I seem to recall reading in his posthumously published autobiography, many years ago, that he could not understand a word Stallone was saying on set and simply waited till his mouth stopped moving so Hawthorne would know that was the cue for him to start speaking 😆 Hawthorne knew the film was a piece of rubbish and a vehicle for Stallone, but it got Sir Nigel the Hollywood "credentials" he needed - for which we are grateful.
He was such a good actor not only in the BBC's Yes Minister and Yes Prime Minister series later on; but also in Channel 4's Mapp and Lucia as well, which he did so wonderfully too! Thank you so too of course.
His personality was much more laid back and gentle than I was expecting, perhaps because he often portrayed characters that were either snobbish or manic.
A classy actor that stayed the course and was finally recognised for his talent. The Yes, Minister and Yes, Prime Minister books are still in my library and I read parts of them from time to time. The physical Actor disappears, but, his work remains for future generations.
I am just discovering Nigel Hawthorne for the first time, 15 years after he passed away. This is such a wonderful documentary about a very refined and intelligent actor -- what a beautiful and sensitive soul he was. Thanks so much for posting this.
I couldn't have said it any better. I just finished Yes Minister and Yes Prime Minister and googled the actors, sadly to find that all 3 of the main cast have passed away. It's just sad.
I hope those kids are fond of those memories of meeting Nigel. I think it was filmed in 1999 so they’re all well grown up. The footage is still as crisp as a ripe apple, looks like it was filmed yesterday.
I was astounded watching this tonight to learn that Sir Nigel is an alumni of my school CBC Cape Town. I recognize every inch of that school after 10 years there. He is right about the Brothers creating an atmosphere of brutality and intimidation, among other deplorable activities, but CBC did also have its good points, and great school plays was one of them.
I don't know the reasoning behind it, but I read somewhere that Nigel Hawthorne didn't get along with Sylvester Stallone and Wesley Snipes during the making of "Demolition Man." That explains Stallone giving Hawthorne the cold shoulder at the Oscars.
@@ivandovranic5834 To be fair it wasn't his best role. Great shame he should have gone on to do much better stuff on film / Hollywood. Yes Minister still remains an absolute classic though
Sam Goldwyn: "Well, we have a problem over here, you know we have a title The Madness of George The Third, people say, well if it`s George III, what happened to the other two...?!? It`s like Rambo!" Nigel: " I see what you mean". Sam Goldwyn: "We gotta know it`s about a king. We don`t know he`s a king! " Nigel: "Why not just call it the Madness of King George?" Sam Goldwyn: "It`s so simple." Brilliant!!! 😂
Yes. Same uploader. I watched it first - it begins with a very moving introduction by Helen Mirren, recorded posthumously. ruclips.net/video/uHWdRxvp4N0/видео.html
The names of the videos don't really reflect the content. Maybe that is the reason there are so few views. It may not be important for you, but watching this may enrich many peoples lives, if they only knew it existed ;-/
Ballantyne Moyes i got it from his book.he was very bitter about being refused and not getting bigger roles in tv and cinema.most gays become bitter at the end of there lives and blame it on the parents
Thanks. I haven't read his book but it wasn't the impression I got from watching the program. I do however query your general comment about "most gays" becoming bitter. I'm gay, 68 and not the least bitter. I also had very loving parents so I wouldn't blame them for anything. I would agree that "some" gays might feel that way, but I would posit that many "straights" might feel the same way too. People are people.
Where are you getting this fact from that "'MOST" Gays are bitter towards their parents. I would like to see you references to these studies. I must be a minority like Alan Moyes.
So what if Stallone didn't even notice him at the Oscars. Nigel had 100 times the talent of Stallone, easily.
I seem to recall reading in his posthumously published autobiography, many years ago, that he could not understand a word Stallone was saying on set and simply waited till his mouth stopped moving so Hawthorne would know that was the cue for him to start speaking 😆
Hawthorne knew the film was a piece of rubbish and a vehicle for Stallone, but it got Sir Nigel the Hollywood "credentials" he needed - for which we are grateful.
Honestly I doubt Stallone would disagree.
What a lovely lady Helen is, so naturally caring
RIP and long live Sir Nigel Hawthorne (April 5, 1929 - December 26, 2001), aged 72
You will always be remembered as a legend.
He was such a good actor not only in the BBC's Yes Minister and Yes Prime Minister series later on; but also in Channel 4's Mapp and Lucia as well, which he did so wonderfully too! Thank you so too of course.
His personality was much more laid back and gentle than I was expecting, perhaps because he often portrayed characters that were either snobbish or manic.
A classy actor that stayed the course and was finally recognised for his talent. The Yes, Minister and Yes, Prime Minister books are still in my library and I read parts of them from time to time. The physical Actor disappears, but, his work remains for future generations.
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I am just discovering Nigel Hawthorne for the first time, 15 years after he passed away. This is such a wonderful documentary about a very refined and intelligent actor -- what a beautiful and sensitive soul he was. Thanks so much for posting this.
so pleased, that you will now discover what a remarkable man and actor he was.
I couldn't have said it any better. I just finished Yes Minister and Yes Prime Minister and googled the actors, sadly to find that all 3 of the main cast have passed away. It's just sad.
Same but 20 years after
I'm American and I became quite a fan of his , I was also an enormous fan of Paul Eddington and I wish He'd been as popular here as NIgel was.
I'm from Cape Town, I'm stunned to see that Sir Nigel Hawthorne practically grew up in my hometown!
I hope those kids are fond of those memories of meeting Nigel.
I think it was filmed in 1999 so they’re all well grown up. The footage is still as crisp as a ripe apple, looks like it was filmed yesterday.
A wonderful man - complete hero of mine
A nicely done programme about a great actor and a great man. It's a shame that he sounded so lonely.
I believe the real reason 'Stallion' stallone snubbed him was because here was a guy who could FKING ACT!!!
Exactly.
Very impressive person and life he lived. Better than most of the fake stars today.
Rest in Peace Nigel ❤
It's a pity not more people watch these video's. :(
Brilliant actor what a great man.
Multi talented and sadly missed. Mr Georgie, Sir Humphrey, King George III and so many more.
Stallone = plastic, Hawthorne = the real deal
SS was definitely full of himself, in worst ways. I loathe such ppl, unable to wish well to a successful colleague.
Absolutely!
@@ivandovranic5834 SS, in spite of his talents, ordering people not to make eye contact with him or talk to him is a lack of class and a deal breaker.
Wonderful , only wish I would have known him. So understandable
Thank you very much for putting this up. It's just brilliant.
Sadly even though he did well in his later life as an actor, his childhood like thousands of others was blighted by Catholic school.
I was astounded watching this tonight to learn that Sir Nigel is an alumni of my school CBC Cape Town. I recognize every inch of that school after 10 years there. He is right about the Brothers creating an atmosphere of brutality and intimidation, among other deplorable activities, but CBC did also have its good points, and great school plays was one of them.
Actually I left it like this partly because I was wondering when it would be noticed by anyone. It took one and a half year before you came along!
Reminder today ..."can you be the servant to all" ...worldly lowly ...but lofty in some circles "yes, yes?" 🐑🕊
I don't know the reasoning behind it, but I read somewhere that Nigel Hawthorne didn't get along with Sylvester Stallone and Wesley Snipes during the making of "Demolition Man." That explains Stallone giving Hawthorne the cold shoulder at the Oscars.
I too recall something about him being annoyed with them always coming late on set, keeping the entire crew waiting..
@@ivandovranic5834 To be fair it wasn't his best role. Great shame he should have gone on to do much better stuff on film / Hollywood. Yes Minister still remains an absolute classic though
A huge improvement! Thanks, and I believe the view count will sky rocket now ;-)
Nigel was gangsta in The Madness of King George, what what?
Still there are missing pieces in this documentary.
Performance for the Ages 😊🎭🎰
Had a look, and found out what this was called. Now with the correct name.
Sir Humphrey Appleby I suppose
Sam Goldwyn: "Well, we have a problem over here, you know we have a title The Madness of George The Third, people say, well if it`s George III, what happened to the other two...?!? It`s like Rambo!" Nigel: " I see what you mean". Sam Goldwyn: "We gotta know it`s about a king. We don`t know he`s a king! " Nigel: "Why not just call it the Madness of King George?" Sam Goldwyn: "It`s so simple." Brilliant!!! 😂
he voiced campion in watership down in 1978
Anyone have Part 1 which hasn't been blocked?
How so?
Is there actually a Part 1 of this documentary?
My question too
Yes. Same uploader. I watched it first - it begins with a very moving introduction by Helen Mirren, recorded posthumously.
ruclips.net/video/uHWdRxvp4N0/видео.html
The names of the videos don't really reflect the content. Maybe that is the reason there are so few views. It may not be important for you, but watching this may enrich many peoples lives, if they only knew it existed ;-/
Were's part 1? Sly was really immature back then lol
ruclips.net/video/uHWdRxvp4N0/видео.html
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maybe stallone did not like homosexeuls
Wat has that got to do with anything? Who you sleep with, is private. Jos acting was splendid! Stallone just yelled and shot people.
I hope he was supervised when he was with those kids.
He was gay, not a paedophile.
Sounds like a bitter man,not making it to where he wanted to.blaming his parents. without them where would he be?
Irish King: I don't know where you get the idea of bitterness from. He was being honest about his life.
Ballantyne Moyes i got it from his book.he was very bitter about being refused and not getting bigger roles in tv and cinema.most gays become bitter at the end of there lives and blame it on the parents
Thanks. I haven't read his book but it wasn't the impression I got from watching the program. I do however query your general comment about "most gays" becoming bitter. I'm gay, 68 and not the least bitter. I also had very loving parents so I wouldn't blame them for anything. I would agree that "some" gays might feel that way, but I would posit that many "straights" might feel the same way too. People are people.
Where are you getting this fact from that "'MOST" Gays are bitter towards their parents. I would like to see you references to these studies. I must be a minority like Alan Moyes.
You could also assume then from this clip that he is gay because he went to a Catholic School.