Of Mice and Men 1981 Robert Blake, Randy Quaid
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- A TV adaptation of John Steinbeck's novel. George and Lenny travel through the Depression-era west working at odd jobs, hoping to make enough money to buy their own farm. George must always watch over his intellectually disabled friend, and keep him out of danger, both to himself and to others. After they take a new job at a ranch, Lenny gets into far more trouble than George can talk his way out of, leaving George to decide whether to help him, or leave him to his fate.
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I've been looking for this movie for years
Same! None of the others compare.
Same here I remember watching it in school.
Robert Blake was perfect for this role. No surpise that he produced the movie too.
Yes, perfect for the role of a guy who murders someone.
Robert Blake who is alive in 2022 has been a famous actor since 1939.
As others have stated, I've been looking for this version for forever. This is my favorite version. Sad and ironic: my best friend and I used to talk and lament about this movie many times. He passed away this past December, and now I find the movie - for free - on youtube. Thank you very much.
I'm sorry to hear that
Sounds like a sweet friendship. RIP to your dear friend who you made alive in memory to a viewer who read your post today.
Yes, I agree this is the absolute best version. Its a very rare person who prefers this one.
@@hwoods01 I love older movies and have never seen this, but if Randy Quaid plays in it it has to be a great one.
Same here. Watched this in high school.
Something about this version and it’s closest to the book.
This is my favorite version of this story. It's too bad it hasn't been remastered and you can't find it for sale.
Robert Blake was a great actor. No question that he led a controversial life but his acting abilities can’t be disputed.
They made three movies of this this one is my favorite by far Robert Blake was outstanding
Yes this one is my favorite watched this in 11th grade.
This deserves a clean up and proper release.
Thanks for the upload! This movie has been very hard to find.
I never knew there was a 1981 version
Omg!! I've been in search of this version for yrs!!! Thank u so much!!!!
I didn't know this one existed. I knew about the B/W version and the early 90's version with John Malcovich.
Blake made some great TV movies like this one. He also made the
one about they guy who killed his family and disappeared for decades.
and He played Jimmy Hoffa and was brilliant! All need DVD release.
This is my favorite of the three film versions because I think that Randy Quaid edges out Lon Chaney Jr in the role of Lenny. Thank you for posting this.
Have you seen John Malkovich/ Gary Sinese version? Malkovich's portrayal of Lennie is magnificent. I like Quaid, too, but i think Malkovich and Sinese read their lines in a much more realistic, convincing way. Just one example: Malkovich's reaction to when George throws away his mouse is absolutely unforgettable! Very few actors could have equaled that kind of emotion.
Yep it's the best one for sure. Too bad you can't find it anywhere.
@@michaelmirraministry8834 th-cam.com/video/QXC1WI_T0lg/w-d-xo.html It says "preview" but it is the full television movie
John Malevich plays a good psycho but Randy Quaid is the real deal
@@anthonybeesley3537 yes. I thought John Malkovich was the worst Lenny.
So many remakes of this book it's incredible
BTW, how come there are no kids in this story? All the characters are adults.
Yes! At last I found it! Thank you so much for uploading this!!
Haven't seen this'n yet but 15 minutes in and I like it already.
What’s it about?
Ive been looking for this version its years ,thanks
Thx 4 posting...
OOOHH. I never seen this one what a treat!
Quaid and Blake are Perfect as Lenny and George. Their physicality and speech is great. Lew Ayres is brilliant in this. Can make you cry at the drop of a hat. Those sad eyes.
Just sweat, smile and tears...great novel, great movie. Thank you and good luck.
Randy Quaid deserved an award for his role.
Merry Christmas , shitter was full
No
Love Steinbeck thanks for the film.. Nobel prize for the Grapes of Wrath..
R.I.P Michael Gubitosi (Robert Blake)
its a shame what happen to randy quaid.. he was a very good actor
A beast of Burdon. Good flick.
Sometimes life imitates art.
¡Hermosa pero, a su vez, triste película! La vi hace mucho tiempo, cuando era niño. Luego de tantos años (y gracias a este usuario) la he vuelto a encontrar. ¡La parte del final, cuando George le narra como era el lugar que siempre soñaron, mientras que Lenny, al mismo tiempo, lo pudo al fin visualizar, es realmente conmovedor! No lo sé, pero esto me hizo recordar un pasaje que decía: "Todos vivirán en paz y prosperidad; disfrutarán de sus propias vides e higueras porque no habrá nada que temer. ¡El Señor de los Ejércitos Celestiales ha hecho esta promesa!" (Miqueas 4:4 NTV). ¡Muchas gracias por subir esta clásica película! ¡Saludos cordiales!
o shit, is that the guy from electra glide in blue. never knew this existed, i really like randy quaid as well, will watch this tonight thanks.
The ending caught me off guard
Great movie! I remember this from when I was a kid. I have not seen the other 3 versions but this 1981 Robert Blake and Randy Quaid movie stuck with me through the years. I have not been able to find a DVD or Blu-ray of this 1981 version : (
I have just watched all 3 versions, and the original from the40's this was the best version
I havent watched either them all the way through except for the ‘92 version but im sure that malkoviches portrayal of Lennie is the most convincing
i've literally been looking for this movie for years not one streaming service has this movie not even tubi even though you'd think it'd be on there because of it being a classic
While I haven't seen the other movies, it would be hard to beat this one in my mind. Haven't seen this in 40 years
This was the first adaptation of the novel I've seen tbh. I don’t remember if it was on HBO or Disney Channel, it was nearly 30 years ago.
Great movie i have the DVD of this version though i like the 1992 version best.
if only people had taught lenny, be gentle, use soft touch, gentle touch, but no its like he was never taught nor no one attempted to teach him.
FINALLY somebody found this
I kinda forgot about this one! watching some Norm videos reminded me of it
This movie is the best version of mice and men. but sadly is not available for sale.
In memory of Lenny, I’m eating beans with ketchup 🤣
I noticed how curley’s wife has a name in this version, doesnt wear a red dress and it seems like she gets choked out instead of lennie breaking her neck. Also crooks doesnt get called the n word
I can’t imagine what a terrible burden this was on George. 😢😢😢
It has been for George, but at least he's free from it.
Blake was a Lil Rascal too. 🙂
Lennie has a grip like a steel vise. Curley got what was coming to him.
fuck Curley. and his pretty hat, and his wife, who seems to have a knack for starting trouble whenever she's bored, which is perpetually...all outstanding actors, tho. I've been watching Blake's series of videos, 'I ain't dead yet...so stay tuned.' and lo and behold, my YT selections shows this film which I have wanted to see for years. the Blake/Quaid version. I kept asking myself, why great authors always write stories to break your heart .when the collie got it, It hurt. and that asshole w/ his luger couldn't wait to kill the poor dog. apparently a metaphor for George & Lenny.
Lenny wanted to leave right away George should have listened to him
I read the book whilst i was in school and then had no idea just what it was that i was reading and then I came across this classic story in a charity shop and then i could not help but to just lend it out just like a my own small personal libary kind of saying too the young man you really have too read this, but be warned it may break your heart.
Gotta add that Sherilyn Fenn's performance in Malkovich film is better... and tremendous. She gives so much depth to this very complicated character who is flirtatious, but frustrated and lonely. Yates is excellent, too; but i think she is TOO SERIOUS for this part, and comes off more as a mature older person who has learned a lot about human feelings.
BRO I JUST REALIZED THAT THEY USED MY GREAT GRANDPAS HORSES!!
WTF I had no idea Randy Quaid played Lenny. 😂😂
Curly knew not to mess with Slim. I knew for a fact Slim would of beat his ass.
bEsT MuSic Ever
They're acting like they're reading lines from a script from a b movie .
they are, its a ''made for tv'' movie lol
That's because it's a repertory performance.
Like playing a composition from a sheet of music.
Other than the nuances of the musician's attack, in this instance, the actor's delivery, it shouldn't veer from how it's written.
The acting is not nearly as good as in the B/W version (1939?)
The sound aint synchin with the video.
Very good adaptation but I wasn't too partial to the soundtrack.
I’m only 4 minutes in, and the soundtrack has already annoyed me.
S hitters full !
The music selection was off
What changes the three movies from each other?
“differentiates” is the word you are looking for.
It's the internet in 2024, so I know every question is stupid, BUT what happened to Candy's $340? Great depression ate it? It's not in the book or any of the three movies.
Is this the same Robert Blake who was in trouble with the law no so long ago?
Yes, but he got a bad rap from the news hungry media and the corrupt LAPD.
@@grandmanancy4719 thank you for taking the time to answer my question!I wonder if he is still in trouble?
O my goodness.
@@grandmanancy4719 bad rap???
He did it.
Common sense says it all.
Baretta totally did it.
I was touched by the movie, but I find the portrayal of the strong man with an intellectual disability as Not knowing the difference between tenderness and harming someone to be an inaccurate and prejudicial stereotype.
I entirley disagree, my brother is employed working with the mentally disabled and there is a very large man who reminds me of lenny very much. But it is also important to note this was written in 1937 and the people of 1937 are not comparable to the people of 2023.
Where do you think stereotypes come from? They come from real life experience. They are stereotypes for a reason.
@@Woodman-Spare-that-tree That is the problem. A stereotype takes its definition from real life, creates exaggerations and prejudices, and applies them to inappropriately to whole classes of people.
Keep in mind the book this was based on was written before we knew what things like autism or being mentally retarded were.
@@michaelnally2841 People must have always known that there are intellectual disabilities though they may Not have had a name and medical diagnosis. So autism was treated with scorn and rejection. John Steinbeck thrived in the mid 1900s. and especially in the USA they had acquired much more medical knowledge and treatment. In any case,, the inclination of people to treat those who are disadvantaged, or with disability as useless and a burden to society is despicable.
Overall one of the saddest movies I've seen
I once agreed with ya’ll but I have to go with Gary Sinise and John Malkovich version. Deciding factor for me is JM Lenny is better than RQ.
Robert blake was the grand nephew of William Blake..
Was William Blake an Italian?
Robert Blake's birth name is Michael Gubitosi.
He starred in the Our Gang series under the name Mickey Gubitosi.
Cousin Eddie!
Starting at 50:57
Music sucks. Cool to see Ted Neely as Curly. Cassie Yates was a goddess. Too bad about Bobby Blake.
Yes, it was not serious enough, and way over the top; like bombastic cowboy music for a pro-manifest destiny documentary about the taming of the West.
1992 version is better. that instant shot is still shocking and heartbreaking... Lennie died the happiest person in the world. very sad and haunting moment for George though.
it needed to happen though, lenny was nothing but trouble and he got in the way, he harmed animals although he didnt mean to, he was not taught any better, nor was he capable of being anything but a hindrance.
Was this based as a true story
No.
No, it was adapted from a novella.
1:30
I always wonder why they think they can improve on the original movies with current actors..this movie is pretty much a joke...Blake was ok as a kid actor but that is where is stops..Randy Quaid? WTF he should stay in his trailor with his home made ketchup..he was funny in that one but ...no...why? why? why? do not try to change perfection...merideth.chaney.Bickford. field..no current crop and even come close
That part at 52:00 is so annoying.
i still say after all these years, yes, this is a fiction novel, but George should have left Lenny in the beginning because all Lenny was was a hassle and a huge trouble and burden. there is no sense in putting yourself through that hell.
Sometimes helping others is the best thing to do. It doesn’t always make sense. 😊
Some people have souls.
Good point.
The new version is better
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1:00:00
It's weird and bazzare and creepy
This is terrible!! The gary sinise version was superior!
Omfg 😢 I never seen this old one
There was actually another version 1939 when Burgess Meredith played George
This one seems rubbish
@@Ann-sj4pt this is easily the best of the 3.
@@peterwall583. That was miles better than this rubbish.