the US recently voted The A-Team as their favourite show.
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