I admired Robert Mitchum both as an actor and as a person. He lived life on his own terms, making no apologies. He was about as genuine as they come. He made no pretenses about being a big star and all the b.s. that goes with being a star. A hell of a guy. RIP, Bob.
Absolutely love this man ... and am grateful for any recordings. audio and video alike. He was a man's man, a gentleman, one of the coolest around ... he was down to earth, treated his job as a job .. so refreshing and so sadly lacking in today's 'celebrity' culture. Amazing man. I respect his forbearance through out this somewhat painful interview (for him). Thank you so much for posting this quint of the interview:) ox
Dear Carolyn- oh thank you so much! Meeting him and shooting this interview was one of the great moments of my life... when I first met him at the start of the day, I held out my hand and said, "Mr. Mitchum- it's an honor to meet you, sir." He replied, as he shook my hand, "Oh, I bet that you say that to all the girls." AHAHAHA! What a guy. If I could be half the man that he was, I'd be satisfied. Love to you and yours, Luke Sacher Praeses & Soapbox Productions Inc.
The last name I would ever call Robert Mitchum is a character.He was one of the greatest MEN in movies.He started in B movies, but as soon as he appeared they became A.He dominated the screen with his cool, laid back demeanor.The opposite of everyone else trying to be noticed and that was why he was.Totally real, tough and an intellectual all in one.
Thanks a lot for doing the interview. Once you got him to talk he had endless stories on just about everyone back then. He really gave meaning to the word "integrity" and never gave in to the whole Hollywood scene. I just read the biography "Baby, I don't care" and he really was one of the most interesting "stars" ever. What a life he lead! I would have loved to have met him.... You guys were lucky!
Thanks so much, Mattie- for tuning in, and for your kind comments! We're very glad that you enjoyed the interview. Meeting him and shooting this interview was one of the great moments of my life... when I first met him at the start of the day, I held out my hand and said, "Mr. Mitchum- it's an honor to meet you, sir." He replied, as he shook my hand, "Oh, I bet that you say that to all the girls." AHAHAHA! What a guy. If I could be half the man that he was, I'd be satisfied. Love to you and yours, Luke Sacher Praeses & Soapbox Productions Inc.
We were interviewing Mitch for Janet Leigh's 1996 Intimate Portrait for Lifetime TV, as well as a shelved production for Lifetime based on Janet's book, There Really Was a Hollywood. He only agreed to be interviewed as a favor to her. If you'd like to see what we used, please search RUclips for: "Janet Leigh.. A Life in Hollywood". BTW- we are Emmy and Dupont winning doc makers since 1985. Luke Sacher Soapbox Productions Inc.
Most welcome. We are the interviewer and production company. We were interviewing Mitch for Janet Leigh's 1996 Intimate Portrait for Lifetime TV, as well as a shelved production for Lifetime based on Janet's book, There Really Was a Hollywood. He only agreed to be interviewed as a favor to her. If you'd like to see what we used, please search RUclips for: "Janet Leigh.. A Life in Hollywood"
Absolutely great I just got to watching the interviews with Ernest borgnine he was a hell of a Man too all these old actors really had character I'm really honest down to earth people not like what you have nowadays.
I think interviewers have a hard time catching when he's actually giving and answer. I think he was lively and open here, considering there was little to no interest expressed by the interviewer about his career.. more like a campaign to hear about the exploited actresses. He clearly understood that and counted himself among the exploited, just like most jobs. It's a precious opportunity nonetheless, so thank you.
Pallie! Your timing could not be better- I just uploaded the first 30 minute reel of my exclusive 1998 interview with Uncle Milty- just sent you a private email with the download link- two more reels to come! You will freak out! :)
Wow, what a man! Well spoken, non-pretentious, and when he finished a sentence, he was finished. Loved how he gave a definitive and accurate answer to the female agism question she baited him with. Great smile.
Mitchum must have been in the final stages of emphysema or cancer when this interview was done. He liked to project an 'I don't give a damn" attitude, however, he did great work for various top directors, including Huston, Zinnemann, Laughton, Hawks, Wellman and David Lean. I read that he was offered the lead in "Patton" before George C. Scott, and rejected it, saying that he didn't have the dedication to the project that was required. He did great work in a variety of films.
He looked so bad and that cough was telling. In his day, what a handsome guy and a real screen presense. He was one of a kind. Sad to see him near the end. Unfortunately, it's about impossible to hear what the interviewer is saying or the questions she's asking.
I've had a count up and have seen Bob Mitchum in 43 movies over my lifetime. The last one I watched was The Enemy Below with Curt Jurgens a few months ago. Says it all really, a truly great star actor, so watchable. Glad he did this interview.
Thanks very much for tuning in- he only agreed to the interview as a favor to Janet Leigh- we were making her Intimate Portrait for Lifetime that Summer. :)
***** Janet Leigh was so beautiful, particularly when she was starting out. I didn't get to see her until Houdini, I was about 8 then so a bit young to appreciate how stunning she was. Mitchum obviously thought highly of her. It's a shame she didn't maintain her stardom after The Manchurian Candidate very much. I've had a count up for her too, 16 movies seen overall. I loved The Vikings and Touch of Evil.
Anthony Lampert Touch of Evil is the top of the top- God what a picture... Janet had gorgeous natural honey brown hair, like Donna Reed- why oh why did they keep making her blonde? Ugh...
That ABC special when his kids ( one being James Spader) broke him out of prison, I forget the name but Stuart Margolin (Angel from Rockford) was in it. He was great in anything actually. RIP.
I'm not as familiar with Thunder Road, although I think that Mitchum was extraordinary in "Hunter" and "Cape Fear". I recall that when Edward Woodward, the lead actor in the series "The Equalizer" had a heart attack, Mitchum came into the series on a temporary basis as a secret agent colleague of Woodward's character McCall. I think that contrary to the cavalier impression that he cultivated, he cared deeply about the quality of his work.
If you watch our interview with Lillian Burns Sidney- who cast him in The Human Comedy and 30 Seconds over Tokyo, and thus gave him his first big break at MGM- she describes her first meeting with him... all he said to her in 30 minutes was "Yes, Ma'am" and "No, Ma'am"... Larry King called him "the most difficult interview I ever had."
I'm surprised people complain, when we should be nostalgic about those great , roaring old lawnmowers ......MUCH better than today's delicate machines that break too easily and are cosmetically far less _manly_ !!
By the sound of it, he was a proper geezer..didn't stand any bollocks, and was not a man to play the theatrical luvvy, answering questions with flowery fakeness...good on 'im..
Love him in the movies but off the screen he's a major pain in the neck with a huge axe to grind. And according to two of his leading ladies, exactly the same off screen as on.
Together with Burt Lancaster and John Wayne my favorite actor of all-time. A really great interview. Thank you so much.
I admired Robert Mitchum both as an actor and as a person. He lived life on his own terms, making no apologies. He was about as genuine as they come. He made no pretenses about being a big star and all the b.s. that goes with being a star. A hell of a guy. RIP, Bob.
🥃👴🏻HOO PAID U 2 SAY DAT?
I love that he doesn't hold back or edit his comments to please the interviewer.
Thank you very much for this ❤️🇬🇧
Absolutely love this man ... and am grateful for any recordings. audio and video alike. He was a man's man, a gentleman, one of the coolest around ... he was down to earth, treated his job as a job .. so refreshing and so sadly lacking in today's 'celebrity' culture. Amazing man. I respect his forbearance through out this somewhat painful interview (for him). Thank you so much for posting this quint of the interview:) ox
Dear Carolyn- oh thank you so much! Meeting him and shooting this interview was one of the great moments of my life... when I first met him at the start of the day, I held out my hand and said, "Mr. Mitchum- it's an honor to meet you, sir." He replied, as he shook my hand, "Oh, I bet that you say that to all the girls." AHAHAHA! What a guy. If I could be half the man that he was, I'd be satisfied.
Love to you and yours,
Luke Sacher
Praeses & Soapbox Productions Inc.
I have been trying to learn more about this unique individual lately and really enjoyed these 5 videos! Thank you for posting them!
The last name I would ever call Robert Mitchum is a character.He was one of the greatest MEN in movies.He started in B movies, but as soon as he appeared they became A.He dominated the screen with his cool, laid back demeanor.The opposite of everyone else trying to be noticed and that was why he was.Totally real, tough and an intellectual all in one.
" They don't pay you to watch them". Classic
He didn't care, being an actor was just a job nothing more.
It's pretty much like asking somebody that works at McDonalds if they eat Big Macs every day.
Enjoyed the whole 5 videos, thank you.
Thanks for sharing this. Great work & a treasure.
the fact that he didn't give a shit was the base of his charm
"I put the trench coat on and keep changing leading ladies, that's all." Classic.
Thanks a lot for doing the interview. Once you got him to talk he had endless stories on just about everyone back then. He really gave meaning to the word "integrity" and never gave in to the whole Hollywood scene.
I just read the biography "Baby, I don't care" and he really was one of the most interesting "stars" ever. What a life he lead! I would have loved to have met him.... You guys were lucky!
Thanks so much, Mattie- for tuning in, and for your kind comments!
We're very glad that you enjoyed the interview.
Meeting him and shooting this interview was one of the great moments of my life... when I first met him at the start of the day, I held out my hand and said, "Mr. Mitchum- it's an honor to meet you, sir." He replied, as he shook my hand, "Oh, I bet that you say that to all the girls." AHAHAHA! What a guy. If I could be half the man that he was, I'd be satisfied.
Love to you and yours,
Luke Sacher
Praeses & Soapbox Productions Inc.
Always enjoyed all of his movies ! And he's worked with so many other people male and female ! Just amazing
We were interviewing Mitch for Janet Leigh's 1996 Intimate Portrait for Lifetime TV, as well as a shelved production for Lifetime based on Janet's book, There Really Was a Hollywood. He only agreed to be interviewed as a favor to her. If you'd like to see what we used, please search RUclips for: "Janet Leigh.. A Life in Hollywood".
BTW- we are Emmy and Dupont winning doc makers since 1985.
Luke Sacher
Soapbox Productions Inc.
Most welcome. We are the interviewer and production company. We were interviewing Mitch for Janet Leigh's 1996 Intimate Portrait for Lifetime TV, as well as a shelved production for Lifetime based on Janet's book, There Really Was a Hollywood. He only agreed to be interviewed as a favor to her. If you'd like to see what we used, please search RUclips for: "Janet Leigh.. A Life in Hollywood"
Absolutely great I just got to watching the interviews with Ernest borgnine he was a hell of a Man too all these old actors really had character I'm really honest down to earth people not like what you have nowadays.
What a great person, and actor.
I think interviewers have a hard time catching when he's actually giving and answer.
I think he was lively and open here, considering there was little to no interest expressed by the interviewer about his career.. more like a campaign to hear about the exploited actresses. He clearly understood that and counted himself among the exploited, just like most jobs. It's a precious opportunity nonetheless, so thank you.
Wow, Luke, more great material!!! George Hamilton in his last book "Don't Mind If I Do" has some super Mitchum stories.
Pallie! Your timing could not be better- I just uploaded the first 30 minute reel of my exclusive 1998 interview with Uncle Milty- just sent you a private email with the download link- two more reels to come! You will freak out! :)
*****
Thanks Pallie...you're the best!!
Wow, what a man! Well spoken, non-pretentious, and when he finished a sentence, he was finished. Loved how he gave a definitive and accurate answer to the female agism question she baited him with. Great smile.
His presence and style just emulated masculinity, I can’t think of an actor at present who even comes close to it.
Mitchum must have been in the final stages of emphysema or cancer when this interview was done. He liked to project an 'I don't give a damn" attitude, however, he did great work for various top directors, including Huston, Zinnemann, Laughton, Hawks, Wellman and David Lean. I read that he was offered the lead in "Patton" before George C. Scott, and rejected it, saying that he didn't have the dedication to the project that was required. He did great work in a variety of films.
He looked so bad and that cough was telling. In his day, what a handsome guy and a real screen presense. He was one of a kind. Sad to see him near the end. Unfortunately, it's about impossible to hear what the interviewer is saying or the questions she's asking.
The interviewer is struggling here but Mitchum is still great!
Larry King said that Mitch was the toughest interview he ever had on his long list
Robert Mitchum lived in Montecito. I have been a guest in his home. Bob died July 97
Olivier called him the funniest person ever.
I've had a count up and have seen Bob Mitchum in 43 movies over my lifetime. The last one I watched was The Enemy Below with Curt Jurgens a few months ago. Says it all really, a truly great star actor, so watchable. Glad he did this interview.
Thanks very much for tuning in- he only agreed to the interview as a favor to Janet Leigh- we were making her Intimate Portrait for Lifetime that Summer. :)
***** Janet Leigh was so beautiful, particularly when she was starting out. I didn't get to see her until Houdini, I was about 8 then so a bit young to appreciate how stunning she was. Mitchum obviously thought highly of her. It's a shame she didn't maintain her stardom after The Manchurian Candidate very much. I've had a count up for her too, 16 movies seen overall. I loved The Vikings and Touch of Evil.
Anthony Lampert
Touch of Evil is the top of the top- God what a picture... Janet had gorgeous natural honey brown hair, like Donna Reed- why oh why did they keep making her blonde? Ugh...
That ABC special when his kids ( one being James Spader) broke him out of prison, I forget the name but Stuart Margolin (Angel from Rockford) was in it. He was great in anything actually. RIP.
"A Killer in the Family" based on the story of spree killer Gary Tison.
I'm not as familiar with Thunder Road, although I think that Mitchum was extraordinary in "Hunter" and "Cape Fear". I recall that when Edward Woodward, the lead actor in the series "The Equalizer" had a heart attack, Mitchum came into the series on a temporary basis as a secret agent colleague of Woodward's character McCall. I think that contrary to the cavalier impression that he cultivated, he cared deeply about the quality of his work.
Thunder Road is a great movie
If you watch our interview with Lillian Burns Sidney- who cast him in The Human Comedy and 30 Seconds over Tokyo, and thus gave him his first big break at MGM- she describes her first meeting with him... all he said to her in 30 minutes was "Yes, Ma'am" and "No, Ma'am"... Larry King called him "the most difficult interview I ever had."
Gr8 actor...!
Once one of the most handsome and masculine men of all time. *ENTROPY IS A BITCH !*
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I'm surprised people complain, when we should be nostalgic about those great , roaring old lawnmowers ......MUCH better than today's delicate machines that break too easily and are cosmetically far less _manly_ !!
By the sound of it, he was a proper geezer..didn't stand any bollocks, and was not a man to play the theatrical luvvy, answering questions with flowery fakeness...good on 'im..
Damm, I want a steak!
Robert Mitchum sleep walked through his career.
Love him in the movies but off the screen he's a major pain in the neck with a huge axe to grind. And according to two of his leading ladies, exactly the same off screen as on.
Why do movie stars come in front of cameras shen they look like this ? I only want to remember them as the heros they portray in my favorite movies !
He only agreed to the interview as a favor to Janet...
Shame on you. He was obviously ill.
It's not how they look that matters, it's the contempt for the business and pretty much everyone in it that I can't handle.