The Hard Way (1979)

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  • @martinmcdonald4207
    @martinmcdonald4207 2 ปีที่แล้ว +784

    Thank you for posting this movie. My dad is the detective on the walkie talkie in the French trench coat at the airport waiting room. R.I.P. dad. He was 50 years old when this film made in 1979. I`m now 60 years old. Where do the decades go?!

    • @georgegoodyear9631
      @georgegoodyear9631 ปีที่แล้ว +60

      As a man, now in his seventieth year, I daily ask myself that question.

    • @matthewgabbard6415
      @matthewgabbard6415 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      That’s really cool. Patrick Magoohan was a great actor. I wonder why he wasn’t used more in the 80s and 90s? Maybe he was getting up in age by then. Anyway, take care

    • @alexmoore432
      @alexmoore432 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Same place as the movies I guess

    • @sherierodrigues1569
      @sherierodrigues1569 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      How lovely for you. I agree, where do the years go, I'm 73, hugs to you.

    • @garybrockwell2031
      @garybrockwell2031 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Must AVE been great to see the ol' man🙏✌️🇬🇧💯😏😇

  • @caffenefree
    @caffenefree 2 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    Watching on Pat's birthday. I believe he would have been 94 this year. Legendary. no one quite like him before or since.

    • @caffenefree
      @caffenefree 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      best hand work in the business!

    • @jerryrichardson2799
      @jerryrichardson2799 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Definitely an underrated actor.

    • @tonydoherty2190
      @tonydoherty2190 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Did you know Mr mcgoohan

    • @colinglass1342
      @colinglass1342 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I remember the iconic itv series The prisoner series Danger Man. A versatile actor who was in the tv drama Jamaica inn with Jane Seymour and Mary Queen of Scott's with Glenda Jackson Vanessa Redgrave

    • @tonydoherty2190
      @tonydoherty2190 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@colinglass1342 braveheart he was the best actor in it

  • @paddymac6245
    @paddymac6245 4 ปีที่แล้ว +195

    Patrick hardly had any dialogue in this film but it wasn't really needed. He expressed himself without words. Such a wonderful actor.

    • @jamie7056
      @jamie7056 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Agree,a pleasure to watch Patrick in action,his dialogue delivery is perfect,one of the very best there is.

    • @ewantaylor4478
      @ewantaylor4478 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The guy on the top floor was not doing his job !

    • @paddymac6245
      @paddymac6245 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@ewantaylor4478 I know.But he was SO hot!!!!!

    • @miniadventureswithmark3309
      @miniadventureswithmark3309 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      🥹🤔🧐🤓👍🤟

    • @laurallama73
      @laurallama73 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      He was also in a few episodes of Columbo. He was excellent there, as well.

  • @BlancGivre
    @BlancGivre ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I love seeing how the automobile markets were different back in the day. Today, it's all the same everywhere.

    • @jontisdall6248
      @jontisdall6248 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Yes I agree. I amused myself by identifying all the different vehicles. Particularly good to see the Leyland 'wedge'.

  • @delzworld2007
    @delzworld2007 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    A lot of excellent movies have come out of Ireland and this is yet another one that's well worth watching.

  • @mmmoroi
    @mmmoroi ปีที่แล้ว +47

    A low-profile but decent enjoyable film. Pat McGoohan is in his element whenever he plays the part of an introspective character like this.

  • @MaxGravitas
    @MaxGravitas ปีที่แล้ว +16

    What a great movie. Had me hooked throughout. The Bourne Identity absolutely borrowed from this.

  • @jewelcitizen2567
    @jewelcitizen2567 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    @Johnny Cassettes
    What an absolute gem, can’t believe I’ve never come across this til now. I love 70s Crime Films. Thanks so much!

  • @kenreeve6549
    @kenreeve6549 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Very good film thank you ,proper acting and no silly music gimmicks !

  • @thecovidprisoner
    @thecovidprisoner 4 ปีที่แล้ว +119

    An honour to watch the Great McGoohan at work, never even heard of this. Kind, patient, quiet contract killer with real gritty character. So much more to him than Danger Man and The Prisoner, definitely will be watching again. Many thanks for this upload. Be seeing you................

    • @lindaquintana790
      @lindaquintana790 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      I wish he was alive and still making films, writing and directing . Orsen Wells was right, the man could have gone to the pinnacle of his profession money wise and fame,. MONEY AND FAME was not what he wanted. He was an innovator who created , The Prisoner, an incredibly powerful series about man's freedom.or the lack there of. He was a man ahead of his time . Brilliant a genius! So current today. The man was unique.He also was beautiful as well as a talented actor! I could be wrong but I have gleaned from his plays, films and few interviews he gave that he had a sharp wit, a passion for perfection,and relatively shy person. Acting freed him to be his inner self and express his brilliance.

    • @lindaquintana790
      @lindaquintana790 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      PATRICK MAGOOHAN was one of a kind. There will never be another like him.

    • @thecovidprisoner
      @thecovidprisoner 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      @@lindaquintana790 Indeed , being Irish and excelling at maths an boxing at school gave him a dominant character even though he was quiet. High moral standards so he turned down Bond as kissing on screen would be unfaithful to his wife. A true one off................. Great knowing others on here appreciate his talent.

    • @paddymac6245
      @paddymac6245 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@lindaquintana790 Me too

    • @paddymac6245
      @paddymac6245 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You are more than welcome.

  • @008overrated
    @008overrated ปีที่แล้ว +18

    The noise that shoes make when walking being used to extreme levels in this movie….

  • @TinyMaths
    @TinyMaths ปีที่แล้ว +11

    God, the tension in this movie; had me all dry mouth and everything. This is the way I like it, the subtle, silent ramping up of tensions. That bit where he was checking the quality of his gunsight in the warehouse, it almost killed me; silence used so well.

  • @devilsadvocate4742
    @devilsadvocate4742 2 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    I adored Patrick M. Brilliant actor and human being.! He believably became the role he played . He will always be my favorite!

  • @mikkosarsila
    @mikkosarsila ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This is good story about when one is too good to retired!

  • @williaminavanbottle9297
    @williaminavanbottle9297 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Excellent all round piece of film making.

  • @mooville32
    @mooville32 6 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    The incidental music from Brian Eno was always an integral part of this movie for me. Thanks for this and a nice print!

  • @aliciarobertson4979
    @aliciarobertson4979 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Thank you for uploading this.
    Just seeing Patrick McGoohan and Lee Van Cleef listed together was enough for me to take a look, but it was a great movie that keep me here!

  • @thomasfleischer83
    @thomasfleischer83 4 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    Great movie with a special atmosphere.
    McGoohan and Van Cleef are very convincing.
    Brian Enos score is also amazing.

    • @paddymac6245
      @paddymac6245 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I absolutely love Lee Van Cleef!

    • @thomasfleischer83
      @thomasfleischer83 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@paddymac6245Me too,but this is Patricks movie.

  • @jerryrichardson2799
    @jerryrichardson2799 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Never heard of this movie, thanks for the upload.

  • @susanacuratolo1200
    @susanacuratolo1200 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    EXCELLENT FILM AND EXCELLENT ACTING BY PATRICK McGOOHAN!

  • @mitchellgiffard1978
    @mitchellgiffard1978 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Great film he made just before the film escape from Alcatraz.

  • @jamie7056
    @jamie7056 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    A pleasure to watch McGoohan’s sparse acting-he’s in a class of his own.Interesting pairing with Lee Van Cleef,likeable noir quality to this film,a favourite.

  • @julianhermanubis6800
    @julianhermanubis6800 2 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    Van Cleef and McGoohan are great together. What a shame this was the only film with the two together!

    • @cdorman11
      @cdorman11 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      At least it's not the only movie in which they are playing these roles.

  • @Mazeppa6
    @Mazeppa6 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    One of my favourite films, hard-bitten, grim and full of unspoken feelings. Thanks so much for posting

  • @countrichardvoncoudenhovek8855
    @countrichardvoncoudenhovek8855 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Never heard of this film before, what a gem,thanks for posting

  • @bacc1316
    @bacc1316 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    As a young boy I loved him in Secret Agent Man, not to mentioned the great song.

    • @redblade8160
      @redblade8160 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @bacc1316
      It was called "Danger Man", you idiot.

    • @markr.devereux3385
      @markr.devereux3385 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I was fascinated by his character also . if I remember the government were making him into a super soldier. Good storyline.

  • @nourben7012
    @nourben7012 ปีที่แล้ว +120

    When movies are movies,not the crap like now

    • @OrionCorsari
      @OrionCorsari 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Like what “crap now”? Are you talking about stuff like, No Country for Old Men, Saving Private Ryan, Goodfellas, Schindler’s list? What a buffoon to think we make crap nowadays. We ALWAYS made crap and we always MADE masterpieces. No difference between what was made in the 60’s and what is made today. Stop looking down your uppity nostalgic filled nostrils and see movies for the individual works they are rather than juxtaposing your asinine time stamp on them.

    • @miked4377
      @miked4377 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      exactly

    • @babagalacticus
      @babagalacticus 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      oh DO put a cork in it would you; you sound like nothing so much as an old belching, farting crank. times change, perspectives change, cinema's technical latitudes EVOLVE. what's the problem, too many non-whites for your taste now boyo? such fatuous blather.
      there's a WEALTH of phenomenally good cinema being produced all over the world NOW as there was THEN; just cast about & LOOK. being stuck in the past is a sure sign of social & aesthetic dementia.

    • @smedleybutler8787
      @smedleybutler8787 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Movies nowadays are designed to condition the Sheep

    • @miked4377
      @miked4377 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @smedleybutler8787 that is correct!

  • @thedogdaddychannel507
    @thedogdaddychannel507 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Thank you so much for posting this I haven't seen this in a long time it was a great movie I always remembered it again thank you

  • @jimmcdonough5497
    @jimmcdonough5497 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Seen him in Ice Station Zebra. Good movie 🎥

    • @jackgraves5121
      @jackgraves5121 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Howard Hughes' favorite. Lol

  • @morenofranco9235
    @morenofranco9235 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    BINGO! Danger Man and Angel Eyes in the same movie. Two of my best actors. What more could I want than Van Cleef and McGoohan. Thanks, Johnny.

  • @colinglass1342
    @colinglass1342 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Danger man was one of my first tv heroes a super action hero. I was born 1958 . And what did we have on tv in the early sixties nothing like today. I noticed John bormans name mentioned in the making of this film. Love the voice of Lee van Cleef perfect for this movie

    • @ScorpIron58
      @ScorpIron58 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yeah, the great John Boorman; Deliverance ! An amazing film. This was very good too.

    • @michaelharrison3602
      @michaelharrison3602 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Danger man was the best show on television in its day

  • @Troutower
    @Troutower 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Yes,thank you for posting this film. Excellent to watch, really pared down. My parents knew PM when he lived in Sheffield and started out on stage at the Playhouse.

  • @marieannwalsh662
    @marieannwalsh662 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Great cast. Patrick as usual, superb.

  • @sqd8r
    @sqd8r ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Two of my fav actors.

  • @michaelodonoghue7464
    @michaelodonoghue7464 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    2022 before I saw this film for the first time. Enjoyed it greatly. Clearly shows the dangers of Ego.

    • @danlhendl
      @danlhendl 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Of egoo

  • @stevecoleman2250
    @stevecoleman2250 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Patrick McGoohan, A very underrated actor, producer and director. “The Prisoner” was his idea from start to finish

  • @halbellows8578
    @halbellows8578 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Everything about this movie is awesome, the actors, the acting, the script, the locations and the classic cars. Ten out of ten.

  • @tonydoherty2190
    @tonydoherty2190 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Good film I dont think I've seen it before cheers for putting on utube

  • @RedcoatsReturn
    @RedcoatsReturn ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Brilliant! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏😄A hidden jewel…of…the great McGoohan and Van Cleef too! 😊👍👍

  • @robertdwyer-joyce4403
    @robertdwyer-joyce4403 6 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    Interesting to see only posted three weeks ago. I was Third Assistant Director on it. .Uncredited.

    • @mooville32
      @mooville32 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      No way that is awesome!

    • @whitneyransick53
      @whitneyransick53 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Any stories to share? Thanks

    • @Rb-ms9ou
      @Rb-ms9ou 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I remember you from tony dollards place.

    • @thecovidprisoner
      @thecovidprisoner 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Really, great work then. Privilege working with Mcgoohan am sure.

    • @nerd_in_norway
      @nerd_in_norway 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Would have loved for you to share some stories from the production. Keeping history alive.

  • @geraldhannibal7654
    @geraldhannibal7654 6 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    A privilege to see again realistic 'grit'. I don't know how and where you find these treasures but keep on keeping on brother. Respect. Gx

  • @joantreis2615
    @joantreis2615 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Very very good. I really Enjoyed this.

  • @RalphColmar
    @RalphColmar 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thanks for posting, enjoyed that, funny seeing L VC without his customary tan on the high planes of a spaghetti western. Nice touch with the Brian Eno sound track too.

  • @antoniodalfonso
    @antoniodalfonso ปีที่แล้ว +39

    A fine performance by Patrick McGoohan. Truly enjoyed Brian Eno's score for this film.

  • @David-pn7gh
    @David-pn7gh 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Can only say a great film! The scenery is a true wonder! A salute to the Irish!

    • @anyaharris5617
      @anyaharris5617 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yes, the scenery is absolutely amazing ❤

  • @ranajeetbhanubhanuranajeet1553
    @ranajeetbhanubhanuranajeet1553 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Great people, great projection.
    31/12/2024, Tuesday. Thanks to all commentary.

  • @Deebz270
    @Deebz270 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    I think the applause should go to the casting team for pitting together two of the most iconic thespians in cinema history - so perfectly matched, this was a gun duel long in the waiting and sure to occur...
    Danger Man - vs - The Colonel
    BRAVO Johny Cassettes. 👍👍👍

  • @arachnonixon
    @arachnonixon 5 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    in my mind, Mcgoohan's characters' in The Prisoner, Danger Man & Ice Station Zebra are all the same guy. I've never seen this movie before, but it fits in great w/ my overall fan theory timeline. thanks for the upload

    • @thecovidprisoner
      @thecovidprisoner 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Your Ice station Zebra point is interesting and makes it worthy of another viewing. Cheers..........Be seeing you...............

    • @richard-lm6cf
      @richard-lm6cf 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @ arachnonixon: you forgot Columbo.
      no, its very shortsighted.
      McGoohan played often inscrutable, ambiguous characters. a dork like you might think that everything is the same.
      so you see, it's only your immaturity.

  • @garrysekelli6776
    @garrysekelli6776 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    12:00 Lee Van Cleef. What an amazing cast. Surprised ive never heard of this film.

    • @adamfreeman2348
      @adamfreeman2348 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      it was played down by the sneaky british government due to its potential association with IRA activity going on in ireland and england at the time. they did not want it to garner wider spread sympathy for the IRA's cause.

  • @nickh1933
    @nickh1933 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Excellent film that goes perfect with a bottle of single malt scotch. They do not make real films like this anymore. Thanks you.

  • @benjamlnlewis6836
    @benjamlnlewis6836 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    One thing that I find amazing is that they both have distinctive voices. They both are well oiled in they're skill.

    • @Roger-hq1yt
      @Roger-hq1yt ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Their skill not they're( they are)!

  • @seanstewart6893
    @seanstewart6893 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +35

    I'm a collector of seventies films ,so this was a very special film for me,a masterpiece, I saw it in 1979 in a tiny London cinema,its been on my list ti purchase ,This is a remarkable movie ,Patrick gives his finest performance along with Lee van cleef ,Biautiful Irish locations and exceptional direction a d photography and musis make this a very enjoyable watch, This for me is the best film about professional killers,forget all the modern rubbish films were they have them living like movie stars ,this shows thi gs as they are, This film only got a limited release but in 1979 in Photoplay the reviews were outstanding and the film has a huge cult following, I list this film in my top ten British films along side Straw Dogs and Villain .Thanks for posting a perfect print, highly appreciated. Enjoy the film if you haven't viewed yet,

    • @jacksprat9172
      @jacksprat9172 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I've not seen this but you've listed a couple of brilliant films so I'll trust your judgement. Cheers

    • @linwoodsly7101
      @linwoodsly7101 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      watching this now 5/9/2024 first on YT came just watched The Medusa Touch with Burton and Lee also a first I saw Straw Dogs but not Villain since u like classics check out (The Last Run ) with George C Scott with then wife Devere also Toni Musante and The Driver with Ryan O’Neal and Dern ..great films 🎉😂

    • @seanstewart6893
      @seanstewart6893 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@linwoodsly7101 yes both the Driver and Last run are favorites of mine,have on dvd,watch the Driver every year, your obviously a fan of these type of films ,Villain anouther masterpiece, how did you enjoy the film ,do you collect Seventies dvds ,love fo know your favorites.

  • @kevinbeckenham3872
    @kevinbeckenham3872 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Excellent film, remines me those westerns from 1950's/1960's, Lee Van Cleef has the sheriff in old westerns; but with sad ending to it all.

  • @davidbreen8702
    @davidbreen8702 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great to see Van Cleef in a different context. Totally under utilised in this respect. The look, the voice. Always remember the black Saab.

  • @Johnnycdrums
    @Johnnycdrums ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Turbo Saab in 79'.
    That's pretty cool.
    By this time, these vehicles were not cheap in the U.S. market.
    Not that anybody was looking to buy one., except for a specific brand of nerds and gear heads.

  • @b.2221
    @b.2221 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +61

    As a boy I loved him in Danger Man and Hell Drivers simply awesome actor.

    • @miked4377
      @miked4377 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      he was great..

    • @paul-u2y9y
      @paul-u2y9y 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      The prisoner.

    • @michaelharrison3602
      @michaelharrison3602 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      He was also great in braveheart

    • @radagastaddams3703
      @radagastaddams3703 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      we live not far from where they filmed Hells Drivers - cracking film. my dad remembers them dropping that aggregate lorry off the South Downs..said that as soon as the film crew were done every little boy clambered down there to grab a bit as a souvenir

    • @b.2221
      @b.2221 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@radagastaddams3703 Brilliant news Sir.

  • @fredneecher1746
    @fredneecher1746 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Beautiful film. The screenplay, the soundtrack, the masterful performance by Patrick McGoohan. This is my second watch, but it won't be my last.

  • @lorenzosterling-k9q
    @lorenzosterling-k9q ปีที่แล้ว +11

    when these actors do offbeat films like this then you see them at their best. meaning films which they do not usually get involved with. like edward fox in "the day of the jackal", sean connery in "the offence" and michael caine in "get carter". mcgoohan in this one. all were excellent character portrayals which stuck out in my mind above all their other film and theatrical performances.

    • @thomasfleischer83
      @thomasfleischer83 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The Offence is one of my alltime faves. Disturbing and gloomy.
      Seans best performance ever in my humble opinion.

    • @adamfreeman2348
      @adamfreeman2348 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@thomasfleischer83 yes because he was so real in it.

  • @rafaelmadrigal1999
    @rafaelmadrigal1999 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Patrick McGoogn a great actor and perfectionist to a fault. Enjoy his films.

    • @nvpaul-20735
      @nvpaul-20735 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Sir please change the spelling with
      Googn❌
      Correct
      Patrick Mcgoohan

  • @rockyroadblues100
    @rockyroadblues100 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    You have done it again Johnny great movie thanks Bro

  • @apacherider7110
    @apacherider7110 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Two great actors. Dangerman & Angel Eyes.

    • @herminepursch2470
      @herminepursch2470 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes, Lee Van Cleff (I don't know if I spelled it right)

    • @onyx2626
      @onyx2626 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@herminepursch2470 Doesn't matter, they were perfectly matched for this story. A simple tale, really.

  • @michaelhowitt7581
    @michaelhowitt7581 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    never heard of this film before really enjoyed it thank you

  • @tango6nf477
    @tango6nf477 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +37

    One of the best films ever made, yet hardly anyone has heard of it.

    • @adamfreeman2348
      @adamfreeman2348 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      yes excellent. came across it on channel 4 in the 1990s, by chance. stuck with me. up there with "get carter" and "day of the jackal" in my view. mcgoohans portrayal of the the cynical, dispirited, weary of life professional killer was pretty poignant and closer to accurate than most. so many Hollywood hit men and assassin portrayals have been borrowed from this in the decades since, often lacking the realism and grit of this film.

    • @regwatson2017
      @regwatson2017 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You are joking surely ? This could have been so much better.

    • @seanstewart6893
      @seanstewart6893 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      ​@@adamfreeman2348I agree This was a masterpiece, one of the best British films ever made

    • @steadfastandyx4947
      @steadfastandyx4947 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I'm a film addict, especially thrillers, and I've never heard of this.

    • @babagalacticus
      @babagalacticus 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@regwatson2017 ach no, unfortunately they're serious. mediocre at best; the disparate elements of eno vs the violin of tommy potts, the wife's narration ( a kind of strained "greek chorus"), the odd casting of mcgoohan vs van cleef, the small inconsistencies (hard soled boots in the final showdown in the house(?!), the 1st target in the yard putting his hands out slightly as he falls (because he doesn't know how to make the fall), "connor's the best"-"i'm sending the best" (so exactly WHO IS "the best" anyway, especially given that macneal takes connor out in the end-& anyway, you already KNOW they're going to cancel each other out)...no, this doesn't rise above a B- at best. "DOGS OF WAR" is far better at portraying this type of character, the solitary, disconnected merc against a bleak landscape. i'm glad to have watched it for the sake of ticking it off (even though i fell asleep numerous times) but it's simple not all that & i'm dead bang sure mcgoohan would have agreed; in fact he said as much in a quote about his opinion of his own filmography.

  • @nigelh3253
    @nigelh3253 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Very refreshing to see Patrick in a different role to that of Danger Man and the Prisoner.
    Found film a bit dark to watch (physically dark on my phone), but presumably this was done to create atmosphere.
    Scene with the fuse box to control lighting in rooms very clever - but how the voice telling him where to go to would work, I don't know.
    But in good watch in a gloomy atmospheric Ireland.

  • @davidandrews8963
    @davidandrews8963 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    IVE JUST BEEN WATCHING DANGER MAN WAS BORN IN 68 SO MISSED ALL THE GOOD STUFF FIRST TIME ROUND CATCHING UP NOW THIS WAS ABSOLUTELY SUPERB GUTTED ITS FINISHED GREAT ENDING GLAD LEE VAN CLEEFE GOT DONE HIS LAUGH WAS REALLY PISSING ME OFF 😅😅😅😅😅😅😅 THANKYOU FOR THIS MORE OF THE SAME PLEASE. ROGUE MALE IS NOT BAD ♥️🌈🙏

    • @Woodman-Spare-that-tree
      @Woodman-Spare-that-tree 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Watch the TV series, “Private Eye” starring Alfred Burke. Made in 1965. Still Available on YT and DVD. You’ll love it. It’s very English and very atmospheric, and made on a tiny budget.

  • @lindaquintana790
    @lindaquintana790 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Amazing actor!

  • @terenceboris851
    @terenceboris851 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    excellent film, fantastic cinematography

  • @AndrewWilliams-kw6bc
    @AndrewWilliams-kw6bc 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    AWESOME, Great actors, great script, Thanks

  • @pennreelfishing
    @pennreelfishing 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Excellent Just Excellent one of my Favourite Actors in the History of Cinema. From a Aitutaki Cook Islander

  • @kevinmccarthy8746
    @kevinmccarthy8746 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    WOW , very artistic ways in the film. The Irish theme, the struggles in life of a X assasin. I want to see the beautiful country side.

  • @kevinmorthorst521
    @kevinmorthorst521 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    That was a damn good film. Thank you for sharing this.

  • @SuperMig1970
    @SuperMig1970 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    definitely a good movie. thank you for the download!

  • @johnthomas736
    @johnthomas736 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Thank you for posting this forgotten classic 😎 I bought it several years ago on Amazon video. $2.00 🇬🇧 🇺🇸. R.I.P. 🌹🌹

  • @pepper419
    @pepper419 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good movie. Loved it. Not my usual type of film but this was good acting.

  • @mrmartin2079
    @mrmartin2079 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This looks excellent- and in such good quality- thanks for posting

  • @owenawesome3663
    @owenawesome3663 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Was looking for this one for a while Thank you kindly for posting it.

  • @shanulhaq8641
    @shanulhaq8641 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Excellent. A real movie.

  • @freewheelinfranklyn
    @freewheelinfranklyn ปีที่แล้ว +2

    good film thanks

  • @garybrockwell2031
    @garybrockwell2031 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very cool movie, they are indeed greats of their time💪
    The less is more is going on, but working 👍
    Nice upload 👍💯🇬🇧✌️🧐🤔🗣️ LONDON'S LOVIN IT 😍🤩🇬🇧💯👍

  • @anyaharris5617
    @anyaharris5617 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What I like the most about this film is no stupid music! Just natural sounds like they happen in real life. Wonderful. Brilliant acting, by the way, but that goes without saying )))

  • @martas9283
    @martas9283 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    'such a waste of a man' sums it up nicely

  • @gloomyvale3671
    @gloomyvale3671 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Never seen that film, I really enjoyed it, thank you for posting.

  • @Igel-jo8xv
    @Igel-jo8xv 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Music for Films ...... Brian Eno love it. Thanks from the deep south in NZ.

  • @boychildnew1
    @boychildnew1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    excellent stuff. McGoohan really looks Irish here (which he was, of course, but often does not look it in various roles), and reminds me of my grandfather. one thing though - he really aged quickly. this is only 12 years after the prisoner, but looks more like 25 years after. not a criticism, just an observation. main thing though -very diginified, intelligent film.

    • @vilangel78
      @vilangel78 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      La gente envejecía mucho más décadas atrás. Tiene mucho que ver con la dureza de pensamiento en la que crecieron, debido al contexto socio/económico en el que se desenvolvieron a tempranas edades. Además, la estética de entonces, echaba años encima y la alimentación también juega su papel. En fin... No es lo mismo tener 43 años hoy en día, que tener 43 años en 1970 (por poner un ejemplo). Saludos desde España 🇪🇦🇪🇺

    • @devilsadvocate4742
      @devilsadvocate4742 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I read that alcohol got the best of him in later years. He was a very private man with many demons as well as talents. I would have loved to delve into his brain to learn what made him tick. The drum solo in one of his movies was all Patrick, no stand in. He also played the violin (Himself) in Jamaica Inn. No doubt he was an. extraordinary man .

    • @AndrewHeller-jn7dx
      @AndrewHeller-jn7dx 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      *Excellent;...

  • @martiniv8924
    @martiniv8924 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Lee Van Cleef and Patrick McGoohan legends 👌🏻😎

  • @boydmking1
    @boydmking1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very good indeed. Really enjoyed this one . . . ty

  • @joyobrien3820
    @joyobrien3820 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Patrick's fCial expressions and movements said it all

  • @frankiehoskyn3948
    @frankiehoskyn3948 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for posting 👍🙂

  • @timothydigiuseppe1753
    @timothydigiuseppe1753 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Liked this very much. Patrick McGoohan is, of course, always a favorite. Made more so by pairing with Lee Van Cleef for a most unusual result. The Eno score fits. No more, no less. I note the number of positive comments in support of the film.

  • @ruivog
    @ruivog 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you.

  • @vlera8447
    @vlera8447 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just stumbled upon this. Thank you for the upload.

  • @artroraback8663
    @artroraback8663 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for sharing this fantastic film.

  • @Relay300
    @Relay300 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for uploading this great movie

  • @fredoboomer5477
    @fredoboomer5477 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    quand tu flingues ,tu racontes pas ta vie. Excellent film

  • @lochlainnmacneill2870
    @lochlainnmacneill2870 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love Glendalough. "Glen of the two Loughs". Been there many times.

  • @Spirit-Soldier2026
    @Spirit-Soldier2026 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That collapsible M1 Carbine "sniper" rifle in the opening scene was used in at least 3 other 1970's TV shows and movies. The Sweeney, The Professionals and another movie who's title escapes me right now. Must have been popular with the directors and props teams alike?

    • @pmullins1495
      @pmullins1495 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I Never knew of this model.

  • @davidcoleman6032
    @davidcoleman6032 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    A great film that I've never seen before. Many thanks, very entertaining!👍

  • @theestimator
    @theestimator 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    Nice to see MaGoohan at his enigmatic best again RIP Big Fella .

  • @martinreynolds1
    @martinreynolds1 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Superb film and cast with excellent acting!

  • @ovedj333
    @ovedj333 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    Real bars of soap in the gents! How 1979. It saved his life, though.

    • @deathshead357
      @deathshead357 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The soap and the slowest kick to the balls in history.