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Lot # 499: BANDITS (2001) - Joe Blake's (Bruce Willis) Bloodied, Bullet-Riddled SFX Jacket

Currency:USD Category:Memorabilia / Movie - Props Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,200.00 USD
Lot # 499: BANDITS (2001) - Joe Blake's (Bruce Willis) Bloodied, Bullet-Riddled SFX Jacket
This lot will be auctioned on Wednesday, June 30th. The auction will begin at 9:00am PDT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on June 29th or July 1st. Joe Blake's (Bruce Willis) bloodied, bullet-riddled SFX jacket from Barry Levinson's crime comedy Bandits. As part of a plan to make the police think they were dead, escaped convicts and bank robbers Blake and Terry Collins (Billy Bob Thornton) rigged their coats with squibs to make it appear as though they shot each other to death. This beige, ankle-length, button-up wool blend overcoat features a satin blend interior lining and straps on each wrist The overcoat is distressed with blood stains and bullet holes on the lower chest and right sleeve added by production, but the costume remains in excellent overall condition. This lot comes from the collection of renowned special effects artist Tom "Brooklyn" Bellissimo. A letter of authenticity from Bellissimo is included. Estimate: $800 - 1,200