Walken was so great in The Deer Hunter that when I see clips of him as a younger man I feel relieved that he is okay

@forestbathing4443

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You. Well said...I feel exactly the same 💔

@chestinejohnson9173

3 жыл бұрын

What a brilliant actor. I loved the Deer Hunter, and his character was my fav (actually they ALL were my fav). One of my top ten, all time greatest movies ever 🥰🧡🧡

@fluorosco

3 жыл бұрын

The ending alway supsets me. Brilliant cast and film They're all brilliant in it

@Annette818

Жыл бұрын

I got to see Walken in Behanding in Spokane, I was thrilled to see him live! Though didn't get to meet him.

@himwhoisnottobenamed5427

5 ай бұрын

@@fluoroscoI know. It’s so sad. 😢

The first time I saw the Deer Hunter I was wondering why the wedding scene and all of the pre-war scenes were so long and detailed and then I watched it a second time and I was bawling because I knew how war would change everything that everyone knew as normal would never be normal again. It was absolutely heartbreaking.

@sandrinedecosterd2702

3 жыл бұрын

Everytime this film is on TV , i have to watch it absolutely. I can’t explain the emotions I feel at each time. The brutal transition between the wedding and the helicopter in vietman is a schock. Sorry for my bad english, but this film is a real « chef d’oeuvre » everything is in it. The best film about this tragedy in vietman.

@nspector

3 жыл бұрын

@@sandrinedecosterd2702 Your English is just fine.

@Luca-bv5ic

3 жыл бұрын

Facts. I was like "are they tryna outdo the godfather or somethin?". But the wedding scene is absolutely amazing characterisation, and sets up every character with hardly a single line of dialogue. The rest of the movie simply wouldn't have the same impact without it.

@ianbauer4703

3 жыл бұрын

A masterpiece of film...Walken was amazing.

@bronson1392

2 жыл бұрын

@@Luca-bv5ic they are just setting up the characters. Nothing unusual. Good film making

I watched the Deer Hunter in the theater when it first came out. I went with my future husband and his best friend, both Vietnam Vets. I could feel their knees shaking through much of the movie. Walken’s performance made me a fan forever.

He does have mystery around him. A striking looking actor.

When I first saw The Deer Hunter, I was literally shaking in my seat during the final part of the roulette scene. Surely one of the most powerful scenes ever filmed.

@sheilabrennan4481

10 ай бұрын

Same... I literally found myself waving my hand as the helicopter was passing by shortly after that scene as they were trying to get rescued.

The Russian Roulette scene is the most gut wrenching I've ever seen.

@derekk9202

4 жыл бұрын

The most gut wrenching. No doubt

@WheelzOfFortune

4 жыл бұрын

Agree. It left me completely numb for days after I saw it.

@alcodie1558

4 жыл бұрын

Ya my step father musta really liked that Russian Roulette scene because he would re enact it from time to time until he tried it with three bullets !!! He lost ....

@kevinnelson3525

3 жыл бұрын

"THE best acting among 3 actors I've ever seen. Walken got his oscar which was well deserved. How DeNiro didn't, baffles me to this day..lost to Jon Voigt in Coming Home..which wasn't even close. The whole cast was fantastic.

@user-br3bw7wr2l

3 жыл бұрын

It rips my heart out every time and I felt like I died watching it.

I admire many actors, but Christopher Walken is the one who has impressed me the most. He can do everything, from being genuinely hilarious to being extremely haunting. He deserved to be in more good movies and having received more Oscars.

@ajgavin4141

Жыл бұрын

I do believe that he just does stuff that makes all of us just go "wow"

@alexmartin-schael7556

Жыл бұрын

@@ajgavin4141 Exactly!

@362chop

Жыл бұрын

No more quality acting roles. The Biz along with the music industry is basically toast.

@alexmartin-schael7556

Жыл бұрын

@@362chop True. It is a shame.

@justicegusting2476

9 ай бұрын

Cavett should have ambushed him with, “Now, what REALLY happened the night Natalie Wood died?”

The Deer Hunter is one of a few films that made me cry with fear and despair.

@randallrhoads3271

2 ай бұрын

yes..its a great film about something that never happened in Vietnam..ridiculous premise

That film takes days to get over when you first see it! Harrowing but brilliant.

I ran across my share of Nam vets who were drunk, homeless and in trouble. As a Nam vet myself (Devildoc/ HM3, USMC) I tried to help them avoid jail as best I could. This movie still brings me back to that time in my life.

@robertmcgowan4149

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for your service sir!!

Articulate. Handsome. Cute. Intimidating. Well dressed. He got a ball rolling on the sinister thing. I’m glad. You don’t hear his laugh often; I like it. A lotta people try to imitate his way of speaking; nobody does it like Christopher.

@forestbathing4443

3 жыл бұрын

This interview ...wow it’s so wonderful. Just to listen to this man speak about his life. These videos are such a treasure ❤️

@JudgeJulieLit

2 жыл бұрын

At "cute" I thought you meant Cavett, till "intimidating."

Please post this entire interview. Walken is a national treasure and the way Dick is interviewing him here is fantastic. Please, post the entire thing.

amazing actor. The Deer Hunter kills me every time I see it. One of the best films ever made.

The Deer Hunter was such a fantastic movie. It didn't even feel like three hours.

@davidbranin969

4 жыл бұрын

Saw it as a 17yr old. The wedding seemed like 3hrs. I remember the rest being a brutal downer. Vietnam. 59 now. Time for another veiwing thru different eyes.

@ZionForman

4 жыл бұрын

one of the best movies ever made

@roybatty9663

4 жыл бұрын

Lol it definitely felt long... that wedding scene was so damn long and itself felt like 5 hours long. The rest of the movie went by quick it seems. It made for a good movie over all but not as memorable as other war movies.

@bholaoates1542

4 жыл бұрын

@@roybatty9663 The wedding scene was long because it served to introduce us to the main characters right up front and see how they felt about each other. It was a brilliant idea, but since there many main characters in the movie it took some real time and skill to achieve that goal. Most of us didn't mind. People always complain about "character development" in movies, but when they get it they complain it's too long.

@hippiecheezburger5457

4 жыл бұрын

So classically written as a film for me there’s like 3 parts, before, during and after Vietnam

I had never seen the deer hunter until a few weeks back. Hard hitting gritty and realistic. It's a masterpiece

@Joe-mz6dc

8 ай бұрын

I watched it in the theater and I was blown away.

Walken is such an unassuming likeable guy.

Walken's off balance, off beat personality is great. It's no wonder a lot of impressionists try to imitate him. Very entertaining.

Dick Cavett's interviews are so thoughtful and intelligent. We need to get back to this style of a talk show.

@52BLUE

3 жыл бұрын

Have you ever watched a podcast before?

@GamesWithBrainz

2 жыл бұрын

Cavett is straight up one of a kind when it comes to talk show hosts

@MediaBuster

2 жыл бұрын

What? He is one of the worst interviewers.

@stutzbearcat5624

Жыл бұрын

Cavett is an idiot. The worst. His guests made him. Starting the interview... "You left school so how do tell kids to stay in school"??? WTF??

@shaystern2453

9 ай бұрын

gosh they are so awkward

The great thing about Dick Cavett is, he’s so calm and friendly and let’s people talk.

@dionlindsay2

3 жыл бұрын

The other thing, which is only obvious when I've heard other people say so, is how nervous and unsure he is of himself. If you believe Clive James, most of the effort you can see Dick Cavett put into his interviews is the effort to do them at all.

@alangrant5684

Жыл бұрын

That is true. These days interviewers are ALL ABOUT the interviewer.

@KARIS1961

6 ай бұрын

Agree. I stopped watching Oprah’s talk show due to all of her interrupting. Mr Cavett is just brilliant at interviewing people.

The isolation Walken felt in Bangkok, a flashback to his time as a child in summer camp, was exactly the mindset his character was in

Been watching as many interviews with Christopher Walken tonight, he is so unique. Really love to hear his remarks and that sly grin he has is just so great.

@billiescott9799

3 жыл бұрын

Me also. Make sure you catch the "inside the actor's studio" video. Also the Letterman /Batman where he dances.

I love to hear that Walken talkin'.

@somethingyousaid5059

4 жыл бұрын

@e causey It was a few years ago, but yes I've seen it. (Laughing) And I've also heard him read from Where The Wild Things Are. Have you seen the video of that one? That unmistakable Walken way of talking is especially prominent as he reads that story.

I watch Dick Cavett to remind myself of when television was intelligent and thoughtful..not the phony BS we have now. Love Christopher Walken.

The term "one of a kind" gets tossed around a lot but a Mr. Walked truly is just that.

I don’t know about you, but i think we need some more cowbell.......Thanks Mr. Walken for all your incredible work, i feel privileged that i was able to watch all of it.

'The Deer Hunter' Everyone needs to see it....

@truthreigns3465

4 жыл бұрын

Was not a great movie

@chazinko

4 жыл бұрын

A powerful film that stays long in the memory.

@synchc

4 жыл бұрын

@@truthreigns3465 Brilliant piece of cinema, though.

@gameconsumer2517

4 жыл бұрын

chazinko absolutely.

@babalugats3540

4 жыл бұрын

I can't think of a more overrated movie.

As he's in the bar with his buddies singing "I love you babay"....Classic and a moment in time...

@sarawood2558

Жыл бұрын

Brilliant scene, absolutely all time great, will never forget it, l love you baby,

True, his role in The Deer Hunter was a monumental performance, but even prior to that, Walken’s dark part as Annie Hall’s brother, Duane is an incredible few minutes!

@ronnola

2 жыл бұрын

@Thom Burleson, and even earlier, he was great in Mind Snatchers (aka Happiness Cage).

@waynej2608

8 ай бұрын

Great scene in Annie Hall. "O.K. Duane, I gotta go now. I'm due back on the planet earrh'. Lmao!

What a wonderful actor and humble person.

I was 13 years old when I saw The Deer Hunter. It was my first "serious" movie and it left me in shock, in a good way. My brother and I would reenact the Russian Roulette scene, with tears and all.

Dick Cavett had such an awesome voice. Makes you want to listen to him.

Nice relaxed interwiew. Chris Walken looks so handsome here. Love him ❤

I know we're all writing about the Deer Hunter and he was great, but I loved him in Annie Hall. His part was HILARIOUS!

I love this man. Deer Hunter is an epic film. They don’t make em like this anymore.

@SonnyGTA

4 жыл бұрын

DEE hunter? DEEEEZ NUTZ!

@nicolar6461

4 жыл бұрын

SonnyGTA lol yeah ok 😂 wtf is Deez nuts? Haha

@roybatty9663

4 жыл бұрын

They do make movies like this, in fact much better movies than this but you either haven't watched them or fail to acknowledge it

@nicolar6461

4 жыл бұрын

Roy Batty I think you’ll find that’s a matter of opinion.

@synchc

4 жыл бұрын

@@roybatty9663 How about enlightening us with a few titles instead of accusing the lady of ignorance and mendacity.

I was floored watching Deer Hunter- Masterpiece

Christopher is an original!!! Brilliant!! And Dick Cavett as always was the consummate gentleman!! I loved watching his interviews!!

When I was young, I wasn't in to Mr. Cavett. Now that I'm older, I like his calmness.

@bobedwards7455

4 жыл бұрын

And his class and intelligence...

I saw Deer Hunter wayyyyy too young. I was maybe 10 or 11 and it was the first film I ever saw where I could anticipate the horror approaching during the Roulette scene...and I KNEW what was going to happen...and I KNEW there was nothing I could do...I wanted to run out but I "had" to watch (as if I was glued to the seat, not by force from anyone else). It messed me up for weeks. I have never been able to watch it again, as an adult. But I have loved Christopher Walken ever since.

Timeless style, this man.

He's a song and dance man at heart. Fell into the " bad guy" roles by chance.

@777jones

3 жыл бұрын

He’s a “song and dance” bad guy!

How can you not love Walken, a stellar career. Thank you

He really is an extraordinary actor and person....his portrayal in the The Deer Hunter is just the most powerful performance, but when I think of him I see the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow, utterly terrifying with his filed teeth and wild eyes....what an amazing actor.

I've always admired his humbleness.

He was amazing in Deer Hunter and At Close Range

@davidwestcott3383

3 жыл бұрын

Everywhere I look, I see THINGS with my name on 'em...Brad Whitewood-HOLD for delivery!

@waynej2608

3 жыл бұрын

Both amazing films. At Close Range deserves to be better known. That father and son confrontation scene, between Walken and Sean Penn, in the kitchen, near the end, is freaking briliant. This is acting, on a whole other level.

@wobblertv8083

2 жыл бұрын

At close range .....brilliant movie haven't seen it since 87 .....one for a rainy day .

I like the intimate quality of these interviews without a studio audience. Of course, Cavett ruled in both formats as a consummate interviewer. Nice to see Walken smiling and relaxed. Forty years later, he is regarded as a brilliant character actor who fascinates people with his quirky speech pattern!

Its very clear when you see Walken interviewed he is a kind person.

@howardmanley3388

4 жыл бұрын

Maybe I don’t agree with you at all...He was the most relaxed interviewer I ever seen which made his guest relaxed also , and opened them up ...

@nspector

3 жыл бұрын

I feel this too, Maybe.

Cavett was on of the best interviewer ever. Intelligent and witty and never tried to steal the show.

@AimeeAimee444

4 жыл бұрын

Miss the authentic interviews. The guest is present and Mr. Cavett is an amazing listener. Today's shows, the guest is "on" and the interviewer is trying to slip in a joke or bring the attention back to themselves.

@vaclav_fejt

4 жыл бұрын

@@AimeeAimee444 In Craig Fergusson's case, I don't mind.

@darleschickens7106

4 жыл бұрын

The closest modern day interviewer I can think of, who seems as genuine and thoughtful, is Strombo

@billiescott9799

3 жыл бұрын

Agree

An unbelievably great actor.

He has such a great smile. Just magnetic. Stars really do have charisma.

1:01 Cavett begins to mirror Walken's famous "steepling" with his fingers! This is an unconscious mirroring which indicates being very "tuned in" on your subject. Cavett was simply the best, most respectful, smartest, and even really seems fond of Walken. There's a kind of friendliness.

@kweejibodali7009

2 жыл бұрын

who would not be fond of walken ? i guess caveat is one of the few that can show it in good way. i have heard this one director who talked about how much he loved walken that he kept coming up with new lines for him, driving him crazy

One of the greatest without a doubt. What a prolific career this man has had.

Lol, this man can just be himself and be completely cool and psychotic at the same time. A truly rare personality.

I love actors that are so private instead of the loud mouth attention getting nut bars that are all over entertainment shows internet and tv

I remember him from his first ever movie. He has a mesmerising quality

He is so attractive!

In 1981 my local pbs station decided to run Deer Hunter un edited, after ten pm, I of course watched it, riveted, changed me for ever. I went on to finish HS and college and through all that time and after my mentors were Viet Nam Veterans, few gave exexperinces. Those that did, scared me forever that war is the worst and last option, not an option, just don't go there. cured me from thinking that war was ever a solution to any problem.

@boromirofmiddleearth557

Жыл бұрын

wars are not brought on the attacked. What happened in Vietnam was a travesty for all involved because of many reasons. The US military on the ground in Vietnam was not allowed to win the was decisively because of the leftist media and the leftist politicians in Washington. The war in Vietnam was not faught to win the war outright as was WW2. We Were Soldiers Once and Young the book deals with the beginning of the USA military in Vietnam. Highly recommended.

Have to say Christopher Walken is a fav of mine so many great movies definitely a fan in a good way

Walker has always had what seems to be an inner secret that he longs to tell but just can’t bring himself to speak about so he gives that sly little smile with twinkling eye that say, I know something you don’t and boy is it something!

@sunset6010

4 жыл бұрын

CAV: i see that too

@cavscout62

4 жыл бұрын

The Waco Kid - Wagner killed Natalie because she was gonna leave him for Walken you mean.

@paulbirkbeck1790

3 жыл бұрын

He seems very Enlightened a very knowledgeable man

I have always really, really liked Christopher Walken! He is an excellent actor and is a really humble and nice person in real life. In whatever part he plays, he always nails it. My favorite part he did was as Max Zorin in A View to a Kill. Masterful performance!

The Dead Zone is still my favorite performance from this guy. He's so under-stated, so pained. He's Chris Walken punched in the stomach and getting back on his feet wondering why you hit him.

@dlamb2840

3 жыл бұрын

One of my all time favourite movie also!

Loved Mr. Cavett.... no pitics, no ego, a class act of an interview and showmenship!!!

@Bronxbombers161

4 жыл бұрын

Guru Dude I was alluding to the crazy screaming matches and uncouth conduct.... thats all I was relating to compared to the zoo we see today on talk shows and news programs.

@filosofenvacker1226

4 жыл бұрын

@@meadow9441 According to a vile leftist without a brain, mind or soul.

@filosofenvacker1226

4 жыл бұрын

@@meadow9441 Shows your knowledge about history.

He can certainly talk the talk and walk the Walken.

What a natural guy Mr Walken is.

Such an amazing film The Deer Hunter. Christopher Walken - was magnificent in it.xx His eyes are mesmerising.xx

The play he wrote was called "Him" and was dedicated to Joseph Papp. It ran about 6 weeks in New York. It was hysterical and the evening I saw it Mr. Walken at the end in drag, dancing, fell off a lunch counter and his Wig flew across the stage and he said (In the Kings voice):" I think I outta try that again." The critics might have panned it, but the crew in the theater were all smiles that evening.

He was amazing in Deerhunter as Nicki He played that part very very convincingly,

He's so funny in the Country Bears. I really enjoyed the discussion. Thank you Dick Cavett for the interview. I'm sad you were not on in my day! May you live well!

Truthfully my dad went to the deer hunter thinking it was a nature movie.It's safe to say it wasn't the movie he was expecting.

@kweejibodali7009

2 жыл бұрын

omg ...crazy story

@bobcaygeon6799

2 жыл бұрын

LMAO, when JAWS came out, my brother and I convinced our parent's to take us to see it because it was like a National Geographic special or Jacques Cousteau special on sharks, which my Dad definitely liked to watch. So there we were in a small town packed movie theatre. We had to be split up, my bro with my dad and me with my mom. Well, LOL, every time there was a scary part (which was most of the movie, ha!) my mom kept grabbing the arm of the guy sitting on the other side of her. Needless to say, we got a bit of 'talking-to' when we got home. And, it NEVER felt safe to go back into the water again. SMH. LOL.

Watched The Dead Zone the other day (Stephen King) He's an awesome actor always

@hiramrichards5607

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome film , makes me sad too they simply cant make films or actors like that anymore

@ianbauer4703

3 жыл бұрын

The Dead Zone is one of Walken's best films, for sure.

He was FANTASTIC in the deer hunter! I felt it so deeply! The scene where he puts the gun to his head OMG

The first time I saw Christopher Walken was in a film, I believe it was his first, called "The Anderson Tapes" with a brilliant cast led by Sean Connery, Martin Balsam, Dyan Cannon, Margaret Hamilton and (before SNL), Garrett Morris.

The Deer Hunter was no war movie. Pure HORROR!

One the best interviewers ever

Dick Cavett is awesome..Only he (and maybe Johnny Carson) would keep an interview rolling by asking Christopher Walken about the Elvis Presley stamps.

Best impression of Christopher Walken yet.

His portroyal of PTSD in The Deer Hunter when he comes back from the war is just heartbreaking. You can see his character is completely broken both mentally and spritually.

@Celeste0415

4 жыл бұрын

I thought he died over there. When did he come back?

@TheKitchenerLeslie

4 жыл бұрын

He didn't come back. He got addicted to heroin when he and Mike split up. Mike went home and felt guilty about leaving him behind.

@rowdyyates4273

4 жыл бұрын

Much like "lock down"!

@davidhardy2583

4 жыл бұрын

Celeste Corcoran Right- Became heroine addict and killed himself in that scene with De Niro.

@jars7774

4 жыл бұрын

You sure it was his character?...

He was good in 1983's Brainstorm too, but I can't see him without thinking "More Cowbell! Only he could have pulled that off So Good!!! A legend!

Get off the topic of me trying to talk to vets about Vietnam, you could tell he was saying leave it alone, leave them alone you understand and he understood dont pry , by them not talking about it keeps them someway sane

Great interviewer; great guest

War is absolutely horrific people seem to forget because we keep having wars😢

Love all of Chris's roles, especially True Romance.

Christopher Walken's one of the last great character actors. Very distinct.

I really enjoyed his PBS series in the '90s much more than the original series. He was more low-key, less star-struck, and simply better, more mature as an interviewer.

“You convinced me you had a steel plate in your head.” Cavett could be quite quick and funny.

@waynej2608

3 жыл бұрын

Walken was outstanding in Biloxi Blues. I, too, thought that he had a steel plate in his noggin. Love that film. "Jerome, you New York boys think you're so smart..."

@charleswinokoor6023

3 жыл бұрын

@@waynej2608 No argument here. He was excellent in “Biloxi Blues.” He was intimidating but also kind of sad and pathetic.

I love how Walken videos and interviews get zero dislikes.

@debrajones7344

4 жыл бұрын

SonnyGTA They don't dare ;0)

Deer Hunter was my introduction to Christopher Walken, I sat in the theater watching it thinking whoever this guy is he's gonna be a big time movie star after this. I've never missed any movie he's been in since, Brainstorm with Natalie Wood was a good movie but I couldn't enjoy it because she died a tragic death before it was finished. Deer Hunter should be re released in theaters, nothing like watching it on the big screen, watching it on TV just isn't the same!

Dick's mind: he has "Betta not ask me about Natalie Woods" eyes.

@kamuelalee

4 жыл бұрын

That would be a conversation killer

@GARY84ROCKS

4 жыл бұрын

@@kamuelalee OW!

@trikkke11

4 жыл бұрын

@@kamuelalee Because he's been asked too many times ? Or because he knows too much ? I'd love to ask him.

@Katmandu29

4 жыл бұрын

L Franco what does he know???

@729mallard

3 жыл бұрын

@@Katmandu29 he was on the boat the night of

He was still handsome then. Such a talent. And that smirk. Nobody comes close

@sidDkid87

4 жыл бұрын

*weapon of choice!!!* 🎶

@marylamb7707

4 жыл бұрын

Hes more than an actor. Hes an entity.

@ilanarhian

4 жыл бұрын

Still handsome now, just older

@nspector

3 жыл бұрын

@@marylamb7707 Nice. Yes, he is an entity.

@nspector

3 жыл бұрын

@@ilanarhian Agreed.

One of our greatest 'still living' actors. i mean...Who...doesn't LOVE Chris Walken?

What an incredible performance he gave in that film 👏

It's just so weird seeing Christopher Walken not being the iconic Christopher Walken.

A totally classy guy

Nicky (Коля) your portrayal of a Slavic Orthodox hit home when you were asked "What kind of name is that" You answered " American" I shouted YAH!!

They just don't do talk shows like this anymore. What a shame.

Excellent actor whose acting stands out by his free spirit nature.

Never a bad performance...not one. Simply one of the greatest.

To know, love and be true to yourself no matter what is a blessing.

Such an interesting guy !! 💜

He convinced me he had psychic powers in the Dead Zone.

@lauraowen8142

3 жыл бұрын

If so, he might have been able to save Natalie from her murderer.

Walken was sincere, himself, humble, non-egotist .... unlike them all today.