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5 days ago · The banjo-playing boy, Lonnie, played by 15-year-old Billy Redden, became an instant icon. However, Billy Redden's story extends far beyond those few minutes of fame. An Unexpected Casting Choice: Director John Boorman envisioned Lonnie as an "inbred from the back woods," a stark contrast to the city slickers on the rafting trip.
Jun 27, 2024 · Billy Redden was a typical local teen living in Georgia, handpicked by director John Boorman for the role of an odd banjo player in the Oscar-nominated classic Deliverance (1972).
3 days ago · Billy Redden wasn't an actor. He was an average kid who was picked to play Lonnie (also known as "Banjo Boy") during a casting call at a local elementary school. Because Redden couldn't play the banjo, John Boorman had to find a way to make it look like he could on screen.
4 days ago · Billy Redden, known for his role in the 1972 movie "Deliverance," appears in the documentary, showcasing his current life in Kentucky. Rubin and York present a nuanced view of Appalachia, challenging the simplistic and often negative portrayals commonly seen in media. For more information, visit IMDb.
Jun 21, 2024 · The film is remembered for two sequences especially: one of "duelling banjos" in which Drew and a local boy (Billy Redden) conjure up an impromptu duet between banjo and guitar, and an infamous scene where Bobby is sexually assaulted and ordered to "squeal like a pig".
3 days ago · Then: Billy Redden played a banjo-playing Georgia teen in 1972 dramatic thriller Deliverance, also starring Jon Voight, Burt Reynolds, and Ned Beatty. He was the only authentic "local" in the cast, and was plucked from obscurity from his high school for his lanky look. Now: After Deliverance, Redden gave banjo tours up and down the ...
4 days ago · Big Fish features a talented cast of actors who bring their characters to life. Ewan McGregor, Albert Finney, Billy Crudup, Jessica Lange, Helena Bonham Carter, Alison Lohman, Robert Guillaume, and Marion Cotillard all deliver memorable performances in their respective roles.
