Woulda been great to see it on the big screen. I was 15 when it first came out and where I lived in Canada it was restricted to 18 and older. Anyone under 18 couldn't get in, not even with an adult. I saw it a couple of years later on video and it's been a favourite ever since
I can just imagine the police report: Arrested on counts of breaking and entering into the zoo, animal abuse, destruction of public property, public nudity, and substance abuse...that somehow sent him back down the evolutionary ladder.
I remember going to the movies as a kid with my older brother and cousin and sneaking in to part of this after our movie ended. I was already nervous about sneaking in and then this sasquatch creature horrified me when he made his grand entrance in the hallway chase scene.
For me he is the best hominid represented in a film... curiosity, aggressiveness, screams and reactions, juggling, spontaneity, size and proportions... a very successful fantasy without a doubt, and I don't think the actor is Mr Hurt (R.I.P.)
One profoundly silly movie, and its novelization by the screenwriter Paddy Chayefsky doesn't help much. But not many don't think the whatever-it-is was a stuntman...and he wasn't. He was Miguel Godreau, per his 1996 obituary "a former lead dancer with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater." The direction, cinematography, editing, makeup...and him, sans dialogue and very little else. I'd argue he makes the movie.
Everything about this sequence is outstanding. Miguel's agility is impressive, he makes all the climbing and jumping look effortless, and his body language is top notch. It's like watching a wild animal that's extremely dangerous, but also confused as hell by the strange environment. Watching the wheels turn in his head as he inspects the fence and then climbs the tree to get to his prey is great. The lighting and shadows also serve to make the whole thing more ominous.
Cross between The Final Programme and Doctor Jekyll and Mr Hyde. Russell was having a bit of fun when Hurt starts transforming and the girls says, "Are you OK, Doctor Jessup?" aka Jekyll. The ape-man was brilliant.
The actor who portrayed the caveman did a masterful depiction.
You mean it wasn't Bill Hurt in make-up? 😁
He was a dancer and instructor for the Alvin Ailey dance company. He died of AIDS in 1996.
Gey
@@chiefscheiderWilliam Hurt
To his friends he was Bill. I was a dear friend
I remember seeing this movie on wide screen at the theater back in 1980. It was quite a trip!! Rest in Peace William Hurt.
Woulda been great to see it on the big screen. I was 15 when it first came out and where I lived in Canada it was restricted to 18 and older. Anyone under 18 couldn't get in, not even with an adult. I saw it a couple of years later on video and it's been a favourite ever since
I remember seeing this movie first run in the theatre when I was 14 months old. Scared the hell out of me.
Wat? 14 months lol?
He could have saved 15% on his car or motorcycle insurance with Geico.
Look into George MacDonald.
The lighting … the acting … the stuntman is unbelievable … the music … ALL INCREDIBLE ❤
I've gotta watch this movie again but while I'm high.
This is why they stopped selling Bacardi 151
I can just imagine the police report:
Arrested on counts of breaking and entering into the zoo, animal abuse, destruction of public property, public nudity, and substance abuse...that somehow sent him back down the evolutionary ladder.
Don't forget that he's a PHD.
I remember going to the movies as a kid with my older brother and cousin and sneaking in to part of this after our movie ended. I was already nervous about sneaking in and then this sasquatch creature horrified me when he made his grand entrance in the hallway chase scene.
Great clip thanks for posting. I foolishly got rid of my DVD copy, so I must find it again.
You're welcome! And go with the blu-ray, it looks and sounds great 👍
Outstanding Dental Work 0:31 for an early Paleolithic Proto Human
Are you a dentist? His teeth look better than mine, the food was probably much better for you then.
GEICO…”so easy a caveman can do it.”
I had a trip like this off pcp once! Thankfully I didn’t hurt anybody cause I was gone!!!
I saw this movie the year it came out. I was 4 at the time, so it actually scared me. Lol
4:51 "What am I doing here, naked next to the partially eaten corpse of a zoo animal?.......Y.O.L.O.!!!"
For me he is the best hominid represented in a film... curiosity, aggressiveness, screams and reactions, juggling, spontaneity, size and proportions... a very successful fantasy without a doubt, and I don't think the actor is Mr Hurt (R.I.P.)
He came out of the bar exactly like all other drunks
I'm sure there are plenty of them still around - you just need to know, where to find them... 🤣
The same scene can be recreated in real life as long as you've got fireball.
This is a man who became a so called caveman because his mind receded to the level of a caveman . He receded to his ID ! Jesus is God
@@mordecaiesther3591 Your belief is blasphemous.
@@mordecaiesther3591Jesus is king 🙌
I guess dogs aren't a caveman's best friend :^(
Man’s Best Friend can also be Man’s Worst Enemy
Looks like a pretty standard Saturday night in England.
One confused caveman 😅 my man is hungry for some goat! What a rough nite 😅
Those dogs don't like him not one bit,
They want a piece of him!!
we also have such individuals here....
Uh oh, kwyjibo on the loose!
why you little
This movie was criminally underrated. Literally freaked me the hell out. Plus I was like 10 or 11 years old, that didn't help at all.
One profoundly silly movie, and its novelization by the screenwriter Paddy Chayefsky doesn't help much. But not many don't think the whatever-it-is was a stuntman...and he wasn't. He was Miguel Godreau, per his 1996 obituary "a former lead dancer with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater." The direction, cinematography, editing, makeup...and him, sans dialogue and very little else. I'd argue he makes the movie.
Everything about this sequence is outstanding. Miguel's agility is impressive, he makes all the climbing and jumping look effortless, and his body language is top notch. It's like watching a wild animal that's extremely dangerous, but also confused as hell by the strange environment. Watching the wheels turn in his head as he inspects the fence and then climbs the tree to get to his prey is great. The lighting and shadows also serve to make the whole thing more ominous.
❤❤thanks for the heads up about this ! I love this movie
Cross between The Final Programme and Doctor Jekyll and Mr Hyde. Russell was having a bit of fun when Hurt starts transforming and the girls says, "Are you OK, Doctor Jessup?" aka Jekyll. The ape-man was brilliant.
Night at the Museum
Gee, that lab sure is in a shitty part of town!
Hello rinho 😊
I don't understand how he became a caveman in this scene
Anyone knows
Sure it was from all the testing he did on himself
Instagram!
I wonder, was William hurt?
Surely you can't be serious ...
@@chiefscheider I am serious. And stop calling me Lucy.
Not bad, but "And don't call me Lucy" woulda been perfect 🙃
@@chiefscheider I was trying for a Charles 'Renko' Haid rant.
Remake this movie cast Chris Evans
Sacrilege!
lmao what the fuck is that supposed to be
looks like what runs loose in Detroit at night🐵
We have enough weirdos walking the streets in Detroit