Charles Bronson on The Concerns For Releasing The Valachi Papers | The Dick Cavett Show

[@foto21]

Charles Bronson isn't just a physical badass, he had a serious mind as well. Great actor and person.

[@fruticetum]

I don't know. He stole another man's wife. I don't respect that.

[@Losrandir]

I don't know that story but maybe

[@foto21]

I don't know about that. The woman is also responsible though.@@fruticetum

[@AlcibiadesMD]

@@fruticetumIt takes two to tango, she accepted his proposal and they were together until her passing in 1990.

[@moussegarbonzo8352]

@@fruticetum In fairness, he did give him a heads up. Also, he and Jill Ireland seemed genuinely in love and were together until her death. They didn't appear to be your average Hollywood couple. It seemed sincere. Things happen between couples. I don't think it makes one a bad person.

[@duran007fan5]

Today's celebrities don't have no where near the charisma that Charles Bronson had.

[@highwaystar3780]

Real Man

[@OKFrax-ys2op]

But talk show hosts today do 😂

[@shonz88]

Remember these good old days when you could have mostly sincere/revealing conversations without any annoying forced applause, background music, sanitized jokes, or hidden host agenda?

[@chrisdher65]

Nobody in the audience won a car or a 6 months supply of adreochrome

[@linusp9316]

They're called podcasts. There have been more podcasts recorded in the last month than you can watch/listen to in a lifetime.. interviews with historians, actors, detectives, writers, athletes, etc.. it's all out there. We're living in better times.

[@lray1948]

Cavett was an erudite and overall wonderful interviewer. Too bad he was opposite one of the most popular shows in TV-- the Tonight show with Johnny Carson

[@MrChiffre]

@@linusp9316 Greetings. Living in "better times"?? You are joking...right? Sincerely.

[@jonrath4731]

@@MrChiffre Seems like someone has nostalgia for the Prohibition era, or during the period leading to WWII or during the cold war era (duck and cover). Or when the U.S. government thought it was ok to experiment on people without their permission (Project MKUltra), etc, etc, etc, etc... The past is so much more pleasant without the knowledge of what's going on around you at the time.

[@vova47]

Never can get enough of Charles Bronson. Probably have seen most of his films. Tremendous presence on screen.

[@greglucas7735]

Once Upon A Time In The West is my favorite movie of all time, he was just perfect in that

[@davidmedeiros2856]

Hard Times!

[@dan_gabriel]

I did a binge watching few years back. A true legend! A badass!

[@bigles9083]

The Mechanic

[@cgarv101]

@@bigles9083 Excellent movie. Also Telefon and See No Evil.

[@Jjonathanhart]

That suit fits Bronson perfectly.

[@BB4liffe]

R.I.P Charles Bronson, One of a kind, cut from a different cloth. Grew up Enjoying his movies.

[@theoriginalthinker9199]

Jim Brown said in his book, that when he met Bronson for The Dirty Dozen, they were on the same flight. He said Bronson didn't say one word to him. Just stared straight ahead. When they arrived on the set, he was surprised at how much Bronson helped him. He said he liked guys he couldn't intimidate, and he liked Bronson.

[@dqreps]

ya they dont make em like that anymore. amazing man really.

[@THE-HammerMan]

With those two "heavies" on the same flight, the plane must have been near max payload!

[@dqreps]

@@THE-HammerMan hahaha no kiddin right! Legends...

[@randalwung8715]

An actor friend of mine's mentor used to run The Pasadena Playhouse when Bronson was taking classes there. He said one of the teachers was absolutely terrified of him, to the point where Bronson asked him one day, "I scare you, don't I?" The teacher stammered out a nervous "yes," to which Bronson replied, "I thought so." He then walked away and never gave that teacher an ounce of respect again, lol.

[@christanb3403]

I once had to give the actor who played Uncle Leo on Seinfeld a ride home from the airport. He was pretty elderly at the time and to break the ice I asked him for old-school Hollywood stories and he was more than happy to oblige. He told plenty of amusing and very humanistic anecdotes about working with Clint Eastwood, Lee Marvin, Donald Sutherland, Don Rickles, James Garner, etc, etc. What I thought was going to turn out to be an either awkward or boring or awkwardly boring ride with a total stranger turned out to be quite entertaining and informative. But he did say that Charles Bronson was extraordinarily reserved, almost to the point of seeming shy. Len Lesser(Uncle Leo) said that Bronson never shook anyone's hand, and made it a point to say he didn't mean any offense, he just wouldn't shake anyone's hand. Basically not a buddy-buddy type schmoozer. And Jack Klugman, who roomed with Bronson when they were both staring out in the industry said Bronson was the best roommate he ever had because Bronson was a neat freak and kept the place spotless. From what we know of the brutal poverty of Bronson's childhood, the two anecdotes I've mentioned above(Lack of gregarious social skills or at least, unwillingness to use them, obsessive need for cleanliness and order), they seem to paint a picture of an adult child of alcoholics. This history of childhood trauma does not make me sad. What does make me sad is that because of these very same instances, Charles Bronson, if given the opportunity would have made a fantastic comedic actor had he been given more chances to play those types of roles, instead of being typecast in the mold of the American Toxic Male. Don't believe me? Think of a Mel Brooks or Neil Simon or Blake Edwards comedy and then think of what they would have been like with Charles Bronson in a supporting or leading role.

[@julia11746]

I've admired this man since I saw my first Bronson movie in 1975. Everything I've ever read or head about him has been honorable and strong. Miss this kind of real man.

[@bradhill1099]

Charles Bronson was a boss.

[@KoolHandJuke]

So true. He was da goat.🐐

[@thetruth495]

Badass.

[@bigh6530]

A real man. He reminds me of my late father and that stern presence that commanded instant attention. You knew if you fought him you will have to kill him cause he’s not going to give up. RIP dad and say hello to mr. Bronson.

[@chucknoris7648]

I just lost my dad this hits home rip

[@babymammoth34]

BIG H Bronson definitely had a quiet but commanding presence. Were you and your dad close?

[@bigh6530]

@baby mammoth in the last year we got a bit closer but he was old school and reserved his emotions. But I’ve made my peace with it.

[@babymammoth34]

@@bigh6530 Deep weakness and low point about that generation, I'm afraid. They are to be praised for a lot but much too reserved. Kind of unhealthy. I'm sorry to hear that you and him couldn't be closer but glad you at least got a bit closer. I'm sure he still loved you and wanted the best for you.

[@foto21]

That kind of masculinity came from an era when there were no safety nets, and you stood a good chance of going to war or fighting to survive. We'll prob see those days again, but we've had some relatively softer decades on the planet.

[@andreavanda4722]

Bronson had a very strong masculine presence and raw charisma that was captivating.

[@PatrickOCnMD]

Had a real presence. Looks great here.

[@michaelward9880]

All of that toxic masculinity! Cavitt was the Anti - Bronson.

[@Ru-gv2if]

Does he ever. Bronson appears so centered and grounded. This is the first anything I have seen of him. He masculinity is undeniable. Love seeing it.

[@billmyers991]

You've got that ass backwards, it was raw feminine, predatory feline, encapsulated darkness that contains the masculine, a bit player in the big picture

[@lbl9066]

To me, he was always sexy! Yum

[@andrevarnadoe1904]

Charles Bronson,one of the greatest actors of all time .He definitely earned his stripes in the movie industry and in life .

[@bdmartinjr.1715]

Bronson was so cool. Effortlessly graceful and powerful, without being arrogant or ostentatious.

[@bdmartinjr.1715]

@Raffy Raffy I have no idea.

[@wendyladybug355laurie4]

@Raffy Raffy It Means To Be Over The Top, Or Gaudy Even.PrayersNLuv To ALL WWG1WGA 👼👼💝💝🙏🙏✝️✝️💘💘

[@Ru-gv2if]

Excellent way to describe Bronson. Thank you.

[@bara7331]

@Raffy Raffy If you knew about google, you wouldn't have to ask. Or are you just trying to be funny.

[@AlexanderArsov]

@Raffy Raffy, ostentatious adjective /ˌɒstenˈteɪʃəs/ /ˌɑːstenˈteɪʃəs/ (1) ​(disapproving) showing your wealth or status in a way that is intended to impress people SYNONYM showy ​(2) (of an action) done in a very obvious way so that people will notice it He gave an ostentatious yawn. Next time in doubt, just ask Oxford Learner's Dictionaries.

[@rileyvilla6276]

The ability to discuss his movies and relate stories of his life makes his interviews some of the most interesting on KZbin.

[@phantomwolf3300]

I inherited a love for Charles from my mother, I still have heaps of his movies and will never part from them, she always had a large picture of him and raved about what a good husband he was, even in her later years, her eyes would sparkle at the mention of his name, like a school girl crush, rest in peace Charlie, rest in peace ma. XX

[@experimentaltvextv6538]

A mans man. Love all of his work.

[@gweightman]

As normal, Dickie Attenborough was the ultimate gent. He didn't try to interrupt the interview.

[@scottgilmour749]

So very true, let the other man have his own moment. True gent

[@propriusly]

Yes indeed

[@squirtreynoldscinema]

That's because Richard just had been interviewed by Cavett right before. It was kind of "customary" to stay with the next guest for a while. Maybe they'd do it for the whole show or up until commercial break.

[@Ironwind1972]

Such a well fitted suit. I read that he had a walk that demanded respect when he entered a room.

[@eddiewakes9425]

Wow, what a 'no nonsense' guy this man was!

[@kennethstokes5102]

.....real!

[@KoolHandJuke]

No doubt. He had that aura.

[@phillytheflyerable]

an ancient race

[@vinniethefinger7781]

@@phillytheflyerable Nice!

[@robertdecker146]

His Real last name was Buchalski,or something like that. He was a Boxer on the side while he served in The Army,plus the obvious Rough Childhood and Coal-Mining days,4-1/2 years of that job. Charles Bronson/Buchalski,was the epitome of Hard-Nosed Old-School Toughness. He was one of my Dad's Favorite Actors.

[@robertbeckman2054]

Bronson has grown on me over the past 20 years or so. Seen him in the Death Wish films, two westerns (including Once Upon a Time in the West), The Mechanic, and The Great Escape. I haven't gotten around to some of his others. He is just so suave, to the point, dead-pan serious. A real honest-to-God anti-hero that can't be duplicated.

[@michaelnorman3393]

Hard Times, Rider on the Rain, From Noon Til Three, and Breakout, are a few more i'd recommend 😀

[@kennethstokes5102]

From Noon Til Three is one I'd suggest as an off-beat comic style Bronson film, but the quintessential Bronson film is probably Hard Times.

[@johnlloyddy7016]

Try watching his movies co starring Alain Delon. The thriller "Adieu l'ami"(Farewell My Friend) a.k.a. "Honor Among Thieves" and the Spaghetti Western "Red Sun" which also co starred the great Toshiro Mifune and Ursula Andres.

[@fawn7777]

Death hunt is excellent too, with Lee Marvin in the movie also!

[@jorgeyaquilugobeltran]

​@@michaelnorman3393Hard Times great movie, great acting and directing

[@martymarion7500]

Once Upon A Time In The West my favorite Western.

[@jackjamesjames4922]

Charles bronson is amazing in this interview strong presence and very sure of his himself which I admire

[@johnconway6976]

His toughness earned him the respect of Jim Brown in The Dirty Dozen

[@BBQFanNo1]

Charles Bronson was the real deal. Nothing fake about his patriotism and service to the United States of America. Like other actor William Smith, he lived it and even worked with Elvis Presley in a film both him and Elvis Presley were head cast in. He's done more the first 40 years of his life than most actors have done their whole life. He enlisted in the United States Army Air Forces in 1943 during World War II.[3] He served in the 760th Flexible Gunnery Training Squadron, and in 1945 as a Boeing B-29 Superfortress aerial gunner with the Guam-based 61st Bombardment Squadron[17] within the 39th Bombardment Group, which conducted combat missions against the Japanese home islands.[18] He flew 25 missions and received a Purple Heart for wounds received in battle.

[@cryptohunt2552]

Bronson was a fascinating man. His slow demise from alzheimers was absolutely tragic.

[@NemeanLion-]

I always wondered how he was going to go. He was such a physical phenomenon for most of his life, it was hard to picture his body ever failing him.

[@kennethstokes5102]

They say towards the end of his life, he didn't know that he was an actor. Yes, tragic.

[@rman52]

Everyone dies from some illness. And we come in drooling and simple minded and usually leave that way.

[@alejandro954]

When you have Alzheimer's, you don't know anything about anything ...

[@krishnan-resurrection714]

scott eastwood is gonna be the Toughest guy that ever lived .....

[@fabricioemmanuelli1115]

I loved watching Charles Bronson movies when I was young.

[@VicDiniMagic]

Bronson was a man of short straight forward sentences in any interview but so talented on screen.

[@gangoffour6690]

Greatest Hollywood tough guy OF ALL TIME ! Change my mind. Real last name was Buchinsky. So 5 years in the mines is the ticket to Hollywood.

[@orgonkothewildlyuntamed6301]

definitely in the discussion. i'd throw in Lee Marvin, Lee Van Cleef, Clint Eastwood & honorable mention Gene Hackman, Toshiro Mifune

[@stevejauncey3086]

I've just read The road to Wigan Pier by George Orwell. Interesting what he had to say about his mining experience.

[@YOGI-yl4ff]

Mr. Bronson's tv show, Man with a Camera, can be found here on KZbin. The show only lasted 2 years (1958-1960). I remember watching him in the 1950's on tv. I grew to appreciate his body of work. Las Vegas, NV April 18, 2021

[@THE-HammerMan]

"If you have to do something, you do it!" Something today's generations have NO clue about. Bronson was quite a man, and a much better actor than most realize.

[@THE-HammerMan]

@john wesson exexexxx(buzzer). I'm right; you're mistaken. ...What? You know "you g people" from another planet maybe? LOL!

[@jemcnair76]

I wasn't a miner, I was a telephone man. I didn't mind stepped poles, I didn't mind ladders, but hooks? That was terrifying every time I did it. I helped my Brother through the hooks (gaffs) part of his training when he went to plant school. He was having a hard time. He said, "You make it look easy...." I said, "It's not, it's terrifying, but I just do exactly what they told me to do." "You are terrified?" "Yes." Apparently that helped my Brother... knowing his little brother was terrified but did it anyway.

[@linusp9316]

Wages were better (relative to inflation) in Bronson's day, sadly. It was easier to survive back then, as long as you weren't born desperately poor and one of 15 kids (like Bronson was).

[@linusp9316]

@@jemcnair76 Same thing: I saw a documentary recently, interviews with the Native American workers (Mohawk Steel Workers) who built the skyscrapers in NYC.. one question was "how were you not scared, working without harnesses on girders 1,000 feet in the open air?" and the answer was like you said, "we were terrified".

[@THE-HammerMan]

@@linusp9316 Correct! And employers had excellent health care programs that covered 100% at a LOW monthly charge to the worker. Definitely times were better then across the board!

[@alexmook6786]

Cavett....the greatest host and interviewer of all time. Genius.

[@jayzrat]

Absolute agreement! Just a terrific interviewer. An example of a host and guest just talking. Nothing like the scripted nonsense from the “Jimmy Fallons” that you see today.

[@dennissaintaubin717]

Charles Bronson, one of my all time favorite actors! Talk about a real life tough guy ( who was actually super nice lol )

[@johnyerkov1553]

Does anybody remember him in Twilight Zone with Elizabeth Montgomery. If you watch Alfred Hitchcock he is in some of the movies where he got his big break at

[@willminkorea2010]

Great actor who was in so many great movies.

[@ReubenKincaidJr]

My favourite actor being interviewed by my favourite talk show host. I really enjoyed this.

[@MrWARHAMMER68]

When Bronson mentioned a genetic link to Genghis Khan it all made sense. One of my favorites . As a kid , I watched him with my parents play " Mr. Majestyk" . It was at that moment that I learned that fear is just a choice.

[@soylentgreennewdealtimeshare]

And some are just dying to choose it when bad actors of one type or another say, "Boo!"

[@rabblelevin6923]

One thing I like about Cavett is that when he doesn't know something, even if it might be somewhat embarrassing to be unaware of, he admits it without compunction.

[@faycalarioui125]

One of a kind.

[@rockyrocamontes8972]

The perception is Charles Bronson has the kind of presence. That he walks the walk and talks the talk.

Dick Cavett always made the star the star of the show.

[@bradhill1099]

He was a master interviewer...He had a subtle wit, and was well respected.

[@cat637d]

What an interesting man and a fantastic actor!

[@ethanholgate2512]

The great Charlie Bronson love him so much

[@beverleysmith2391]

What a beautiful classy guy, stylish and effortless sexy! I have loved him since the first time I saw him in the early 70s.

[@doublem1402]

May he rest such a memory in my childhood such a great actor

[@brendansmith7872]

Loved Charlie Bronson great presence on the screen

[@alanbellaro5899]

This guy was a real tough guy. Miss Charlie. Great actor and talent. Period.

[@johnq4254]

Bronson acting style wasn't even saying a word.Nobody better at this

[@peterh1353]

Bronson was just the real thing. Looked tough and was tough.

[@johnyerkov1553]

Charles Bronson is so f****** cool

[@auntroachkiller6086]

Loved him in Once Upon a Time in the West

[@alexismccourt7712]

Iam really enjoying this,

[@VCYT]

'' Do you believe in god '' '' yes '' '' then your'e gonna meet him '' -- Deathwish, 1976

[@pgh1all1]

Do you believe in Jesus? Yes. Well,your gonna meet him. Death Wish 2

[@MrFacundo7]

Death Wish was released in 1974

[@plasticweapon]

and it's from death wish 2.

[@lenoregorman4688]

He's correct, alot of Indigenous Americans are born with the Mongolian Spot. Nice surprise to hear that he claims Mongol ancestry.

[@BigBri550]

Bull. I am Native American as are half of my relatives. This is the first I have ever heard of "the Mongolian Spot" on our asses.

[@lenoregorman4688]

@@BigBri550 My brother had the bluish tinge on his back (not his ass), as well as his daughters and grandchildren. It occurs, but not every Indian is born with one.

[@BigBri550]

@@lenoregorman4688 I just thought it odd because you said "alot [sic] of Indigenous Americans are with the Mongolian spot," but I don't know of even one who does.

[@roderickstockdale1678]

Funny cause he was actually Lithuanian by nationality. His father was full blood, from the old country and his mother was the daughter of immigrants.

[@travelinman617]

What a great actor one of the best all his movies are exciting

[@richardclarke376]

Bronson to David McCallum: "I'm gonna marry your wife"

[@kennethstokes5102]

I guess he REALLY liked blondes.

[@Wolversquall]

Dude legit took that mans wife

[@propriusly]

Jill Ireland saw a real man and said " Take me" .

[@alejandro954]

And given the determination of Bronson, and the attitude of Ireland, because McCallum had no other choice. He survived them both ...

[@Melinda8162]

@@alejandro954 Charles Bronson adored his wife and took her death hard. Said he kept all of her things (make-up, jewelry etc.);on her dresser ‘as is ‘ for a couple of years after she passed. Also, David McCallum attended her funeral , there were no hard feelings between him and Bronson.

[@mattpatterson6219]

Bronson was such a class act, miss him very much.

[@timatkinson9291]

One of my favorites of all time!!!

[@flappospammo]

Real deal tough guy no bs

[@1fnklown]

real opinions ,real ?s & answers .Real enough compared to now. Who else knew this would be a treasure trove of old information.

[@GOdjCbostyles]

shout out to the old people who figured out how to find old interviews of actors they grew up with. lots of old people are missing these great old shows cause they cant use the web \

[@michaelward9880]

"If you have to do something, you do it!" A great many people these days have no understanding of those words. RIP Charles Bronson.

[@marcusbradley4399]

Love Charles Bronson❤. He’s got a great look and voice. And very intelligent.

[@SWeber-oj5gn]

Legitimately tough and cool.

[@ajg2558]

Excellent Television such a great actor

[@hannahkirchner1656]

OMG, just watching him walk. He prowls.

[@kennney8653]

A legit tough guy like Rod Taylor and William Smith

[@BuckJones1909]

Quiet Strong entertaining captivating without saying a whole lot! Try & find this in today’s Hollywood

[@kennney8653]

You won't find any Charles Bronson Rod Taylor and William Smith are legit tough guys

[@jaket3329]

I'd sure love to see the interview in its entirety! Is that possible? I've searched and cant find it

[@michaelward9880]

Charles Bronson, Steve McQueen, Clint Eastwood. The real deal. Cavitt is so awkward with Bronson because he's the opposite of Bronson.

[@zaffarkhan8828]

RIP LOVE HIS ACTING. CHARLES BRONSON AND STEVE MCQUEEN. TWO COOL GUYS

[@mikepaz8385]

Bronson is right up there in cool factor with Steve McQueen 👍🏽

[@NemeanLion-]

I wonder if some of the younger viewers realize that’s the same Richard Attenborough from Jurassic Park sitting next to Bronson.

[@jomac2046]

And of course brother to David Attenborough.

[@flex_007]

Bronson one smooth man

[@ianbeddowes5362]

Charles Bronson was very articulate.

[@vasopel]

4:20 died from : "metastatic lung cancer", with, secondarily, "chronic obstructive pulmonary disease" but he did live till 81 yo so...

[@PepperWilliams_songcovers]

Charles Bronson and my father-in-law looks the same. What a great actor CB was!

[@gtaveditorvids6776]

He worked in the mine for 5 years .. then he got out and became a film star..

[@ogrebattle22763]

Bronson was one of my favorite actors .....

[@jnev-re8bm]

I never knew he was of Lithuanian decent and worked the coal mines of PA. Interesting guy now even more interesting.

[@highwaystar3780]

He only learned English in his early teens

[@superfly19751]

Bronson’s got Genghis Khan’s Bloodline and it showed. R.I.P. great one!

[@aaronstantonisto7175]

Bronson looks like a dude you wouldn't want to F____ with, yet a guy you would like to hang with. DC is one of the best interviewers to sit behind a desk.

[@johni6138]

amazing actor..incredible life. they don't make em like charles bronson anymore

[@Mekaneckpain]

I had no idea he was such a man of few words during talk shows.

[@thetruth495]

Great actor - one of my favourite stars of my youth. A true badass. Sadly missed.

[@jorgefavian4413]

He was an alpha guy very strong character

[@nickprohoroff3720]

Out of all the hard tough guy actors of the time, he was one serious genuine tough guy.

[@robinnetro943]

Mr. Majestic

[@bsjeffrey]

i've heard 1 in 4 people have genghis khan as an ancestor.

[@Gardosunron]

And Bronson is one of them!

[@doktormcnasty]

@@Gardosunron that's Chuck Norris you're thinking of there, bub.

[@Unclemoparman]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@linusp9316]

No, not that many. But it's a lot.

[@maricorp.449]

Him forcing the host to sit down before him was such a power move.

[@epramos6800]

On jimmy kimmel live. Kurt Russel had a great Charles bronson story.

[@nicklengyel6710]

Saw that interview.Thats why a person doesn't mess with Mr.Bronson.

[@janepatterson6779]

You actually watch Kimmel..why?

[@epramos6800]

@@janepatterson6779 I watched kurt russel

[@nicklengyel6710]

@@epramos6800 exactly

[@tygovandermeyden8525]

They have the same eyes

[@leemontoya8028]

Bronson is such a bad ass!

[@johndawhale3197]

The Ultimate Warrior of acting

[@Hi-sz2br]

Bronson, is the greatest,see all his movies, really miss him🤗😘❤️

[@mohammedguketlov5619]

My favorite movie that he was in was hard times

[@frankmachin5438]

yeah I loved that too

[@C.A.A.1911]

5:25 I just read his father is a Polish Tatar, absolute legend and btw 5:45 Thats something that people of Nomadic Ancestry have, its called the "stain of Gengis Khan" in Kazakhstan. I'm half Kazakh, I had that too but it goes away when you grow up

[@C.A.A.1911]

It has something to do with a part of the saddle pressing against the lower back I think

[@bocagoodtimes1460]

He looks bad ass in that suit! dang!

[@papasmurf5598]

Remember the Mechanic, he was made to play a part like that.

[@shessoheavy6130]

A true tough guy and a great actor.

[@dougg1075]

I was four years old when this aired.

[@neonnights3955]

So was I🍻

[@Melinda8162]

😁😁. You must be that ‘generation’ another commenter just commented about!! 🤣

[@isuriadireja91]

damn!! Bronson walked in like a real gangsta. really...he's really intimidating.