Rare Thuggee Bronco Guard Gown | INDIANA JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF DOOM (1984)

Sold Stock #26409 | Sold Feb 13 2015

Rare Thuggee "Bronco" Guard Gown

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An incredibly rare Thuggee Guard gown from the second instalment of these classic films, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984). This iconic costume belonged to one of the Thuggee cult members Indy, Willie and Short Round are begged to investigate by the locals whose Sankara stones and children have disappeared. The piece is made from thick burgundy wool with a chest panel in brighter red, and wraps around in a gown-like fashion with subtle black ties and poppers inside and out. The entire costume has been edged with wide black cotton tape that gives the costume shape and depth.
Inside is a Bermans and Nathans label (now part of the world famous Angels costumers), that reads ‘Temple Guard - Raiders II’, with ‘Raiders II’ being the working title for Temple of Doom. Written in blue marker pen on the label is “BRONCO”, for Bronco McLoughlin, a credited and well known stunt performer on the movie. The entire garment shows signs of production use and some bobbling of the wool, but that is to be expected of a costume worn by a stunt performer rolling and jumping around set all day! There are no sizes marked on the excellent costume.

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