What's sad is that the people he loved the most, the ones who were there with him for the good times, abandoned him in the end. In their own words they said he had changed, he needed help, so they couldn't be there for him anymore. What a sad and lonely story about a beautiful man. I'm so thankful he had a friend in Elizabeth.
He was complicated and multi-faceted yet, he was very serious about the only craft he knew: acting. His crisis about his sexuality was drawn from his upbringing. He knew he was born gay. His mother knew. During his time, to be gay or bisexual was a curse and his homophobic mother didn't help. His friends didn't help. He was just this guy who was loving life and people couldn't relate with him. To them he was this mysterious being. He was born at the wrong time because he was ahead of his time.
After these decades, I still get sad thinking about Monty. He could play soft or hard, tough or gentle. I was a kid at the time when I saw "A Place in the Sun" and he was the first actor I ever fell in love with and I miss him so.
His mother was an aristocrat because her real father was a colonel in the army and her grandfather had been Abraham Lincoln's secretary? Hmm, American's need to educate themselves on what an aristocrat is.
I am a cinema historian and was i obsessed with Brando, i discovered Monty clift after watching Red River, then i watched all his films, without him Marlon Brando wouldn’t have made it, Clift started his career 3 years before brando and Clift was the first method actor who had success. Life isn’t fair but brando was lucky that Clift had his accident in 1956, Brando took many sensitive roles after ‘On the waterfront’, like: Sayonara, The Young lions (Starring along with Montgomery clift, in their only film together), mutiny on the bounty (many criticized his sensitive approach to the character). in fact, the reason why brando’s performance in ‘waterfront’ was sensitive was thanks to the influence of Montgomery clift, Brando was getting involved in too many brute and macho characters. Brando improvised many brute and violent scenes into more sensitive ones (most prominently the contender scene), all thanks to Clift. Monty Clift was not just handsome for the ladies but a role model for the men, he inspired me to be a better man.
Excellent documentary about a tortured man, who’s life was cut short from drugs and alcohol. I believe there was much more in his childhood that made him who he was, his scars were so deep. RIP
Elizabeth Taylor was not only beautiful to look at but had a kind nurturing heart that she gave to anyone in need. She did not like Richard Burton when she first met him. She thought he was egotistical and full of himself. The morning she was to do a scene with him in Cleopatra he was hungover from the night before and reaching for a coffee his hand started to shake. She reached out to steady his uncontrollable shaking hand. And the rest is history. She loved flawed men and always stood up for anyone who she felt was an underdog. It didn't matter to her what your sexual orientation was. Very rare to find inner beauty that goes with fabulous eyes that you can't look away from. She was that rare specimen that was not only a wonderful actress but a truly wonderful human being. Elizabeth was a woman of substance and we shall never see the likes of her again.monty was lucky to have her in his life. Non judgemental was her mantra.
Remembering the greatest actor of his generation. The most romantic and the most gifted. He died 56 years ago today and have never never been forgotten. HIs films influence a generation and still continue to do so. Film retrospects are done all the time. Film Forum in New York just had one on him. Oh to see him in Red River, my favorite western. In A Place In The Sun. He and Elizabeth Taylor are so beautiful together. Wild River, From Here To Enternity, Freud which I had not seen in a long time. Raintree Country, a very underrated film. The Young Lions, where he out acted Brando. Monty you were good! Before Brando and Dean, there was Montgomery Clift the best of them all.
Montgomery Clift was an actor with depth and soul. His portrayals in the films he made left an imprint of his amazing craft full of emotion and amazement. c”,)
Edward Montgomery Clift is one of my favorite classic actors to watch on screen. He was very handsome and a natural huge talent. It's wonderful that Larry looked after him during his last days. That's a great friend. 😊
Wonderful documentary. He was such a great actor. Yesterday I saw again "Suddenly, the Last Summer". So sad He died so young. Thanks so much for uploading this documentary 🎭🎭🎭
What's sad is that the people he loved the most, the ones who were there with him for the good times, abandoned him in the end. In their own words they said he had changed, he needed help, so they couldn't be there for him anymore. What a sad and lonely story about a beautiful man. I'm so thankful he had a friend in Elizabeth.
He was complicated and multi-faceted yet, he was very serious about the only craft he knew: acting. His crisis about his sexuality was drawn from his upbringing. He knew he was born gay. His mother knew. During his time, to be gay or bisexual was a curse and his homophobic mother didn't help. His friends didn't help. He was just this guy who was loving life and people couldn't relate with him. To them he was this mysterious being. He was born at the wrong time because he was ahead of his time.
Ms. Patricia Bosewell. Your biography of Monty is a masterpiece. Many thanks for keeping him alive.
After these decades, I still get sad thinking about Monty. He could play soft or hard, tough or gentle. I was a kid at the time when I saw "A Place in the Sun" and he was the first actor I ever fell in love with and I miss him so.
His mother was an aristocrat because her real father was a colonel in the army and her grandfather had been Abraham Lincoln's secretary? Hmm, American's need to educate themselves on what an aristocrat is.
Monty's performance in "Judgement at Nuremberg" remains with me from seeing it as a boy. Astonishingly great.
His brother's voice is so much like Monty's! It's like closing your eyes and hearing Monty's voice. Heartbreaking. ❤
Everybody loves you, Monty.
I am a cinema historian and was i obsessed with Brando, i discovered Monty clift after watching Red River, then i watched all his films, without him Marlon Brando wouldn’t have made it, Clift started his career 3 years before brando and Clift was the first method actor who had success. Life isn’t fair but brando was lucky that Clift had his accident in 1956, Brando took many sensitive roles after ‘On the waterfront’, like: Sayonara, The Young lions (Starring along with Montgomery clift, in their only film together), mutiny on the bounty (many criticized his sensitive approach to the character). in fact, the reason why brando’s performance in ‘waterfront’ was sensitive was thanks to the influence of Montgomery clift, Brando was getting involved in too many brute and macho characters. Brando improvised many brute and violent scenes into more sensitive ones (most prominently the contender scene), all thanks to Clift. Monty Clift was not just handsome for the ladies but a role model for the men, he inspired me to be a better man.
Excellent documentary about a tortured man, who’s life was cut short from drugs and alcohol. I believe there was much more in his childhood that made him who he was, his scars were so deep. RIP
Elizabeth Taylor was not only beautiful to look at but had a kind nurturing heart that she gave to anyone in need. She did not like Richard Burton when she first met him. She thought he was egotistical and full of himself. The morning she was to do a scene with him in Cleopatra he was hungover from the night before and reaching for a coffee his hand started to shake. She reached out to steady his uncontrollable shaking hand. And the rest is history. She loved flawed men and always stood up for anyone who she felt was an underdog. It didn't matter to her what your sexual orientation was. Very rare to find inner beauty that goes with fabulous eyes that you can't look away from. She was that rare specimen that was not only a wonderful actress but a truly wonderful human being. Elizabeth was a woman of substance and we shall never see the likes of her again.monty was lucky to have her in his life. Non judgemental was her mantra.
The best documentary on Clift. Perfect that it was made while those who knew him best still had their experiences fresh in the hair minds. Very sad
Remembering the greatest actor of his generation. The most romantic and the most gifted. He died 56 years ago today and have never never been forgotten. HIs films influence a generation and still continue to do so. Film retrospects are done all the time. Film Forum in New York just had one on him. Oh to see him in Red River, my favorite western. In A Place In The Sun. He and Elizabeth Taylor are so beautiful together. Wild River, From Here To Enternity, Freud which I had not seen in a long time. Raintree Country, a very underrated film. The Young Lions, where he out acted Brando. Monty you were good! Before Brando and Dean, there was Montgomery Clift the best of them all.
Excellent documentary. This film gives such a clearer insight into Montgomery's life. Very beautiful yet sad.
Montgomery Clift was an actor with depth and soul. His portrayals in the films he made left an imprint of his amazing craft full of emotion and amazement. c”,)
Edward Montgomery Clift is one of my favorite classic actors to watch on screen. He was very handsome and a natural huge talent. It's wonderful that Larry looked after him during his last days. That's a great friend. 😊
The best documentary on Clift. Thank you so much.
Wow,! What a man he was. So very complex but extraordinarily wonderful, elusive & talented... Love ❤️ U, Monty
Wonderful documentary. He was such a great actor. Yesterday I saw again "Suddenly, the Last Summer". So sad He died so young. Thanks so much for uploading this documentary 🎭🎭🎭
A must-see documentary on Monty Clift. I got to understand him much better after watching this. Thanks for sharing.