Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid

Beginning Interview, Robert Redford

[@katyandalfie]

How can you not love this man ?

[@Tbone51]

I graduated from high school and started college in 1969, the year this was released. I loved it so much that I saw it more than once at the theater (I think 3 times). As a musician (even went to college for music), I was a huge fan of Burt Bacharach. His score, along with the terrific actors, story, and cinematography, makes this one of my all-time favorite movies! Even watching it today, it is timeless and doesn't seem dated.

[@timchester3690]

?loved the exchange with Paul and Robert

[@Tbone51]

@@timchester3690 They were great together!

[@crisguia]

Thanks for the info. I'd better get myself that DVD.

[@crisguia]

I think this was done while he was working on Up Close and Personal because of how he looks here and the shirt, so he's nearly 60 here but still so handsome. As handsome as he's always been, though, I've found him even more interesting because of the very expressive and knowledgeable way he speaks, and also because of his eyes (his best feature, to me) which are so alive with warmth and intelligence. It's sad that he's now 75 and will be gone someday, too, like Paul and director Hill.

[@kennethrussell1158]

Just turned 88 a few days ago,

[@johnyossarian8344]

If you're a fan of the movie or Redford, it would probably be worth buying.

[@captainbloodfinalcut]

'Who are those GUYS"??? Robert Redford is a National treasure, as was Paul Newman. Great movie about friends, pressure and inevitability. My brother and I snuck into this movie dozens of times when we were kids because we were not old enough to pay and get in without a parent. This is one of the best movies that will ever be made. "Who were those GUYS"???

[@crisguia]

Yeah, I noticed those were in the early part of this video, but midway he was referring to the writer as Bill, so he clearly didn't have bad feelings towards him despite what Goldman wrote in his book.

[@crisguia]

I'm definitely a Newman-Redford-Hill fan so I'm going to buy it. Watching this again now, I realized that he may have criticized/dissed Goldman's script by stating it was jokey. It wasn't a criticism of Goldman as a person, though, unlike the things Goldman wrote about Redford in his book.

[@ivamiller877]

I won tickets from radio station to see this movie. Loved it then and still do. Side note: some of my favorite movies were crucified by the critics. 🙂

[@alisonpetty]

Such a great interview! Does anyone know what the practical joke was that he talks about from 6:45? I've been trying to find this out but for the life of me can't...... am so intrigued!

[@wlhardy]

One of my favorite actors discussing one of my favorite movies. Hollywood doesn't make 'em like they used to. Everything today is special effects, vulgarity & lousy remakes, nothing orginial, no good story lines or plot, etc. I go to a movie theater that shows indy movies because the mainstream cinema sucks. Classy actors such as Redford and Newman are becoming extinct.

[@diane8937]

Gee what a positive guy you are. They are NOT all bad!

[@puccapirate]

@allisonpetty I think it was about the towed porche gave to newman for his birthday. Redford explains it on inside the actors studio

[@diane8937]

Wasn't that car smashed into a box or something?

[@edcampion3998]

It had success because its great

[@vivianaionty8331]

Beautifool 🎉❤

[@Bestmanme08]

Paul Newman never should have supported New Testament sinful gay rights. Google the name "Frank Worthen" . BTW theer sia great bio on Newman ata mazon (Paul Newman: The Dream Has Ended).

[@kennethrussell1158]

Supposedly he was bisexual

[@anthonykreinbrink2512]

"Think you used enough dynamite, there, Butch?" One of my all-time favorite lines...cracks me up to tears every time! 😂

[@hujjesb]

this guy knows what he is talking about .he is one of the greats .

[@vinceman]

good interview. Redford is very cogent and a thinking man's actor. thanks for posting it.

[@RogerRoddComedian]

The articulate incite linked with self assured modesty and a genuine love for the art. THIS is what a movie star was intended to be. He has a vocabulary. He doesn't say "like" every other word sandwiched between "you knows", "totally", "awesome" and an assortment of cliches. The loss of Redford and his ilk as cinematic icons and box office leaders, is also the exact reason I've boycotted the corporate crap that Hollywood slings today.

[@PRR5406]

Absolutely. Even rock and roll is just a plethora of filth and overt sexuality. Good music, good cinema and theatre are almost dead. Blame the public for accepting this crap as "art". Among he true greats were Astaire, Marx Bros., Cary Grant, Hitchcock, The Beatles, these guys, Theo. Roosevelt, Truman, some others.

[@davidpearlactorteacherbizman]

DItto for musicians, politicians and humans. Thank god for the Dalai Lama, Redford, McCartney, Robert Plant, Deniro, Jimmy Carter....

[@diane8937]

And Newman, who has done so ,much good with his wealth for kids. Love him and JoAnn

[@johnyossarian8344]

This was 1994 (not sure when UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL was made). The two-disc DVD of BUTCH CASSIDY has interviews with Redford, Newman, William Goldman (the writer), Katharine Ross, & Conrad Hall (the cinematographer). It clearly states that all the interviews were filmed in 1994 (probably for a laserdisc version that came out at the time).

[@kennethrussell1158]

Possibly during "Quiz Show"

[@alpenglow4243]

I was maybe 12 when I saw this with a friend in the theater, and remember thinking I didn’t want the movie to end. I also remember talking about certain scenes with friends for weeks afterwards. Especially the cliff jump scenes. Would you make that jump if you had to? I would have.

[@berbersissi]

@wlhardy I do agree with you as regards to the Hollywood movie based mainly on special effects, vulgarity and lousy remakes. I am very nostalgic because I do think films back then were much better in particular in the 60's and 70's. The screenplays were carefully written, the plot and lines were very good and original as well.

[@bkfabs]

Great interview. I enjoyed hearing it straight from Mr. Redford. Critics didn’t get it…not surprising

[@Wadaryu1000]

Great interview, intelligent professional, and a genuine , humble and honest gentleman.

[@johnyossarian8344]

Interesting how he subtly disses William Goldman, the writer. That's because they'd been close friends but had a falling out during ALL THE PRESIDENT'S MEN. And Goldman badmouthed him somewhat in his book SECRETS OF THE SCREEN TRADE (which came out before this interview).

[@mixizettpitelka]

Einer der besten Filme, die ich in meinem Leben gesehen habe.

[@Tbone51]

Love it. Just shows you what happens when the right people come together!

[@petrostransponderosa9426]

An excellent film!

[@crisguia]

I can't find the part you mean. I never noticed him dissing, subtly or not, the writer, unless you mean that he didn't mention Goldman's name, just referred to him as the writer. He has never badmouthed Goldman, but Goldman has done a no-no in friendships--stab someone in the back. It's sad when work gets in the way of friendship.

[@johnyossarian8344]

Maybe I'm imagining it but I think it's there. 1. Calling the script jokey 2. Giving all the credit to Hill & none to Goldman 3. Referring to Goldman as "the writer" which seems strange because, at the time, Goldman pushed big time to get Redford into the movie (as well as Hill & Newman). But you're right. There was nothing subtle about Goldman's comments in his book, was there?

[@christinewhite661]

I'm glad that Robert Redford made this film. It was such a great movie. It was better than; "Rhinestone Cowboy". That was more commercial.

[@nigelwilliams9307]

Highly intelligent guy. Respect!

[@diane8937]

Great movie, horrible ending but inevitable I guess.

[@timchester3690]

These 2 guys had great chemistry great movie 🎥 well done and Neumans Own. Tripping the white donkey I wish they didn't do that.i was sad about that

[@RogerRoddComedian]

My front line experience with live American audiences is the foundation for my opinion. I've performed stand up 6 nights a week for the past 18 years nationally, occasionally abroad, but mostly in Los Angeles. That exposes me to a large number of good and bad comedians. Regardless of skill level, I've noticed an astounding amount of forgiveness and acceptance for a hack with ANY kind of foreign accent. They are instantly intriguing and funny to the crowd. The suits know and rely upon this.

[@timothylackey8641]

is there anyone more. knowledgeable more professional more. stylistic then R.R&P.N. In this epic? NO!!!!!.lol

[@halbie71]

You got that right!