Kurt Russellscreen performanceKurt Russell plays MacReady in The Thing.
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MacReady
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MacReady in The Thing (1982), played by Kurt Russell.
Film guide · 1 film · 1982 · 1 performerTHE MOVIE
MacReady on screen
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Film guide · 1 film · 1982Main sequence runtime: 1h 49m
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1982 · 1h 49m
Portrayed by Kurt Russell · screen performanceKurt Russell's portrayal of MacReady in The Thing gives viewers a spoiler-free way to understand this screen version of the character.
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THE PERFORMANCE
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Kurt Russellscreen performanceFILM AND PERFORMER CREDITS
MacReady screen credits
Screen credits: The Thing (1982) — Kurt Russell as MacReady.
WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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“How you doin', old boy?”
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