Made In Italy's Liam Neeson happy doing stunts or showing big emotions in dramas

In Made In Italy, Liam Neeson is Robert, an artist and father to Jack, an art gallery manager. PHOTO: SHAW ORGANISATION
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SINGAPORE - Twelve years ago, actor Liam Neeson's career took a new direction when the thriller Taken (2008) was released.

The story of a furious dad with a "particular set of skills" - to quote from his character's dialogue - was a global phenomenon. It would spawn two sequels, in 2012 and 2014.

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