One of best thrillers, saw this first time late 80s now just week ago. Still as good as i remembered. That Max Von Sydows character was really memorable.
"Unsettling"?! Only if like most people you're unaware of how much blood has been shed in US-led, oil-grabbing wars and coups in the Middle East and elsewhere. Very "unsettling" indeed for the circa one million Iraqis who died as a result of America's illegal WMD Lies-based 2003 invasion of oil-rich Iraq.. The most important line from the movie: "It's all about the oil". Primarily meaning the gasoline that powers your beloved gasoline/combustion vehicles... Paul G
@@paulgovan3507 Umm…while all of that is more than likely true, I’m not sure how germane it is to my comment. I’m talking about a scene in a MOVIE. I’m very aware of the atrocities that take place in reality.
The book was better. I liked the movies action fight and kill scenes. However, there are stupid errors made by the movies scriptwriters and Director. 1. According to the movie, everyone in the CIA was involved in the conspiracy. Can you imagine an agency where everyone you worked with, could not be trusted, or wanted to kill you? Why would anyone want to work there! Everyone would quit. I would have liked seeing some good guys in the agency. It would have been better if the CIA sent its special forces to kill the bad guys. Or imagine Cliff Robertsons character as a good guy, yet a badass, ex special forces dude, seeking revenge for the ones responsible for killing the analysts? That would have been way cooler. 2. The Universal Exports cover offices. If the CIA goes out of its way to create a cover business to hide its activities why does it have to be protected by a company of U.S. Marine UNIFORMED Diplomatic Security? Talk about blowing their COVER. I think they should do a remake of this movie correcting the errors.
@@Lord_of_The_World Tarantino is paying homage and tribute to great films and great directors. In essence, Tarantino is tipping his cap to the previous generations. The dialogue in Tarantino films are original and top-notch. His storylines are not a complete copy of anything. The dance contest in Pulp Fiction is a nod to Saturday Night Fever. Film buffs love homages because they bring back good memories.
Fun fact: The original title of the book was “Six Days of the Condor”, but to avoid the movie being too long, it was renamed “Three Days of the Condor”
check out 1969 release of "The Chairman" with Gregory Peck , & for a lighter touch 1966 "Arabesque" w/ Peck again .....and then ,of course,there is Sophia Loren
Creepy. Even for an older movie this scene is pretty disturbing. No emotion as they’re doing it. Just as if it’s some mundane task. Sickening to think the government would actually do this too.
A man goes to work every day and comes home, gets in the elevator of his building goes up to the 15th floor, then gets out, and walks up 2 flights to his apartment; unless it's raining. On rainy days, he goes directly to the 17th floor. Why?
The MAC10 he is firing seems to have two rates of fire. When he shoots and you see the person getting shot, it shoots slow, and when you look at him when he's shooting, it shoots fast.
The book was better. I liked the movies action fight and kill scenes. However, there are stupid errors made by the movies scriptwriters and Director. 1. According to the movie, everyone in the CIA was involved in the conspiracy. Can you imagine an agency where everyone you worked with, could not be trusted, or wanted to kill you? Why would anyone want to work there! Everyone would quit. I would have liked seeing some good guys in the agency. It would have been better if the CIA sent its special forces to kill the bad guys. Or imagine Cliff Robertsons character as a good guy, yet a badass, ex special forces dude, seeking revenge for the ones responsible for killing the analysts? That would have been way cooler. 2. The Universal Exports cover offices. If the CIA goes out of its way to create a cover business to hide its activities why does it have to be protected by a company of U.S. Marine UNIFORMED Diplomatic Security? Talk about blowing their COVER. I think they should do a remake of this movie correcting the errors.
Poorly titled clip: all the weaponry was one sided and the murdered victims were defenseless. Since the slayings were executions, the depiction of the slaughter might best be titled MASSACRE.
He didn't necessarily know that he was the postman for the day! She just trusted him, since he's just a postman ... Pure _psychology._ That's was exactly what base on the attack: the bad routine ... What is the lesson?...: *_Never trust anyone, out of sheer routine..._* By the way ... And the continue of cutscene reveals, that the woman with the typewriter (who let the "postman" into the 'office') _had a gun in her drawer_ ! (But if he had put the gun on the manus at the time of insertion and 'shake it' the body of man, then there would have been no point in continuing the film ...) \_(ツ)_/
This movie did not make any sense. Unnecessary killings which they could have come with a false warrant at midnight steal everything. What was this all about? That was no sense . This is not the way of a covert operation.
@@georgie1246 As most women would have. That's what makes that line so memorable. It's stuck with me all these years, and I still relive this scene in my mind, every so often.
@@georgeralph8031 its an haunting scene and memorable for that line she also said most women would of screamed there heads off it put her off going into her office on the following Monday.
The book was better. I liked the movies action fight and kill scenes. However, there are stupid errors made by the movies scriptwriters and Director. 1. According to the movie, everyone in the CIA was involved in the conspiracy. Can you imagine an agency where everyone you worked with, could not be trusted, or wanted to kill you? Why would anyone want to work there! Everyone would quit. I would have liked seeing some good guys in the agency. It would have been better if the CIA sent its special forces to kill the bad guys. Or imagine Cliff Robertsons character as a good guy, yet a badass, ex special forces dude, seeking revenge for the ones responsible for killing the analysts? That would have been way cooler. 2. The Universal Exports cover offices. If the CIA goes out of its way to create a cover business to hide its activities why does it have to be protected by a company of U.S. Marine UNIFORMED Diplomatic Security? Talk about blowing their COVER. I think they should do a remake of this movie correcting the errors.
Actually, not really. Cliff Robertson is not the 'bad guy', per se. He was unaware of his colleagues' extra curricular activities, and the hits, until they were brought to his attention. The hits were private contractors, not sanctioned by the agency. Neither was the Director, implicated played by John Houseman. Certainly, later, Cliff's character defends the corrupt colleagues, stating that if suddenly the power was turned off or reduced, people are going to want electricity, and they won't care how they get it. As he says, "They'll just want us to get it." One need only look at recent events to see how right he was. Imagine, if the internet went out, don't you think most people would demand it be turned on again, no matter what coup was staged, what war was waged in some far off land? People would go ballistic if suddenly the power was turned off on their smartphones and tablets and internet. Cliff was right. They won't care, they'll just want it. And the agency was gaming ways to keep it going (since oil was the only source of energy at that time) by overthrowing middle east leaders, coups and wars. Sound familiar? ;)
One of best thrillers, saw this first time late 80s now just week ago. Still as good as i remembered. That Max Von Sydows character was really memorable.
That Postal dude made my hair stand up the first time I saw this in the theater at first release.
You said "dud3". Now I believe youre a baby boomer.
Still one of the most unsettling scenes I’ve ever seen in a film.
"Unsettling"?! Only if like most people you're unaware of how much blood has been shed in US-led, oil-grabbing wars and coups in the Middle East and elsewhere. Very "unsettling" indeed for the circa one million Iraqis who died as a result of America's illegal WMD Lies-based 2003 invasion of oil-rich Iraq..
The most important line from the movie:
"It's all about the oil".
Primarily meaning the gasoline that powers your beloved gasoline/combustion vehicles...
Paul G
@@paulgovan3507 Umm…while all of that is more than likely true, I’m not sure how germane it is to my comment. I’m talking about a scene in a MOVIE. I’m very aware of the atrocities that take place in reality.
Best written spy novel ever and among the top espionage movies ever.
The book was better. I liked the movies action fight and kill scenes.
However, there are stupid errors made by the movies scriptwriters and Director.
1. According to the movie, everyone in the CIA was involved in the conspiracy. Can you imagine an agency where everyone you worked with, could not be trusted, or wanted to kill you? Why would anyone want to work there! Everyone would quit.
I would have liked seeing some good guys in the agency. It would have been better if the CIA sent its special forces to kill the bad guys. Or imagine Cliff Robertsons character as a good guy, yet a badass, ex special forces dude, seeking revenge for the ones responsible for killing the analysts? That would have been way cooler.
2. The Universal Exports cover offices. If the CIA goes out of its way to create a cover business to hide its activities why does it have to be protected by a company of U.S. Marine UNIFORMED Diplomatic Security? Talk about blowing their COVER.
I think they should do a remake of this movie correcting the errors.
Didn't Ian Fleming invent "Universal Exports" for Bond's business cover.
TOP 5 movies ever
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Quiller_Memorandum
The way Joubert is first seen through the reflection off the rain-soaked sidewalk. . . very forshadowing.
I remember being shocked back in 1975 to see women being coldly mown down in a movie. How naive l was.
But will they print it???..outside NYT loading dock when the feds told him he reported the operation on oil seizure..
One of the great uses of sound, and audio, to create suspense.
One of my all time favourite movies. The TV series Condor, which is based on the movie, is well worth watching.
The actor who played the hitman (mailman) in this scene and the later scene at Faye's apartment is a guest on Coast to Coast AM tonight. Hank Garrett.
Proof about how well good recorded sound, the clock gong, the main frame computer sound, go a long way to creating suspense.
RIP, Mr. Sydow.
1:02 - Luncheonette at 1226 Lexington Ave.-still there!
brah ket and E 83rd St
... один из лучших шпионских фильмов ...
Max von Sydow - RIP
Directed by Sydney Pollack , one of the Best !
A line from 1987's "The Package" comes to mind- " these people can be anything they want".
No music. No flashy editing. Pure cold brutality
The mailman who appear in this scene was the one who was killed later in the film.
Redfords best role.
Agreed. Think he played this spot on.
Agreed. Better than the one he played in Downhill Racer (1969). He played a true hero here.
I would give it a tie with Jeremiah Johnson.
1:30 - Quentin Tarantino's inspiration for the bathroom scene in "Pulp Fiction".
Nothing is really original by QT. Many, if not all, of the scenes in his movies are lifted from other movies doesn’t.
@@Lord_of_The_World Tarantino is paying homage and tribute to great films and great directors. In essence, Tarantino is tipping his cap to the previous generations.
The dialogue in Tarantino films are original and top-notch. His storylines are not a complete copy of anything. The dance contest in Pulp Fiction is a nod to Saturday Night Fever. Film buffs love homages because they bring back good memories.
A rare thing, a competent crew who go about their business with no fuss.
Not so competent when they meet up with someone who is not a defenseless woman or old man later in this story.
Mac- Ingram with supressor.. Nickson year’s
Not really a shootout, more of an assassination hit.
Fun fact: The original title of the book was “Six Days of the Condor”, but to avoid the movie being too long, it was renamed “Three Days of the Condor”
LADY PUFFING A MARLBORO GETS PUFFED HE HE
Loved this movie!
Nice how Max Von Sydow notices the books are fake, locating the camera and film which is recording the hit.
He was informed about it when given the mission.
My favourite spy movie next to "tThe man who came in from the Cold"
sgwolp ...and Smiley's People, Tinker Tailor
And Dr. No
check out 1969 release of "The Chairman" with Gregory Peck , & for a lighter touch 1966 "Arabesque" w/ Peck again .....and then ,of course,there is Sophia Loren
One of the best opening scenes in a film.
Can anyone suggest the link to this movie , free online
I really love this scene... Is there a high-quality version on TH-cam?
Creepy. Even for an older movie this scene is pretty disturbing. No emotion as they’re doing it. Just as if it’s some mundane task. Sickening to think the government would actually do this too.
I won't scream
I know
Great line
I have trouble with this line. Does she say, 'I won't scream' or 'I want to scream'?
@@robbiereilly She says "I won`t scream."
rong time..... I wont sream rong time
@@bontrent4521How did she know that she wouldn't scream.
The IRS is now armed also. Pay up or else.
0:25 It's not supposed to be funny but the way she falls back with the feet in the air reminds me of a Monty Python animation.
That made me laugh too. lol
When Gilliam has the heart attack while drawing the monster scene, so the scene ended.
The girl at the computer was Arlo Guthrie's girlfriend in Alice's Restaurant the movie...
Alice's restaurant was a horrible movie.
I couldn't get through it the first time.
Condor you can watch over and over and it holds up.
I saw this movie when it came out. Very intense thriller! ❤😬
My favorite Robert Redford film, so much better than Downhill Racer (1969).
Is this what happens in American postal service if you mess up the wrong return address the boys come round for they had enough !!
A man goes to work every day and comes home, gets in the elevator of his building goes up to the 15th floor, then gets out, and walks up 2 flights to his apartment; unless it's raining. On rainy days, he goes directly to the 17th floor. Why?
The MAC10 he is firing seems to have two rates of fire. When he shoots and you see the person getting shot, it shoots slow, and when you look at him when he's shooting, it shoots fast.
Really going Postal.
Makes James Bond stories look like a disappointment.
Why didn’t the people upstairs hear the shots and try to escape out the windows?
Over the sound of the machines? Why do you think Joubert turns them back on before shooting the woman?
Great Movie!
Our Own Government
Expendable Americans!!!
See the professional Leon 1994..
The girl also asked the victim to move (away from the window )
No, I won't move away because you don't want the sound of glass breaking outside from your bullets.
Based on, "Five Days of The Condor."
Six...
The book was better. I liked the movies action fight and kill scenes.
However, there are stupid errors made by the movies scriptwriters and Director.
1. According to the movie, everyone in the CIA was involved in the conspiracy. Can you imagine an agency where everyone you worked with, could not be trusted, or wanted to kill you? Why would anyone want to work there! Everyone would quit.
I would have liked seeing some good guys in the agency. It would have been better if the CIA sent its special forces to kill the bad guys. Or imagine Cliff Robertsons character as a good guy, yet a badass, ex special forces dude, seeking revenge for the ones responsible for killing the analysts? That would have been way cooler.
2. The Universal Exports cover offices. If the CIA goes out of its way to create a cover business to hide its activities why does it have to be protected by a company of U.S. Marine UNIFORMED Diplomatic Security? Talk about blowing their COVER.
I think they should do a remake of this movie correcting the errors.
Poorly titled clip: all the weaponry was one sided and the murdered victims were defenseless. Since the slayings were executions, the depiction of the slaughter might best be titled MASSACRE.
Why??
il y a Robert Redford évidemment ...mais on ne peut pas imaginer le film sans Max Von Sydow . terrifiant et troublant . c'est lui qui tient le film
Not Connie Chung
Not a single person armed with a staple gun.
That woman lied! She is a screamer. I know.
And the door will open and a mailman you know...
He didn't necessarily know that he was the postman for the day!
She just trusted him, since he's just a postman ...
Pure _psychology._
That's was exactly what base on the attack: the bad routine ...
What is the lesson?...:
*_Never trust anyone, out of sheer routine..._*
By the way ...
And the continue of cutscene reveals,
that the woman with the typewriter (who let the "postman" into the 'office') _had a gun in her drawer_ !
(But if he had put the gun on the manus at the time of insertion and 'shake it' the body of man, then there would have been no point in continuing the film ...)
\_(ツ)_/
I'd like to have that weapon that has the silencer.
USPS strikes again!
Sorry, ruined by ads
Run for office!
Well the story would have to be all about oil, it always is.
its always oil....or big pharma...
“…or the Intoxication of Power.”
This is terrible how they just kill all those people!!!
This is not a shootout
"Just imagine if they had used silencers"
It’s a film.
I was upset when they shot the beautiful Asian girl.
Adds a new phrase to the American lexicon. Of. GOING..... POSTAL
So fucking cold blooded!
Great book, turned into a second rate movie.
This movie did not make any sense. Unnecessary killings which they could have come with a false warrant at midnight steal everything. What was this all about? That was no sense . This is not the way of a covert operation.
I won't scream. I know.
My wife said "I would of bloody screamed"
@@georgie1246 As most women would have. That's what makes that line so memorable. It's stuck with me all these years, and I still relive this scene in my mind, every so often.
@@georgeralph8031 its an haunting scene and memorable for that line she also said most women would of screamed there heads off it put her off going into her office on the following Monday.
She was brave and strong.
@@notsureiLvery and how did she know that she wouldn't of screamed getting riddled with bullets
Would the government actually do this ?
A zillion times.
It is even worse in real life. Read history and newspapers. Start with Snowden and mass surveillance.
They can and they have.
It was a "Renegade" operation.
@ElectronicsTech09 Let's put it this way.What you , or I ,would never contemplate? That's just where they begin...
Bring a whole new meaning of "Going Postal"
The coldness of assasins, but they knew what they were signing on for..."i wont scream"........"I know."
Videos retirées ailleurs car dérangeante de vérité...
Not donating to the Clinton Foundation comes at a risk.
😂
В фонд Ельцина - тем паче !!!!
So, these poor individuals needed to be added to Killary's body count?
MAGA troll
I bet your musty Clinton jokes kill at parties.
If I have to be taken out , this is how I want to go @ 0.22 sec
CIA Special Activities Division "SAD" assassinations, kidnappings etc.
Why kill your co-workers over a stupid book ?
The book was better. I liked the movies action fight and kill scenes.
However, there are stupid errors made by the movies scriptwriters and Director.
1. According to the movie, everyone in the CIA was involved in the conspiracy. Can you imagine an agency where everyone you worked with, could not be trusted, or wanted to kill you? Why would anyone want to work there! Everyone would quit.
I would have liked seeing some good guys in the agency. It would have been better if the CIA sent its special forces to kill the bad guys. Or imagine Cliff Robertsons character as a good guy, yet a badass, ex special forces dude, seeking revenge for the ones responsible for killing the analysts? That would have been way cooler.
2. The Universal Exports cover offices. If the CIA goes out of its way to create a cover business to hide its activities why does it have to be protected by a company of U.S. Marine UNIFORMED Diplomatic Security? Talk about blowing their COVER.
I think they should do a remake of this movie correcting the errors.
Actually, not really. Cliff Robertson is not the 'bad guy', per se. He was unaware of his colleagues' extra curricular activities, and the hits, until they were brought to his attention. The hits were private contractors, not sanctioned by the agency.
Neither was the Director, implicated played by John Houseman.
Certainly, later, Cliff's character defends the corrupt colleagues, stating that if suddenly the power was turned off or reduced, people are going to want electricity, and they won't care how they get it. As he says, "They'll just want us to get it."
One need only look at recent events to see how right he was. Imagine, if the internet went out, don't you think most people would demand it be turned on again, no matter what coup was staged, what war was waged in some far off land?
People would go ballistic if suddenly the power was turned off on their smartphones and tablets and internet. Cliff was right. They won't care, they'll just want it. And the agency was gaming ways to keep it going (since oil was the only source of energy at that time) by overthrowing middle east leaders, coups and wars. Sound familiar? ;)
Atwood was the only truly "bad guy" in the film. He was the one who arranged the hit.
terminator
Great idea terrible movie asian girl saved scene von sydow wasted. Redford as always hammy and forced on you
pulp fiction
USPS strikes again! LOL
its can not happened in a real life !!!
You're wrong.
LOL if they can, they will
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This would be a good plan for all ALCU Offices and Democrat Congressional Offices when said elected Democrat is in the office : )
Not funny.
Drew, how do you know the posters intent?
keep politics out of this
@@jamesdunn9714 Neither was a Bernie fan boy shooting up Republican leaders on a softball field. It was touch and go for Rep. Scalise.
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the Japanese chick, mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm