Erland Van Lidth was a rare cat. He was an Olympic wrestler, graduated from MIT and was an opera singer. Died way too young. I love this scene so much.

@jamesbarbour8400

10 ай бұрын

A very talented man obviously.

@Mulberry2000

8 ай бұрын

He did not sing this song in the movie he was miming but he could sing though.

@jamesbarbour8400

8 ай бұрын

@@Mulberry2000 that's what I heard too. Why didn't they let him sing instead if using someone elses voice - always wondered about that ?

@frankeinstein1

7 ай бұрын

The man was a rounded genius of many talents.. This song was elevating like the Italian operatic record Andy played in The Shawshank Redemption…

@corbett1970

7 ай бұрын

I had no idea. Thank you for sharing that

The look on Gene Wilders face when Grossberger start singing is priceless.

@keybaangel3

3 жыл бұрын

It is😊

@kaydee506

2 жыл бұрын

😆😆😆right

@kaydee506

2 жыл бұрын

@Kitty of course it's beautiful I was responding to Oscar Sanchez that's where the right came from

@Plainsimple67

Жыл бұрын

BECAUSE HE WAS HAPPY TO HAVE REACHED INTO GROSSBERGER'S KIND INNER SIDE, THAT WAS WILDER'S WINNING MOMENT!

@OGGood-lb7bd

Жыл бұрын

He was looking like oh shyt! I'm getting shyted in 👀😂

Definitely one of the most Cinematical important scenes in my life. I’ll never forget hearing this for the first time. The chills don’t leave me.

@davidleeroth784

3 жыл бұрын

This ^^^^ Gotta agree. I must have sung that song everyday for a week after I watched that movie

@sci_ent_ificsui_neg9236

3 жыл бұрын

Me too friend, I was maybe 8 or 9 ... it emptied every thought from my head and emotion from my body and filled me with a sorrow a profound it changed my life. It was so beautiful and haunting. I'm literally playing it and singing it to myself now ... When was the last time we were affected as much with 'Marvel' films? ... I want to go back to the 80's ...

@howieduwit2551

3 жыл бұрын

@@sci_ent_ificsui_neg9236 I’m 53 years old now. I’m so glad I wasn’t the only one.

@howieduwit2551

3 жыл бұрын

@@davidleeroth784 That’s fantastic! It still gives me chills.

@sci_ent_ificsui_neg9236

3 жыл бұрын

@@howieduwit2551 I'm 46 TODAY lol ... Yeah it was very powerful and came from left field. It stopped me in my tracks, I've always remembered that, so beautiful. I play guitar and it's VERY easy to play, basically 2/3 chords ... but that voice???? And the melody ... It does also make me feel sorrow, my mam has gone ... she loved it. God knows what modern society is churning up, I think civil war isn't too far from reality in the west ... America especially.

This song, from this movie, has been stuck in my head since I watched this as a kid. I loved it so much I sang it to my kids.

@davidleeroth784

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! Same here I think it was in like 5th or 6th grade when I watched this movie. I used to sing it to my kids before putting them to sleep

@thepixalking6589

3 жыл бұрын

@@davidleeroth784 Very cool!

@bigben09able

3 жыл бұрын

Me too

@jackb.nimble826

3 жыл бұрын

Same here. I was in elementary school when I first saw this movie but I remembered this song, word for word.

@rosebrown9265

3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant song

Sadly grossberger rich Pryor and gene wilder have all left us for a better place. Loved the movie and that song

@reggielongoria1848

5 жыл бұрын

Yes ma'am, Unfortunately they have. May they forever rest, in blissful peace. 😔🙏💙

@thephantom329

5 жыл бұрын

They all had such beautiful voices and deserved much more than they got in life

@ryanerx9140

5 жыл бұрын

Yes they gone but not forgotten🙏

@bodbn

5 жыл бұрын

All of these wonderful sometimes misguided souls left their mark on this world and we get to enjoy them in perpetuity. May they all rest in peace.

@lindathetford3776

4 жыл бұрын

GROSSBERGER DIED TOO???

Grossberger is actually Dutch, he was a wrestler and opera singer, and he studied computer science and has a degree in computer science and electrical engineering

@toddb6587

4 жыл бұрын

From MIT

@paddythemcdaddy1234

4 жыл бұрын

They should’ve called him smartberger

@freekingsweet666

4 жыл бұрын

Is he dynamo from running man??

@spookedhorse

4 жыл бұрын

He was also awesome as "Terror" in The Wanderers.

@Nobody18718

4 жыл бұрын

Don't forget Terror from the wonderers

I’m 31 years old now and I will forever be grateful to my dad for making me watch this when I was around 14 when I said it looked boring. My favourite comedy of all time with this absolute gem of a scene. Gene wilder eyes say so much without having to say a single word. Gene wilder, Richard Pryor and grossbeiger immense talent has left us but what a legacy. Chills every time at this scene thanks dad.

@kathyr.8135

Жыл бұрын

What did you think after you watched it ! It’s hilarious

@nepntzerZer

Жыл бұрын

i still think it's really boring.

@team19611

Жыл бұрын

It's so funny , I'm a Dad who watched it with my son , your comments to me back , thank you .

@jimmykarlsson2567

Жыл бұрын

I feel you 😀 my dad Always showed me this type of oldies when i was a kid. Many Clint Eastwood movies aswell 😀😀😀

@michaelbell5769

Жыл бұрын

Love from Newcastle England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Glad I had the same experience as you god bless keep the faith and fight for your people and country 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

This comes out of nowhere in the absolute best way. One of 1980's many, many gems.

@Garrysullivanjones

Жыл бұрын

Even the worst 80s films beat the snot out of most trash today . Booming (said like Charlie sheens “winning”)

“ Nothing can be loved or hated unless it is first understood.” - Leonardo da Vinci.

@Chris_Troxler

3 жыл бұрын

Writing that down.

@stacirogert5583

3 жыл бұрын

Oooh that is epic & fits my mindset today...thank you!!!

@stacirogert5583

3 жыл бұрын

I wrote it down immediately ...thank u for including the person who is known for quoting it...

@stacirogert5583

3 жыл бұрын

Since you shared a good one I will in turn share my lifelong ultimate favorite which applies to the fact it's a prison-related movie clip.... "There is never enough time unless you're serving it." -Malcolm Forbes-

I was really glad that Grossberger 'warmed up' to Skip and Harry, and befriended them as the movie went on. Such a great movie. Terrific cast

Grossberger singing was a shocking scene. I love stir crazy. RIP all three

Am I the only grown man who gets chills when this scene occurs??? Big man was that DUDE!

In a movie full of laughs, this scene stands out as maybe the most beautiful. Moves me to tears almost every time. I feel like I may be reaching here, but I’ve always seen it as a way of saying “Even the ugliest people can have the most beautiful voices”.

@an0ana

Жыл бұрын

Same. It completely 180`s the movie direction and halts you in your tracks. True again. Beauty can be found everywhere and in the most unlikely places.

@Garrysullivanjones

Жыл бұрын

I wonder if the big fella could’ve reached his baritone heights if he weighed less. He loved his food . R.I.P.

@an0ana

Жыл бұрын

@@Garrysullivanjones A friend of mine was a competitive swimmer. She was a young and fit 30 year old who suffered a heart attack. That's a young age for your pump to quite, but it happens fat or fit.

@Garrysullivanjones

Жыл бұрын

@@an0ana yeah we all on borrowed time I guess . Bye

@thegadflygang5381

Жыл бұрын

​@@an0ana just a kick in the feels. Laughing like a madman one second then "Down in the Valley" kicks in and it is all misty for some reason

That man has the voice of an angel!

@Constantine_IA

3 жыл бұрын

STEP BROTHERS REF

@pattyoneill6724

3 жыл бұрын

He sang so beautifully, and is such a funny movie. Richard Pryor and Gene Wilder so good together.

Van Lidth, Grossberger, died at 34 from heart failure, how sad. This was quite and accomplished man, RIP good Sir

@ronaldshank7589

4 жыл бұрын

His death came just months after performing in "The Running Man". Rest In Peace, Sir.

@dominickjustave3558

3 жыл бұрын

Big guy

@maskutchitamagotchiworld1911

3 жыл бұрын

He was best known as Terror in the 1979 film The Wanderers. R-I-P Dear Sir. So sad his life was cut short. He was the greatest actor of all time.

@zainchoudhry1950

3 жыл бұрын

@@ronaldshank7589 and had just had his one year wedding anniversary 😪

What a voice. Beautiful singer in real life rip His name was Erland Philip Peter Van Lidth De Jeude

@dennydeckerful

4 жыл бұрын

IMDB says that is not him singing. Said a SAG/AFTA stike was going on and couldn't get him in studio to record.

@colossus4443

4 жыл бұрын

Also dynamo in running man

@panchito1384

3 жыл бұрын

Wtf! Hes name is long huge like he was ....

@khalitz

3 жыл бұрын

Apparently he was studying to be an opera singer. He was already a comp sci graduate from MIT and Olympic wrestler, not to mention a movie actor. He was a very accomplished person at a young age.

For a big tough guy, he sings like an angel.

@Poe-007

Жыл бұрын

He is handsome too

@garethwilby4033

10 ай бұрын

It’s not his voice in this scene it’s Dorian Holley

The Dutchman can sing what a voice rest in peace brother

@garethwilby4033

10 ай бұрын

It’s not his voice in this scene,it’s a guy called Dorian Holley

They couldn't get the sound to record well in the cell, so Erland Philip Peter Van Lidth De Jeude sang the song in a studio, and then he lip synched to himself for this scene. So it is the man actually singing the song. This film is underrated.

@84potions

2 жыл бұрын

I'm trying to understand, you said they sang it then grossberger sang it ????

@kevincruise3521

2 жыл бұрын

@@84potions No, the actor recorded the song in a studio then lip-synced to it on the movie set to make it seem live

@84potions

2 жыл бұрын

@@kevincruise3521 thank you

@Studentofgosset

Жыл бұрын

It was actually Dorian Holley singing...

@davemiller6055

Жыл бұрын

@@Studentofgosset No. He sang it himself. He was a professional opera singer.

It was very cool of the director to let him sing and for so long in the movie. Sydney Poitier showed a lot of class doing that.

@Christbepraised

4 жыл бұрын

@Skipper8472 I meant the director of the movie

@wicketandfriendsparody8068

3 жыл бұрын

Poitier still kicking :) Yes that was super cool Sydney showcased this man’s ability. :) RIP ERLAND VanLidth:(

@Christbepraised

3 жыл бұрын

@@wicketandfriendsparody8068 Oh, cool. My apologies. Didn't know Poitier was still alive. Good. Yes, that was cool of him to showcase this man's talents

@cwillie1492

3 жыл бұрын

What does class have to do with it?

@Christbepraised

3 жыл бұрын

@@cwillie1492 Class. Another word for good

Every one who starred in this film, thanks 🙏🏻 No other words needed ❤️

One of my favorite versions of this song. I had never known that was actually him singing when I watched this as a kid. Dude really was an all around well rounded guy(no pun intended). Smart, funny, great voice and a pretty good actor. Never knew he died so young. Rip!

@mattbonacci4950

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, me too. When he showed everybody his good heart deep down in the movie was great

@azaz...

2 жыл бұрын

Did he really sing that?

@jodeanesullens6588

2 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite movie scenes.

@llg3pe

2 жыл бұрын

@@azaz... yes. He was actually an opera singer in real life. His name was Erland van Lidth. Unfortunately he passed years ago.

@MichaelPoage666

Жыл бұрын

@@azaz... Not only did he sing that, he's also singing opera for real in "The Running Man" where he plays Dynamo. His wikipedia page is crazy for someone who passed away so young.

Saw Stir Crazy tonight for the first time in years. I was just a teen when it was first released. This film and other comedies of that era make those of today look like amateur hour. This was a standout scene. Amazing voice. I loved it too when the guards found him in the cell with Wilder and Pryor playing cards after everyone saw him as a terror. That was great comedy!

The world was better with Richard Pryor, Gene Wilder and grossberger in it.

@sci_ent_ificsui_neg9236

3 жыл бұрын

No it wasn't dey mu'aphuka's was rAcIsSsS.

These movies are classics, those were the days. Brings back great memories

I remember seeing this in the theater and when he started singing like this it was stunning.

What a sweet voice. He may be big, and he may look like an evil lunatic, but by God that boy can sing.

@garethwilby4033

10 ай бұрын

Although he was a trained opera singer it’s NOT his voice in this scene,it’s Dorian Holley

Such a surprisingly beautiful moment in a great movie

Sad thing is I was constantly on my phone whilst watching this movie, but soon as the big guystarting singing I put my phone down in honour of the character of the big guy, a misunderstood giant with a gentle voice

I’m so sorry this song brings back so many good memories but this song was so beautiful it brought tears 😭 I love that song so much it’s just one of my favorite songs I’ve ever heard for a long time

One of the funniest movies ever! 👍🏾👍🏾👏🏾👏🏾

@DRAGONS147

5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely ( ;

@Norman-Bates-60

3 жыл бұрын

👍🔪

What I love about this scene is grossburger finally found peace on his soul. He for sure repent for his murderous crime

He has the voice of an Angel

@scooby1992

4 жыл бұрын

I agree , that is why the scene works so well in that he never says anything and then this great big , scary and dangerous giant who has committed mass murder and growls at people starts singing with the voice of an angel .

...I didn't know Dynamo could sing. He's got a very soft voice. That's awesome.

@rasspence1798

2 жыл бұрын

He sang in Running Man

One of the best comedies of all time. And this is one of it’s best moments.

@Will-id7nz

Жыл бұрын

If you think about it. It's the original Life.

Rest in peace erland. This scene was beautiful.. many tears were shed

Down in the valley was played at my father's funeral!! R.I.P. Pop Danny Plug Haynie 1938-2019❤⚘️

I miss movie like this Never get old

@sci_ent_ificsui_neg9236

3 жыл бұрын

What terrible diction. Ebonics should be a pejorative not a salutation ...

@chadsanders6658

3 жыл бұрын

@@sci_ent_ificsui_neg9236 thank you, buttercup. Keep your panties in your mouth.

strange how we are all here today and gone tomorrow.

This scene managed to be both beautiful and hilarious.

Real life gentle giant rip. X world needs more people like this man. God bless.

This movie still have me laughing so hard till this day LoL 🤣😅

I am so fortunate for KZread for classic movie moments bcuz I have wondered for YEARS what the name of this movie was bcuz I saw it as a kid, then later as an adult but never could find a copy...then KZread started having clips, songs, etc & over time I remembered the movie title & today I found the song & it so makes me cry whenever I hear it...it's the lyrics but also an example of how just bcuz a person looks a certain way, it is no bearing on how their spirit is Inside....also, it's the way the voice sounds singing it...it is angelic & so sweet.

That is probably the best version I’ve ever heard of “The Birmingham Jail” To bad Grossberger didn’t make an A-Capella the song, At least we will always have that clip

@thomas07895

3 жыл бұрын

Is there such song of oh rodeo man??

@glennmcb4450

3 жыл бұрын

@@thomas07895 I think gene wilder actually “winged” oh Rodeo man 😂

I cannot listen to this without tearing up, which is odd given the rest of the comedy in the movie. Chills every time. It's amazing how thought provoking and powerful a voice can be, especially the lyrics.

@varealness804

Жыл бұрын

You didn’t tear, someone was cutting onions!! Who was it????

@an0ana

Жыл бұрын

@@varealness804 I think it was Grossburger testing out his culinary skills in their pimped out crib!

@realdeal7897

9 ай бұрын

I think it's also the comedic factor of him not saying a word and then singing so beautifully that makes it not only funny but beyond insanity. Definitely worth the tears

@an0ana

9 ай бұрын

That's very true as well. People can always have the ability to surprise you. ♥@@realdeal7897

This scene and so many others staple certain emotions to that period in time. Honestly wasn't a better time to be alive.

@Vor_Tex_Sun

Жыл бұрын

Much better than what we live in now

@pablop.7635

Жыл бұрын

At least they knew what a woman was

always loved this movie and this scene, even as a kid in the 80s this tune hit a chord with me, gorgeous movie moment

Did anyone else notice how luxurious that cell is? LOL!

@craigsavarese8631

5 жыл бұрын

Lawrence Lepes - yeah, but that was only after Gene’s character agreed to compete for the warden in the rodeo. Check out the scenes before, not so luxurious.

@jameshammett4549

5 жыл бұрын

It's nicer than my bedroom at my house.

@cameltoeinspector6015

5 жыл бұрын

yup....them vatos had a full sized fridge up in there holmes

@kymmoore853

4 жыл бұрын

Lawrence Lepes cells in Britain are live 5+ ⭐️ luxury compared to that!

An utterly tremendous film. Can never forget. Gene Wilder & Richard Pryor cannot ever be forgotten. RIP. Miss you.

Erland Philip Peter Van Lidth De Jeude aka Grossberger. Rest in peace. June 3, 1953 - September 23, 1987

The guy playing Grossberg, Erland van Lidth was not big and stupid. He actually went to MIT, yes that MIT. He was on the wrestling team and in Theatre. He distinguished himself by becoming a teaching assistant while still an undergraduate. After MIT he worked in computers, while fitting in some movies, he was also in The Running Man as Dynamo, and studying to become and opera singer. He ultimately opened his own computer company. He was only 34 when he died.

I seen this movie for the first time yesterday and this is the scene that stood out most. It felt much longer than 2:53 I’m guessing it’s cause I was most likely taken by this gentle giants beautiful singing voice.

@emptyhand777

Жыл бұрын

It's even more striking since the actor doesn't speak otherwise through the movie.

@vubhuhjkbhubohjb

Жыл бұрын

He plays Sub Zero in Running Man, sadly died not long after

Such a classic movie, why can’t they can this kind of movie anymore?

@Plainsimple67

Жыл бұрын

THE POLITICAL CORRECTNESS WILL NOT ALLOW IT!!

@landerdequiroz

Жыл бұрын

@@Plainsimple67 Sad but very true. Someone always offended nowadays, there’s no more creativity.

This is a very old song and I grew up knowing it, and still love it to this day in 2021. My mother and her sisters used to sing it when I was little

@Hellserch

2 жыл бұрын

You were lucky Shelia and it’s a lovely story.

What an absolutely fantastic scene this is ( ;

This is such a beautiful part of the movie that brings us all together with the sounds of Angels singing.

*Gentle giant with beautiful voice.*

I'm old and still have this movie. One of the best ever produced. The original song is beautiful. I wish great movies like this were made today.

I was dying when he started singing 😂😂

One of the most underrated funniest films ever. God bless all .you are immortalised.

Most memorable moment of the movie.

this incrdeible scene and this song he sings from such a huge intimidating roll he played so touching so great lyrics just off the charts.

Grossburger was a baldy from the Wanderers. Anyone remember that movie?

@Kitchdmn3

5 жыл бұрын

And Dynamo in The Running Man

@deanpd3402

5 жыл бұрын

Wanderers come out to plaayaa

@kinga8876

5 жыл бұрын

@@deanpd3402 wrong movie Warriors come out to playaa

@fallguye6011

5 жыл бұрын

Hey lighthead, Christmas Tree

@slipnorris5882

4 жыл бұрын

leave the kid alone

Grossberger was the real hero of this movie. He had the opportunity to escape prison like the others but he sacrificed freedom to help them escape. He paid Skip and Harry back for the good deed that they did: Become his friend after seeing through his tough appearance that he was truly lonely. Grossberger never forgot the others (Jesus and Rory, Skip and Harry's cellmates) either as they became his friends too.

Voice of an angel I love it always go back and watch it from time to time because there is nothing like it.

All these years later and still this moment sticks with me. A sudden beautiful moment in the movie.

My favorite rendition of this song. I Have searched for him singing the whole somg or at least without the conversation

The quietness of this scene is perfect background for this song. You can feel the myriad of feelings these inmates might have felt in the scene

I think everyone remembers the feeling they got watching and hearing this scene for the first time.

Erland van Lidth. He was an actual Opera Singer and born from Dutch nobility. I always remember him from The Wanderers. Apparently he was a sweetheart of a man.

I sang this once while in federal custody we had a hurricane running rampage around us without electricity or even running water. Love this scene.

That voice is silk brother..wow.

Grossberger played by Erlin van Lidth De Jeude...and that was actually him singing.

RIP Brothers 🙏 one of the best movies and and that guy's voice is amazing

As usual the most beautiful things come from the most unexpected sources. Beautiful

I randomly started whistling this. When i realised where i got it from i had to yt it. Beautiful.

Best version on KZread I could find. Sounds like it would have bin a great song for dorris day to sing

Beautifully sung and heart felt 😊

Something eerie & yet so soothingly captivating with how he appears & how he sounds . This classic scene with Grossberger is stapled to my brain & soul 🤗👍🏻

@varealness804

Жыл бұрын

I concur, beautiful and painful

One of the best movies ever, with 2 of the best comedians.

Love that voice.. Find myself singing it now... Obviously not as good, but you know that since we all have a voice what's better than using it to emulate that voice. That's one sad song. 😭

One of the best scenes in the movie. Powerful.

You think you're watching a slapstick comedy about a prison rodeo and then you step right into a top-ten scene of all time

That guy had a great voice REST IN PEACE Bruh hope ur signing in heaven when I get there

Im not sure if everyone remembers but when they are all having lunch and grossberger walks in gene tries talking to him and get him to bring out the angel in him and now after a while together he opens up out of nowhere and sings this chilling emotional yet angelic song I think it's here gene realises he made him find his inner angel or kindness that he tried to bring out of him that's why I think he looks at him in almost shock not that he can sing but that he brought it of him lot of messages and heartfelt emotions for a simple comedy I mean these were some gone but not forgotten geniuses involved here!

This scene was perfect 👌 lol

That song made me cry,such a great voice he had,mr wilder and mr Pryor were a Comic genius

Lots of talent here in a comedy movie just amazing! Legendary really

Always puts a smile on my face. One of those scenes that must've shocked the audience, though I guess they were used to that in 1980.

I recall seeing this when I was young. I was so shocked to hear such tenderness coming from someone that I, at the time, may have been afraid of. Judge ye not, folks. Zx

what a beautiful scene, i remember it from watching this as a kid...they just don't make movies like this anymore.

Grossberger is a DYNAMO singer, and that guard would make a great COACH!

The first time I saw this movie I was astonished by how beautiful Grossberger's voice was.

@davidleeroth784

3 жыл бұрын

At the time I never knew that was him singing

@christianguenther1276

3 жыл бұрын

@@davidleeroth784 Believe it or not, the actor that played Grossberger is a classically trained vocalist,😮😃

This is one of my favorite scenes in this movie

I think this is the most beautiful song I have ever heard by a great singer

@vksasdgaming9472

Жыл бұрын

That is not Erland Van Lindth singing. There was technical issues. He definitely could sing.

This makes me feel so much about life and how sad we lost 3 legends 🙌

I love how his dull face perfectly contrasts with his majestic voice

Loved this film. Very sad to think Erland died aged 34.

This was one of my favorite scenes in the whole movie! Love the whole movie though

What a voice! I’m in love.