Guinness - Pure Genius (1987-1994, UK)

I just met Rutger Hauer today. And so, here's all of his gloriously cryptic appearances as the Man with the Guinness in one collection.
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[@destroyerofdoommidgets2429]

You’ll NEVER get amazing thought provoking artistic ads like this again. These were brilliant for a simpler time.

[@Reidbynature]

We all know why we're here. These were many of our childhoods. As a kid it was always a pleasure to see Rutger on screen, especially in these ads.

[@SilverStarEyes]

I LOVED these adverts,they where so Clever and Gothic ,when they came on I was transported to another world very arty and thought provoking for the time,RIP Rutger Hauer x

[@TheAegisClaw]

RIP you pure genius.

[@Neodude991]

Heard about Rutger's passing and immediately thought of these adverts from the 80's and 90's. I remembered them so well as a kid because I loved adverts and sci-fi things!

[@MGSBigBoss77]

Same thing here my good man! These ads were legendary back in the day! As was Rutger Hauer in'em. R.I.P. you legend!

[@Amethyst_Friend]

Dying. That speech wouldn’t work if it ended “Time to pass…”

[@richr1917]

@@Amethyst_Friend Lol, that's the beauty of having more than one word, expression or term for the same thing and for different occasions and emotions. If we only ever used one word to express our emotions or meaning then our thoughts, lives and the ability to vocalise about them would be pretty boring. But you go ahead and do your Edgelord thing, I guess 🤡

[@angelaandersons7918]

God bless to whoever uploaded these x the louis Armstrong Guinness ad i remember vividly x

[@neofox.]

RiP Mr Hauer. You won't be forgotten like tears in rain.

[@anthonymullen6300]

He's dead...

[@desertrose1226]

Yes he's dead, but he won't be forgotten ..never. Ever.

[@mizzfox73]

@@anthonymullen6300 guiness

[@PhilJonesIII]

These were beautifully crafted adverts and a big change in direction for advertising at the time. Never matched in my opinion. Rutger certainly made them happen.

[@seeingthesights2246]

These ads were the first things I ever saw him in. I was a kid when they originally aired and I always thought they were weird... in retrospect, well, yes, they are weird... but they're also funny and awesome! You never see adverts with this much thought or artistry put into them, today. R.I.P Mr Hauer.

[@LittleMissGrosser]

It was also the first thing I saw him in. Led me to Blind Fury.

[@garethbramley1]

The one featuring 'We Have All the Time in the World' sung by Louis Armstrong is simply gorgeous. Works a treat.

[@hyperhype1000]

I'm absolutely crushed he's gone. Rutgar Hauer you were brilliant. He ad libbed the "tears in rain" line. Probably one of the greatest lines in cinema history.

[@Amethyst_Friend]

He had it worked out beforehand.

[@jims974]

I met Mr Hauer at the same 2016 con (it was the Sunday for me). Weird that it's almost 3 years ago exactly, especially with 2019 being this weekend. Did you see his talk? I don't remember details, but remember it was a lot funnier than I expected - he had a VERY dry sense of humour. I also remember he was extremely unhappy with the upcoming Blade Runner 2049 which he felt could never get close to the original and shouldn't have been made. You could see just how much pride he had in the original, justifiably. Rest in Peace Mr Hauer, you were a class act! 👏

[@jemenfish5408]

In retrospect, he was quite right. We're 2024 now and nobody is talking or much remembers the new Bladerunner, while still fondly talk about the old one.

[@lewislever912]

To all his many many fans Rutger Hauer will never be an "under rated actor", ( a statment i keep hearing, sheer nonsence ) His moments will never be lost in time for us. RIP to a screen legend and pure genius.

[@PHILDEBEAST]

His best roles were blade runner and the hitcher

[@LeroyKinkade]

Goodbye.. And thank you Mr Hauer. Hope you enjoy your new life wherever you are. X

[@FlyingOverTr0ut]

Only a great actor could make these so good. I'm sorry Hauer's gone but so glad for what he had and gave.

[@fredblair8230]

a captivating actor, these adverts were classic

[@JuiKuen]

Back when adverts had a real reason for the sell. And these had real artistic flair and a real genius to single out Rutger Hauer as the face. We've lost another cool one. R.I.P. Mr. Hauer.

[@HappisakVideos]

RIP Rutger Hauer. Thank you for all your wonderful movies.

[@johnrollins8346]

RIP Rutger. Thanks for the memories.

[@susanann4171]

Gorgeous man, these adverts drove me crazy RIP RH x

[@desertrose1226]

I had/ have a mad crush on him as he was so gorgeous. I can’t believe he’s gone ☹️😭

[@sjs7917]

Rest in peace beautiful man...

[@keebone]

I've drunk things you people wouldn't believe!

[@CathalOGradaigh]

hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

[@jimes256]

Basic combat model

[@bspounder]

HA..!!!

[@keebone]

B52's on fire off the shoulder of Orion

[@covmiss1]

very good indeed x

[@stoneage6379]

I just absolutely loved Rutger Hauer. As a teenager I watched his films repeatedly. He had such an extraordinary magnetism and was the very epitome of charisma. The camera just loved him, and when on screen nobody else in the scene was even noticeable such was the gravity of the man.

[@desertrose1226]

I loved him and still do. My fav is the Hitcher.. so handsome in it yet just so …. Evil… a fantastic actor..

[@stoneage6379]

@@desertrose1226 Yes it's a brilliant film isn't it. There's an excellent vid on KZbin where a chap goes out and finds all of the places that they shot the film. Some of it has changed but most of it is still the same. I would love to visit them myself, as I've always had a fascination for very remote deserted places. Rutger was the very best man to play the character. Nothing short of perfect.

[@desertrose1226]

@@stoneage6379 I’ve never been along R66 and that is my favorite desert landscape. It looks mesmerising. I’d love to visit Roy’s motel and Amboy/Barstow areas myself someday…Rutger was amazing. Was devastated when he died.

[@stoneage6379]

@@desertrose1226 Yes I agree with you completely. I live in England, so the chance of me ever visiting those beautiful places is minimal. Perhaps one day.

[@blakeyonthebuses]

These adverts are a stroke of genius, but casting Rutger is beyond that. The one with Rutger on the tv is fucking awesome thinking.

[@desertrose1226]

Wouldn't it be amazing if they put these ads back on British telly to honour the memory of Rutger!? He was magic in these ads!...I wish you'd lived to 803, Rutger!!

[@jbclaret1983]

Sadly the lefty snowflake woke brigade would not allow it sadly because because it's clearly not for them or their offended too easy. But im a big fan of these, these adverts have stood the test of time, and are much better than the crappy adverts on Telly today.

[@desertrose1226]

@@jbclaret1983 you could be right there regarding these woke weirdos..but I just don’t understand why they wouldn’t like it. It’s not offensive.. maybe because Rutger was blond and over 30?! Lol!

[@jbclaret1983]

@@desertrose1226 Possibly or just simply don't get the humour. But then again the people in charge of TV Networks are more than likely 25 to 30 year old woke whipper snappers and want to put their "perfect" ideas through above classics like this.

[@joerhorton]

RIP Rutger Hauer :(

[@Badwheezer]

I was totally in lust with Rutger but didn't realise how many Guiness ads he had done. Thank you for a big treat 😉

[@Kelvin.id.]

These ads are pure genius!

[@Jeneva1]

Rutger Hauer was Pure Genius. He will be missed. (Thank you for posting this video of very unique ads) !

[@druunderwood5602]

The Nostromo just pick up a distress call! TODAY! Mind blown,

[@druunderwood5602]

10:09

[@desertrose1226]

@@druunderwood5602 what?!

[@druunderwood5602]

@@desertrose1226 The years 2079 now subtract 57 years, What year is it?

[@seeingthesights2246]

Also, it has to be mentioned that "All the Time in the World" by Louis Armstrong didn't become a hit, until it was featured in the later Guinness ads (25 years after it's original release!). I don't even think many people were aware that it was a "Bond theme" at the time, because On Her Majesty's Secret Service used to be one of the least talked about films in the series.

[@k9koulla415]

God bless Rutger Hauer!

[@williamdrijver4141]

Thanks for uploading, just read about the ads on Rutger's wiki so now the first time I see them 🙂

[@mikser]

You were the great Roy Batty, the noble Navarre, Rutger we will never forget you

[@JonnyMonday]

A sad loss, keenly felt.

[@countryside_guy]

RIP Rutger.

[@mikeperth8027]

I never knew these ads existed. A Dutchman promoting an Irish beer. I see _PURE GENIUS_

[@Dan57440]

These adverts really hit a nerve when I was a kid. So cool and abstract. Guiness seemed liked the coolest drink ever.

[@ruthbooth7914]

R I P Rutger Hauer

[@budshot]

RIP Rutger …. *Peace Be With You*

[@Phaedrus27]

Just finding these in the weeks after his death; my appreciation deepened by the fact that he hated the shit and spit it out after every take. Bravo, Mr. Hauer, you had exquisite taste.

[@desertrose1226]

Ha! I hate Guinness as well tbh but well, Rutger made anything great! He was one classy man.

[@jrds6893]

Pure class! Why are adverts so lame now, none of the modern adverts will be remembered in years to come.

[@SilverStarEyes]

True, no thought goes into anything nowadays ,just marketing manipulations with annoying "happy" or "upbeat" music so depressing,These are my favourite ads of all time, then The Martini adds and Black magic chocolate ads growing up

[@desertrose1226]

Agree with both comments..no creativity anymore just lazy ass ads geared to the young n dumb, Sad, sad sad.

[@Mossyz.]

Oh it's him from the Guinness adverts ...... Thats what i would say when i see him in films back when i was a kid :)

[@TubenIt83]

Apparently Rutger publicly took a dislike for the Guinness and had to spit it out after each take. Fascinating actor though.

[@cielobuio]

Great to view all of these ads, some of which I;d actually never seen and some which I'd forgotten about over the years. Far too subtle for today's audience I think, but absolute masterpieces for me............ How could advertising have gradually become so bad over the years.

[@Harriet-Jesamine]

Everything has disintegrated, music, literature, all the arts. A civilization in terminal decline

[@thewraith93]

The question should be, " why was advertising this good in the first place"?

[@franka1621]

You now have all the time in the world, dear Rutger. I’ll raise a glass to you also having all the love in the world. Godspeed to you, dear friend...

[@turpinbird]

IF YOU KEEP AN OPEN MIND, YOU’LL DISCOVER A DARK SECRET. R.I.P. RUTGER HAUER THE GREATEST ADVERTS GUINNESS EVER DID. YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN

[@desertrose1226]

Rutger. One cool sexy mature man. He is gorgeous in the zebra crossing one.

[@ArcadeMusicTribute]

This guy could be reading random text and it would still sound artistic and deep. My all time favorite actor :3

[@tonygarratt5832]

I'm sat here having a cool dark drink, reminiscing. Thank you for taking the time and effort to collect and post these. I was a child when they were first shown, and honestly the Aussie larger, the one Australians couldn't give a XXXX for anything else are still the best, however these are as the tagline so aptly put it are pure genius.

[@nastybirdy]

Wow. I grew up with these ads and had no idea there were quite so many of them.

[@scotsboy4957]

Amazing, RIP Rutger and I hope you found Horace ❤

[@arguspanoptes9510]

Pity in one way, he never stayed on Mars. He could have lived to 803. Their loss... RIP Rutger Hauer

[@danielwilliamson6180]

I remember this one at 7:33. Classic. I'm actually 40 years younger than Rutger Hauer (Born July 23rd 1984).

[@lebiko]

Favorite actor with the favorite beer...❤

[@garybennett4183]

rutger hauer RIP

[@danwoodhouse9290]

who needs bloody surfers when you got this bloke

[@dansonthunderbolt3503]

Loved Rutger. I remember all of these ads, but upon rewatching them here, I’d forgotten that there were so many!

[@steventremino5623]

All those moments....will be lost in time....like Guinness spilled at the bar

[@stroseblue]

A very good actor. Goodbye Rutger

[@bulletholesbobby]

RIP

[@Uniquettt]

Proves that all aliens are not little green men or a threat to the planet Such a brilliant actor.will be remembered for many classic films R.I.P.

[@Ditka-89]

Rutger was one cool cat

[@BeefMissileband]

RIP Rutger

[@stephenswift8001]

A class act, all the way.

[@liamcorley5170]

Rutger hauer god rest his soul.

[@JasonStallard]

The telepathy one had two versions. They played the first, silent, one the most and where you hear the missing teddy bear message, very rarely. My friends thought I was crazy as I told them what he was thinking. Brilliant.

[@Dan57440]

These adverts really hit a nerve when I was a kid. So cool and abstract. Guiness seemed liked the coolest drink ever. Oh to be older and be allowed to drink alcohol. I moidered my Mam until I was allowed to try some. Anyway at 10 or 11 at my Aunties Annes house I was given a glass and my young palette didn't appreciate it too much. It was horrible. These adverts are iconic. The idea of Rutger Hauer dressed all in black with his fair hair representing a glass of guiness was genius. Perhaps that was the pure genius referred to in the adverts.

[@mizzfox73]

my god the lovely mr hauer xxxxx

[@desertrose1226]

Gorgeous. I was Obsessed with him and still kind of am!!

[@ginovieira97]

3:14 « It’s just a nightmare. » 😂

[@diegofernandez8732]

Rip Mr Hauer

[@Notofthisworld13]

RIP Rutger. Legend.

[@davydevilution3483]

R.I.P Rutger Hauer

[@fractal97]

2:12 favorite commercial. I still remember it from that time.

[@lynboniface192]

Rutger Hauer:: As its written in the Guinness Adverts.. You are " Pure Genius.."

[@jimjensen451]

The thundering lightning sound effect!

[@grahamharper8114]

So much Carisma and presence.

[@stephenkissane4268]

All these pints will be lost in time

[@MrHEC381991]

lol I didn't know he did ads for Guinness. RIP my friend.

[@MGSBigBoss77]

You must be a millennial thats why, everyone who's 25 years prior to the year 2000 knows he friggin did these ads!

[@MrHEC381991]

@@MGSBigBoss77 Do you know what a millennial is Mr. My Name References A Game Franchise That Started In 1998?

[@Yusuke_Denton]

@@MGSBigBoss77 no

[@MGSBigBoss77]

@@Yusuke_Denton Yes

[@danielalexander5766]

I'm 34 and remember them well. Thing is some of them would really scare the crap out of me!

[@DrLeroy76]

Pure Legend. Vale

[@asboukcomfortable1670]

God I so was obsessed with Rutger back in the day! We miss your silky voice and those lips! RIP Rutger 💅🐱💋 We love u forever. UK 🇬🇧

[@carromacumba]

Perfect!!💎

[@alexmorgan9501]

RIP Rutger Hauer. I have A Guinness for you.

[@Ravedaze.]

He’s not lying

[@AngryVikingBiker]

No matter what Guinness brings out in adds today! they'll never compare to the genius and strange world of Rutger Hauer... he is and always will be the master for the strange and weird for Guinness, rest in peace Rutger we miss you man.

[@sighingcassandra57]

RIP Rutger Hauer.

[@oldbrokenhands]

I really miss that man.

[@desertrose1226]

So do I -am fascinated and mesmerised by him

[@davidmoody2562]

Clock stops 9:23. 23rd September. There's a riddle for you there...

[@joannenoble291]

I remember these show how old I am

[@mizzfox73]

I'm 45 iwas around 14ish n simply adored rutger hauer xx

[@desertrose1226]

I adored Rutger but since just last year but.. still do ..so sad over his passing.

[@iadoredavey]

I have just been to the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin and none of these ads were featured.....I was so confused

[@carlh429]

Roy Batty got more life and starting drinking the Guinness.

[@LouisaReacts]

Some of these used to freak me out as a kid.

[@Calfaeairdrie]

Louisa Moore What one freaked you out.

[@desertrose1226]

Rutger freaked me out at a very early age.. I was about a year old! Later on though I realise just how sexy he was, mesmerizing!

[@BeefMissileband]

The one with the Powermad song from Wild at Heart is cool

[@johnedsel]

Didn't Ridley Scott direct a couple of these ads?

[@Braneloc]

Talk amongst yourselves, I may be some time.

[@1992ravefan]

Love the melody at 0:34 😊

[@desertrose1226]

It’s Miles Davis I think .. not sure though ..

[@polreamonn]

Adieu Rutger.

[@patmlaftr959]

2021 they want it like this on earth but FAILED

[@desertrose1226]

I love the MOBY DICK one!! Pure genius indeed.

[@stevenjones3570]

I wonder what Rutger Hauer would have thought of the surger