So, there I was, flicking through the old TV channels the other night, and what do I stumble upon? None other than the classic '80s flick, Indecent Proposal. You know the one - the movie that had everyone talking about that, er, proposal and the age of its leading man, Robert Redford. Now, I've always been curious about this, so I thought, why not dive into the archives and find out once and for all, how old was Robert Redford when he starred in this, shall we say, intriguing film?
Let's Set the Scene
It's 1993, and Indecent Proposal is hitting the big screens. The story's a simple one - a wealthy businessman, John Gage (Redford), offers a struggling architect, David Murphy (Demi Moore), a million dollars to spend the night with him. Now, I won't spoil the ending for you, but let's just say it's a bit of a rollercoaster.
But back to our main man, Redford. You might be thinking, "Surely he was in his prime, strutting his stuff in his 40s?" Well, hold onto your hats, folks, because here's where it gets interesting.
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Robert Redford: The Silver Fox
Now, I know what you're thinking - "How old could he possibly have been? He looked so... youthful!" Well, my friends, Robert Redford was a 57-year-old silver fox when he played the role of John Gage. Yes, you read that right - 57! I mean, talk about aging like fine wine, right?
Now, I don't know about you, but when I was 57, I was more worried about my mortgage and my kids' college fund than making indecent proposals. But hey, that's Hollywood for you, I guess. And let's not forget, Redford was already a seasoned actor by then, with a career spanning over three decades. So, maybe he was just channeling his inner... well, you know.
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But What About Demi Moore?
You might be wondering, "What about Demi Moore? How old was she?" Well, Moore was a mere 31 when the film was released. Quite the age gap, huh? But hey, it's Hollywood, and stranger things have happened. (Cough, Crimson Peak, cough.)
Now, I'm not here to judge. Age is just a number, right? And let's be real, Redford was (and still is) a total silver fox. But it's still fascinating to see the age difference between the two leads. I mean, it's not every day you see a 57-year-old leading man and a 31-year-old leading lady in a, well, proposal-based film.
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So, What's the Verdict?
Well, folks, there you have it. Robert Redford was a sprightly 57 years old when he starred in Indecent Proposal. And you know what? He totally rocked it. I mean, the man's a legend, and his age just added to his charm. So, the next time you're watching this classic '90s flick, remember to raise a glass to Redford - the silver fox who made a million-dollar proposal seem almost... reasonable.
And there you have it, my friends. Another Hollywood mystery solved. Now, if you'll excuse me, I've got some wine to drink and some classic movies to watch. Until next time!