Robert Duvall's Favorite Character Role (Lonesome Dove)
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- Опубликовано: 15 окт 2024
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During his interview on Charlie Rose, Robert Duvall tells of his favorite role and character of Augustus "Gus" McCrae in the great miniseries, Lonesome Dove. From this portrayal of the tough, yet compassionate ex-captain of the Texas Rangers, Gus is a figure who remains firmly entrenched in American cinema and cowboy movies.
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Robert Duvall (b. 1931) is an American actor and filmmaker. His career spans more than seven decades and he is considered one of the greatest American actors of all time. He is the recipient of an Academy Award, four Golden Globe Awards, a BAFTA Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. Duvall started his career on stage before transitioning to film and television.
Duvall made his Broadway debut in the play Wait Until Dark in 1966. He returned to the stage in David Mamet's play American Buffalo in 1977 earning a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Play nomination. He made his feature film acting debut portraying Boo Radley in To Kill a Mockingbird (1962). Other early roles include in Captain Newman, M.D. (1963), Bullitt (1968), True Grit (1969), M*A*S*H (1970), THX 1138 (1971), Joe Kidd (1972), and Tomorrow (1972), the latter of which was developed at The Actors Studio and is his personal favorite.
Duvall won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in the film Tender Mercies (1983). His other Oscar-nominated films include The Godfather (1972), Apocalypse Now (1979), The Great Santini (1979), The Apostle (1997), A Civil Action (1998), and The Judge (2014). Other notable roles include The Outfit (1973), The Godfather Part II (1974), The Conversation (1974), Network (1976), True Confessions (1981), The Natural (1984), Days of Thunder (1990), The Handmaid's Tale (1990), Rambling Rose (1991), Falling Down (1993), The Paper (1994), The Scarlet Letter (1995), The Apostle (1997), Open Range (2003), Crazy Heart (2009), Get Low (2010), Jack Reacher (2012), and Widows (2018).
Throughout his career, he has starred in numerous television programs. He won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Limited Series and Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series for the AMC limited series Broken Trail (2007) His other Emmy-nominated roles were in the CBS miniseries Lonesome Dove (1989), the HBO film Stalin (1992), and the TNT film The Man Who Captured Eichmann (1996). #robertduvallcharlierose
Lonesome Dove is a 1985 Western novel by American writer Larry McMurtry. It is the first published book of the Lonesome Dove series, but the third installment in the series chronologically.
The story revolves around the relationships between several retired Texas Rangers and their adventures driving a cattle herd from Texas to Montana. Set in the closing years of the Old West, the novel explores themes of old age, death, unrequited love, and friendship.
The novel was a bestseller and won the 1986 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. In 1989, it was adapted as a TV miniseries starring Tommy Lee Jones and Robert Duvall, which won both critical and popular acclaim. (Wikipedia)
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Best Western ever made, and Im aware that is a bold statement.
Agreed. I’ve probably seen it over 100 times, and doubt I’ll ever get tired of watching it.
Yep and it was much better than the books. Especially the terrible sequel Pea Eye and Lorrie my ass Pffffttt.
I don’t think it’s bold. I was born in 88 and my grandfather loved lonesome dove (and The Sackettes). I love top gun, tombstone and the lot, but lonesome dove is still the best. I even loved open range- but not as much
@@4thlinemaniac356 sequel was unacceptable!! Terrible I agree
Lonesome Dove has had such a huge impact on my life …. Every emotion, my work ethic, my personality .. all processed through the Moral code of this great western adventure
The two couldn't have been a better pair. The complete difference in the two made the friendship and the movie. Both were excellent in this movie.
Agreed!!
And the initial casting had them switched. Duvall was supposed to play Woodrow and Tommy Lee Jones was supposed to play Gus. But after Robert Duvall read the full script, he argued to switch them. It wasn't just hoping to hog the better role, he recognized (and I think Jones did too) that their personalities were better suited the other way around and they successfully got the change.
I’m happy Duvall himself recognizes what a great gem this series was. I loved his character of Augustus Mccrae so much that when my wife got me a cat for my birthday I named him McCrae in honor of Duvall’s character my favorite cowboy ever.
My last dog was named Woodrow, and I think I’ll call the next one McCrae.
Named my dog Gus for the same reason. Love the character so much I wish that was my name.
@@likeadog7752 Same, named my last dog Gus.
My friend tattooed Gus’s portrait on her arm after seeing LD.
I named my son McCrae
Larry McMurtry's finest work, and Robert Duvall's best performance. Lonesome Dove is, to this day, my favorite film about the American west.
75 year old Texan. Lonesome Dove has been my all time favorite since the first time I saw the original mini series. Nothing has come close. Gus told Woodrow, "It ain't dying I'm talkin about,,,it's livin". Because it's Duvall, do like Broken Trail.
open range had that same feeling for me!@@rah7868
I read the book before the miniseries came out, and I didn’t believe it would be nearly as good as the book. It was amazing and I’ve rewatched it several times.
@@kevinwilkes1963 I also read the book and didn't count but over the years have watched Lonesome Dove maybe 50 time or more. Almost know the script. 🙂
Agreed, Larry wrote a masterpiece.
Duvall was born for this part - it was his destiny. I have 3 sons and we watched this series almost every year as they grew up - as grown men they still love it, it’s a classic.
I can’t say enough good things about this movie and the role played by Mr. Duvall. Simply spectacular.
My Best of all Movies..
Played a great Klansman
2 Confederates acting as stupid as they can
No two actors could have pulled off these two roles as well as Duvall and Jones. They made the characters come to life and connected two old Texas Rangers to the imaginations of many wanna-be cowboys. Oh, to have true friends that have the traits and perspective of these two gentlemen from the formative days of our great state of Texas.
Here here !
There's Gus & Woodrow, and then there is Willie & Waylon....
God... as a Louisianian, I always wanted to say "I'm from Texas."
@@DoyleHargraves now that you meantion it. Willie and waylon had the exact same dynamic.
@@averagejoe9040 "willie the wandering gypsy and me" is proof. Lol
I loved that series & especially that scene. Note the way Call saw it coming & turned around to watch his back. PHENOMINAL writing & acting.
Call was just looking to see who all were going to get fd up
I think Call knew what was coming and just didn't want to get any of the mess Gus was about to create on his nice frock jacket.
Duvall is an artisan, he's played many great rolls, I agree with him , Augustus McCrae was the perfect character , played by the perfect actor, no one could have done it better.
It IS one of the greatest written characters and directed performances in Earth history. I have watched it 25 times. Almost perfect!!!
I have watched the series over and over. Timeless Classic
This move came out when I was 14 years old. I couldn’t get enough of it. Thank god for VHS. I watch it 4 or 5 times a year sometimes more. If I could ever relive a movie it would be this one❤
I absolutely LOVED Lonesome Dove. The book, the movie, and the acting by Duvall & Jones.
Just re-read the book for the first time in ten years.
It’s incredible how Larry McMurtry wrote such lifelike characters. That’s the key because every few paragraphs for pages it switches POV to another character whilst the plot moves forward simultaneously. Such an exceptionally good book. I’m debating on going straight on to streets of Laredo
One of if not THE Greatest mini-series with one of the best actors of all time! 💯💥
Mr Duvall has had so many fantastic roles over the years and did such a wonderful job portraying all of those characters. Lonesome dove is one of his crowning achievements and he and Tommy Lee Jones played so well off each other.
It really bothers me, that when they list best westerns, they leave off Lonesome Dove, first watched it in high school, haven't missed a year yet without watching,Its a story of friendship, loyalty, love and courage,
@fatpugg3507 it's because it was a TV movie, not shown in a theater. It really couldn't have been, it was too long. Very close to the book. And I agree that was Duvall s best roll evah.
One of the best ever. Hands down. And 👍 😊
"Gus" was Robert Duvall's defining character and his best role!
I had read once that McMurtry had envisioned John Wayne and Henry Fonda in the two main roles. Big shoes to fill. Robert Duvall as well as the entire cast exhibited the greatest of acting skills. August is an icon.
Every role this man is in is remarkable. He is one of the best actors of my life time!
Never be another one this awesome I still watch it all the time ✌🏻from Ga.
Mr Duvall, I deeply enjoyed your kindness to speak with me. You are a treasure of the theater. Thank you for talent you've shared and the joy you've brought to so many of us.
Movie made me start to think about where I was the happiest. It was a lake cottage in Mich. in the 60s/70s where I spent all my weekends.. I drove out to see it one more time, It's all gone, all newly overbuilt and crowded and no longer anything that it was 50 years ago and unrecognizable. It just doesn't exist anymore...it was not only the place, but its place in time....
Ah God Woodrow it ain't dying im talking about its living,Duvall lived it...A True Epic.
Knew a guy that did some prop work for the series. He said that Robert Duvall was the nicest guy you could ever meet.
The scene where Gus is being pursued across the Llano by Comanche outlaws, pulls up in a ditch and drops his horse is one of the best scenes ever put in a western.
But then Duvall has many scenes in Lonesome Dove that might qualify.
My favorite is when Call beat the tar out of that Union officer.
Same beauty of a horse that broke in two with the real bucking scene with Gus. I have this movie on old VHS and DVD. Laugh and cry Everytime I watch it.
@@walterrussell6584 Scout
I have sat and watched this miniseries at least 11 times. And I don't think I've ever seen a better written character than Augustus McCrae.
A lot of life lessons in that show. I watch it every year.
Of All the great westerns I’ve watched and loved this is the Best. They should make this a required viewing to young men in the 6th-7th grade. If our young men emulated Gus and Call the troubles we face in modern times would dissipate. Great story, Great characters, Great actors. Makes one long for a different time, age.
Gus McRae is Robert Duvall. Truly an incredible gift to we viewers.
Best western ever with my favorite actor, Robert Duvall. He and Tommy Lee Jones were perfect for their parts. Everyone turned in a fine performance of this wonderful adaptation of the book.
The best casting EVER! Those 2 were those characters.
Best book that I have read, and the series was so true to form. I have never seen a better portrayal of a book in film as Lonesome Dove.
My thoughts exactly
Almost all the dialogue in the movie came straight out of the book. That book captured the voice of the American west.
100% concur with this statement.
I saw the series before ever reading the book, I was extremely suprised eith how close the book was to the series.
Silence Of The Lambs did well by the book, too; right down to the clicking sound of a Colt Python being cocked.
Having lived in south texas during my formative years, while there, I saw The Godfather for the first time. Then, years later, while back in New England, I fell in love with Lonesome Dove. Even now, many years later, after seeing him in many memorable movie roles, I continue to see Robert Duvall as an underrated actor.
How much more rated could he be?
LONESOME DOVE IS MY FAVORITE OF ALL TIME!! THERE CANNOT BE ANOTHER…NOT AS GREAT!! I CAN WATCH IT OVER AND OVER!!
Best movie Ever made! First watched it over 30 years ago and still watch it at least twice a year! It was and is still the best movie ever made
Robert Duvall was great in this movie. It's my personal favorite. Toss in Godfather II as well. What a talent. "If a man ain't willin' to cheat at cards, then he don't deserve a poke". lol. Something like that.
That dying scene alone is hands down so realistic...but one needs to watch the entire series up to that point to understand the impact of Gus' dying scene. Woodrow is the "boss" and everyone knows that and will do whatever he says. Gus? He is Woodrow's peer in that he is just as hard as Woodrow when it comes to taking care of business, the major difference is once business is over or down, Gus will enjoy himself while Woodrow keeps a very morose sensibility. Woodrow even dares to bark an order at Gus and gets checked immediately "You don't boss me Woodrow, I'm the one man you don't boss"...those words alone coupled with us getting to see Woodrow's response to them (a complete back down, respect and loyalty to Gus) are so powerful because "we" know Woodrow and no man would dare say or think such a thing but Gus? He was right, he is the one man Woodrow cannot boss or "top". Love, respect! Incredible characters that were yes flawed but so human! I get teary eyed even writing that, "eye god" what an incredible "party" it was.
If a man Won't Cheat for a poke he don't want one very bad .😊
Tommy’s body language,when he can see what’s coming is wonderful
Robert duvall is a top notch actor NOBODY plays parts better than him
Augustus is the greatest Western character of all time. Arguably the greatest character in American History. He wasn't perfect as a man, but was the perfect example of the the good and bad in a man. He stood for his convictions, loved life, a loyal friend, but also showed us the moral struggles one goes through. He wasn't this good guy in the white hat, he showed the gray in life.
Duval performance is unequaled. Other actors have tried to portray Augustus in other movies, and haven't come close to what Duval accomplished.
I’ve seen it at least 30 times and could watch it again!
Ole Guss was one of the best characters ever played. Can't imagine anyone else ever doing it.
One of the best movies ever made with some of the greatest actors ever but, without Robert Duvall this movie wouldn’t have been near as amazing as it is. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve watched it from start to finish at a time. To this day the ending still gives me chills.
From Boo Radley to Augustus McCrae.Marvelous career.
A great deal of my life has been inspired by Augustus McCrea. Not only was he a great man, He was a great Scot.
Wasn't it Woodrow who was born in Scotland?
@@MantisFootball very well could be.
@@MantisFootballtrue. And he was still draggin' by his Mama's titty when they come in on the boat.
@@MantisFootballyes sir
Robert Duvall is one of the best actors, love most of his roles.
Duvall was also great in The apostle, excellent actor.
What can you say? This movie is art at its finest.
Im 47 and Lonesome Dove will always be the greatest Western series of all time and theres not a close 2nd.
I’ve always loved that in the saloon scene, Call gets a tiny hint of a smile, and just moves a bit off to the side.
He already knows exactly what’s coming!😂
NOT even a competition, puts everything else to shame! LOVE it man! WHEN life was REAL..and you didn’t play “games”..
I want "Here's to the sunny slopes of long ago" on my tombstone.
One of the greatest ever. Robert Duvall.
Well, it had to take an actor like you sir, to bring Gus and so many other great characters to life.
Thank you for sharing your talent with us ......Mr. Duvall .
What an awesome movie Lonesome Dove was, it depicted friendship thru life . I’m so blessed to have a friendships those two.
I know what you mean. I just lost a friend of 80 years.
Not one to be sentimental... but to see the two ladies pine for the gentleman as he galloped away , a loving man that loved them both equally in spite of their foibles, brought about a silent tear.
You could call Gus McCrae a philanderer, but he loved his ladies dearly, not just carnally, and the ladies knew it and responded equally. That's a man, right there.
It is my favourite film of all-time and it has been since I first saw it aired. I’m so glad the money changer’s didn’t ruin it.
Still bawl my eyes out every time!
These two understood to a tee the character of the Texas cowboy. I was privileged to know one in the last century who owned a ranch in the Texas panhandle after he left the USAF as a B-29 pilot. Bigger than life he was! I was a teenager when I witnessed my first roundup about this time of year when they dehorned, castrated, and branded the calves - a brutal introduction to ranch life for a city slicker like me. Another good depiction of this character is Tommy Lee Jones in "Good Ole Boys," with Sissy Spacek, Frances McDormand, Sam Shepard, and Matt Damon.
My only complaint with Lonesome Dove is that there wasn't more of it. It's one of the greatest ever made.
True, but we got a solid 6 hours out of it. How many western stories get 6 hours of screen time?
Sweet memories there haunting. Lonesome Dove the way it should have been.
Lonesome Dove was quite special!
Robert Duvall is top-tier actor. His portrayal of Augustus was real. I was there with him on the trail. And I felt a deep loss when he died.
Robert was just as great in Broken Trail. Love that movie too.
Damn right. It's a shame it sorta fell through the cracks or something.
Two weeks ago, I purchased a portable DVD player to take on a camping trip up into the Olympic Mountains. This is the 1 and only movie that I packed with me. And I was able to share this with my old buddy who is the ripe age of 84. And I'm no spring chicken myself! Both of us cut our teeth on westerns and no doubt in my mind that this is by far the best. What an amazing actor and I cannot think of any role that Mr. Duvall has not knocked out of the ballpark. Just wish he would have let the Bone Crusher take that other leg!
Ain't Nothin' Better Than Ridin' A Fine Horse In New Country------Gus talkin' to Newt when reaching Montana.
I would agree with Sir Robert - Gus McCrae is a once in generations character, as Robert Duvall is such a once in generations actor. He has always been my favorite by a long shot.
Duvall kicks ass in any western including another two of my other favorites: Broken Trail and Open Range.
I remember thinking when I read the novel, Lonesome Dove, wouldn't Robert Duvall be perfect casting for Augustus McCrae. I was quite pleased when that turned out to be the case.
Same! I pictured Duvall all through the book.
Robert Duvall. One of the greatest horseman to hit the screen.
Yes, wonderful seat, quiet hands, steady arms. Tommy Lee Jones also good with his accurate posting on zHell Bitch.
Robert Duvall was perfection in Lonesome Dove - he defined the character of Augustus McCrea - the scene by the river transcends acting. I'd kill to be that guy - In fact, I think I'll start re-watching the series today, just to remind myself.
I also love the scene in which Gus and Claira reunite and affectionately embrace in front of Woodrow, Newt, and Lorena. It must the most heartwarming of all moments in the film.
Two great actors and PERFECTION
And we thank you for that.
Two of my favorite characters, and two of the best movies ever. Not to mention, one of my all-time favorite actors
Absolutely my favorite character played by a fantastic actor!!! I read the book and there was no else who could play Gus!!
That’s one of the greatest scenes ever. 👍🏻👍🏻
There will never be another Gus👍
Second Hand Lyons, was a real roller coaster ride. MR Duvalk and Michael Cain
Let go of your emotions because there in control now.
That was the most masterful acting by everyone.
One of my favorite movies.
Yes. Second hand lions is probably my favorite robert duvall movie. But its almost tied with lonesome dove.
Love Robert Duvall.... he's one of the greatest actors!!!
Read the book, then watched and re-watched the series. Think it stands alone as the best Western ever made. Read the other novels in the trilogy,but not up to this masterpiece. I still say, on occasion, I won’t tolerate rude behavior!
I LOVE that bar scene. Gus went out like a man. Chasing buffalo and getting attacked by Indians.
One of my all time favourite actors, along with Streep, Day Lewis and others. Fantastic screen presence and swagger. LD was a wonderful series.
Gus was definitely my favorite character played by Robert Duvall with my 2nd favorite probably being his role in Secondhand Lions with Michael Caine (Tommy Lee Jones was originally wanted for the role Caine played).
Nhra country
I have read Lonesome Dove over 50 times in the last 30 yrs. Augustus McCrae is a character that will never be matched in another book about the period. Gus had a mind like someone when Mc Murtry wrote the book, every other character thought like the time period. Can't be matched..I will never stop reading this masterpiece, the movie is very good and Duvall plays him very well. Like he said this is the 100 year character
Watched this many times over the years and I Still tear up during Gus's death scene.Wonderful performances by all.
Best actor, best character, wonderful book, and greatest western of all time.
Best roles ever played by two great actors.
I never was a big cowboy fan, but Robert and Tommy's performance was so fluid and natural, they were these characters. Love every movie both of them were in; but "Lonesome Dove, tops them all.
Hands down, one of the greatest! Then again, i love all of his movies.
I bawled like an infant twice. Once when I read the last words between Gus and Call in Larry McMurtry’s novel, and again when I watched the same dialogue on the screen in the television version. Powerful.
One of my favorites is his role as a mob killer, in Argentina to do a hit job. Assassination Tango. He married his leading lady from the movie. Robert is one of the few living actors that I will watch, whenever he appears in a movie. Clint Eastwood, Kevin Costner, Morgan Freeman, Tommy Lee Jones, Gene Hackman, a few more. Nothing recent out of Hollywood.
Mr duvall- i have read many books and watched many films
Never have i seen a character in a book portrayed as accurately as you played gus
Robert Duvall is pure gold, the diner scene in second hand lions is probably the best scene in all of movies ever made. he has made so many good movies its hard to chose his best.
I put it in the vcr and watched the whole dearn thing over night. I couldn't stop.
The older you get the more significant are Gus’s laments .
One of the all-time great westerns.....put this one on THAT list
Both characters were awesome in LD, definitely one of the best westerns ever filmed.
Watching it for the first time on Roku! Where have I been. My husband and I absolutely love it!!❤
Lonesome Dove was a beautiful study in personality. Duvall and Jones were perfect together. It is a shame Jones didn't come back as the story continued.
Gus: Zest for life
Call: Duty / responsibility
Pea Eye: Loyalty
Deets: Competence
Newt: Fragile innocence
Jake: Misplaced priorities
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I’m a western fanatic my wife saids. I’m seen a lot of it. But when I saw lonesome dove . The characters the music. Just touches my soul . I could watch it everyday . And the return of lonesome dove . Was as well Awesome.God bless the cowboys.💪🇺🇸🥩💪
"By God Woodrow...........it's been quite a party" .....Yes Sir
"Your damn vanity."
My all time favorite movie....PERIOD!!