Goofs and Gaffes - Something of Value

Goofs and Gaffes - Something of Value - Petrol Station(ary)

By Rich Cross Last updated on 02 January 2021, 11:07:19

It's said that a life of crime will never get you anywhere...

In the petrol tanker, Buckmaster thieves celebrate their (very short-lived) triumph

Where are we?: As Buckmaster's gang escape with the petrol tanker, they celebrate their good fortune — moments before disaster strikes.

What's the goof?: Earlier scenes in the tanker cab had avoided any glimpse of the outside. In this shot (taken after the windscreen had been removed for the crash scene) the static countryside is visible over Thorpe's shoulder, even as the crew rock the stationary vehicle...

Spotted by: James Hoy

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Cross, R. (2021). 'Goofs and Gaffes - Something of Value - Petrol Station(ary),' [online] Survivors: A World Away, 31 January. Available at: https://survivors-mad-dog.org.uk/a-world-away/GoofSOV01.php. Accessed on: 08 May 2024.

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