Derren Nesbitt was probably the most convincing Gestapo Major in all movie cinema. Fantastic actor. I will never forget his amazing performance in this movie.
@Wixom2200 Жыл бұрын
I agree, but Burton was clearly the star!
@jonathansteadman7935 Жыл бұрын
Lovely guy, his bleach haired Gestapo character is iconic.
@paulrb19697 ай бұрын
Remember being shit scared of him as a kid haha
@m.scottreeder4 ай бұрын
@@paulrb1969Really? Why? Were you as kid aware of what Nazism stood for? Nothing to feel bad about. I was born in early 1964. I remember when I used to watch Vietnam on TV back when all of that was going on. I didn’t understand what the war was about because I was like in kindergarten and in the 1st and 2nd grades. Watching those news stories, on regular television, was super creepy to me because the country of Vietnam looked scary. Sometimes, my parents and grandparents sent me and my brothers out of the living room.
@mphrdldn2 ай бұрын
I felt that the energy left the film as soon as Major von Hapen did.
@davidtatro7457 Жыл бұрын
I had no idea that Mr. Nesbitt was such a charming and funny man in person. I had only ever known him by that one superb performance he gave in this film. And now l will love the film even more after hearing all of his stories. Thank you for this.
@stevemartin6192 Жыл бұрын
How has this man not worked more over the years after this movie, he was superb in the 60’s The Prisoner as a #2
@bodieofci54185 жыл бұрын
Was lucky enough to meet Derren a few years ago. Great storyteller and nice guy.
@captainbimble7 жыл бұрын
when you picture an SS officer in your mind`s eye,you automatically think of Derren as Von Hapen! His portrayal was so good. My all time favourite war film and Derren was such a great character in it. Funny guy too.
@allenlovell16042 жыл бұрын
Actually, he was Gestapo ; not SS. I think they were two different units within Nazi Gerrmany ; Gestapo handled Internal state security ( Secret Police ), whereas, the SS worked more with the Wehrmacht ( German Army ). Gestapo were identified by a Skull and Crossbones on their Caps- very distinctive, disturbing, intimidating, and terrifying 😳 if you were ever to unfortunately meet them!
@patrickmoore3717 Жыл бұрын
he was Gestapo different
@mphrdldn2 ай бұрын
I am unsure if the film portrayed the relationship between the Gestapo and the German Army accurately.
@alexdavies16627 жыл бұрын
According to my parents, Derren Nesbitt was a very friendly man who always said hello whenever my mum or dad saw him. He had a maisonette in the same area where my parents were living at the time. That was about 1973.
@dheasuin789 жыл бұрын
What an absolute gent. Some great anecdotes, thanks for sharing!
@raleighsanford51114 жыл бұрын
This is the 2nd interview with Derren Nesbitt and he seems to be one of those guys who wants to be historically accurate, but not a big enough to be listened to, so he goes along. He gives a lot of behind the scenes stories, which makes Where Eagles Dare even more interesting to watch. I am going to have to watch it again now. He is very complimentary of all actors, but not so much of directors. Another thing that I picked up from the interviews, is that he is polar opposite of the character he plays, which again, makes me want to re-watch the movie, just to better appreciate his acting in the film.
@SuperFerdie19656 жыл бұрын
He made The Naked Runner with Sinatra himself. A few years later, he was asked intrusive questions about Frank and declined to respond. Sinatra got to hear about this and sent him and his wife on a luxurious holiday, with lavish amounts of spending money thrown in. Good men both.
@vordman4 жыл бұрын
Where Eagles Dare is a brilliant entertainment experience. Stars back then had a charisma modern "stars" just don't have. And Derren was super creepy in it.
@ianswan1283 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely
@MrFrankParsons11 жыл бұрын
Don't know much about the acting lark but think Mr Nesbitt's Nazi is still one of the scariest, creepiest characters I've ever seen on a screen. And what a superb raconteur. Many thanks for posting.
@granto67385 жыл бұрын
Yes very true words he f nailed it
@HansDelbruck534 жыл бұрын
Great story teller, but he wasn't good at quoting the folks he was telling anecdotes about. I'm sure Liz Taylor didn't say "mm...mm...mm" for example.
@ToreDL873 жыл бұрын
@@HansDelbruck53 But he splendidly got the point across :)
@Damar15810 жыл бұрын
Awesome ancedotes, the guy is a real storyteller
@rickshabin9 жыл бұрын
I'm 61 and my earliest memories of tv and movies are of Derren Nesbitt.I always enjoyed his performances and can still remember the looks on his face on the old black and white tv when he did something evil,(on many occasions.) Good luck to him.
@Rob-hx6on5 жыл бұрын
Without doubt, my favourite movie, really enjoyed watching this, he played a great Gestapo officer. Thanks for posting it.
@Rumpole10008 жыл бұрын
This interview was a pleasure to watch. Thanks for posting.
@schwinnstingrayguy37575 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite movies and I’m 17!
@owenlewis80066 жыл бұрын
What a cool guy, he was an absolute delight!
@Mikeyp10545 жыл бұрын
Everyone remains as he is lol...what a lovely guy and brilliant video thanks for posting
@KnowYoutheDukeofArgyll18412 жыл бұрын
"Major! Thank God you are here. We...." "Sit down, Colonel!!"
@timmccaffrey13267 жыл бұрын
An interviewers dream!..What a great storyteller reminds me of the days of David Niven and all those great fella's...the most enjoyable interview I've seen in a long time!
@trotptkabasnbi66556 жыл бұрын
A great actor indeed and mimicked by millions across the globe.....I wake up every morning thankful he is not asking me for my papers
@KnowYoutheDukeofArgyll18412 жыл бұрын
Or telling you repeatedly to "Sit down!"
@ToreDL876 ай бұрын
Or telling you to remain as you are.
@NotJanine7772 жыл бұрын
Darren himself comes across as such a likeable, funny guy in reality - the complete opposite of the character he so brilliantly portrays in the movie.
@zpy-nq7wv2 жыл бұрын
LOVED LISTENING TO HIS STORIES. WHAT A VERY LIKEABLE GENTLEMAN, MAKES YOU PROUD TO BE ENGLISH . THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR MEMORIES SIR .
@Frostie3672 Жыл бұрын
Only just come across this video, what a fantastic interview, loved hearing about the funny stories that happened on the set.
@peterrowcliffe7472 жыл бұрын
One of my favourite actors Darren Nesbit
@ohsheelamakeme10 жыл бұрын
My dad once had a pint with Derren, he speaks of it often.
@elituko4 жыл бұрын
Sit down Colonel! What an amazing character, played by an amazing actor. But here we are talking about such things as Dusseldorf......all from a Jewish British actor, bravo.
@phoenix7777110 жыл бұрын
what a wonderful and pleasant individual. Thanks for posting.
@jerryumfress90303 жыл бұрын
Such a marvelous actor
@stephencunliffe30623 жыл бұрын
Loved Darren Nesbitt. He was a real English actor and heart throb in the 1960 70s era. Brilliant actor. Hope he's still alive and well.
@jean6872 Жыл бұрын
Derren was born in 1935 and is still alive and not retired.
@ithewonder6 жыл бұрын
Brilliant, absolutely brilliant.
@JaleelJohanson627 жыл бұрын
As a boy when I first saw "Where Eagles Dare", I hated "Major Von Hapen".... I love the man behind the character! What a hoot!
@Enid2Sacramento8 жыл бұрын
What a delightful interview. And a most charming and modest gentleman. Thanks for posting.
@toobes1008 жыл бұрын
+Dana Hess Not quite so charming: On 25 January 1973 he was fined £250 when he pleaded guilty to two charges of assault occasioning actual bodily harm in October the previous year. He thrashed his wife with a leather strap after she told him that she was having an affair with another man. He also bruised her by grabbing her clothing the next day when she refused to tell him details about her lover. She divorced him a few months later.
@tl50camiva5 жыл бұрын
What a fabulous interview, and a very funny chap. Derren was also great in Ooh You Are Awful with Dick Emery.
@carl4esq9 жыл бұрын
wow great find,thankyou so much for posting,paticulary liked the blood packet tale and the Clint Eastwood gun twirl story :-)
@HowardHalifax9 жыл бұрын
I wanted him to tell me about Dusseldorf.
@Ondrus218 жыл бұрын
I might be mistaken after such a long time.
@alexleong70417 жыл бұрын
Sit down !
@clarencebeeks15286 жыл бұрын
Howard Halifax : Now that really made me laugh out loud! Nice one.
@DJ-Hazza5 жыл бұрын
I always thought that the cathedral was on the other side of z square lol
@outtayardstudio5 жыл бұрын
Maybe we need to get to know each other just a little better frauline..
@diamondgeezertunes6 жыл бұрын
What a delight .... made my morning , a true gent and a great story teller indeed....
@stuartofblyth6 жыл бұрын
Shows what a fine actor he is and what acting is all about when he can transform himself from this affable born story-teller into an archetypical Gestapo officer. Brilliant interview.
@scammellman523910 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed that, what a guy 😀
@jayneforryan48302 жыл бұрын
That was a great interview.even more information to fuel my obsession with the film where eagles dare.
@granto67385 жыл бұрын
Fabulous actor so cool
@stephenrivera4382 Жыл бұрын
That was TOTALLY enjoyable! Thank you!!!
@andrewpinner31815 ай бұрын
Thank you for posting this - just excellent ! What a charming man, great actor & raconteur ! I came here by recommendation of W.E.D. FB page.
@richardbailey84936 жыл бұрын
What a wonderful interview. Thank you so much 👌
@sgtmajvimy6 жыл бұрын
He also played a great number 2 in the prisoner tv series.
@TerryShrifle6 жыл бұрын
I agree with him, that the cathedral was in fact..... on the other side of the square.
@brianmacc19346 жыл бұрын
Smashin sense of humour why hvnt we heard more of him
@richard9652 жыл бұрын
Fascinating, where eagles date is I e of my favourite films.
@tomdid13 жыл бұрын
I could listen to him talk all night, he's hilarious.
@markrunnalls7215 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely brilliant, what a fantastic inverview, excellent.. 😊👍
@ericseven10465 жыл бұрын
Thank YOU for the video. From a fan of Where Eagles Dare.
@theprisonernumbersix9964 жыл бұрын
Do not forget that Mr Nesbitt performed in a masterly way one of the numbers 2 opposite Patrick McGOOHAN in the superb series "The Prisoner" in 1966.
@rapsnik Жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting this interview. I've been a life long fan of Derren Nesbitt. Growing up, whenever I'd channel surf and see him in something I always stopped to watch. I never knew he was so engaging. His set stories tells me he enjoyed his work. Thank you Again!
@j.peters30539 жыл бұрын
this guy is great...Amazing...
@slowerthinker10 жыл бұрын
Very entertaining, thanks for uploading.
@md-ps2hx Жыл бұрын
Jeeeeez! What a great clip! Entertaining and informative. The sound isn't brilliant but Nesbitt projects his voice and anecdotes very well. Kudos also to the interviewer for letting Nesbitt lead the way. Thanks to YT algorithms for bringing me here !!!! Well done to whomever filmed this and created a timeless record of this chat?!
@Crumphorn8 жыл бұрын
Brilliant storyteller!
@glock20cc10mm Жыл бұрын
I'm almost sure Quentin Tarantino has watched "Where Eagles Dare" several times and used the character of Gestapo "Major Van Hapen" as the inspiration to create the character of the Gestapo "Major Deiter Hellstrom" in his movie "Inglorious Basterds". The Tavern scene is probably one of the most dramatic, suspenseful, intriguing, and nail biting, scenes in cinematic history... and the inspiration all came from this brilliant actor's performance in one of the best WWII movies ever made!
@davidkeeton67163 ай бұрын
Oh absolutely was inspired by Darren's character Von Hapen.
@rupertbloomsbury97896 жыл бұрын
"Sit down! Colonel Nesbit!"
@Ampex196 Жыл бұрын
The projectionist in the opening scene is the late Tony Cutts, a true professional, and very sadly missed. There are so few of us left.
@coryl51426 жыл бұрын
Fantastic, thank you for posting it
@juanaltredo29748 жыл бұрын
fantastic interviewee
@pljms5 жыл бұрын
The 1969 series of the UK TV series 'Special Branch' is being repeated on Talking Pictures TV at the moment and he's brilliant in that too. Actors are often terrific storytellers and they must mentally script their anecdotes so they're word perfect and with the natural dramatic ability to put their stories over.
@B-A-L11 ай бұрын
I must have watched Where Eagles Dare a hundred times (I'm watching it again right now on Channel 5) and I only just realised today that Major von Hapen was played by Derren Nesbitt! I was genuinely convinced the character was played by an actual German actor! By far and away the finest and most convincing performance in the whole movie!
@jandekker60084 жыл бұрын
What a hoot. Thank you.
@RT-eb6vo Жыл бұрын
This interview is just awesome.
@TheAussieBusman8 жыл бұрын
I actually met Derren about 20 years ago now, Believe it or not he actually actually rented a room at my Nan's place for a couple of years here in Australia after his 3rd marriage fell apart as Nan had a huge 5 bedroom place with a granny flat out back and always had a couple of "Boarders" for a little extra income. This was before he moved back to the UK as He told us his Mum or some one died and he got an inheritance so that's why he was going back to the UK. He was an absolute crack up and every time he knew I was at Nan's and he walked in the room he'd always look at me do a hand roll and bow and say if it was morning afternoon or evening he'd go "Good Morning Your Grace" but he'd always make these stew type things and man they smelt rank but dam they tasted amazing, When he made them you could smell them before you walked in the house. We had some great times and laughs with him yeah he had a bit of a temper at times but We'd just tell him to get back in his hole (being his room).
@Rumpole10008 жыл бұрын
Thats amazing. Did you ever talk to him about his role in Where Eagles Dare?
@TheAussieBusman8 жыл бұрын
There were a few occasions where he'd tell me about it, All the goss from the set some of which may be a tad to inappropriate to share (like the actors getting a little to friendly with each other if you know what i mean)
@Rumpole10008 жыл бұрын
Lol, yeah I understand. Would love to hear about it. Shame you cant private message on this forum. haha. Can I ask when he was here in Oz? I know he married an Aussie beauty contestant and thats why he moved here in the first place.
@TheAussieBusman8 жыл бұрын
+Rumpole Del Bailey I asked Nan when he had the room in Springwood (NSW) and she said it was for 3 years around 1998 1999 2000 as she said he left not long before the Sydney Olympics. It was rather abrupt he packed up everything into a suitcase came out gave Nan a further 2 weeks rent in cash said I've received some inheritance from my mother here's 2 weeks rent to cover the 2 weeks notice, thanked us wiped away a tear left and that's the last we saw of him which was quite sad. Even though he was just a boarder for a good month or so after he left Nan's house just felt empty and quiet, I'm actually trying to reconnect with him socially (Facebook Twitter etc) to see if he remembers us.
@Rumpole10008 жыл бұрын
Wow thanks mate. Very interesting indeed. (and sad). I can image the quietness after such a colourful character leaving and you do really get to know someone over 3yrs. Did you find him on twitter? He does have a twitter account but he hasn't posted anything since 2013 and as of 2012 was living in Sussex England with his wife of 11 yrs.
@stevejailbirdmatt7 жыл бұрын
Hilarious! What a lovely man.
@davidlong1459 Жыл бұрын
Think I only came across him in Where Eagles Dare and now on this. An unexpected nugget for me - a very fine raconteur.
@shaun59444 жыл бұрын
The best bad boy of the B movies. Great actor and very funny 😂 👍🇬🇧🎬
@rebeccavoodoo2191 Жыл бұрын
My favorite classical movie
@steverzucidlo90654 жыл бұрын
Clint Eastwood is awesome. He's the man.
@bearsagainstevil5 жыл бұрын
What a great humorous man, very funny interview great actor and wonderful film
@willwilliam71712 жыл бұрын
Fantastic interview! He really is a great storyteller and a nice chap. Von Hapen is certainly in my top 10 of movie villains and every time I hear mention of the gestapo I think of the creepy, sinister major Von Hapen.
@ianswan1283 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely
@jiggermastАй бұрын
What a delightful funny gentleman, I always liked to see him in a film,
@paulhoughton52662 жыл бұрын
Would love to have seen this live
@philhodgkinson1460 Жыл бұрын
Loved the film... Imagine my surprise when Derren walked into my office one day many moons ago he was having difficulty with his car.... With a long legged girl friend in car painting her toenails up on dashboard!!!
@richardtaylor37983 жыл бұрын
Brilliant.
@rare649910 жыл бұрын
this was great thanks for uploading
@edcampion39986 жыл бұрын
Loved it thanks for posting
@henrytheeightheist80914 жыл бұрын
"Sit down Colonel!!!!"
@oooTACooo7 жыл бұрын
Was hoping he'd say something about that cable car ride with the two lovely actresses. :)
@velociraptorimperator42998 жыл бұрын
They have made quality sixth scale figures of James Coburn as Sgt. Steiner (Cross of Iron ), Ralph Fiennes as Amon Goeth (Schindler's List) Ed Harris as Major Koening (Enemy at the Gates} Christoph Waltz as Standartenfuhrer Hans Landa ( Inglorious Basterds) Darren Nesbitt as "Major Von Happen"? Make it happen!
@Chris-pv2ht Жыл бұрын
What a great guy, he is very witty and interesting
@lightanddark2673 Жыл бұрын
Superb entertainer!
@KERSTEN2711 жыл бұрын
When I would go to the movies (that's in the 70s), the hero was always Michael Caine or Sean Connery. The meanie, Donald Pleasence or Derren Nesbitt: A real poker of aces.
@bored1ca3 ай бұрын
Like most actors who tend to portray villains in film, he's truly down to earth and extremely personable with a great wit. Would have been nice to attend this event because it sounded like it was an enjoyable evening.
@GriefTourist9 жыл бұрын
Would love to meet Derren!
@markbirch98678 жыл бұрын
He shops in my store
@robwooding50466 ай бұрын
Watching where eagles dare in the uk great film never realised what a funny man Darren Nesbitt really could be probably the sign of a great actor.
@KesselRunner6064 жыл бұрын
Still don't know what side of the square that cathedral was in in Dusseldorf.
@AnthropoidOne5 жыл бұрын
Sit.........DOWN.............Colonel!!!
@KnowYoutheDukeofArgyll18414 жыл бұрын
"THIS IS PREPOSTEROUS!!"
@daviddd993 жыл бұрын
Just came across this after having watched Mr. Nesbitt in Burke and Hare (1972) on Talking Pictures. Sad that actors like him and e.g. the late lamented John Fraser were not picked up and interviewed by the BBC for posterity. Can't imagine who would do it - Mark Lawson? Unfortunately the 'zoo format' of interview shows with Graham Norton & Jonathan Ross have skewed and debased the interview format. I don't often titter out loud at anecdotes, but there were quite a few here.
@petrus666love Жыл бұрын
What a marvelous raconteur, he’d make a fantastic after dinner speaker in a gentleman’s club .
@thehoodedman291710 жыл бұрын
Great, top dude
@thefilmandmusic11 ай бұрын
This is a great movie
@johnw89907 жыл бұрын
he's a great Storyteller. he was in the Blue Max and his character was killed off within the first half-hour I think.
@liberte58474 жыл бұрын
Bravo from Paris France! Emmanuel
@payres48 Жыл бұрын
It's difficult to believe that such a pleasant man was one of the biggest villains in TV and cinema. Only today I watched him in an old episode of Dangerman in which he played an assassin.
@tommyfaz5915 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant and funny man
@petrus666love Жыл бұрын
Now this is a man I’d love too sit next too at a very Boozy Dinner Party , what a great bonvivour and raconteur 😅!
@dav744410 ай бұрын
What a terrific actor
@petyrkowalski9887 Жыл бұрын
What a great actor, funny guy and brilliant raconteur.