Marlon Brando Interview with Connie Chung, Sept. 1989, Complete

Connie Chung interviewed Brando in September 1989 and aired it on her show "Saturday Night with Connie Chung" on October 7. Five months later, on March 24, 1990, she presented an expanded version of the interview, shared here in full.
Preceding the interview is a clip from Chris Elliott on "Later with Bob Costas, December 23, 1991.
Dave's reaction to Marlon's impression here: • Marlon Brando and Davi...
Full Costas interview here: • Chris Elliott on Later...
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[@markkavanagh7377]

Marlon is the man who came back down from the mountain heights of fame to tell us that there is nothing there.

[@SBond-jx8tb]

I’m a quarter into comments after watching this and I’m so thrilled to see people like yourself perfectly summarize what is whirling through my head. You nailed it. Thank you

[@nkw1985]

I've always loved movie stars that loathe being a movie star. It's like an oxymoron that's a bit comical and charming.

[@lesvitraux]

He *now* doesn't think that there is nothing behind the *real* mountain.

[@maxwellworldwidehistorical3801]

Barry Gibb referred to what is phony in Public Performance as The Illusion

[@JohnnyAntonio956]

100% right on

[@maiqtheliar_]

''Everybody is an actor... people don't usually say what they want'' - Marlon Brando

[@blairrobert3438]

That's why the French Monarchy introduced universal Manners to teach the plebs not to act naturally in public. Tbf they had a point you have to act a bit to keep society going.

[@BlueskyDenver]

Ooh , most people do say what they think about me , especially behind my back..! It’s happened to me many times .., same people smiling, being all so sweet and kind to my face, behind my back it’s another story. It’s very cunning but it’s human nature..! Also, we do speak our minds most of the time., in general we can say whatever we want but we choose not to in certain circumstances, because we are taught to behave with restraint, self- awareness and discipline in difficult situations..! And even if we want to curse our employer or another jerk at our job we are all too aware that if we do, we will have to quit our job right after doing so., or we will get terminated for speaking our mind . And we can behave recklessly and say anything that we want so we can be authentic but we have to accept the consequences also. Authenticity doesn’t mean we blur out first thing that comes to mind, authenticity means that we are being genuine with ourselves, and true to our own values and ethics. I do believe most people say what they want even though many say it behind your back., but in general people speak their minds especially to lovers, friends and acquaintances., only time people refrain from saying what they want is when they’re employed by someone and their livelihood depends on them being able to conduct themselves in a professional manner and refrain from cursing and telling the jerk to take a hike. And actually many people do say what they want even to people who hold power above them., especially when they reach a point where they don’t care and are tired of mistreatment.

[@craigezell4261]

People are strange.That's all of us.

[@user-rt7sm6so3l]

Shut the hell up beach​@@BlueskyDenver

[@Uprising771]

he hated the fakeness, the superficiality of the film industry. much respect.

[@user-yb8vr2ip2t]

And of Connie Chung. And her vapid stupidity on full display here.

[@morgantylerv9406]

Most Definitely. So many Directors have said it's better being behind the camera rather than in front of the camera. I think you can look at every situation as being a positive as well as a negative. Everything has 2 sides.

[@brianwalsh1401]

That's pretty ironic given the guy was a narcissist. Can't get much more fake then that.

[@brianwalsh1401]

@Harold Paulle A person who is a narcissist is fake. There is nothing real about them. They're a construct which is why you find so many in the acting profession because they've spent their whole lives acting. I hope that helps to explain . Also narcissists are 6.2% of the population so there's no shortage of them .

[@brianwalsh1401]

@Harold Paulle Most trolls are narcissists or sociopaths.

[@antoniousai1989]

The dog bit always killed me. "He is the greatest actor ever. He pretends he loves me when he wants something to eat"

[@MeeEee-ge1zg]

U know everyone on a personal level.

[@stianmathisen4284]

Yeah, the way he phrases "get out of here" to the dog is priceless!!

[@Outlawgurl24]

Everyone who has a Dog or a Cat can relate.

[@andymoore9892]

He once wrote to a studio that he couldn't do a movie because his doctor told him to stay in bed. It was signed "Dr. Tim" His dog is named Tim.

[@user-in9nc5th2b]

​@@Outlawgurl24Вы солидарны с данной мыслью, что домашние питомцы ПРИТВОРЯЮТСЯ в том, что любят вас??

[@JeffRebornNow]

"That's part of the sickness in America, that you have to think in terms of who wins, who loses, who's good, who's bad, who's best, who's worst. We always think in those terms, and extreme terms. I don't like to think that way. Everybody has their own value in a different way." ---- Brando being insightful here.

[@mickm5097]

That's not America, that is humanity. Most societies are defined in terms of who is the best, who is the smartest, who can amass the most, and use this criteria to judge winners and losers. Contests and competitions are concepts known the world over, even in isolated and primitive societies.

[@robotube7361]

@@mickm5097 not really

[@mickm5097]

@@robotube7361 You ever lived outside the US for a year or more? It will open your eyes.

[@llndadischer7689]

EXACTLY

[@coronatyrus2391]

@@mickm5097 You're right.... Remember: 'he ÍS an actor' !!

[@SpaceMonkeeyy]

I don't know what's more impressive - his acting on the screen or complete lack of it off the screen

[@jvt3057]

This is a great and underrated comment!

[@mukiwabanda2794]

He's not acting on screen either

[@Ashish-xm9ol]

@@mukiwabanda2794 what is he doing on screen then?

[@rowdyyates4273]

@@Ashish-xm9ol The same as the one and only Bruce lee did--he expressed himself-------as did all of the other greats Eastwood, Mcqueen, bronson etc, we all know they were the real deal --well dont we???

[@LenHummelChannel]

Brando is authentically himself and thoroughly disgusted with "American ""culture"" and the whole film industry. *he is also a tormented soul who sees life as a mystery and a dilemma. in his soul, he is a staunch humanist that is outraged by the atrocities of Man and Nature.*

[@hammer2421]

Marlon was his own man, He was not a fake. Also one of the greatest actors who ever lived. There will never be another like him. Miss him.

[@stianmathisen4284]

Agree....but he would be troubled in these "me too" times!

[@RobinHood-fi4vp]

MARLON BRANDO IS THE 🐐 🐐 GOAT. THE GREATEST ACTOR EVER. HE REVENTED THE FILM INDUSTY. OFTEN COPIED. NEVER DUPLICATED

[@guerescoctans6418]

He was a genius, not only in acting. He was the most sensitive and intelligent man. He always talked about profound and important things.

[@jamesanthony5681]

A genius outside of acting? In what, exactly?

[@JonGSalvatore]

@@jamesanthony5681 he was actvist and did a lot charity work ...

[@jamesanthony5681]

@@JonGSalvatore Yes he did.

[@bird8995]

a genius? what, was he really good at math or something?

[@blueberrycobbler]

@@JonGSalvatore That doesn’t make him a genius, it simply makes him charitable and an activist.

[@andreaburlingame4324]

Marlon Brando was clearly a philosopher. Not just in his heart, in his actions and interviews. People have called him crazy. I think he is a sage.

[@kustommaid3]

People who have a beautiful mind are frequently called crazy or delusional.

[@Stormertheboy]

@John Rayne Back then he was called crazy because he was ahead of his time, just look at what's happening now he's absolutely right about everything.

[@infonomics]

A bit hyperbolic I think. Certainly he is no Plato, Schopenhauer or Kant. Try to keep it between the white lines.

[@cybergypsies]

Agreed! He is just being honest with himself, which is usually what is meant by the expression « being oneself ». He has a pretty sharp view of the human tragedy/comedy and especially the US society. And re. his « mad man » public image built by the press, let’s say that it is an illustration of Krishnamurti’s words: « it isn’t a sign of sanity to be well adjusted to a sick society »...

[@princessransom2582]

Agreed❤️

[@nyalarhotep]

Do you know when was the last time i spent 40 minutes listening to an actor talking? Never, that`s when.

[@patriciamartinez-lx8dy]

Marlon Brando was ahead of his time and gifted actor with natural talent. I admire him for his activism for Native Americans. He was a genius, and his legacy will continue to live on through his films.

[@jamesforbes4996]

I love watching Marlon's interviews. He never fails to confound the interviewers by answering them without using the cliches they are anticipating. Connie is totally thrown off her game in this. I'm surprised it even aired.

[@trillnfly]

I was curious what was cut and what actually aired.

[@VNP707]

Connie was just so incompetent. This man needed someone much smarter.

[@Fractalite]

I wouldnt be so hard on her. She adapted quickly and got him to laugh a number of times which was revealing. At the end of the day her questions gave him an opportunity to reveal himself in the way he responded. Job done.

[@VNP707]

@@Fractalite yes, he revealed himself to be too smart for her. But I respect your view even if I don’t agree with it.

[@MrAitraining]

Connie Chung always looked Spaced out in interviews. Brando loves to talk about everything except acting. He never got into the pomposity of it all. He saw it as a job and not that interesting to talk about.

[@Travelleronearth1]

When you hear him speak in 2019, his words make even more sense. Such a fascinating man.

[@robertdore9592]

100% Actor....

[@marshalburger6480]

He died in 2004

[@dianabowan9694]

@@marshalburger6480 He means when you hear this recording in 2019...his words make even more sense...

[@andrewgibson]

What do U mean speak in 2019, he has been dead for many years

[@charlestaylor3861]

I’d love to hear you explain your comment

[@olijadu]

funny how people call Brando crazy because he isnt following a script or acting like an android. this is what is called being free and being comfortable in your own skin. most of the world should try that sometime

[@alisagazarova7454]

Those who parodied Marlon and made fun of him calling him crazy weren’t worth the dirt under his feet! He is forever the greatest legend, they are all but forgotten. Marlon Brando was an enigma!

[@meltedfro]

he was beyond all the fame he truly is and was amazing

[@morgantylerv9406]

My thoughts exactly. Marlon Brando was a one of a kind. I so wish I knew him. He's Uber Gorgeous & the Greatest Actor of all time.

[@stillgotyourmom]

pff ok fangirl and all the abuse accusations were just fantasies from jealous people right? Also from his own daughter who said he was abusive and comitted suicide! He got accused of raping indogene people on the islands he was on set! Also he got canceled cause he asked the production teams horrific services and lived on the neverland ranch where surely "nothing happenend.."! The biggest disgustings are seen as the biggest heros.

[@mith2946]

He is definitely a little crazy... That doesn't take away from other attributes but it is what it is.

[@drumz700]

He had mental illness...and was an A-HOLE on top of that

[@MatthewKarns123]

This interview is awesome. I think Marlon Brando is my new hero. Who cares what society thinks? He was more wise than society.

[@Anverse-14]

He is no more wiser than society. He simply lets go of the pretension that his position afforded him

[@AbsenceOfLogic]

Marlon Brando was the most interesting and entertaining character out of all of the ones he ever played.

[@UncompressedWAVmusic]

Awesome comment thanks for sharing.

[@TheYoungSquire]

What an absolutely fascinating man Brando was. One of a kind.

[@marieavela6627]

The GOAT! I never get tired of him. I wish he could have hung about a bit longer. ❤️ Loved and missed.

[@allaboutlife2837]

I love him for his honesty and he is a brave, selflessness, and true person

[@danvincent2600]

And Connie Chung intervied him!

[@giovanna722]

He certainly wasn't selfless. He would have been the first to admit how selfish he could be.

[@dillionoshea7535]

@@giovanna722 anyone is selfish at some point on their life. Donating your entire salary towards a cause you believe in…I’d be hard pressed to find anyone to do that lol

[@MDarkraven]

Marlon Brando is that rare type of personality. Wise, artistically gifted, an real observer of the world around him and not afraid to express his observations clearly. One of my heroes ... a true LEGEND.

[@theanswer7354]

Boy he looks much older than 65!

[@morgantylerv9406]

Most Definitely the Best of the Best, they'll never be another Marlon Brando, Most Gorgeous Guy to walk the Earth.

[@disgruntleddem9106]

And don’t forget…a real horndog!

[@zerofox7347]

@@theanswer7354 do you think so I was just saying he looked good for 65, only 5 years off 70 🫤

[@swagkachu3784]

@burteriksson your comment is the embodiment of you hear what you wanna hear

[@RanchoBellaVista503]

"If you are not a part of the solution, you are part of the problem" I love this man!

[@mreuphrates]

Brilliant philosophy 👌

[@akrenwinkle]

Holy &%^$, did anyone think Marlon originated that quote?

[@crowdpleaser54]

@@akrenwinkle isn’t it Malcom X?

[@akrenwinkle]

@@crowdpleaser54 Yes. Well... on second thought, Eldridge Cleaver. Maybe. Certainly not invented by Marlon, who could have offered attribution to the quote.

[@jimifed2798]

I think that saying sucks it sucks the life out of everyone, then bla. bla he goes on about free will and its always good to do exactly what you want.

[@HighSpeedNoDrag]

I adore the constant breeze that flows through Brando's and Chung's hair.

[@lionelgrisbane-ud87]

Connie is so hot 🥵

[@debbiedavenport4920]

I have always loved Marlon.... even more after this candid, smart, inspiring interview.... he looked into our eyes when he spoke and spoke honestly. I love that.

[@isaiahcompere3720]

I feel Brando could have existed in any time and still would have been this big. Such a soul this man was. The world needs to see a resurgence of the caliber of actors, filmmakers and writers as existed in his generation. These that have a timeless quality about them.

[@JoeBoxerNo1]

NOW more than EVER BEFORE. The wokeness of hollywood infected so many braindead zombiefied people of America, and its become a cesspool of Degeneracy. There was a surgence of Hollywood Quality from 1990s- 2014, the MeToo movement destroyed the strong male characters, and hollywood FEARS to portray a man as a Man. Has confused sex and gender to the point absurdity, and cant CREATE anything new or unique at all anymore. Its degenerated into a COPY and CUT and PASTE fakery of remakes and "reIMagining" or "Policitical Correctness Insanity" and actors based on the color of their skin and NEVER their MERIT anymore. It doesnt matter if they have actual TALENT, it just depends on how many WOKE DEI check boxes they have on their resume. sickening and degenerate.

[@8lata]

Absolutely right. I can't stop watching him

[@leonardohummel8658]

Yes. He lived an amazing life, and had amazing performances before the camera. He also had A LOT of existential angst,...particularly on the historic mistreatment of blacks and native Americans.

[@michywichy]

You gave the perfect adjective for him, timeless.

[@Troy2Slick]

What an honest person he was. Fabulous actor, but a very intelligent individual. Was not afraid to say what he thought.

[@meyakabrown795]

Unlike these PC actors these days. 😒

[@lesmis012000]

It's as if you have no idea who Brndo was, at all.

[@bonanzajoe]

I think Marlon would have made a great President.

[@walden6272]

@@bonanzajoe He wouldn't run, he knows how corrupt the political game is.

[@BishopWalters12]

He was also a woman beater and terrible father.

[@ChiliKatsuRamen]

He’s like the wise old man you wanted to confide your problem with (for logic and compassion reasons) and listened to all day long

[@davidtodora6173]

He’s absolutely right. Almost anyone is or can be an Actor. While we are living each day; we are all living together as Actors.

[@bethvirginiaphillips4583]

An American original. No one these days can replace him..his originality, his passion, his sense of humor and acting genius. He didn't take himself seriously and knows that the simple things in life are only what matter. A lesson for us all.

[@rawheadrex1972]

It was a different time. Back then your could say fuck you and fuck off. Now the left have a monopoly on the entertainment industry. The actors today are slaves.

[@stevenmcbroom3958]

Marrlon Brando songs my mother grandmother and grandfather taught me coming to America Canada France England new Zealand Tasmania UAE Singapore globaly with burma and Laos Thailand Mexico Vietnam Burma Cambodia Vietnam south east Asia Pacific region s Hong Kong Taiwan Phillipines and peodophiles rings C Bangkok Thailand Mexico Vietnam Burma Laos Cambodia excellent quality writing C what happens tonight television special events see your cigarettes lighters banned from children and adults alike south east Asia minor Billy sings in b flat red back lady tiger Vietnam Burma Laos Thailand Cambodia hi chi min city remember correctly C me Bo gritz colonel James Bo gritz colonel Jerry king you eat your own Steve understand right in vein definitely nailed asses do you think he remembers you all ladies and gentlemen oh I'm sure colonel James Bo gritz is starting to think about anything everything and everyone I've taken out Chris Kyle and echelon front international that's affirmative I stuck the needle straight in my vein Antony blinkden United states of America president Joe Biden and kamahla Harris vice president we will take care of this simple he does what he wants it's not effecting work black operations point one percent of God knows what or who are you good apocalypse pestilence plagues famines and deaths in Laos Thailand Mexico Vietnam Burma Cambodia Vietnam south east Asia Pacific region s Hong Kong Taiwan Phillipines AIDS HIV clap utis and mynamar execution s of all western world 🌍 peodophiles rings C Geoffrey Epstein peodophiles rings C channel ID Cambodia Vietnam south east Asia Pacific region s Vietnam Burma Laos Cambodia Vietnam south east Asia Pacific region s special victims unit s crystal meth lab s heroin and cocaine possession means hanging in Malaysia and Singapore and Indonesia

[@billplaney2585]

@@stevenmcbroom3958 what kind of utterly stupid comment is this?

[@darrenvail8726]

@@billplaney2585 Drugs is a hell of a drug.

[@anthonylilly6862]

No one can replace anyone everyone is original even you

[@mikesheritage5]

"Tim's the greatest actor ever, he pretends he loves me when he wants something to eat."

[@tpiapb]

I just LOL, waiting at the hospital.

[@eljanabbasov6953]

then slaps his ass

[@ravertpinocha9383]

"Get outta here"

[@mattmarkus4868]

Tim ?

[@shogun_1991]

The dog

[@hayashimargie5872]

I was left with nothing but respect for this man. His brutal honesty, heart and wisdom . Great interview👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@KB-ch8hu]

"You are really making me angry now!"Connie didn't know how to take him at times! I love this man! One of a kind no doubt! She was out of her element!

[@1distinctive]

"it does not make that much of a difference whether you are fat or thin in life its just that if you are a good person"

[@marjnussby1516]

I now realize that Marlon was ahead of his time. He knew he was a great actor, he did it, made money, was recognized for his talents. He could get or buy anything he wanted. He was not going to ignore the plight of others, nor try to spend his life trying to stay young and relevant. He lived. Those not so great, try to extend what once was.

[@stevengaston2156]

Newmansprings

[@amacali2319]

I agree, but i don't think he was ahead of his time.. Reading the meditations by Marcus Auerelius, you see that people have been having these realisations for thousands of years.

[@KD400_]

That's what high value men do lol. Alot of women r just commenting here it seems. I guess they would want to be with him if they could lol

[@kurtay3232]

so if talking about equal rights for blacks and american indians during the early 60s, and going against all the establishment traditions during the 50s, and talking about the news as a business in 65, wasnt being ahead of his time, than i cant help you....

[@user-hr5uj1wq5q]

The greatest of all time. Never again anyone like him.

[@funshine817]

You really can see in his acting what he meant when he said you can't act unless you are what you are, who you are. Brilliant! His acting is just like his interviews....real!

[@davidhenry1405]

Love a REAL interview. He’s not crazy, he’s free.

[@jaygrannell858]

He's dead. So yeah

[@natanforlife]

Damned right...SBN

[@MrBastilleDay]

No. Not completely. His life was pretty fucked up.

[@darioalbertini290]

Kkkk6kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk e

[@davidleader4799]

Exactly

[@23v0lv32]

everybody in life is an actor!!! - NAILED IT

[@khizarfarooq6778]

@willie billie he wasn't being a dipshit, he hated acting and always wanted to avoid talking about it, that's why he always have this line to interviewers

[@rupertpupkin4349]

@willie billie He is just different, let's leave it at that, rather than calling him names.

[@khizarfarooq6778]

@MACK D maybe I said it a bit wrong, he didn't really hate acting, but he hated Hollywood and the whole industry, and that's why avoided talking About his movies and acting

[@heathermarsh3425]

Sooo true!

[@princesspai1975]

Pure BS Maybe he and his Italian jewish buddies are scammers and actors. But most decent people are just being themselves most of the time.

[@neooneZ1]

I truly loved this interview, and don't agree with those that look at Brando as a nut. He was a very deep thinker and understood more about the world around him that he was given credit for. Definitely worth the watch.

[@HpHH83]

Brando is very charismatic. Also a man who knows who he is, but without the ego. A rare trait amongst actors. Also, Chung did a great job? To get an interview like this today, just wouldn't happen. Too many actors who want to protect their image to the point of being boring.

[@taur611]

He should've received an Oscar for this interview...Maestro Brando!

[@ariesred777]

Everyone back then was too focused on trying to be an actor.Few alternatives listened to his personal opinions about the state of the world.He made a speech with Michael Jackson and everyone was distracted and not listening to him about social/political/cultural issues.

[@MidnightPixies]

RIP , Greetings from Saudi Arabia , He's so real and genius , he was so ahead of his time . I enjoy listening to him

[@alisabaxter8430]

I love this interview. Marlon brando will always be remembered for his realistic performances, who inspired countless actors and actresses to achieve as much emotional depth as possible to bring their character to life. He didnt stick to the conventional approach of acting and you can see he didnt stick to the conventions of a typical interview either. Right of way he points out the cameras and production crew. He casts aside the scripted question-response dialogue expected of them and focuses on discribing his true inner thoughts and philosophy, even though his candidness and lengthy rambling catches the interviewer off guard. By the end, Brando manages to turn the interview into a real conversation after all; having Connie answer questions as well, iliciting real reaction to his comments, inciting genuine laughter. He strips away the mystique of his celebrity and shows the world that he's human being who's disillusioned by the celebrity lifestyle and wants to make a genuine impact on the world. In a way, he achieves the same effect that he did as a character in his movies, stripping away the facade and delivers an uninhibited display of character and humanity. Its genius

[@adriaanboogaard8571]

I love his voice and the way he talks . For some reason it's comforting to me. The way he speaks to Connie and his Lodgic and reasoning. 😁 I'm 55 so maybe he reminds me of my Granfather who just said it like he taught it was . My family is Dutch and survived WWII in the Netherlands. People that have been through bad things and living on very little just understand each other.

[@cindylewis2821]

MARLON stopped doing stage acting because it was so many hours and work and the money wasn't there as in films. I think that he is authentic and I also think that marlon Brando is a genius!

[@Outlawgurl24]

Marlon was of part Dutch descent. His last name was German.

[@bekabeka71]

Most handsome man ever lived in his prime topped off with extreme intelligence and the first actor ever to be an activist for human rights against race and colour

[@mattm3729]

I appreciate your kind words. Oh wait - you mean Marlon Brando, never mind

[@paulanthony5274]

@@mattm3729 🤣🤣

[@terrymaccarrone9927]

The Act is on. Stage of Human experience Living each moment in Private and in Public. He ( Brando ) made us an offer we can not refuse... Ego...!

[@terrymaccarrone9927]

The greatest Showman W C Fields as Marlin Brando

[@SALSERO-pd3uw]

He was when younger didn't age good

[@Smellslikegelfling]

Marlon Brando wasn't crazy. It might have driven him mad the way some interviewers keep ignoring what he says and asking the same question. But he was a genius, and very passionate about life and respecting other human beings.

[@neilledejongh1290]

This my point the interviews pushing their own Agendas jst watch his earlier interview you'll C what I mean

[@misonoresoconto]

Yes. For example, Brando was talking about free will which Brando said was, "an interesting conversation" (at the 29:52 mark) and the moment he started on this very interesting topic Connie Chung feigned boredom and pretended to fall asleep. I would have loved to hear what Brando had to say but Connie Chung unfunnily and rudely cut him off. Why did she do that? That I don't understand.

[@notursocialguy79]

They wanted drama, he gave them knowledge.

[@MikehMike01]

@@misonoresoconto because she’s an idiot like all journalists and can’t stomach anything intelligent

[@8lata]

Could i honey? Who can deliver these lines like him with a thousand underlying meanings. Lucky connie!

[@RockyMtnWay]

Honestly! :)

[@cowabungakev]

There is a lot to love about this interview. One thing I loved aside from Brando and his way of thinking is how beautiful the environment is. How it went from sun up to sun down while the interview took place. From under the sun to under the moon.

[@SarandipityStudios]

I love when he talks to the camera, that's when you know he's talking right to you, the audience, sending a message and not simply answering interview questions.

[@susanleclerc243]

He knew how to handle an interview didn’t he Keira?

[@beattrixkiddo2725]

@@susanleclerc243 yes Susan

[@CJLOVE23]

Even at 65, overweight, with gray hair loss, and a sort of somber melancholy about him, he still sparkles and shines once that incomparable smile lights up on his face

[@CJLOVE23]

Also- He was still charming, charismatic, and very very interesting when he wanted to be. I just don’t think he wanted to show it. He could have went into that interview and faked answers, faked laughs and faked smiles, but he was a genuine man. He was always ahead of his time. A true acting genius. I loved his autobiography too. It was a very interesting read and I finished it in 2 days. I will always have this weird, special love for Brando whom I never even met

[@manofiske3318]

@@CJLOVE23 "... could have _gone_ into..."

[@debbeborders5762]

Marlon Brando is a fascinating human. I could listen to him speak his truth for hours. He is absolutely authentic continuously.

[@MeidoVegeta]

"He's the greatest actor in the world (to the dog). He pretends loves me when he needs something to eat" wow that is so quick and brilliant from Marlon and displays his intellect (in a comedic way).

[@conorsmith8551]

It’s the Irish wit in him haha

[@corkandi]

Simply brilliant. She did not understand Brando's complete lack of respect for all things which are governed, controlled and manipulated by societies. It's refreshing to see a guy challenge his interviewer, whilst remaining calm and true to himself.

[@annanirathsi1111]

He is brilliant here and does a superb job at showing just how stupid she really is. I think that was the only reason he didn't leave the interview because he was having too much fun showing her up. She sure made it easy.

[@choiyenaenjoyer]

@@annanirathsi1111 what in god's name are you talking about? this is a softball interview, with the interviewer basically giving the floor to brando, so he can throw out aphorisms, ramble, and complain a bunch about Dry White Season. you must have ADHD or something, because you couldn't possibly have described this interview less accurately

[@farahv_]

And she was increasingly obnoxious

[@notursocialguy79]

The mastery of emotion on all levels

[@SongJLikes]

Well, it was a clash of ideals here… Connie Chung herself represents “all things governed, controlled and manipulated”… and Brando is directly confronted with what she represents in this interview.

[@FestArc]

This is the only interview I've seen where an actor talked openly about salary.

[@MrAitraining]

Acting was a job to Marlon. He found the pomposity and grandeur of acting silly. He would rather talk about anything else.

[@wildbill8362]

Worth a $100M at his death......not bad for a guy that was wacked!!!

[@mikevaldez7684]

@@wildbill8362 Kinda like you, right? NOT...you're just a lame who calls himself "Wild Bill"...sounds like you're wacked, loser.😂

[@wildbill8362]

@@mikevaldez7684 Good try.....lol

[@mikevaldez7684]

@@wildbill8362 Thank you Queen !😊

[@robertdeluca4104]

This man was the greatest actor of all time

[@markhayes9198]

If we all thought like brando we would all be in trouble.The man was brutally honest.

[@nickfanzo]

We would all be better off.

[@Nightrain76]

Brando had a really unique way of viewing the world and is extremely interesting to listen to.

[@aleisterjames]

Everything that is wrong with the world today encapsulated in one interview. Forget actor; Brando was one of the greatest human beings of all time. AjC

[@karenqualls89]

He was brilliant and way ahead of his time...he knew human nature so well and Connie missed a true opportunity to interview a great thinker far ahead of his time and true humanitarian...She robbed us of glimpse of a deep philosophical brilliance of not only a great actor and a wise man...but one of the most intelligent person of his time..his words hold true today more than they did when he said them...The Plato of the acting world.. he gave us true genius and she kept missing the mark in this interview she had know clue what he was talking about...his mind was truly brilliant and I wish we could have heard more interviews from this great actor by someone that could actually appreciate his brilliance...She was clueless who cares about his weight.. her brain is as light as a feather....he talked circles around her I am embarrassed for her...

[@numan6959]

This is probably my all-time favourite interview. Connie did a great job too.

[@johnstacy2700]

I love his candor and the fact that he tells it like it is. He has a unique sense of humor and perspective of this world. What a great actor... he was great in the movie The Score with Robert Deniro near the end of his career.

[@conorsmith8551]

I need to watch the score

[@rubenrubinos982]

Brando was 65 here and would live another 15 years. Happy Birthday Marlon, R.I.P.

[@cosmo1eleven855]

No, he died in the 90's

[@hshill7168]

Cosmic Pulse no, he died in 2004

[@nodiggity8497]

He's bloody brilliant. Reminds me of someone who's explored the depths of his soul...

[@DBEdwards]

.....and discovered there is nothing there.

[@benardlawrence2869]

@@DBEdwards neither are u

[@erzsebethyoung]

​@@DBEdwards... What makes to think, feel, express emotion, love etc... your physical body is the vehicle for those human characteristics in the Physical world of matter, the non physical world is the Spiritual world what they refer to as the anti-matter. Love is the Ultimate Master and the highest energy vibration in the Universe.

[@Aasmundar]

Want to thank Marlon Brando for the entertainment he has given me. Wish he made more movies. Thank you for being a voice for native people of the lands.

[@benpotaka5893]

Brando was a great man, with a social consciousness far ahead of his time

[@Max-px5ym]

30:37 How incredibly rude and most importantly, sad, that she would prevent us from hearing Marlon Brandon's perspective on free will

[@blueclover9918]

Yeah, he was saying something fascinating, she sat there and pretended to snore

[@TheNmd828]

ridiculous. obscene tbh.

[@Noura-ii1uw]

I was looking for this comment. My blood is boilinggg

[@MikehMike01]

she couldn’t stand attention not being in her like all journalists huge ego

[@tomada36]

I think he was a kid at heart, a prankster, but very very intelligent and particularly insightful. He read people very well, and he wasn't very patient with poseurs.

[@johnnypastrana6727]

Chung was a complete poseur and dimwit.

[@blacquesjacques7239]

Daniel Toma No one should be predisposed to indulging poseurs .

[@kindface]

Josey Bojangles Just your comment will do very nicely. Spare everyone your English lessons, if you don’t mind.

[@finnibertlunchiken7792]

Jay Lee I have no problem with eithervof those things.

[@stewwatkins687]

What an amazing person

[@christian_t7954]

Brando was an incredibly gifted individual and his charisma truly dominated the screen...he also had a great understanding for human nature and in my personal opinion he knew how to use his charisma to manipulate the perception of the audience off screen, and viewed as an enigmatic personality... He was truly remarkable and his acting on screen was a tiny aspect of the genius he really was...

[@jaradaniels9289]

He was a man. A real man. Telling people the industry in America is tainted. Humble man

[@dcdel1]

Must say, to interview this great man, be honest,be blunt, don’t be patronising, he can see through it.try to listen to him,don’t listen to your overinflated ego.This man is a legend,let him flow.

[@FredHandle1]

He's so disgusted with the mediocrity & apathy around him. He wasn't allowed to take it up a notch & make it real. So he bowed out disgusted with it all. This is what happens when you're serious about your life & purpose. He's not your clown.

[@Ve-suvius]

@Fred and lobster whisperer, You both are right It's not this or that. It's both. He's a person just like anyone else, having to earn money. Get some bread on the table. So in the beginning, he wasn't as pickey . But later on he wanted to his own ideas into practice. But walked into the Hollywood wall. And that frustrated him very much. You see him saying 'you're making me very angry now to Connie.

[@FredHandle1]

@@Ve-suvius True, you said what I intentionally left out thinking ppl would see it as obvious. But some ppl need everything spelled out. Most artists initially bend with the wind to rack up enough money to secure themselves. Once there, they think they can go & truly express what they think. And thats when they're smacked down by the politic. Its true of any job once you ascend high enough. Institutions are rackets built upon the naivety of the masses.

[@Ve-suvius]

@@FredHandle1 I don't blame him. Most people are into jobs in which their heart is not really into. Some have the opportunity to do what they love and make money with it. Whether it's sports or acting or something else. Marlon didn't do so bad. Although I have seen him talk bad about the profession of acting. Not being proud of it. Something like that. I do think he 'probably' was a person with inner conflicts as well. You have to do this, but you're expected to do that. You need money. So what do you do. He was accused of being a selfish person. Regarding women and/or movie roles. I see hatred in comments and also blind adoration. He's 'probably' just human. And a bit of a philosopher as well. I like that part of him. The Thinker Marlon Brando.

[@Ve-suvius]

@@FredHandle1 Your words makes me think of the words of Travis ( Robert De Niro)in the Movie Taxi Driver. "I realize now how much she's just like the others, cold and distant, and many people are like that, women for sure, they're like a union." Hollywood is a union also. Haha. Emptiness rules them all. Many movies come from Hollywood. The special effects get better and better. But the storielines and dialogues can be way better than what is seen too often. The historical movies as well. Whether it is about Romans , Greek. Too much playboy atmosphere instead of trying to create the atmosphere from back then.

[@FredHandle1]

​@@Ve-suvius For me, I can identify closely with his plight bc I suffered a similar trip in my career & made the same radical decisions. Yes he was a radical idealist seeking a better world, a great soul that doesn't belong. A dreamer in a dreamless mostly instinctive human culture. Its the result of being rapped up in ones self & not realizing the make up of the majority of ppl around us. He was obviously tortured by his own, high moral character & never could see that he's in a robotic herd of driven consumers. The herd follow the guys in the front, not bc they're leaders who know where they're going but merely bc they're in the front. That makes ppl followers by nature & debating leadership qualities with them over-heats their their mind & nets you insults like "your crazy..etc". A viable solution may be, to sneak to the front by prostituting one's self to hoard massive money by any means. Several mega recording artists have tried that route, they corrupted themselves only to bump against big brother/king. And kings are smart, they got ppl where they want them & can see you coming & they murder competition. Most efforts will never work bc the core of the majority of humanity is not on-board. So why kill yourself over a sea of creatures devoid of honor & no aspiration. The sheep are happy in the barn, why you wanna build rockets...lulz Its God who grants man intellect or curses him to stupidity & hence it takes a God. Thats Brando should've realised & saved himself. Sorry for digressing rgds

[@RoMorawsun]

An amazing inspirational soul who opened the hearts and eyes of many so much wisdom ..a warrior full of truths ! so much respect ..legend lives on !

[@Inquiring_Together]

This was such an intimate talk between Marlon and Ms. Chung. The wonderful Ms. Chung. She was amongst the kindest and smartest interviewers of that era. Marlon was really calm and serious about healing and experiencing joy.

[@zardozy]

I can understand why David Letterman had the hots for her!

[@eargasm1072]

"everybody in this life is an actor" true statement..we all pretend, act like everything is "fine"

[@serpenthydra]

Surely the alternative is rank honesty, and I feel that people would either be bored stiff by another's issues or can't be reliably trusted to take them seriously, at least without ego getting involved. So until that dynamic changes, everything's fine...

[@akskier44]

All the world’s a stage?

[@cre8lite11]

Not me

[@twelveytwelve]

I love that Brando looked at the camera a lot in this interview. You don't get many interviewees doing that.

[@onlyme574]

So did George from the Beatles on Dick Cavett show.

[@chipper442]

Broke that “fourth wall” and let us know it was all a put on. What a great actor he was.

[@steviedub9370]

He’s so right when he said there “no culture in this country” especially nowadays..

[@samessa3155]

Brandon is definitely educating this lady with all honesty.

[@Incognitofrito1]

"You just simply live it through. And as you draw your last breath, you say: what was that all about? Who knows..." - Marlon Brando ..... bravo!

[@StevieDisopolis]

I love how Marlon Brando points out the absurdity in Connie Chung's questions

[@davidadams2395]

StevieDisopolis He would have done that to anyone interviewing him because he was an ass. Still, he liked her, and she him. Her questions were fine and things inquiring minds would want to know.

[@Vingul]

@@davidadams2395 he was an ass for being honest then. Strange standards you have.

[@davidadams2395]

@@Vingul As a person, he was notorious for being a jerk. And he _does_ behave in similar fashion with others, even towards those of whom he's fond, such as Larry King, who asks the same types of questions as Connie.

[@Vingul]

David Adams I think he was very gracious with Dick Cavett. If he lets him sit at the edge of his seat a little bit it's all good fun, and playing on what they talked about on the phone prior to taping (see the interview if you wanna see what I mean). He even compliments Cavett sincerely and says no one does what Cavett did on TV, and that he did it well. I certainly appreciate his honesty.

[@davidadams2395]

@@Vingul True, the Cavett interview was one of his best. I find Dick could bring out the best in all his guests-even Katherine Hepburn. I'd say Cavett's and Barbara Walters' interviews with Hepburn broke through the facade.

[@jason94095]

Thank you for the fantastic interview, Connie!

[@weiloong7]

Excellent!!! Captured the madness of Marlon, and the bravado of Brando!! A larger than life legend!!

[@billpiechocki]

I came to watch for a couple of minutes, and I stayed for the whole show... It's no mystery why this man is considered the best...

[@arminkadragic7506]

me too, haha

[@tantamountcorp7334]

Bill Piechocki &6,

[@bertranddezes8279]

Bill Piechocki

[@llamalulu4255]

I did the very same thing

[@shoeplayisbad1]

still my favorite actor he was so brilliant in the roles he did

[@nellybardi8838]

Reading the comments on this video gives me hope in humanity. For so long I’ve wondered why people only remember one side of Brando & forget everything he did for human rights etc. He didn’t care what people thought about him, he just wanted to help. He was all class, a deep thinker & a true Gentleman 🥰 Rest In Paradise Marlon ❤️ Your real legacy lives on 🙌🏾 x

[@kurtay3232]

he was hated from about 1962 until his death...that says a lot about the decline of the west...in the world of the blind, the one-eyed man is king

[@jackyflowers3493]

Marlon had no filter. Brutally honest. ◇ a rare gem, indeed.

[@jaclynmormile4102]

Marlon Brando was still handsome and charming during this interview, his smile is to die for!!!.God Bless and rest in peace .

[@AnthonyJ74]

Brando was a very intelligent, thoughtful man.

[@sheisapearla]

Commanding, intelligent, quick witted, brutally honest, compassionate, introspective, no nonsense...Marlon was marvellous.

[@funshine817]

I agree, however, he treated his relationships with women(don't know about men) rather badly. Lots and lots of infidelity and dare I say, cruel? Or, maybe, simply insensitive and without empathy. He strikes me as someone who really struggled with loving and being loved. But, he was not perfect....he had lots of childhood trauma. RIP Marlon!

[@imoretullv243]

@@funshine817 He has great capacity to feel and have empathy, but his own demons requires constant self upkeep. In other words, lots of patience for others, but deeply wounded to be consistent enough and needed his own space and contemplation for long periods of time therefore alienating others.

[@ilqar887]

@@funshine817well we all do ..we all do

[@novagerio]

Connie, you did great! ❤

[@scottb7347]

she was on point... in spite of the shakiness

[@aurelf3158]

So visionary ,so human ,his kindness was huge /great actor ,thinker,philosofher ,generous ,all in one .We lost a titan !

[@EUSA1776]

“David Letterman doesn’t do that .” “No , but I do at the mention of his name.” LMFAOO fucking legend .

[@kathyneville9768]

He couldn't contain himself when all she came up with was DL. I laughed hysterically at his reaction...frozen in time, like, what!? he had to do something or otherwise he would have been on the floor in hysterics. Ironically, he was talking about finding laughter in one's life.

[@x220rulz]

im sure he saw the chis Elliot skit😂

[@Aasmundar]

Yeah.. there is something deeply profound about that testament.. 😄

[@b.jr.7816]

“I come from an Irish background. I think one of the defenses you find for people who are saddened, such as the Irish... life is too grim generally for most people, and when you’re down to your last nickel, and your last hope, I think all that you have left is laughter.”

[@caf6802]

Excellent interview. He guided all the conversation with sincerity and kindness. Chong was free to be her.

[@tonyjohnson2500]

My fascination about Brando is well deserved. He was a marvelous human being! “Could I honey?”

[@yellowburger]

Back in the day Brando seemed crazy, but man, he was ahead of his time. I watched that whole interview and thought he was friggin brilliant. His position on the genocide of the native people may have seemed radical to some back then, but not today. I love the last line he gives. It makes me laugh and cry all at the same time.

[@mariadacre5875]

Totally agree.

[@ronaldhadley7129]

@@mariadacre5875 Eventually the truth comes out to the masses

[@manofiske3318]

It ("his position") didn't 'seem' anything. It was bullsh*t then, it's bullsh*t now, and such 'position' will forever amount to a pile of bullsh*t. It's called 'progress', fool. No one owns the land, those with the better ideas and the wherewithal to implement get "say-so" in the matter. Let's hear what good ol' Marlon or _you've_ got to say about the unspeakable savagery of the so-called indigenous peoples of the 'New World' exhibited even among their more advanced tribes to the south. Exactly. Not much, unless it's heavily sugar-coated, to put it mildly. Enough already with the pathetically silly, disingenuous, relentless vilification of "the white man" - for if not for the Caucasian male(with an assist from his Asian brethren and the support of his female) we'd still be living in the stone-age.

[@sandradibiaso7316]

"People are strange when you're a stranger." --. Jim Morrison

[@JoeBoxerNo1]

NOW more than EVER BEFORE we need Actors of his genius and mindset. The wokeness of hollywood infected so many braindead zombiefied people of America, and its become a cesspool of Degeneracy. There was a surgence of Hollywood Quality from 1990s- 2014, the MeToo movement destroyed the strong male characters, and hollywood FEARS to portray a man as a Man. Has confused sex and gender to the point absurdity, and cant CREATE anything new or unique at all anymore. Its degenerated into a COPY and CUT and PASTE fakery of remakes and "reIMagining" or "Policitical Correctness Insanity" and actors based on the color of their skin and NEVER their MERIT anymore. It doesnt matter if they have actual TALENT, it just depends on how many WOKE DEI check boxes they have on their resume. sickening and degenerate.

[@diegocastells8395]

Thank you Mr Brando for keeping it so real

[@bryallen11]

These kinds of interviews and the freedom that celebrities have to talk about their lives never happen any more.. how amazing and fresh. Extraordinary

[@benardlawrence2869]

There 2 full of them selfs no real soul there not all of them but we have lost alot of smart respectful humans

[@biatch1966]

I was obsessed with him in Guys And Dolls & Street Car. Amazing actor & appreciate how honest & real he was. RIP 🙏

[@vickie3020]

She was intimidated by him, she didn't know how to speak to him. Because he was so down to earth and genuine... not a cocky actor that she can interrogate with stupid questions...I love this guy

[@tiger22555]

Vickie I strongly agree with you

[@Humma_Kavula]

Brando was most definitely full of himself lol Literally refused to learn the lines in the Godfather.

[@killerdude35]

@@Humma_Kavula And won an Oscar for it.

[@Humma_Kavula]

@@killerdude35 Damn right! haha. Can't imagine the talent you need to have in order to be able to read the lines on the spot and still act it out naturally and believable. Dude was a once in a life time type of person.

[@DC-zi6se]

He was egotistical but not boastful.

[@midnighttornado22]

Brando was one of the absolute legends. If Hollywood was Olympus, he was Zeus. No one could f*** with him. His filmography is unreal, and his success was well-deserved and well-respected by everyone.

[@ABitefLife]

It’s a shame Brando never got to make the one movie he REALLY wanted to make. The one about the genocide of the American Indians

[@tusharkumar8750]

Martin Scorcese fulfilled his dream by "Killers of the Flower Moon".

[@Outlawgurl24]

Leonardo made it for him

[@Butterflieslove2]

Love watching his interviews. This man was so interesting to listen and watch! 😍