I too am in my 70's and this was one of the first films along with Dr. Zhivago that dealt with adult themes that I had ever seen. These rank among my favorite movies and I have to re-watch them both from time to time. McQueen was at his best in this film and my favorite scene is when the antisocial Holman introduces himself to the machinery with "Hello engine, I'm Jake Holman" still hits me emotionally.

Thanks for the still shot of Ms. Rhoades (5:21) in her birthday suit followed by some admirers. Have to ask where did you find this?

Barbara was a very beautiful woman . I would have loved to see her uncut in this. she was a guest star on alot of TV shows back in my youth.

I've seen a few of Sam P's movies but not this one. Warren Oates passed away far too early. Loved his portrayal of Dillinger.

$600,000 for 7 months in Taiwan creating a great movie. Oh McQueen suffered sooo much.

Is every video now going to be shocking? That's the new adjective to be beaten to death. Shocking this, and shocking that, and he/she/it was shocking, and the news was shocking, and my dinner was shocking, and the snow is shocking but not as shocking as no snow, and it's shocking how shocking everything thing is.

People don't waste your time. A brief Howard Stern intro, followed by Craig on his TV show.

Love this movie. Great story.steave one of my favorite actors

Beautiful lady. Deepest respect to her for having the courage to do that at that time

One of Sam's earlier successes was the "Rifleman" T.V. show. Sadly, the studio didn't really appreciate his gifted approach. After the First season they let him go. His approach was realism but not gratuitous violence. It appears that the studio didn't know the difference. Sam Peckenpah was a pioneer in filmmaking.

Sad at the story was as fake as the guy who wrote "Catch Me If You Can." It doesn't detract from the incredible performances on screen but it does taint the film nevertheless.

This was a great movie

I didn’t like him either.

Neighbors on Oakmont Drive, Brentwood. It's at the apex of Rockingham, Bristol, Cliffwood. It's now a private road, but it used to be a shortcut down to Kenter Canyon Elementary.

No love for the Beth character? What’s up with that? Other than her, my favorite character was definitely Angel. The back and forth between him and Rockford always had me laughing. So, being honest I was like 1 when the show ended. But I ended up watching on Netflix, or some streaming service. I don’t really remember and it doesn’t really matter to this story. One day as I was watching I got this really bad pain in my abdomen, and I was throwing up. Just not a fun experience. Anyway, this had been going on all day to the point that I went to urgent care. Turns out I had a gallstone. Looking back at the experience, other than the uncomfortable aspect, the one thing that sticks out to me is hearing that theme song in the background. Needless to say, I went back and rewatched those episodes that I had “watched” while writhing around in pain.

It was an incredible movie. Very moving and keeps you engaged. Thanks for this video!

I never could stand McQueen.

Have to disagree about McQueen's acting. Watch McQuen's best movie, The Sand Pebbles. A heartbreaking portrayal of a navy loner with integrity. A great movie.

80% of what you are saying is correct. The rest is not or exaggeration..

I read a long essay by McKenna in which he said, since his primary work prior to The Sand Pebbles, was in Science Fiction, the initial intent was to make a story of a human starship on an alien world. But more and more, drawing on his Navy experience and his interest in the "Brown Shoe Navy" in China of the 1920s, the source material became the actual story--which got it out of the "science fiction ghetto" and into mainstream literature.

I saw it at the theater in 70 or 71. It was ok but nothing special.

The reality is, sitting in front of the tv as a little boy, absolutely enthralled by this masterpiece of film, didn’t know anything of this drama, nor would I have cared. Great, magnificent movie and McQueen was fantastic!

A forgettable Western.

its a powerful movie with an amazing cast with all the work done make it a show piece for anyone who wants to make legendary films.

Was she in Young Frankenstein? What great Knockers

I’m 71 & I had never heard of this western until now. Does the film of Barbara still exist. I think it should be restored.

Loved this movie. Great acting. The book is a great read, too.

Why did you keep repeating the same facts in your commentary? You need to write better and have a good editor. You had five minutes of material and stretched it to nearly ten.

I bet he loved her. Some people can’t say it.

I've been watching them every year since the 60's.

THANKS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I think you recently read Garner's book and decided to make a video about it. Some other perspectives would be nice.

As a kid i loved Steve McQueen and this film was the best, i remember how genuinely shocked i was when he (spoiler alert) dies at the end. There's almost nothing wrong with the final product and had some sway in my own naval adventure years later.

"This is Jim Rockford. Leave your name and number, and I'll get back to you." [BEEP!] ""Mr. Rockford? This is the Thomas Crown School of Dance and Contemporary Etiquette. We aren't going to call again. Now, you want these damn lessons, or not?!!" I always enjoyed The Rockford Files, and that was entirely due to James Garner and his relationship with the other characters. And I always loved the answering machine messages. Glen Larsony never really had the best of reputations -- many people felt he was a major plagiarist -- and he didn't exactly have much imagination. Everything he did was blatantly inspired by something that worked better, especially the original Battlestar Galactica, which he claimed to have come up with in the early 1970s. Sure, Glen.... The nickname allegedly came from Harlan Ellison - another opinionated writer who knew his reputation....

1970s television has never been surpassed. So many classic shows, like Rockford, which are still enjoyed today...unlike the throwaway cr*p currently produced.

I read the book and couldn't put it down. The film passed expectations.

Director shot the scene for his own pleasure. Probably never thought it would be allowed in the movie.

I was 8 years old when it came out in 1966. My father took me to see it. I was intrigued but the action, humiliation, violence, treatment of women and people, cultural differences, personality challenges, love interests and more. It was an amazing movie for me as a child. In 1981 I completed a tour in the US Army infantry in Korea including inside the DMZ. The Sand Pebbles movie definitely came to mind over there and I finally read his book. I went back to Korea in 85 and was a veritable “”Asia soldier” (versus Asia Sailor). That movie was EXCEPTIONALLY authentic for Hollywood. I own it on DVD and Apple TV! It remains one of the best 25 movies of my 3+ score on Earth. McQueen’s acting carried “Holman” superbly in a way John Wayne, Clint Eastwood, Paul Newman, James Stewart, etc could not have done. While the ending is HUGELY depressing in many facets it is a movie worth watching every decade. The way the crew comes together at the junk boom is classic GI teamwork I have seen in Asia and Latin America. When the battle flag goes up the past is forgotten and they are willing to risk their lives for one another. Women for sale; classic in Africa, Asia and Latin America! (I’ve set foot on 6 continents at least twice.). Candice Bergin was also fantastic besides her beauty and charm… portrayed the classic naive American on a “mission” to save the world. Mako nailed the accent and subjugation position due to race, lack of education and lack of training impressively accurate! The corps of actors dis well, actually held back on some of the crassness of reality in Asia…. But this is a rare gem, again worthy of seeing every decade. So sad so many youngsters never heard of it nor care to watch it due to its length. More over, read the book. Excellent video… earned a subscription.

McQueen not a man to mess with ask Keith moon !

Go to 04:30 for the Rhoades part you came to see.

Garner was a man's man, self effacing but having a red line against BS. He had a tremendous amount of depth and learned the business behind the scenes of the profession while using his acting talent, and yet could still have fun as an ordinary guy outside of the profession. Garner tended to not take risks or act outside of himself. McQueen on the other hand was a pinball, bouncing from this to that personally and professionally. However, McQueen had more talent than this video gives him credit. He did some great work in some great films, Cincinnati Kid, The Sand Pebbles, and even if he comes off as a bit of a twit in The Great Escape it was a great film and an excellent role. And him being pissed off about Gran Prix was partially due to him being such a racing fan, it must have been a tremendous disappointment. Garner played ball in an ensemble cast (which may have hurt the film--I love it but many did not, it was not particularly well received) but it is possible that McQueen did not get it due to his lack of ability to be a team player. McQueen would have added a dramatic drive in the film that the businesslike and realist Garner did not, but he also might have also destroyed it. McQueen was way more edgier. However, McQueen had more talent than this video gives him credit. Garner tended to not take risks or act outside of himself. He never tried to be outside who he really was. This worked for him in many roles, he could do far more even-handed work than McQueen, but when you compare the two, Garner never gave the performances that McQueen did. Garner was about the long game in acting, he was not about the art but the business.

I read one that the prisoners there often ate sharks, But the sharks often ate escaping prisoners too/ Quite a gruesome food chain.

I have seen the movie i really like, and it felt like you were in the sailors' shoes.

From what I understand, although it isn't public knowledge, the film was rewritten to about 75%, but this new writer was never credited. He became quite good friends with McQueen. The scene with the plane crashing into the trees, after skiing along the ground, actually killed the pilot. The professional stuntman was not available and an assistant director took it on, confident that he could glide between those trees. I'll add that McQueen was indeed a tough SOB, Bruce Lee's best celebrity student, and he actually had a full contact fight with Lee before being convinced to study under him (originally at the recommendation of James Coburn).

Interesting facts, but not by her!

This was based on a character from Harold Robbin’s “The Carpet Baggers”

The movie was a disappointment for those of us who read the book. Great acting though.

One of my top 5 movies.

I think they were a great duo. The captain was a gifted musician, and he saw the talent in Toni. He knew she would compliment his music, and she did.

The captain was musically talented, and he recognized talent when he saw it.