As a retired Master Chief Petty Officer I guess you had to live in the Navy during these times. This movie is one of my favorites... it really does depict how a sailor's life was then... when I enlisted at 19. I would do it all over again.
Master Chief, You bet. I'd do it again tomorrow. THOSE were the days. Thirty cents for a beer. I wore the blues for 36 years. Here's to ya, MCPO. Cheers. -- WestPac Bosun, Ret.
@@jasonmckinney8955 Israel owns the United States lock stock and barrel. It's accurate. Not offering ideas on what to do about it. Just stating fact. This world is so fucked.
This accurately represents life in the Navy. I swear when I was stationed in Washington state I yelled at one of my junior sailors, "YOUR GOING TO HAVE A FUCKING BEER!!!"
I was in the Navy when I watched this movie and I thought, "Boy, whoever wrote/produced/directed this movie had the Navy life down pat." I can still feel what it was like to walk around in my never-warm-enough peacoat, freezing my butt off.
Only it wasn't an independent movie. Made & released by Paramount, I believe. This was made back in the day when Hollywood actually made films for adults.
I loved this movie. I was in the Navy in the early 80s. I was in San Diego. No, I wouldn't do it again. It's a whole different world now and no doubt the Navy and the military as a whole has changed. Yes, I do relate to this movie.
This film encouraged me to join the navy. Very realistic. I must say this behavior had its down side but the memories man the memories. Funny. I knew guys just like this. I was a guy like this. Nicholson nails it.
Yep. 19 million,vets have been there. A new years eve memory. Bouncers tried to throw us out of the airmans club. It was as much fun for them as it was for us. A brawl out in the grass outside.
This film more than any other Navy movie caught the essence of some of the shitty, mundane and boring times your average sailor goes through and how the little things that break that monotony take on great importance.
Jack Nicklaus nailed it. But All the actors were just as good! I think the actors of the seventies were genuine. The director's " just be yourself, don't act! act naturally. This movie hit it out the park!
Jacks been in so many films and I believe I watched most of them from the 60s till his last ones filmed and Last detail may be my favorite character he ever played.
I agree so would I do it again.This is how the Navy was back then.It was a simple life that I miss.I was stationed in Norfolk in the mid 70s for a little while and this is how it was.I can relate to this movie.
I was stationed in Gitmo, Cuba in the '80's and transferred from Public Works Dept. over to the Naval Base duty section. Went from wearing Greens to Whites as uniform of the day and wearing the SP armband, duty belt with a nightstick and a flashlight. Used this line a few times to break up scuffles and arguments with the fleet sailors. If said in the right tone and with a crazy smile and a laugh, it was usually effective in getting laughter and defusing the situation.
This movie and One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest show what a great actor Jack is. Oh, and his small part as the town drunk/lawyer in Easy Rider wasn't to shabby either.
Love the line “I’m gonna kick your ass around the block for drill, man” I have used that on my teen boy :). Phil Hendrie honors old lines like that with his genius talent and comedy, one of the funniest people ever imo Gotta get his BSP
Jack Nichols had me rolling in the aisles funny on that about what he said about the bartender when they're dancing around in the street very funny hysterical
So my phone likes to change my words I saw Otis Young in episodes of Columbo. My favorite scenes are the one in the parking garage where they hoist a few beers had to be real nobody can play drunk that brilliantly. And in the motel room.
This is essentially the same as the diner scene from Five Easy Pieces: Jack dealing with people who pointlessly follow 'rules". In both cases he explodes with fury, doesn't get what he wants, but gets something more by winning a moral victory.
Three of my uncle s were Navy Chiefs E G Conklin served 1939 to 64, Henry Ward 1942 to 1975 and Milt Hatchell 1950 to 1975. So I have a warm spot in my heart for this film. I was only ten when this film came out so I first saw it about twelve years later. Jack was on the edge of superstardom with Easy Rider and Five Easy pieces and subsequent films like Chinatown and One flew over the Cuckoos Nest. Jack and Randy Quaid are both excellent but the real standout for me is Otis Young he is a freak in revelation. I saw him in a couple episodes of Columbia around this time and he had a small part in Hollywood knights1979. I wish he made more movies!!!! Has the “Salty Seaman “ revised this film yet?
We sailed to Thule Greenland 1978 behind a US Coast Guard icebreaker and a USN Sealift Command supply vessel. Looks like reality to me. I was just a sea cadet on HMCS Protector. We had a load of supplies destined for Alert. Operation Boxtop.
I love the movie. Used to live DIRECTLY across the street from the west gate at Portsmouth Naval Hospital. I was a nonrate out of boot and had to strike the rate of damage controlman enlisted 83-87 and made 3rd class petty officer. Let me say again that I love this movie. I'll "like" this video but the volume is for bionic woman ears. My IPad and Bluetooth speaker on max and I can barely hear it. May not be your fault but I have excellent hearing and wish I could enjoy those great lines without straining. Most other videos I have to turn down.
Yeah. Badass knows he's peaked in the Navy, and though he probably doesn't get screwed with much, he knows that he'd have difficulty fitting into civilian life. Mule still might have a way out, but the window in closing and going back home isn't appealing to him. All three come from rough childhoods. Badass could relate when they visited the kids home.
Hey, an ole yellow shirt. Never forget those long days on the flight deck do you? Yes, I started as stupid Turd shirt. I'll bet we could get together over a couple of beers and share some pretty good sea stories.
As a retired Master Chief Petty Officer I guess you had to live in the Navy during these times. This movie is one of my favorites... it really does depict how a sailor's life was then... when I enlisted at 19. I would do it all over again.
Master Chief, You bet. I'd do it again tomorrow. THOSE were the days. Thirty cents for a beer. I wore the blues for 36 years. Here's to ya, MCPO. Cheers. -- WestPac Bosun, Ret.
Awesome military days carry with you. . Had some great times, wouldn't change any of it. . Definitely do it all over again.
It has that great bitter sweet . Poor guy never even got laid
Here’s to you, Master Chief… those were my days as well. I enjoy this movie as well as “Cinderella Liberty”. I am an ol’ east coast sailor.
I wish I did. But I did join my pop's business , and after many years made it a success.
If you're old enough to serve, you're old enough for a beer.
Yep if you're old enough to die for the jews in their wars you're old enough to have a drink
@@samspudding8644 I don't know if I should laugh or cry at the ignorance of that statement.
@@jasonmckinney8955 Israel owns the United States lock stock and barrel. It's accurate. Not offering ideas on what to do about it. Just stating fact. This world is so fucked.
EVERYBODY's old enough for a beer, Badass says so! 😂
@@thepaulhenderson mm hmm! 👍😏
"Everybody's old enough for a beer...." That's pretty much my philosophy of parenting in a nutshell.
I always say “If you’re old enough to fight for your country, you‘re old enough to have a beer!”
This accurately represents life in the Navy. I swear when I was stationed in Washington state I yelled at one of my junior sailors, "YOUR GOING TO HAVE A FUCKING BEER!!!"
🤣😂
Saw this movie when it came out in '73...I wuz IN the Navy..ThIS is the Real Deal!!
Nicholson at His Very BEST!!!
Thanks so much for your service, guys, you really rock!!!! 👍😃@@stonegasman3866
I was in the Navy when I watched this movie and I thought, "Boy, whoever wrote/produced/directed this movie had the Navy life down pat." I can still feel what it was like to walk around in my never-warm-enough peacoat, freezing my butt off.
Felt bulky ass hell but it sure didn’t keep any warmth haha
Hal Ashby
Great times, eh, Joe? 👍😃
What a good movie this is. Nicholson, Quaid, Young, good script.
All comes together at the end also.
One of my fav independent films of the 70's along with "scarecrow" "thunderbolt and lightfoot" "easy rider" and "midnight cowboy"
Only it wasn't an independent movie. Made & released by Paramount, I believe. This was made back in the day when Hollywood actually made films for adults.
Thunderbolt and Lightfoot dumbass
@@karlogjam Actually, it's Thunderbolt and Lightfoot! You're Welcome!
@@Tusc9969 I don't get it. What's the argument?
Add “Fat City”
I loved this movie. I was in the Navy in the early 80s. I was in San Diego. No, I wouldn't do it again. It's a whole different world now and no doubt the Navy and the military as a whole has changed. Yes, I do relate to this movie.
On point. I know what you mean. Especially the dynamic-change with the U.S. NAVY. I loved the Navy, Navy stays with ya for life!
This film encouraged me to join the navy. Very realistic. I must say this behavior had its down side but the memories man the memories. Funny. I knew guys just like this. I was a guy like this. Nicholson nails it.
Yep. 19 million,vets have been there. A new years eve memory. Bouncers tried to throw us out of the airmans club. It was as much fun for them as it was for us. A brawl out in the grass outside.
Joined the navy in 79
So true, Nicholson nailed it. We have all had thay one LPO.
He nails it, right to the moon!
This film more than any other Navy movie caught the essence of some of the shitty, mundane and boring times your average sailor goes through and how the little things that break that monotony take on great importance.
I love these three characters. This movie is a rollercoaster of emotion especially with the bleak ending but its also hilarious
My Navy, we had some tough dudes just like that.
An absolutely brilliant movie and performance by Nicholson. I think it's his best.
Jack Nicklaus nailed it. But All the actors were just as good! I think the actors of the seventies were genuine. The director's " just be yourself, don't act! act naturally. This movie hit it out the park!
One flew over the cuckoos nest is better.
@@francishughes2016 Yes, and _Five Easy Pieces._ And that's with all due respect to this gem! _Ironweed_ was very good too.
Gene thought so too! 👍🏻
Jacks been in so many films and I believe I watched most of them from the 60s till his last ones filmed and Last detail may be my favorite character he ever played.
His absolute best role...unreal movie
Hmmm I'll have a _chicken salad sandwich_ and think about that!
I agree so would I do it again.This is how the Navy was back then.It was a simple life that I miss.I was stationed in Norfolk in the mid 70s for a little while and this is how it was.I can relate to this movie.
"I'd like to drink a toast to Batman, Superman and the Human Torch." I wish I still drank. I never thought to use that line.
It’s one of the best lines ever.
Why don't you just start drinking again? 🤭
Nicholson's best performance, in a career of best performances.
It's up there. It's a unique performance for him
I was stationed in Gitmo, Cuba in the '80's and transferred from Public Works Dept. over to the Naval Base duty section.
Went from wearing Greens to Whites as uniform of the day and wearing the SP armband, duty belt with a nightstick and a flashlight.
Used this line a few times to break up scuffles and arguments with the fleet sailors. If said in the right tone and with a crazy smile and a laugh, it was usually effective in getting laughter and defusing the situation.
This movie and One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest show what a great actor Jack is. Oh, and his small part as the town drunk/lawyer in Easy Rider wasn't to shabby either.
_"too"_
Didn't the Venutians teach you about to, too, and two? 😂😂
Ahh...jack back in the day...he was awsome and crazier than ever...
Gene Siskel felt this was Jack's best work ever
Whoever wrote this knew ‘70’s - ‘80’s Navy.
70's. After all, this is from 1973.
Old enough to kill yet too young to drink.
I am the shore patrol! Mule, rest in peace man! (Jack Nicolson nails it!)
Love the line “I’m gonna kick your ass around the block for drill, man” I have used that on my teen boy :). Phil Hendrie honors old lines like that with his genius talent and comedy, one of the funniest people ever imo
Gotta get his BSP
That type of parentings gonna land you in a nursing home
@@Harrys.Truman-fanpage Nah I can still take him. 💪 :)
It's all for fun. He's learned to put up with his Dad.
@@jimgodofbiscuitsyeah I’m just joking too. No problem
@@jimgodofbiscuitsI was joking too, no problem. Have at him
They filmed the first 15 minutes or so of this movie where I was on course at Canadian Forces Base Borden, Ontario, Canada. This is a great movie!
Lived this for real, Feb. 78' New Orleans, USS L.Y. Spear AS-36
RIP Robert Towne. The man who wrote the script for this movie.
"I'd like to drink a toast ot Batman, Superman and the Human Torch" has been stated MANY times in MANY a Navy bar around the WORLD.
According to their ribbons, Puduvsky and Mull served in Vietnam. Top movie!
I'm a Master-At-Arms currently and god damn there's so much I can relate to in this movie nowadays... it's still the same Navy in many ways.
"CHEER UP!" at the very end. I almost died :D
Slap it down on the wood, Jack!
45 reasons to give the man a Beer
Never seen this movie but love the films of that era. This is on my must see list!!
I imagine you dug it if you've seen it! 🙂
@@JTRocks1 watched it 2 yrs ago. Really liked it!
Jack Nichols had me rolling in the aisles funny on that about what he said about the bartender when they're dancing around in the street very funny hysterical
This is amazing acting. The beers must have been real!
Lol, Ya think? 😏
Neil Ross' Shipwreck voice origin brought me here.
So my phone likes to change my words I saw Otis Young in episodes of Columbo. My favorite scenes are the one in the parking garage where they hoist a few beers had to be real nobody can play drunk that brilliantly. And in the motel room.
This is essentially the same as the diner scene from Five Easy Pieces: Jack dealing with people who pointlessly follow 'rules". In both cases he explodes with fury, doesn't get what he wants, but gets something more by winning a moral victory.
I'll never figure out why the Navy...and the Coast Guard...changed their uniforms to the crapsacks they're wearing today.
Three of my uncle s were Navy Chiefs E G Conklin served 1939 to 64, Henry Ward 1942 to 1975 and Milt Hatchell 1950 to 1975. So I have a warm spot in my heart for this film. I was only ten when this film came out so I first saw it about twelve years later. Jack was on the edge of superstardom with Easy Rider and Five Easy pieces and subsequent films like Chinatown and One flew over the Cuckoos Nest. Jack and Randy Quaid are both excellent but the real standout for me is Otis Young he is a freak in revelation. I saw him in a couple episodes of Columbia around this time and he had a small part in Hollywood knights1979. I wish he made more movies!!!! Has the “Salty Seaman “ revised this film yet?
YOU'RE GONNA HAVE A FUCKING BEER!
We sailed to Thule Greenland 1978 behind a US Coast Guard icebreaker and a USN Sealift Command supply vessel. Looks like reality to me. I was just a sea cadet on HMCS Protector. We had a load of supplies destined for Alert. Operation Boxtop.
what a great movie
Best Navy show ever!!! The Kendog...
Wow...everybody's old enough for a beer. I agree. Nicholson is the best.
I love this dam clip!!!!
Me too, it is beautiful!!!! 😁
"Everybody's old enough for a beer..."
I really wish Jack was my Dad.
Here's to ya Chief
1969-74 ABH-2
I like this movie!!!!
Ur gonna have a fucking beer..priceless
Great scene. My time in the Shore Patrol wasn't quite that much fun.
Same here..
jack was playing Robert Phillip Mask. retired U.S.N.
Hmm, I never knew that!
@Gossage54 the role was cast between Travolta and Quaid for the kid.
Hmm, I never knew John auditioned!!
Watching this is better than talking with a shrink .
Hell yea, Jack really knows how to make you live! 👍😏
@zazfilm correction ,best actor of any generation
Jack Nicholson what an actor.... what an actor
Master Chief... It was my EXACT experience 🙂... Fireman Bovard .. USS TRUXTUN CGN-35 89-92
The Navy today is NOT the same. Then the Navy mad men! I don't know about todays Navy.
I love the movie. Used to live DIRECTLY across the street from the west gate at Portsmouth Naval Hospital. I was a nonrate out of boot and had to strike the rate of damage controlman enlisted 83-87 and made 3rd class petty officer. Let me say again that I love this movie.
I'll "like" this video but the volume is for bionic woman ears. My IPad and Bluetooth speaker on max and I can barely hear it.
May not be your fault but I have excellent hearing and wish I could enjoy those great lines without straining. Most other videos I have to turn down.
They cussed like sailors, as expected.
"cheer up!"
Boy, shipwreck was a wild sob before joining G.i.Joe.
RIP robert Towne.
"Are they actually doing it when they take those types of picture?"
Look at it this way - Badass was the original Joker, and better than all the rest of them. This scene is proof!
Absoulutely fabulous. Great flick.
And old Jack is really a BADASS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By the way, the kid in uniform, so give him a F_____G beer.
jack has a bunch of classic scenes, this, here johnny, can't handle the truth, no substitues, riding on the back of fonda's bike, and a shitload more.
I think it is that Mule, and Badass see themselves as prisoners...
Yeah. That kinda occurred to me as well.
Yeah. Badass knows he's peaked in the Navy, and though he probably doesn't get screwed with much, he knows that he'd have difficulty fitting into civilian life. Mule still might have a way out, but the window in closing and going back home isn't appealing to him. All three come from rough childhoods. Badass could relate when they visited the kids home.
Yea I knew that, old Randy Qaaid has come a long way from being a boot recruit in this movie!
" I'm going to call the Shore Patrol" Pretty much the worst thing that bartender said in a long time.
"YOU'RE GONNA HAVE A FUCKIN' BEER!!!"
Hey, an ole yellow shirt. Never forget those long days on the flight deck do you? Yes, I started as stupid Turd shirt. I'll bet we could get together over a couple of beers and share some pretty good sea stories.
Yeah, this is the one.
my kind of shipmate
This reminds me of the border patrol movie Jack did
SuperJack.
Nice movie
A total profane riot? 🙂Yes. Nice? No! 😮
Your gonna have a fuckn BEER!!!
Sunshine:)
saw this when i was 10
eight years later i joined the usa navy ( sheesh 🤔 )
Wasn't what you expected, i take it? 😮
@@JTRocks1 indeed
and that goes for the u.s. navy, and the movie !
What was it like?
@@caesarpizza1338 good experience
overall though, not for me
Reminds me of my father. Haha.
Who else here went to Gaines beach Subic ?
Or Smiley's Bar off the main gate at Subic?? 😀🍻 That place was something else...
And "The Passenger"...
what song is playing in the background?
Jack Nicholson walked so Leonardo DiCaprio could run
The life of a (single) sailor. ?
Glad the ending was changed from the book. Enjoyed both, but the book ending was a downer.
IM GONNA HAVE A FUCKIN' BEER!!!!!!!
next up the toast.
Filmaço!
Live action
Shipwreck
Are they in NYC?
Washington DC, I think
My girlfriend always had the hots for Otis Young.
Anyone who has had to be a chaser, check in here.
Yo. Norfolk, VA chaser.
Except for Glengarry Glen Ross.
I'm enjoying this movie but the constant cheesy military music is making it difficult, aargh
The Joker gave a toast to Batman? 🤡
He's a good sport.
I am the shore patrol
Fucking win