Colonel Ludlow

[@RodCornholio]

One of a handful of films that makes me believe the story, characters, places, world, are all real; actually existed. A gem.

[@silver-glass]

"That was the government's resolution of that particular issue and I have seen nothing in its behavior since then that will persuade me it has gained either wisdom, common sense, or humanity." True to this day...

[@kyle1m]

you can still say this about today's government

[@OlympusHeavyCavalry]

Well met. We in the West still have no democracy, yet the politicians and otherwise, still tell us who to hate and who to like, and those that believe it are like lambs being led to the slaughter, where those that don't by questioning this are relegated to obscurity ...

[@mikesmith6838]

I hope this comes to mind when Basement Biden revives the military industrial complex. Nothing generates money quicker for D.C. swamp-rats than a good 'ole fashion military conflict. "War is a racket," as General Smedley Butler said wisely.

[@silver-glass]

@@OlympusHeavyCavalry Well said Olympus. Although, I believe as more and more question the narrative or agenda, it will be more difficult to be relegated to obscurity. This is my hope anyway.

[@silver-glass]

@@mikesmith6838 War is a racket Mike. But don't think for one second that the two sides are different. Now with Biden in the White House it will just be bombs dropping with a rainbow painted on them.

[@Melanie-ve7bb]

Col. Ludlow is my ultimate favorite character that Sir Anthony Hopkins ever plays. So much wisdom bottled up in this man. He becomes even more endearing after his stroke, where he is still able to defend his family. An absolutely beautiful human being.

[@Melanie-ve7bb]

@Witchfinder Nielsen a beautiful human being is not defined by any physical attributes

[@MichaelBannister-ly3jp]

Or Hannibal

[@dropkickirish4449]

INDIANS…

[@Thedesertguy75]

Its a masterpiece. I could watch over and over.

[@colddeadhand7414]

I absolutely loved Anthony Hopkins character in this movie. The Colonel had government pegged for exactly what it is. Wasteful, corrupt, intrusive, and merciless.

[@billvetter5328]

Which is one of the reasons he chose to settle where he did, so as to escape the government and its overreach. Unfortunately, there are not too many places in this day and age, to escape our overinflated government and its abuse of power.

[@davidtuttle7556]

@@billvetter5328 even well meaning conservatives like to dictate to their neighbors who they can love and why. “A man who will fete his neighbor of a Monday, will condemn him on a Tuesday and murder him of Thursday.”

[@matthewgabbard6415]

Because it is people. People bring all those traits to every endeavor they attempt. Government makes mistakes because people do, but it is necessary.

[@davidtuttle7556]

@@matthewgabbard6415 Agreed. Some government is indeed necessary because Man is basically selfish and will covet his neighbors things.

[@evantwoyoungmen1616]

Same..love this movie its was filmed in my backyard.

[@AJR250]

this film is so well acted...so many great characters

[@doubtingthomas6146]

I used to love this movie as a kid. Now I appreciate it for many other reasons.

[@UberKrispy]

Colonel was a tough man, but fair and with integrity. Reminds me of a bit of my own father.

[@nancybez]

Anthony Hopkins such an amazing actor! So good that Jodie Foster said she was literally scared to death of him in Silence if the Lambs.

[@dobypilgrim6160]

I thought she never actually acted in the same room as Hopkins.

[@howardchambers9679]

Literally? Like she actually died?!

[@kcdurkin8498]

She has Never spoken with Hopkins.

[@kmmining1359]

Nancy - I dont think they ever met during the making of the film.

[@nancybez]

They acted together behind the glass of his “cage” but they never spoke in between takes or off time personally as people, as she was too scared to speak to him.

[@thecountofmontecristo57]

"Private nature? Thats a public office you hold there."

[@eanayac]

Matthew Harrison and that’s how you own the sheriff!

[@angelajohnson6659]

The other men knew what the Charles was!!

[@Stackingknowledge]

G

[@patriciaapel7016]

Matthew Harrison. Absolutely!

[@ndaulinendaulina5715]

Oh he shut him up good!

[@ccramit]

The writing and acting was just pure class. I still rank this high on my all time list, though, not really a difficult task with the amount of drivel and trash released since this work of art came out.

[@bradwilliams1691]

Movies made in the BC era. Before Comics.

[@cooldrummer84]

This movie and “a river runs through it” are two of my top ten movies.

[@johnnyjarrett8166]

@@bradwilliams1691 the BW era....Before Wokeness

[@bradwilliams1691]

@@johnnyjarrett8166 Too true.

[@ccramit]

@@johnnyjarrett8166 to be fair, a lot of trash came out in the BW era as well.

[@SlLVERFAWKES]

I seen this movie when I was a teen and thought Col. Ludlow to be rude. As an adult, He's my hero.

[@rebelwithoutaclue8164]

Some attain wisdom with age.

[@notbraindead7298]

That's an interesting change in perspective. Good Comment.

[@johnsambo9379]

Ludlow could have taught you about proper English.

[@notbraindead7298]

@@johnsambo9379 Grammer police AS$hole.

[@SlLVERFAWKES]

@@johnsambo9379 English is my 4th language, how many do you speak? My English is better then your manners.

[@kikiandjasmine]

Everything about this movie was great, an incredible cast, the soundtrack was immense. The setting of the movie with that wonderful scenery. I would watch it endlessly 👏

[@andraslibal]

That is why young people must learn to respect their elders. They KNOW things, they have seen things they have lived things ... so you do not get duped in the same mistakes they have. The colonel knew full well what the war means. His sons thought they knew better. Young people always think they know it better. They usually do not. This is an extremely sad story worth listening to. May you listen to your elders and may you benefit from their accumulated experiences.

[@taisgdl]

Stoic, well mannered, a gentleman, tough, well spoken, what else can be said.

[@SMPfilmfan]

Loving, honest, devoted, humble, fair, probably the perfect man

[@omegapsi847]

Just 2 words to sum it up: Anthony Hopkins.

[@javiergamez3343]

Exactly, two words: Antony Hopkins

[@ARCtrooperblueleader]

@Mike - Truth.

[@professorroundbottom438]

@@omegapsi847 Four words: SIR Philip Anthony Hopkins

[@moderndaywyattearp5792]

You left out “Whatsgoinonhere?!” “What’s going on here?” “Yeah!!”

[@vesnaduzelovski7130]

One of the best movies ever produced 😥 Love it 💔💔💔 Lost count of how many times I've watched it !! and how much I've cryed!! Legend 💔💔💔Timeless!! Best actors !!!

[@JakeBor]

cried

[@StephaniePoulos-f5y]

This is one of my all time favorite movies and I am 70now and have seen thousands of movies My hat's off to everyone attached to the filming of this one of kind movie❤❤

[@rareview362]

Colonel Ludlow must be my favorite character of all time

[@eanayac]

My favorite Colonel for sure!

[@crimdell]

Okay, I guess I need to watch it again. Seven or eight times wasn't enough.

[@SurvivorTeam13]

"Indians! Indians were the issue in those days. I can assure you, gentlemen, there is nothing quite so grotesque as the meeting of a child with a bullet; or an entire village slaughtered while sleeping. That was the Government's resolution of that particular issue and I have seen nothing in its behavior since then that would persuade me that it has gained either in wisdom, common sense, or humanity."

[@sexcorpio6976]

@cag147 Dickhead

[@nomadhakunamatata5793]

nothing weighs more then a hard truth. few like to hear it and even less can speak it.

[@Axgoodofdunemaul]

If he believes that, why is he living where he is?

[@SurvivorTeam13]

@@Axgoodofdunemaul He still believes in thr idea of America and what it should represent. ( I'm guilty of that also)

[@assessobserveandexemplify4112]

@@Axgoodofdunemaul He tells you in the beginning: "The colonel had tried to help the people but it was no use. So he decided to go his own way."

[@johnfenwick7641]

This one of greatest movies of all time it speaks to all the issues of life and is a classic for all time

[@shd_khan]

‘The word civilized has no place in the affairs of this world’

[@jrsmusicandwestcoastlifest2733]

I really wish I would’ve read the novel before watching the movie. But, this is one of my all time faves.

[@cqtaylor]

imagine a time when men wore suits and ties just to read the newspaper in their salon.

[@LitoGeorge]

A time when a newspaper was a treasured and respected item of value.

[@cqtaylor]

@ Yeah, comfortable, durable wools & cottons.

[@georgewashington6225]

I have a picture of my grandfathers great grandfather and his brothers from the 1880s and they look like some serious badass motherfuckers with their Wyatt Earp mostauches😂

[@edmonddantes3640]

I can recall when people got dressed up to fly in airliners.

[@williamcondon7729]

They were great times then we are in great times now, live in the present and know that the dead only wanted a better future not to keep the world from changing.

[@pauld8580]

Nothing like enjoying a classic movie without stupid comments about it. Movies are for entertainment - nothing else. Politics, accuracy who cares it’s entertainment and the purpose of entertainment is to be entertained. Damn great movie, actors and music and that’s all that matters. Outstanding work!

[@charlespartrick528]

Great movie. Never understood why it wasn't more popular.

[@CSUnger]

You are forgetting what today's audiences are made of. Remember what Thoreau said, "In order to have good poets, you first must have good audiences."

[@silver-glass]

@@CSUnger So true

[@loganoutlaw9769]

hopkins is a fcking monster in terms of acting in this. much respect. tbh all the actors are pretty beast.

[@4exgold]

one of the great films of modern cinema. Truly magnificent.

[@wesleyt4109]

Don't forget my favorite line, "screw the government!"

[@bthorn5035]

When millennials think of Legends of the Fall, they think of Brad Pitt. When grown men think of Legends of the Fall, they think of Anthony Hopkins.

[@greggmhire185]

Bthorn 50 Well said!

[@greggmhire185]

DuchessDiz Granted, and Pitt performance was quite good.... Hopkins’ was superb.

[@Fordgroup00]

And real men understand BOTH story lines

[@sexcorpio6976]

@DuchessDiz Hopkins plays an important role although you can't see it

[@sexcorpio6976]

@@Fordgroup00 Real men understand all stories within the movie, starting from Stab's

[@Crested-jh3mb]

Spoken like a true gentleman of great integrity.

[@ARCtrooperblueleader]

The best performance/role Anthony Hopkins ever did.

[@BipoIarbear]

Cant say that, every performance is better than the last, the greatest actor

[@satyricon65]

3:20 Those guys are so naïve and don't realize that war is truly hell.

[@lisad7788]

I love the ending scene when the guys who come to kill Tristan just see Colonel Ludlow as some crazy old man. Well, he shows them!

[@heartfire451]

Lisa D. I love that scene in the same way I smile when I read that some 92 year old WW2 vet shot some ghetto thugs who tried to victimize him and his wife and mistook old for weak and the old guy sent them to go meet god.

[@aquarius4884]

C.J. Jacks well, more like poor. And in a poor neighborhood.

[@rotyler2177]

Correct, Lisa. They underestimated the entire situation. All their career they have gotten what they wanted and done things the way they wanted. They expected a fight from Tristan (but didn't get one he took it like a man) but not the Colonel or Alfred for that matter. A blunder that cost them dearly.

[@michaelklein3112]

Lisa D. 'Words were passed, a shotgun blast, troubled times had come to the Ludlow front yard. '

[@smc1942]

Don't mess with old combat vet's. They have nothing to lose! Most would rather go out in a storm of gunfire that rot away in a hospital bed. The Colonel was fighting for his own that time! Those thugs never had a chance.

[@Lag1914]

Since watching this film I no longer answer the phone without wearing a suit.

[@ranchump]

INDIAN…S! The way he draws out that word and cuts him off is a mini master class in acting. No way a director showed him how to do it.

[@cdiaz55]

The Col. Cut to the chase on all the matters at hand!

[@eaglelegend1]

Quite literally a legend

[@becool5706]

Anthony Hopkins is an astounding actor

[@edwardbuckner5031]

Always straight to the point, What do you fine man want from my boy when he gets into office Private nature? That's a public office you hold there The word civilized has no place in the affairs of this world I can see this same character saying: Gad has made mad man of us all. But in another movie :)

[@Mike-up6go]

Dont forget........ " F*** the government" ........spot on

[@marklambert4793]

I’ve never heard of this movie. I thank you sir for enlightening me! It’s so refreshing to hear truth and common sense,… Especially Now!!! 😳🙄😑 I will definitely be checking this out! 👍

[@adamrussell6155]

Wisdom, Common Sense or Humanity..... 100 plus years later, "Our" government still has none of these.

[@lmao6t]

if you have a 1/2 and ounce of honor.....this is one of your best movies of all times!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@richardpowell4643]

This movie was so much more than just an attack on government it is a testimonial to the complexity of and ultimately the fate of us humans. None of us are all good or all bad. We are humans and flawed but at the same time capable of great and beautiful things. We are created in our makers image. As for Samuel Tristan and Alfred they are the colonels sons and each of them are not only part of him but in their own ways reflections of their father at different points of his life. Remember he is called colonel for a reason. Samuel wants to be like his father was. Tristan like his father is and in the final scene Tristan is the Colonel at the end of his life. Alfred was who the colonel wished he could be because thats the man his wife wanted and needed him to be. He sees himself in each of them and that brings him happiness but also fear and remorse.In the end they were true to who they truly were and there lives just like their deaths couldnt have been any other way. For better or worse tbey were who they were. Every character in this movie was important and the characters and those who played them were captivating.

[@matthewgabbard6415]

I think what you just said is the only way a God makes any sense. If we are made in his image then he has to be flawed as well. Maybe the Old Testament jealous and wrathful God was just learning how to be God. Maybe he matured along the way. Or maybe we just like to make up bedtime stories. I'm not sure

[@cherylhulting1301]

Excellent and perceptive comment. I hadn't really thought about how some of the Colonel's distance from Alfred might be caused by his perception of his eldest as the man he could not be himself for his wife. I find the Colonel's relationship with Alfred fascinating and you just added a layer to think about.

[@techsysengineer5135]

I wonder why this movie didnt get more appraise - the actors, the music - damn

[@ronniebishop2496]

It’s beautiful in the summer but cold as hell in the winter.

[@Wakeywhodat]

Checking in.. We’re in the middle of 2023, and nothing has changed.

[@mcb7691]

fantastic movie from beginning to end very well made and great acting needless to mention the outstanding cinematography and scenery in the movie!

[@rezakolahdouzan3440]

Such a figure the colonel.

[@ziegle9876]

The most educational movie ever. A MUST SEE, several times, for every teenager wanting to become a man.

[@fernandobulaon7215]

Such a great, beautiful, Film 📽️🎥

[@ziegle9876]

This movie and "Once Upon a Time in America" is all you need to see to basically understand how the world works... And what different paths people can take in life.

[@zvonimirvidovic1714]

0:46 🇭🇷🇭🇷🇭🇷🇭🇷🇭🇷🇭🇷 Greetings from Zagreb 🤗

[@mattman237]

There's a nice anti-imperialist sentiment that runs throughout this film. Love it!

[@edlubitz2968]

reading a book after dinner was like turning on the television and watching tv, I was born in the wrong century

[@thesouthernwoodsmanuk216]

Such a great movie. Love Anthony Hopkins.

[@Jrongjeeptrailer]

Finally a western. America was at its finest in the 1500s

[@josiahramsaur9440]

Easily the best character of the entire movie

[@paddypenman2682]

The way he speaks about the US Government then and it's "policy" towards Indians then is exactly how I feel about my own Government in Ireland now and it's policy towards the unborn child, again there is little to convince me that it has advanced in its common sense or humanity.

[@YumYum820]

It's a damn shame Ireland reversed their stance on child murder...I can only hope the next generations see the light. We are rolling in the bodies of the unborn here in the US. One day we will have to answer for it.

[@paddypenman2682]

@@YumYum820 Absolutely

[@allobove7798]

@DuchessDiz Get over yourself feminist slag.

[@timmycrw91]

@DuchessDiz God and His word is timeless. Standing against LIFE is to stand against the Author of Life. Don't peach to us about rape or incest. The lions share of abortions are convenience abortions, and NO unborn human life should be destroyed because it's "inconvenient". God gave us free will, not to do whatever we want, but to do what we ought to do in HIS eyes, that which is holy and pleasing to HIM. And the ills of this planet are a direct result of turning away from HIM, so don't tell us that religion doesn't rule any more and shouldn't; Christ should reign supreme in the hearts of mankind. We were put on this earth to love, honor, and serve HIM. And at the end of our lives, we WILL be judged by HIM, and on the Last Day. As concerns your comment, I'll remind you of the 2700 year old Bible you malign : The wisdom of man is folly in God's eyes.

[@timmycrw91]

@DuchessDiz Murder is murder, and I will speak out as a Catholic. I will judge the actions of people for what they are : Good and virtuous, or evil and sinful. Too bad if a lib like u is "offended". The overwhelming majority of abortions are for the sake of convenience, so an unborn child gets to be killed for being inconvenient. How do u square that with your conscience? If u can, your conscience is ill formed, and your belief in God and HIS ways is non-existent. I will keep you and yours in my prayers for your conversion, that your souls may not be lost. "Masters in Science Degree""......LOL, what a joke !!! Typical of the liberal and atheistic indoctrination of so many of today's young people, S M H.

[@ARCtrooperblueleader]

Magnificent movie. Anthony Hopkins was wonderful in this.

[@u.s.militia7682]

Private nature? That’s a public office you hold. 🇺🇸

[@alanhowe5813]

Absolutely stunning film

[@AlP-w4e]

a good man trying to protect his innocent and naive young family. great great movie

[@lorekinyin]

goosebumps, ome of my fav characters in any film

[@dre3k78]

"....that would be of a private nature. Private nature? That's a public office you hold there...."

[@lemhanback9595]

Excellent movie that hit several subjects

[@weloveups831]

Wisdom, so true to this day!

[@monstertruck652]

Very Amazing

[@wilsonblauheuer6544]

I guess the three horseman can't see a man who is departing from a distance of fifty yards

[@LitoGeorge]

I guess you've never been to a working farm for more than a hot minute. People move like that all the time and the landowner is respected. His word is the gold standard. Particularly in those times.

[@playballdr]

Anthony Hopkins is one of the greatest actors of our times

[@arminramirez4658]

Extraordinaria película, refleja un gran carácter y un argumento humano, muy humano ...

[@smc1942]

These day's, I am more and more like the Colonel; completely fed up with the hypocrisy of self-appointed "elite's", and the lap-dog's that do their bidding. Likewise, I am even more repulsed by the behavior of self-entitled, spoiled children who profess themselves to be wise, & know NOTHING of the world at large. Most base their opinion's on media lie's; having never traveled beyond their border's. Most not passed the county line! Nor for Adult children that attend brainwashing academy's claiming to be institutes of higher education. But produce's MASKED THUGS who riot in the street's, looting & burning. This, when they're not engaged in some sort of Bacchanalia relabeled as Spring Break. I am beyond World Weary, & live apart from it all I can. What bothers me most are the event's that try to pull me back into the Maelstrom. That gives me the most stress of all. Like the Colonel, I want no part of "their" "civilization". But he is better at living apart from it. I'm still learning how, but I'm making progress.

[@LitoGeorge]

I hear you S MC

[@imapaine-diaz4451]

I sympathise indeed. however take care! I once knew of a person with similar views. his name was Kaczynski.

[@smc1942]

Ima Paine-diaz ; No, he was insane. I'm not. Nor do I live in a shack, etc. You really missed by a mile in that comparison! I just don't participate in "their" world. Oh, I go to work (one must eat), I pay taxes (or go to prison), etc. But I avoid situations that would force violence upon me. (Such as an antifa riot.) I don't go to place's where I might encounter such people. Likewise, I avoid the other side of the coin. Especially those fools promoting civil war! They have no idea the Pandora's Box that will open! Easier & wiser to stay home, avoid such people, & live apart from them. Remember, Fools rush in. That's what the Colonel was trying to teach his boys. Stay out of "the world's" issue's, but take care of your own---meaning family. As I have no family remaining in my life, I have only myself to care for. I will not place myself in harm's way for a fool of a politician. Be it local or national. They don't give a damn about me anyway. So I, in turn, don't give a damn about them either! You should watch the movie again, & focus on Colonel Ludlow's character. He was a World Weary man that reached his limit, & stepped away. That's all. And so have I.

[@LitoGeorge]

@@smc1942 great response. Diaz was living up to his name and was trolling you.

[@LitoGeorge]

@@smc1942 like you said; live apart from it. Its not you who attract people like this - its your outspoken thoughts and ideas which aren't common place for the Westernised world. Don't let the bastards get you down. Someone once told me that where I lived, and something in the spirit it was given, made me take it in internally. Some days its tougher than others, hence my encouragement to you. Take care.

[@MrKernkraft4000]

I too want to lose the madness over the mountains and start over again...

[@MarisolGonzalez-di4dj]

Esta pely me encantó sus paisajes..... Su pasión....Lo malo fue la muerte de ella...Brad Pitt genial su actuación..excelente reparto actoral....

[@eduardoanayatfschannel8498]

3:50 Ludlow was so sickened with the news of Alfred getting into politics…

[@gee5308]

Stellar actor playing a peerless part in a one of a kind film..well...maybe 2 of a kind..."A River Runs Through It" is another such movie. Brad Pitt knows how to pick 'em.

[@2degucitas]

They are very similar. Two of a kind.

[@dwaynesbadchemicals]

This is where young men should listen to old men.

[@kallo182]

Are the Sheriff and the other Guy the same Guys who came after Tristan years later?

[@jjnb57]

Yes it is the sheriff and the living O'Bannion brother.

[@GeorgiaKev]

Yep. They came one too many times.

[@tomevans4402]

Beautiful

[@DoubleDJ86]

Jim Harrison wrote about life, god bless him

[@paulrevere2928]

Colonel Ludlow had a healthy disdain for the U.S. State & Federal government and it’s deceptive, evil ways, he was a cavalry veteran and a true Libertarian...

[@dagbomb7745]

“Lose the madness he said” And his sons went out looking

[@andymacedo5821]

How ironic all these things are happening now ! Lose the madness !!!!! Peace ! Privacy ! You people take it for granted ! I'm gonn take yours away and show you how it feels ! One hour this could be done and settled ! I won't forget and God won't forgive you for this !

[@taisgdl]

By the way, i'm starting to smoke cigars and pipes

[@aquarius4884]

taisgdl There safer than cigarettes, but I wouldn't turn it into a habit. You still inhale a small amount of it.

[@rareview362]

I just grabbed one after watching this

[@seanodonoghue5716]

Damn fool

[@jameswalker2402]

@Anthony L just ordered real snuff from sweden

[@vectorm4]

The character is put forth as one of experience and knowledge - but refusing to listen, refusing to allow one to complete a sentence is not a characteristic of a knowledgeable person.

[@ophiophagus9933]

Colonel Ludlow, sir

[@j.w.matney8390]

The people who want war never have to fight them. It's always the poor and working class that are coerced or fooled into fighting for the elites. I say that as a Veteran.

[@juliuscaesar894]

Thats how the government handles issues, true to the day.

[@orkhanhasanov1922]

I am speechless

[@dwaynesbadchemicals]

Anthony Hopkins is amazing here.

[@kelleyrogers8107]

Amazing movie

[@annalisavajda252]

Well earlier in the film Tristan is showing the book his Father wrote to try and persuade the Government to modify their treatment of the Indians so it's obviously been an issue near and dear to him for a long time and probably why Tristan was more attracted to the native girl too it's part of his spirit and a cause his Father instilled in him if he felt obligated to write an entire book on the topic which subsequently was ignored too apparently.

[@aviazasubba4165]

Damn the legend of the falls

[@Jarod-te2bi]

I heard there was people like colonel Ludlow, trying to do what’s right but the powers that be would not have it.

[@muhammadjawadzahid9675]

(I taught you to think for yourself and to defend what is ours "OURS!")..that doesn't include the whole world.. "The word "civilized" has no place in the affairs of this world"

[@astakavasta3168]

The colonel had the Gov pegged then and most if not all are the same today.

[@ugi976]

I love the wordings

[@davidv5552]

Great movie don't doubt that

[@wbw1399]

Common sense dignity or humanity.

[@RodCornholio]

The older I get, the more I've become like him. Pretty much exactly like his personality. Helluva film, story, character, and actor.