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Despite feeling the demands of a busy schedule, Mortensen claims he's happy to help promote the Ed Harris-directed Western "Appaloosa," especially after how much work Harris put into the project. "I didn't envy the position he was in having to play one of the leads and also direct everyone and himself. It was a pretty tall order," notes Mortensen. "Sometimes it was hard for him, but I think he did an excellent job and got good performances from everyone. It looks and feels like it could at least be a good movie, if not a very, very good movie. It's a really beautiful story and pretty funny in some places."
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MORTENSEN BLASTED FOR DAREDEVIL STUNTS
Movie & Entertainment News provided by World Entertainment News Network (www.wenn.com)
2008-01-18 20:32:09
Daredevil actor VIGGO MORTENSEN angered director ED HARRIS on the set of new movie APPALOOSA, by challenging a stuntman to a dangerous horseriding race.
After perfecting his equestrian skills on the set of movie Hidalgo, Mortensen dared a co-star to a race while standing on the horses' saddles - and invited cast and crewmembers to bet on the outcome.
The Danish actor's saddle slipped and he fell to the ground at high speed. He was unhurt, but Harris was furious his star risked his health, and yelled, "What the hell do you think you're doing?" reports the National Enquirer.
Mortensen was banned from riding horses for the remainder of the shoot.
