Well I too am 52 I also cried when Steve McQueen died, I also thought he was old too not realising I would one day get to be older than him and I don’t feel old (I know it’s a different era) but I do agree he sure fitted a lot into those 50yrs but to this day and going forward always try dress like him n without even knowing act n thinking like him ! The nearest thing to him today is Brad Pitt or Mel Gibson like Errol Flynn (another who died at 50) some of the greatest actors of all time. I miss him not like my Dad but a big brother!
52 now also. I must have come here to read these comments. It never occurred to me until I was approaching 50 why no pictures of Steve McQueen ... OLDER. It really struck me when I took the time to explore both the obvious and what I didn't know. Nice thread ...
maybe you missed it but he never made the jump in the Great Escape, that was Bud Elkins. His star was fading in the 70s and fading very badly. He lost out to guys who showed off the muscles like Bronson, Eastwood, Sean Connery and a young Harrison Ford and Stallone. Steve McQueen had no muscles to show off. Movie goers were over the moon with movies like Rocky, Star wars and Empire Strikes Back so they had a good idea what movies should be like. In the end he made movies that no one wanted to see like the Enemy of the People, Tom Horn and The Hunter which all failed miserably at the box office. So much cool you can play in your mid 40s. You are welcome for that intelligent insight and observation.
@@holdenmcgroin9774 We all lose our viability, sooner or later. The key is to make the most of it when you can. So keep holdin' your groin as long as you can.
There are things about him I admire, but he was also very willful and intractable. He marched to the best of his own drum. Sometimes when you live that way, you trample on other people.
Hard to believe that Steve McQueen would be 92 years of age now. It's easy to understand why his legend continues after seeing this great documentary film.
Steve McQueen made you feel good just to see him. He was always so confident in his movies. I believe he wanted acceptance from everyone. His presence was awesome. Wish he were here, he had a lot more movies to make. Love you Steve.
@@garlandremingtoniii1338isn't it obvious that the comment was meant to mean in this day and age but Steve McQueen still being at the top of his game in the age range of that?!
As this amazing documentary came to an end, I looked up at my Bullitt poster and smiled. The memory of Steve McQueen and the inspiration he still provides is always close by...
I just realized I too have a poster of him in my room that commemorates a motorcycle meet I attend with my son every year in Connecticut. Huh,cool. Of course I bought it because it was him in the great escape.
back then, I worked up to 20 hours a day, 6 and 7 days a week so it was not strange that I woke up on the couch at 3 in the morning the car chase on TV was so intense and action packed, i had to watch I had no idea about this movie, never heard of it I witnessed the greatest car chase in the history of television when it was over, i knew I would tell someone about it i fell back asleep, affected i've still never seen the movie but I did watch that chase that was 25 years ago for a long time i thought that bullit represented the car. funny
My brother died last year, and one week before he died, we saw Bullitt on the big screen. Never saw it before, and either had he. What an amazing film. To see it on the big screen was a real treat. So glad I got to see it with my brother before he passed. Now, when I see anything Steve McQueen it reminds my of my brother. They don’t make movie stars like this anymore. RIP to The King Of Cool and my big Brother B.A.D. Yes, those were his initials
Condolences on the loss of your brother. My best friend lost her eldest son at about the same time; it has been very hard for her, as it must be for you, too. I'm glad you two shared "Bullit" which has been a fave of mine since it was released. It never gets old. What a nice way to remember your brother.
I used to be a flight attendant and I had James Coburn on a flight - the nicest man ever - he wanted to talk awhile - what a voice - nice to hear it again
When I was a kid in high school living in LA, we saw Steve in a cool Porsche. We all waved at him and he was very gracious and waved back. Never forget that sweet moment. A true Hollywood Legend.
Steve McQueen is Timeless !! He lived the American dream came from a broken home and made it all the way to the elite top of the world. He was a breed apart and there will never be another one like him again. Thank you Steve for all your magic . Rip In Peace Steve you have earned it .
Pity Steve McQueen did not prevail over Cancer in1980. Would have loved to see how his life would have turned out in the 1980's and the 1990's and 2000's.He passed away way to young at 50. He certainly lelf his mark on the World and a great legacy. Also i think it was great Steve McQueen became a Christian before he departed the World in 1980 I am certain Steve is in Heaven now with our Lord Jesus Christ and other greats such as marlon Brando Roger Moore and Burt Reynolds. Take Care Kind Regards God Bless John Doherty Tipperary Town Republic of Ireland.
My favorite film with Steve McQueen is Love with the Proper Stranger. He was superb in all his movies, but he was unsurpassable in this one. This movie was and still is very special to me. RIP Steve, and thanks.
Jane CK. ~~~~~. I agree 100%. I love that movie and love him in it. I fell in love with him in that movie and have loved him ever since. A beautiful role. Was shocked and deeply hurt when he died of cancer. Fantastic actor.
could not say it better ... To hear this documentary about the actor's being so honest ... facination.fascination.. Thanks for sharing ... i didn't realize he lived till only 50... what a tribute... Thanks for utube allowing us to share history... °•`~|☆\|°~~\ amazingly real
in 1968 I had the opportunity to meet and get to know McQueen during the filming of "The Thomas Crown Affair". The Director, Norman Jewison, was our next door neighbor in Massachusetts during the filming. The Jewison children were my age, and through that friendship got to see McQueen and Fay Dunaway fairly often. McQueen was a great guy, instantly likeable..his silver Ferrari was pretty cool too.
Culture has changed and people are much softer today. In McQueens days the actors and actresses had life experience before they made it in Hollywood. Today they tend to come from college and have a relative in the industry. Completely different people. Steve McQueen, Coburn, Garner and Marvin all served in the military before they actually made it in Hollywood. Clint Eastwood served in the Army and he actually had his aircraft crash in the ocean and he had to swim to safety so that is his experience in Sully on screen.
Steve McQueen was one of the greatest. One of my favorite actors. I still watch "wanted dead or alive" on Saturday afternoons. The narrator of this video was also great!! I have a big photo of me and James Coburn hanging in my living room; from when I met him at the Denver Film Festival. He was so happy that I had the box video of "Cross of Iron", my favorite war movie. He was as good as Steve. These actors were at the top of the acting game!! They could draw you in. They could get your attention❤😅 TOM LIPPI Denver, Colorado
Well done! So many people have this story...maybe not the stardom but definetly the childhood abandonment histories. Thank you Steve and his very cool wife and children!
In high school I had my bedroom walls totally covered with pictures of Steve McQueen I absolutely loved him every now and then my sister brings it up and we have a giggle I still love him I'm done talking now
An ex Marine who made grown men weep with his looks, acting, conversation and allure; as with all genius he never once believed his status and/or intense PR; he was the epitome of a man's man.
Excellent story of a man. It brings out different sides of McQueen, mysteries, yet there's a thread. Even if you don't know who he is, it's a great story of a person in search of himself, a person who struggles, yet who is fueled by, his passions, a person who had nothing given to him, who had to figure it out and work hard. Watch it.
Partied with him in 1978 on the Sespe River at a place called Swallows Nest. He stopped at a liquor store and was buying beer. That’s where I was at the time. I met him shook his hand and told how much of a fan I was. He told me where he was going and said if I wanted to go I was invited to drink a few beers with him.
@@lockandloadlikehell With all due respect in the name of the Lord! Please take your condescending, narcissistic, dark, negative, falsehood spreading comments to St. Elsewhere! So much other intelligent and complimentary comments from other excellent commenters on here; yet you target my positive complimentary comment! Jesus Christ! Thank God for the RUclips mute and block options! Good riddance!
Thank you for your Outstanding Documentary about 1 of The Greatest Actors Who Ever Lived. This was so very Inspiring. Im saddened to hear of his internal struggles but they made him who he was. I am also so sad that he died at onky 50 of Cancer 😢😢😢 . May God bless & rest his precious Soul ❤❤❤
I remember when Steve McQueen past away. I only saw a glimpse of one of his movies. I know, though, that we lost a nice human being. I read that he was being treated for cancer. God bless him.
@@mikerivers695 It's a matter of McQueen's behaviour and record. For example if you watch The Magnificent Seven - anytime they are interacting - if Bryner is talking McQueen is always doing something instead of just listening such as fanning himself with a hat - anything to distract from Bryner's speech. It's called upstaging. :)
Childhood is so important. A bad one can affect you for the rest of your life. He had a crap one that is why he was like he was. The Great Escape brilliant.
I agree. Our childhoods form the foundation of our lives. Steve McQueen's childhood was a mixed bag. He had an uncle who took care of him but was abandoned by his mother and father. His mother took him back at 12 but his stepdad was a jerk. He was then sent off to the boys home until 16. I think his childhood was a 2 edge sword and might probably had a lot to do with his drive in life to succeed but also left him empty and looking for happiness outside himself. His first wife Neely seems to be just a wonderful woman who also had a lot to do with his success but he couldn't just be happy with her, he had to look elsewhere. I always thought and have heard this in a couple of documentary's about McQueen, that he really identified with the part of Jake Holman in "The Sand Pebbles" which is why he did such a great job with that role and the movie is one of my favorites. IMO I think it's his best role.
Exceptional and one and only Steve McQueen. We, the audience LOVED him.... we will never forget him. handsome. Smart, smartass, , rebel, but loving his kids❤️!!! That's about all you need! 👍
Exceptional video production. Narration, content, background music, compelling presentation, photography, interview subjects, and so on. Just flawless. And the subject being McQueen doesn't hurt.
I think The Getaway is one of the best action films ever made. Papillon is an astoundingly work of art. And Love With the Proper Stranger is so much more than a chick flick.
Steve McQueen, still ranks as one of Hollywood's, best actors, one of my favorites, also he was a US veteran, and donated alot of money to charities, like a home for boys , I believe it was located in Los Angelo's, California, Steve McQueen was and still is a fine actor and a good man , to his many fans, family, and friends. Kevin Phoenix
He was the greatest of all. It’s 2018 and I still miss him. There aren’t any true Movie Stars anymore. We have people who get paid a lot of money but they will never be true Movie Stars. I grew up in the 60’s 70’s and 80’s with real stars. Now all we have are Kardashian’s and Cruise lol. I think I’m going to go ride my motorcycle now. I miss you Steve, I can’t wait to see you again upstairs. Thank you
I agree. I saw it when it was originally released and since as well. But many who were not race enthusiasts would not get it! And I have to say that the sub-plot (or was it the entire plot?) was seemingly an afterthought.
@@stewartw.9151 Yes! Like muscle car "car guys' wouldn't give a flying fuk about LeMans 'cause it ain't "Murcan" enough. But any well rounded car guy with any sense of refinement would be all over this film like a tall dog in heat! And yes, the doc seems to alluded to the plot, in a traditional sense, being an afterthought. But those with keen automotive sensibilities quickly realize the plot is in the inherent drama of this intense and classic race that is LeMans.
I went to the 24 hours of Daytona 10 years ago. I planned on flying to Orlando, renting a minivan that had a DVD player. Van and player scored. Had Infield parking from Friday night. Had dinner. Opened the doors and hatch. Inserted the LeMans DVD and cranked it up. Other campers walking by took interest. In very few moments I had a crowd watching that GREAT movie.
I met him in Prescott Arizona on the set of Junior Bonner. They hired a bunch of us young cowboys to help out and play extras. He was cool as can be. The whole town adored him. He brought one of his dirt bikes to the fairgrounds, and did some wheelies for us.
In the 70’s I worked in a little joint at Topanga Beach, Steve was friends with the owner, he use to come in. We always kept a six pack of Old Milwaukee in the fridge for him. Never ate, just had a beer.
I always remember a Motley Crue lyric when I think of him....”If you want to live life on your own terms, you’ve got to be ready to crash and burn....” Steve certainly did both. You’re so right, what a life.
When I was young .Welsh guy growing up in a small village in a small country .Working class ,The guy everyone wanted to be was Steve Mcqueen ....Mr Cool ,,Always will be . !
@@NewarkBay357 He was of English, German, Scottish and Scots-Irish descent, as well as more distant Cornish, Dutch, and Welsh lineage. Not just Scottish.
Interesting to see/hear from the woman in his life and his kids. Very cool to see they came out well grounded w/ a sense of values. Sure had a whole different look when he grew the beard and gained a littler weight, but he couldn't hide those eyes.
A film that starred Steve, "The War Lover" still a great piece of his acting and wartime memorabilia, so very well done. Great cinema. This documentary was excellent and had so many great personalities that worked with him included, and Steve's lovely family. Thanks so much for the upload!
@@vincentchang2046 SUGGEST GO TO RETRO BLAST ch. My looong comm there on the film. Search 4 B-17 video in movies. The channeller disagrees w me & you.
@@vincentchang2046SUGGEST GO CH CALLED RetroBlasting. Read my looong comm there on THE WAR LOVER. It s on Masters of the Air B-17 vid, starts :"NICE SPEECH" ..
The first time I saw the kid's movie Chicken Run, a stop action claymation, the main character chicken was sent to the "cooler" by the farmer, it was an empty coal bin, and the chicken sat down and started throwing a ball just like McQueen in The Great Escape. I was the only one roaring with laughter in the theater, no one seemed to get or know the connection. The whole Chicken Run movie was basically a cartoon take on The Great Escape.
A true legend and He was a good man . He Rose from poverty and defied the odds. He was a brilliant actor. He gave a 100 percent Everytime . A man's man . Sad that he got cancer and passed away so early . He deserved better . RIP Steve you are missed .
He was good in a sports car, great on a motorbike, but he wasn't a good man, sorry.... He was a douchebag that cheated on his wonderful wife.. Everyone has a right to their - hero worship - , but dont be in denial of reality.
Bravo!! Bravo!! Bravo!! I'm and so glad I was born young enough to have seen Steve McQueen's first movie he starred in and each and every other he starred in. All of them just great! He was born to be a star! I got to see them filming the car scenes on the hills and streets of San Francisco coming down the hill. Just happen to be walking there.
I can not think of a more beloved actor than Steve McQueen. There is no higher accolade. The women all wanted to be with him. The men all wanted to be him.
A good buddy of mine, Tom Pinerri. Raced a saturday or sunday where Steve Mcqeen raced as well. Spoke so highly of Mcqeen's humility & just being a real normal dude at the race track. Tom's mother actually had Mcqeen on her 8 or 16 mm film. All positive, humble, helpful towards other "Racers". Probably, had that same "Blood- runing through his veins". Just a positive snipet of a STUD!
What a remarkable woman his first wife was. I'm so glad he was a good father. I was in high school when Bullitt came out. The chase scene was a HUGE deal with the boys. Funny now to think no one had ever seen that in a movie, since now you can't watch a movie without one.
Neile Adams was a revelation -she was a WWII teenage spy during the Japanese occupation of Manila and carries shrapnel wounds from the Allied liberation -no shrinking violet. Her genuine love and affection for McQueen shows in every frame and their lifelong relationship and two clearly sane, happy offspring testify to her beautiful enduring character.
A well done biography...... 👌 Of all the really great actors of _The Silver Screen,_ Steve McQueen is the one that I truly miss the most. A Remarkable Talent..... who's honesty and subtle intensity literally "owned" nearly every role he ever played.
Robert Vaughn was a close friend of Steve and and said in an interview that they went to a motorcycle race where Steve was told the studio forbade his participation. On their drive back it started raining but even though the top was down they never got wet- Steve was driving soooooo FAST !!!
@@susandefrance1326 You're lucky, all great talents and charisma. I don't even bother watching modern films these days, Clooney, Pegg, Cruise, Depp, Pitt...not interested.
Steve McQueen was respected by many ! He earned everything he went after with pure determination ! He was happy no matter what the situation was! when he made the movie THE GREAT ESCAPE! I will forever remember him in it ! I find myself time to time Like now finding his movies and going back into time ! He died wAy to young Such a blow to so many that admired him !
Im 29 and now realizing why my dad used to say he was “the king of cool” i didnt understand for a long time i thought he was cool and all but i get it now
AMAZING tolerant journey. Like him. Reminds me of why most men becomes who they are as adults. A child growing up abanded by a father...a mother whom eventually abandoned him. So life becomes a place of tolerant. Beautiful wife whom stuck by him....children grew up total respect their fathet. Ex wives whom became better PERSONs. Lol..lol amazing man whom....people liked him hated him yet still stuck by him. Thankyou for sharing.
When Steve McQueen died at 50 in 1980, I cried my eyes out and I thought he was old. Today that I’m 52, i think that he was a kid.
I spent the day with Steve McQueen
I just turned 54 and didn’t realize how young he was until i saw the making of The Great Escape recently....He seemed like he lived a 2 life times...
Well I too am 52 I also cried when Steve McQueen died, I also thought he was old too not realising I would one day get to be older than him and I don’t feel old (I know it’s a different era) but I do agree he sure fitted a lot into those 50yrs but to this day and going forward always try dress like him n without even knowing act n thinking like him ! The nearest thing to him today is Brad Pitt or Mel Gibson like Errol Flynn (another who died at 50) some of the greatest actors of all time. I miss him not like my Dad but a big brother!
@@edwardsaldana2879 hey Ed, you lucky man! Please expand...what did you do? Did you have fun?
52 now also. I must have come here to read these comments. It never occurred to me until I was approaching 50 why no pictures of Steve McQueen ... OLDER. It really struck me when I took the time to explore both the obvious and what I didn't know.
Nice thread ...
To be narrated by James Coburn. What a classic honor. To both,thanks and Semper Fi. RIP.
I have a few memories of McQueen’s performances, but will never forget eg Coburn’s Flynt movies and stories about him.
I thought it was Leonard Nemoy until I saw your comment.
I met James coburn once in San remo italy
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Are you latin? You Americans use and abuse "Semper Fi" for no reason at all. As a Latin i find that extremely offensive.
He was one of those who truly lived life to the fullest as he achieved more in 50 years than most would in two lifetimes.
Wow
Money gives you that privilege .
@@mr.majestic2667 It surly helps!
maybe you missed it but he never made the jump in the Great Escape, that was Bud Elkins. His star was fading in the 70s and fading very badly. He lost out to guys who showed off the muscles like Bronson, Eastwood, Sean Connery and a young Harrison Ford and Stallone. Steve McQueen had no muscles to show off. Movie goers were over the moon with movies like Rocky, Star wars and Empire Strikes Back so they had a good idea what movies should be like. In the end he made movies that no one wanted to see like the Enemy of the People, Tom Horn and The Hunter which all failed miserably at the box office. So much cool you can play in your mid 40s. You are welcome for that intelligent insight and observation.
@@holdenmcgroin9774 We all lose our viability, sooner or later. The key is to make the most of it when you can. So keep holdin' your groin as long as you can.
This guy makes me see what great talent was and what crap we have today.RIP
Yup, a road o CLAP!!! ;)
we still have great talent! it’s just harder to find ;)
I blame the studios. They greenlight the crap . It's the writing of scripts and dialogue where it all goes wrong. Actors aren't the problem.
Now days it is all about quantity not quality.
You are sure right about that!
Steve McQueen was the definition of cool - a great actor - an original like no other
That’s how I’ve always seen him
and will always say about him,
He’s The Definition Of Cool.
He and Elvis never saw eye to eye. I loved them both but Elvis was more hostile to Steve than the other way round
There are things about him I admire, but he was also very willful and intractable. He marched to the best of his own drum. Sometimes when you live that way, you trample on other people.
He could do more with a glance than any actor couldn't do with 5 pgs of script
Could do more with a glance than any actor couldn't do with 5 pgs of script. Unreal
Steve was natural and very real in his acting. He is one of the best.
He was no Huntz Hall but Steve was indeed one gifted & charismatic actor !! :-)
He was a great actor, one of a kind
@@jubalcalif9100 they don't make them out of yarn
Watch him upstage Yul Bryner, the star! by fiddling with his hat 😅
Yes, Steve McQueen and Jack Webb brought realism to their films.
Steve McQueen and Paul Newman - we’ll never have such superstars ever again.
You need to be careful with who gets top billing with these two
Ohhhhh …. stick around. The one thing America’s got is talent. And then some!
Roger Moore and Burt Reynolds also two greats who where there at the same time as Paul Newman and Steve McQueen.
And Charlton Heston and Marlon Brando also.
True!!!! I am in love with both of them...😍
An honest, no nonsense story of a real person who just happened to be a giant, both on screen and off - excellent!
Hard to believe that Steve McQueen would be 92 years of age now.
It's easy to understand why his legend continues after seeing this great documentary film.
Yup. He'd be 92 now, just like Clint Eastwood this year.
Sad to imagine what's been lost...
Yeah! He died young though he had cancer went to old Mexico for help lost his life he died in hopes to defeated it
@@tnteachertimI was thinking the same thing (93 though- one year after your post)! His name, imagine and work, still a Big name! Very cool!
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Steve McQueen made you feel good just to see him. He was always so confident in his movies. I believe he wanted acceptance from everyone. His presence was awesome. Wish he were here, he had a lot more movies to make. Love you Steve.
If he was still here, he wouldn’t be making any movies. I can tell you that. Because he would be 92 years old now.
@@garlandremingtoniii1338isn't it obvious that the comment was meant to mean in this day and age but Steve McQueen still being at the top of his game in the age range of that?!
As this amazing documentary came to an end, I looked up at my Bullitt poster and smiled. The memory of Steve McQueen and the inspiration he still provides is always close by...
I just realized I too have a poster of him in my room that commemorates a motorcycle meet I attend with my son every year in Connecticut. Huh,cool. Of course I bought it because it was him in the great escape.
My favorite Steve McQueen line in Bullit: "Time starts now."
back then, I worked up to 20 hours a day, 6 and 7 days a week
so it was not strange that I woke up on the couch at 3 in the morning
the car chase on TV was so intense and action packed, i had to watch
I had no idea about this movie, never heard of it
I witnessed the greatest car chase in the history of television
when it was over, i knew I would tell someone about it
i fell back asleep, affected
i've still never seen the movie
but I did watch that chase
that was 25 years ago
for a long time i thought that bullit represented the car. funny
Sand Pebbles is a beautiful film. One of the great films.
My brother died last year, and one week before he died, we saw Bullitt on the big screen. Never saw it before, and either had he. What an amazing film. To see it on the big screen was a real treat. So glad I got to see it with my brother before he passed. Now, when I see anything Steve McQueen it reminds my of my brother. They don’t make movie stars like this anymore. RIP to The King Of Cool and my big Brother B.A.D. Yes, those were his initials
SO SORRY
Sorry about your brother.
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Condolences on the loss of your brother. My best friend lost her eldest son at about the same time; it has been very hard for her, as it must be for you, too.
I'm glad you two shared "Bullit"
which has been a fave of mine since it was released. It never gets old.
What a nice way to remember your brother.
I am so sorry about your brother!
You had to be a bad ass to have James Coburn narrating your biography.
Class all the way with Coburn.
Wasn't James Coburn in Magnificent Seven with McQueen? Or was a different Mag 7??
@@HappyPlace5-bi2xeYes he was
Also great escape
James Coburn and Steve McQueen apparently where great friends.
GONE OVER 40 YEARS AND STILL A STAR
I used to be a flight attendant and I had James Coburn on a flight - the nicest man ever - he wanted to talk awhile - what a voice - nice to hear it again
COBURN is one of the greatest cool of cool 😎
Yes, that voice!
Yup, JC comes off as very refined doesn't he? That is probably FAKE like EVERYTHING else in Hollywood!
Unmistakeable voice! What did you talk about? Cool things I bet!
What a moment - a super-cool old style guy - that ruled. Loved him in Pat Garrett & Billy The Kid...
When I was a kid in high school living in LA, we saw Steve in a cool Porsche. We all waved at him and he was very gracious and waved back. Never forget that sweet moment. A true Hollywood Legend.
i had the same experience with
Lux Interior.
Ok boomer
@@benjaminmendezz, that’s old! Hey, idiot Steve McQueen was a boomer!
@@terry4137 Born in 1930 is not après guerre. Boomers are 1948 to 1960 max.
@@MsMesem Generation X is now in their late 50's. Most of the people that millenials call boomer are gen x.
Steve McQueen is Timeless !! He lived the American dream came from a broken home and made it all the way to the elite top of the world. He was a breed apart and there will never be another one like him again. Thank you Steve for all your magic . Rip In Peace Steve you have earned it .
Pity Steve McQueen did not prevail over Cancer in1980. Would have loved to see how his life would have turned out in the 1980's and the 1990's and 2000's.He passed away way to young at 50. He certainly lelf his mark on the World and a great legacy. Also i think it was great Steve McQueen became a Christian before he departed the World in 1980 I am certain Steve is in Heaven now with our Lord Jesus Christ and other greats such as marlon Brando Roger Moore and Burt Reynolds. Take Care Kind Regards God Bless John Doherty Tipperary Town Republic of Ireland.
Steve McQueen rest in peace bro. 1950 he was 20 years old. These are great stories ...
A truly gifted actor doesn’t have to say anything to speak volumes. Facial expression and body language speak louder than the human voice
This documentary was so well done. McQueen was an exceptional actor who oozed "cool" on the screen.
My favorite film with Steve McQueen is Love with the Proper Stranger. He was superb in all his movies, but he was unsurpassable in this one. This movie was and still is very special to me. RIP Steve, and thanks.
Jane CK. ~~~~~. I agree 100%. I love that movie and love him in it. I fell in love with him in that movie and have loved him ever since. A beautiful role. Was shocked and deeply hurt when he died of cancer. Fantastic actor.
could not say it better ... To hear this documentary about the actor's being so honest ... facination.fascination.. Thanks for sharing ... i didn't realize he lived till only 50... what a tribute...
Thanks for utube allowing us to share history... °•`~|☆\|°~~\ amazingly real
True iconic Legend sadly missed R.I.P Steve played in some first class 🎥📽️ film role's respect 👏🙏🤝
I agree loved the connection with Steve and Nathalie Wood...under rated
A legend narrating a story about a legend. Rip gentlemen and thank you.
Coburn narrating the McQueen story. Something right about that.
They were both in one of the greatest Westerns of all time - The Magnificent Seven!😅
One of my favorite Stars. No one will ever be like him.
Yes Steve McQueen even his name: I Love the Getaway (ext. Ali slapping) . Steve was the man
in 1968 I had the opportunity to meet and get to know McQueen during the filming of "The Thomas Crown Affair". The Director, Norman Jewison, was our next door neighbor in Massachusetts during the filming. The Jewison children were my age, and through that friendship got to see McQueen and Fay Dunaway fairly often. McQueen was a great guy, instantly likeable..his silver Ferrari was pretty cool too.
Interesting story.
WOW!!! Too cool!!!
My brother in law’s Mom was Norman’s cousin.
Thank you Mr. Coburn. We all need freinds like you. RIP
Steve McQueen WILL NEVER DIE !!!
“Love with the proper stranger” (1963) is one of his most underrated movies. He and Natalie Wood are brilliant.
So is THE WAR LOVER
Regrettably he is unequaled in today's cinema. A Salute is due for him, and James Coburn. To great actors.
There will only ever be one Steve McQueen, may he rest in peace! Favour the Brave!
Culture has changed and people are much softer today. In McQueens days the actors and actresses had life experience before they made it in Hollywood.
Today they tend to come from college and have a relative in the industry. Completely different people.
Steve McQueen, Coburn, Garner and Marvin all served in the military before they actually made it in Hollywood.
Clint Eastwood served in the Army and he actually had his aircraft crash in the ocean and he had to swim to safety so that is his experience in Sully on screen.
Today's action stars have personal trainers and are using steroids.
Usually when a movie character is a Marine he looks like a comic book super hero.
Favorite Steve McQueen of all time for me is The Sand Pebbles . I remember watching it with my grand parents when I was a kid . Good times : )
Steve McQueen was one of the greatest. One of my favorite actors. I still watch "wanted dead or alive" on Saturday afternoons. The narrator of this video was also great!! I have a big photo of me and James Coburn hanging in my living room; from when I met him at the Denver Film Festival. He was so happy that I had the box video of "Cross of Iron", my favorite war movie. He was as good as Steve. These actors were at the top of the acting game!! They could draw you in. They could get your attention❤😅 TOM LIPPI Denver, Colorado
Me too! I tape the show. He’s the all time best actor and sexy man ever. I adore him!
Thank you. He is the one, my all time favorite actor. a true man's man.
Well done! So many people have this story...maybe not the stardom but definetly the childhood abandonment histories. Thank you Steve and his very cool wife and children!
Even after they divorced, they looked after their children together and remained friends. I don't think she ever stopped loving him......
Absolutely one of the greatest film actors of all time!
In high school I had my bedroom walls totally covered with pictures of Steve McQueen I absolutely loved him every now and then my sister brings it up and we have a giggle I still love him I'm done talking now
You don't have to stop talking, we loved him too. Still do.
A short life well lived. He was part of our culture as we grew up.
I still try to watch his show, Wanted -Dead or Alive, every morning before I go to work. This man is truly missed!!
Jimmy Green I have it set up to record. It comes on every day,except Sunday.
The Fourth Headstone. His best
An ex Marine who made grown men weep with his looks, acting, conversation and allure; as with all genius he never once believed his status and/or intense PR; he was the epitome of a man's man.
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍❤
Excellent story of a man. It brings out different sides of McQueen, mysteries, yet there's a thread. Even if you don't know who he is, it's a great story of a person in search of himself, a person who struggles, yet who is fueled by, his passions, a person who had nothing given to him, who had to figure it out and work hard. Watch it.
Partied with him in 1978 on the Sespe River at a place called Swallows Nest. He stopped at a liquor store and was buying beer. That’s where I was at the time. I met him shook his hand and told how much of a fan I was. He told me where he was going and said if I wanted to go I was invited to drink a few beers with him.
I was raised watching a a legend.
BUT I ALREADY COULD TELL .
Steve McQueen was a man amongst men!
When a man was allowed to be a man!
God bless his soul.
Rest in glory!
Where has it all gone?............
Attack on men and boys is as old as the garden. It-s Satans main #1 M ⭕❌
Great actor
Shitty wife beater
@@lockandloadlikehell
With all due respect in the name of the Lord!
Please take your condescending, narcissistic, dark, negative, falsehood spreading comments to
St. Elsewhere!
So much other intelligent and complimentary comments from other excellent commenters on here; yet you target my positive complimentary comment!
Jesus Christ!
Thank God for the RUclips mute and block options!
Good riddance!
When they could assault women & weak people- what a loser
R.I.P., Steve McQueen, your legacy lives on and on for generations to come.
Steve was a searcher of meaning. He was at peace towards the end of short life.
He was the best actor and the most handsome ❤❤❤Rest in peace❤❤❤❤
Couldn't have picked a better narrator. James Coburn. Really ties it together well.
Two of Bruce Lee's top students.
His role in the Sand Pebbles was epic!! Steve McQueen was the salt of the earth a man for the ages!! authentic! An American hero! 🇺🇸🙏
Settle down Spanky! :P
Steve was the first actor to make $1 million dollars a movie.
American hero? I don't think so try our fighter pilots Now that's an American hero...but he was the king of cool
I totally agree.
Just watched it again still great.
So many of the great ones are gone & Steve was one of them
Thank you for your Outstanding Documentary about 1 of The Greatest Actors Who Ever Lived. This was so very Inspiring. Im saddened to hear of his internal struggles but they made him who he was. I am also so sad that he died at onky 50 of Cancer 😢😢😢 . May God bless & rest his precious Soul ❤❤❤
I remember when Steve McQueen past away. I only saw a glimpse of one of his movies. I know, though, that we lost a nice human being. I read that he was being treated for cancer. God bless him.
In the U.K we saw the Magnificent Seven and fell in love with Steve McQueen. The coolest dude on the planet.
jack freeman idk why Mr.Yul Brynner doesn't like him
@@mikerivers695 He felt that McQueen kept trying to upstage him.
@@2011littlejohn1 maybe he's that conscious what steve can do in their scenes together
@@mikerivers695 It's a matter of McQueen's behaviour and record. For example if you watch The Magnificent Seven - anytime they are interacting - if Bryner is talking McQueen is always doing something instead of just listening such as fanning himself with a hat - anything to distract from Bryner's speech. It's called upstaging. :)
@@2011littlejohn1 like when Steve's playing with his hat while Yul's doing his dialogue
Childhood is so important. A bad one can affect you for the rest of your life. He had a crap one that is why he was like he was.
The Great Escape brilliant.
I agree. Our childhoods form the foundation of our lives. Steve McQueen's childhood was a mixed bag. He had an uncle who took care of him but was abandoned by his mother and father. His mother took him back at 12 but his stepdad was a jerk. He was then sent off to the boys home until 16. I think his childhood was a 2 edge sword and might probably had a lot to do with his drive in life to succeed but also left him empty and looking for happiness outside himself. His first wife Neely seems to be just a wonderful woman who also had a lot to do with his success but he couldn't just be happy with her, he had to look elsewhere.
I always thought and have heard this in a couple of documentary's about McQueen, that he really identified with the part of Jake Holman in "The Sand Pebbles" which is why he did such a great job with that role and the movie is one of my favorites. IMO I think it's his best role.
That's also why his performance in Papillon is so great.
Exceptional and one and only Steve McQueen. We, the audience LOVED him.... we will never forget him. handsome. Smart, smartass, , rebel, but loving his kids❤️!!! That's about all you need! 👍
Nope...how about being kind towards your fellow human beings?...he was a minimalist in that regard!
He was one of the greatest actors I ever watched from tv to the over screen.
Smoking did not help!
Exceptional video production. Narration, content, background music, compelling presentation, photography, interview subjects, and so on. Just flawless. And the subject being McQueen doesn't hurt.
I think The Getaway is one of the best action films ever made. Papillon is an astoundingly work of art. And Love With the Proper Stranger is so much more than a chick flick.
@irishgoy, Yup! There was another version made later but I forget who starred in it? Bronson maybe?
Have to agree with you there..getaway was his best.
Thomas Crown was his best, my fav.
Steve McQueen, still ranks as one of Hollywood's, best actors, one of my favorites, also he was a US veteran, and donated alot of money to charities, like a home for boys , I believe it was located in Los Angelo's, California, Steve McQueen was and still is a fine actor and a good man , to his many fans, family, and friends. Kevin Phoenix
He was the greatest of all. It’s 2018 and I still miss him. There aren’t any true Movie Stars anymore. We have people who get paid a lot of money but they will never be true Movie Stars. I grew up in the 60’s 70’s and 80’s with real stars. Now all we have are Kardashian’s and Cruise lol. I think I’m going to go ride my motorcycle now. I miss you Steve, I can’t wait to see you again upstairs. Thank you
Well said my friend.
A bunch of wannabe’s
Pitt comes closest.
Tom Cruise tries hard to be a big action hero but he never has the presence and coolness of McQueen or Neman or Connery.
SAME
Steve was a brilliant actor, i had a poster of him on my bedroom wall. He was a relatively young man when he died, left us far too soon
Never be another, I think the days of a James Dean , a Marlon Brando,and Steve McQueen are gone ,but they were mesmerising on the screen and in life .
Two of them were bi-sexual...what does that tell you about your conclusions?
He Brought IT, He Sold his Role in All his acting-- and I bought it ! A believable role player!! Passion- deep deep emotions - melting smile & eyes
Le Mans was NOT a failure, the film is still the best motor sport related film ever made, seconded by none. I've seen it more than a dozen times.
As a life-long gearhead, I couldn't agree more!
American Graffiti (not motor sport) and LeMans are top two to me.
I agree a true classic film The first time I saw it I thought finally a real racing movie. Steve McQueen is a legend.
I agree. I saw it when it was originally released and since as well.
But many who were not race enthusiasts would not get it!
And I have to say that the sub-plot (or was it the entire plot?) was seemingly an afterthought.
@@stewartw.9151 Yes! Like muscle car "car guys' wouldn't give a flying fuk about LeMans 'cause it ain't "Murcan" enough. But any well rounded car guy with any sense of refinement would be all over this film like a tall dog in heat! And yes, the doc seems to alluded to the plot, in a traditional sense, being an afterthought. But those with keen automotive sensibilities quickly realize the plot is in the inherent drama of this intense and classic race that is LeMans.
I went to the 24 hours of Daytona 10 years ago. I planned on flying to Orlando, renting a minivan that had a DVD player. Van and player scored. Had Infield parking from Friday night. Had dinner. Opened the doors and hatch. Inserted the LeMans DVD and cranked it up. Other campers walking by took interest. In very few moments I had a crowd watching that GREAT movie.
This documentary show without a doubt has no equal. To get all these big stars talk about their friend is amazing. Eagerly looking up all episodes
A true legend!!! Btw, the "BULLIT" mustang just sold at auction on Jan 10, 2020 for $3.4M ($3.7M with fee's)
He is a legend.his legacy lives forever
“The Magnificent Seven” - one of the greatest Westerns of all time. Certainly my favourite!
One of my favourite actors and certainly one of the best since I met him on screen when I was 8 with "The Magnificent Seven"....thank you Steve.
One of my favorite actors. He was a flawed human being but aren’t we all?
Actually, many folks are not seriously flawed at all.
Having flaws makes us human.
I met him in Prescott Arizona on the set of Junior Bonner. They hired a bunch of us young cowboys to help out and play extras. He was cool as can be. The whole town adored him. He brought one of his dirt bikes to the fairgrounds, and did some wheelies for us.
In the 70’s I worked in a little joint at Topanga Beach, Steve was friends with the owner, he use to come in. We always kept a six pack of Old Milwaukee in the fridge for him. Never ate, just had a beer.
Did more in his short 50 years than most could do in 4 lifetimes. And did it by living life on his own terms.
💯
Second after James Dean.. Became a legend in such a short period of time...
He was a real G.
I always remember a Motley Crue lyric when I think of him....”If you want to live life on your own terms, you’ve got to be ready to crash and burn....” Steve certainly did both. You’re so right, what a life.
Errol Flynn: hold my beer.
Steve McQueen when he was in the Marines saved the lives of five other Marines during an Arctic exercise.
Yes and got asbestos poisoning in the process.That's what eventually killed him!
@@jonathanclarke281 ,
I didn't know that about him!
He was all kinds of a man.
When I was young .Welsh guy growing up in a small village in a small country .Working class ,The guy everyone wanted to be was Steve Mcqueen ....Mr Cool ,,Always will be . !
McQueen was of Scottish ethnicity & he was indeed Mr. McCool...
@@NewarkBay357 He was of English, German, Scottish and Scots-Irish descent, as well as more distant Cornish, Dutch, and Welsh lineage. Not just Scottish.
Not Richard Burton?
@@samuelbasye3508 Well apart from Having the best voice that I have ever heard ,Richard was a pretty cool guy also !!
It’s good to hear the truth about Steve. What an outstanding soldier.
Interesting to see/hear from the woman in his life and his kids. Very cool to see they came out well grounded w/ a sense of values. Sure had a whole different look when he grew the beard and gained a littler weight, but he couldn't hide those eyes.
Steve was the best, in his acting career and in his personal life, I was gutted when he died and I still am
His personal life was a mess!...he cheated on his lovely wife often, and did not take care of himself....talented for sure...but also a jerk.
@@curbozerboomer1773He had a sad upbringing
A film that starred Steve, "The War Lover" still a great piece of his acting and wartime memorabilia, so very well done. Great cinema.
This documentary was excellent and had so many great personalities that worked with him included, and Steve's lovely family. Thanks so much for the upload!
funny hardly anyone seen that movie. but I think the character he played buzz. was closest to his true personality. in many respects.
Derek, They got them EVIL NUTzis in The War Lover??? :P
@@vincentchang2046 SUGGEST GO TO RETRO BLAST ch. My looong comm there on the film. Search 4 B-17 video in movies. The channeller disagrees w me & you.
@@vincentchang2046SUGGEST GO CH CALLED RetroBlasting. Read my looong comm there on THE WAR LOVER. It s on Masters of the Air B-17 vid, starts :"NICE SPEECH" ..
I like him so much, that all his movies were great..sad that died so young...Mr Coburn you were great too...
Steve McQueen was the Daniel Craig of my youth. He was cool and I felt something special when I watched his movies. He was dangerous yet gentle too.
The first time I saw the kid's movie Chicken Run, a stop action claymation, the main character chicken was sent to the "cooler" by the farmer, it was an empty coal bin, and the chicken sat down and started throwing a ball just like McQueen in The Great Escape. I was the only one roaring with laughter in the theater, no one seemed to get or know the connection. The whole Chicken Run movie was basically a cartoon take on The Great Escape.
I see rite where your coming from mate, you're right.
Yeah
Maybe you're the only one that got it bc you were a grown man surrounded by children? Lol
It's gotta have them EVIL NUTzis though! Was there Evil Chicken NUTzis init??? L0L
@@MrKinghuman Lmao, hilarious point.
I worked in a little Bakery on Vancouver Island when we saw Steve McQueen & Ali MacGraw come in, It was a big day. :-)
Whereabout at Van Island ? Victoria ?
That’s wonderful. I guess they were there on vacation?
@@holoholopainen1627 Sidney, about 20 miles from Victoria.
A true legend and He was a good man . He Rose from poverty and defied the odds. He was a brilliant actor. He gave a 100 percent Everytime . A man's man . Sad that he got cancer and passed away so early . He deserved better . RIP Steve you are missed .
Ray Dickens Jr
A good man who beat Ali McGraw.
He was good in a sports car, great on a motorbike, but he wasn't a good man, sorry.... He was a douchebag that cheated on his wonderful wife.. Everyone has a right to their - hero worship - , but dont be in denial of reality.
@Ken Shearson Your homoerotic fantasies have nothing to do with me, keep them to yourself...
yes he was good actor and he was very sexy. hot...
I sure can remember when it was the talk of the town when he passed away i was 14 years old. RIP Steve McQueen
Bravo!! Bravo!! Bravo!! I'm and so glad I was born young enough to have seen Steve McQueen's first movie he starred in and each and every other he starred in. All of them just great! He was born to be a star! I got to see them filming the car scenes on the hills and streets of San Francisco coming down the hill. Just happen to be walking there.
I can not think of a more beloved actor than Steve McQueen. There is no higher accolade. The women all wanted to be with him. The men all wanted to be him.
A good buddy of mine, Tom Pinerri. Raced a saturday or sunday where Steve Mcqeen raced as well. Spoke so highly of Mcqeen's humility & just being a real normal dude at the race track. Tom's mother actually had Mcqeen on her 8 or 16 mm film. All positive, humble, helpful towards other "Racers". Probably, had that same "Blood- runing through his veins". Just a positive snipet of a STUD!
What a remarkable woman his first wife was. I'm so glad he was a good father. I was in high school when Bullitt came out. The chase scene was a HUGE deal with the boys. Funny now to think no one had ever seen that in a movie, since now you can't watch a movie without one.
Neile Adams was a revelation -she was a WWII teenage spy during the Japanese occupation of Manila and carries shrapnel wounds from the Allied liberation -no shrinking violet. Her genuine love and affection for McQueen shows in every frame and their lifelong relationship and two clearly sane, happy offspring testify to her beautiful enduring character.
Why was she remarkable? Didn't she divorce Steve?
My favorite actor (and Brando). Neile was such a beautiful lady.
Loved Steve in “Wanted Dead or Alive” and Magnificent Seven”.
LeMans is the greatest racing movie ever. That 917k from that film just sold for millions.
First bloke I ever fancied,God Steve you can still take my breath away
Love your accent
Steve and Clint, my two favorite "ultra cool" dudes.
My Favorite actors
and richard aspland
That I say too, Steve and Clint Eastwood, the best role Steve played ❓ The role as a daddy.... 👍🏼👍🏼🙂 A real man.
Gotta include Paul Neuman!
Clint Eastwood's latest film, Cry Macho, could be his last film. He's 91 and still looks great. Hope he's around for a long time.
A well done biography...... 👌
Of all the really great actors of _The Silver Screen,_ Steve McQueen is the one that I truly miss the most.
A Remarkable Talent..... who's honesty and subtle intensity literally "owned" nearly every role he ever played.
Robert Vaughn was a close friend of Steve and and said in an interview that they went to a motorcycle race where Steve was told the studio forbade his participation. On their drive back it started raining but even though the top was down they never got wet- Steve was driving soooooo FAST !!!
Imagine living in a time when we had Hudson , Newman, McQueen, Presley, beattie, Bronson, Coburn, Bruce Lee...
I was, I did, Oh my
@@susandefrance1326 You're lucky, all great talents and charisma. I don't even bother watching modern films these days, Clooney, Pegg, Cruise, Depp, Pitt...not interested.
Am 61 I did
Jimmy Stewart
And many more we had , the 60’s 70 and 80’d had the greatest actors and singers , mo more I don’t think
Forever the definition of cool.
Why ?
🏁
Frank Stall can’t forget Jimmy Dean
keep pounding IMO Paul Newman was also hella cool but cant beat the godfather of ”teenager”
He was a asshole and abuser.
Steve McQueen was respected by many !
He earned everything he went after with pure determination !
He was happy no matter what the situation was!
when he made the movie THE GREAT ESCAPE! I will forever remember him in it !
I find myself time to time Like now finding his movies and going back into time !
He died wAy to young
Such a blow to so many that admired him !
TO young??? WHERE is that???
RIP steve, you were in a different class than todays films!
Im 29 and now realizing why my dad used to say he was “the king of cool” i didnt understand for a long time i thought he was cool and all but i get it now
AMAZING tolerant journey. Like him. Reminds me of why most men becomes who they are as adults.
A child growing up abanded by a father...a mother whom eventually abandoned him. So life becomes a place of tolerant.
Beautiful wife whom stuck by him....children grew up total respect their fathet. Ex wives whom became better PERSONs.
Lol..lol amazing man whom....people liked him hated him yet still stuck by him.
Thankyou for sharing.