Left me with a heavy heart. It's not an abusive childhood that would make a man say 'I hate him, but I love him'. But the conscious realization of life, poverty and that everything about the moon is not peaches, round, glowy and mistifying. The closer you get more the patches and craters stand out untill that's all there is up there really, everything else they ever advertised to you was just a lie an illusion because your ignorance as always simply allowed them do that to you once too often! 🍷
One of my favorite movies, it honestly holds up very well to today's standards. This scene in particular is probably one of the most genius things I have ever seen (whether it was intentional or unintentional, depending on the source). Blake definitely is an underrated actor.
Powerful. Blake was a far better actor than given credit for. There is no reflection on what he may or may not have done. As an actor, he was very good.
I used to watch him in Baretta on TV. Then I saw him in this movie and if anyone was born to play this part it was him. Nobody else can touch his performance.
This speech is, of course, his most famous in the film. But throughout he gives a simply stunning performance. Vulnerable, terrifying, even funny. It's a masterpiece.
I saw a documentary on cinematography, I think it was called "Visions of Light", where it was said that the rain/tears reflecting off of Robert Blake's face was unplanned and a fluke. Well, I'm glad that they caught this "fluke" on film.
Robert Blake was such a talented actor. He suffered from an abusive childhood himself so perhaps he could relate to Perry's rage, hate, and despair. The performance was top-notch and the movie still holds up after 50 years.
I have been to and seen the actual lodge that Perry and his father built and lived in. About 20 miles west of Glennallen, Alaska right off the Glenn Highway. There is a Tex Smith Lake and a few old log cabins near it. Nothing spectacular looking, but the fact they lived there and what happened is fascinating! They chose a wrong spot to have it! It wasn't around a major mountain range; that is more like another 25-50 miles west! If the lodge had been around Palmer or Anchorage instead, they probably would have done well!
I’m so glad i found Cold Blood I finally found this scene I’ve been trying to find this scene for a long time and now I finally found it i watched it along time ago
Great movie. This scene is beautifully shot. Blake in hanging harness,next to window with reflection of outside rain on his face. It alternatly looks like hes crying or sweating.
the little transition when he looks away and says, " I think it happened.........I was eating a biscuit....." Amazing. Everything: the lighting, the acting and of course the "tears" are just masterful. This movie is a work of art. I can't believe they tried to re-make this. Why not re-make "Schindler's List" while you are at it. WTH???
I remember him recreating this monologue on Johnny Carson... he did it word for word from memory... I always thought he was a great actor... Baretta... In Cold Blood and Electra Glide in Blue...
Robert Blake has written a book. It is his life stories told in essay form. If you have any preconceived ideas or judgments about Robert Blake put them away and read this brilliantly written book. It is absolutely a must read. The title is "Tales of a Rascal", and is available at Amazon.com
@OzTerri I haven't read the book. I saw the movie for the 1st time a few months ago and was blown away by it and Blake's performance. I couldn't believe a movie this frank was made at that time. As to the crime, I think it was the 1st time many people were made aware of this type of crime and these kinds of sociopaths. It was a relatively innocent time when this occurred.
You have it right both ways. Yes Conrad Hall found the tears effect by accident... but he found it while on set, most likely during the lighting and rehearsal. So it was THEN included in their intentions. It was accidentally discovered on set, and then carefully used in practice.
It sucks that I have to write on 'Infamous (2006)' as a comparison to the text instead of this. I asked why, they thought it was 'awful', urgh. Pains me to see a great, realistic, believable Perry. This scene is one of the best monologues imo. Daniel Craig, albeit a good actor, was terribly miscast for the role. Robert Blake was exceptional. This film was exceptional.
Note the reflections of the rain from the windows rolling down his face like tears. Intentional or not, it really adds to the scene, especially in black and white.
Fantastic book, fantastic movie--all filmed on location in Holcomb, Kansas. Scott Wilson and Robert Blake looked just like the killers and did an amazing job. Did you know Richard Brooks (director), during rehearsals & filming, kept these men apart from the actors who played the Clutter family so the "unfamiliarity" with the actors playing Dick & Perry translated to the scene in the Clutter home--where the family was totally unfamiliar with the killers (hope you understand what I mean).
i just watched the complete movie for the first time....right up there with CAPE FEAR,DEER HUNTER etc.....does anyone know the song or singer in mexican hotel??????????????looked for soundtrack ...coming up blank...
@catcherinthewry1 They lit from the outside and poured water on the roof, fans were put by the lights because they wanted the rain to be hitting the window. The cinematographer had no idea he would get the amazing crying effect, it was a happy mistake.
This scene doesn't need to be more colorful. I'll turn this around, Blake could've done the 'I coulda been somebody' scene every bit as good as Brando. By the time this film was made, Blake had working for over 3 decades in the business. New all kinds of ropes. He had the goods.
Amazing film and this is probably my favourite scene from it. The way the rain reflected on his face as tears... brilliant.
They do not make movies like this one anymore.
I notice that illusion when I first saw this movie too. Excellent visual
Left me with a heavy heart. It's not an abusive childhood that would make a man say 'I hate him, but I love him'. But the conscious realization of life, poverty and that everything about the moon is not peaches, round, glowy and mistifying. The closer you get more the patches and craters stand out untill that's all there is up there really, everything else they ever advertised to you was just a lie an illusion because your ignorance as always simply allowed them do that to you once too often! 🍷
Now that's writing and acting and directing and set design and camera expertise and of course the sound editing all of it screams out masterpiece!
R.I.P. Robert Blake in his greatest role: the film masterpiece IN COLD BLOOD
One of my favorite movies, it honestly holds up very well to today's standards. This scene in particular is probably one of the most genius things I have ever seen (whether it was intentional or unintentional, depending on the source). Blake definitely is an underrated actor.
im crushing hard on Robert.blake lately..when he was young..he was gorgeous
I know when he was and younger boy actor he was always playing Indian boys not italian boys
Powerful. Blake was a far better actor than given credit for. There is no reflection on what he may or may not have done. As an actor, he was very good.
I used to watch him in Baretta on TV. Then I saw him in this movie and if anyone was born to play this part it was him. Nobody else can touch his performance.
This speech is, of course, his most famous in the film. But throughout he gives a simply stunning performance. Vulnerable, terrifying, even funny. It's a masterpiece.
I watched this movie as a kid , a few decades ago, I never forgot it.
One of those movies that sticks with ya.
Holy! This is AMAZING, just as I remembered it! 🏆
This scene may well be the single best piece of acting in film history. Blake is nothing short of stunning here...
watch a bit of blood feud in you tube,his portrayl of hoffa was much better than of jack nicholson's.a brilliant performance.
Blake could've gotten an Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance.
Blake became an A list actor after this.What did he do? Became a talk show regular( Tonight Show). Seems to me a waste of talent.
RIP Robert Blake!
Incredible actor. Love him! So talented.
Brilliant Acting By Robert Blake Engaging And Haunting
I saw a documentary on cinematography, I think it was called "Visions of Light", where it was said that the rain/tears reflecting off of Robert Blake's face was unplanned and a fluke. Well, I'm glad that they caught this "fluke" on film.
May be the finest 3 minutes of acting ever captured on film.
Documentary
Art Film
A Video
Book
Robert Blake was such a talented actor. He suffered from an abusive childhood himself so perhaps he could relate to Perry's rage, hate, and despair. The performance was top-notch and the movie still holds up after 50 years.
haileyh500 ...you forgot to mention he's a murderer of his own wife IN COLD BLOOD
@@karenm3816 Gee, I guess you didn't keep up with that story.
Robert black and Conrad Hall 👏
I have been to and seen the actual lodge that Perry and his father built and lived in. About 20 miles west of Glennallen, Alaska right off the Glenn Highway. There is a Tex Smith Lake and a few old log cabins near it. Nothing spectacular looking, but the fact they lived there and what happened is fascinating! They chose a wrong spot to have it! It wasn't around a major mountain range; that is more like another 25-50 miles west! If the lodge had been around Palmer or Anchorage instead, they probably would have done well!
In a out-of-the-way location, you have to advertise heavily, and then "wait for the public to discover you", and tell their friends...
This movie is just as chillingly great as ever. Great acting.
I’m so glad i found Cold Blood I finally found this scene I’ve been trying to find this scene for a long time and now I finally found it i watched it along time ago
Blake was brilliant in this movie and this scene is cinematic genius.
Great movie. This scene is beautifully shot. Blake in hanging harness,next to window with reflection of outside rain on his face. It alternatly looks like hes crying or sweating.
the little transition when he looks away and says, " I think it happened.........I was eating a biscuit....." Amazing. Everything: the lighting, the acting and of course the "tears" are just masterful. This movie is a work of art. I can't believe they tried to re-make this. Why not re-make "Schindler's List" while you are at it. WTH???
he was just my type..that dark hair..omg
When he was an older man that blonde took advantage of his loneliness and we all know what happened.
Blake's finest moment on film
Gott Mitt Uns
I remember him recreating this monologue on Johnny Carson... he did it word for word from memory... I always thought he was a great actor... Baretta... In Cold Blood and Electra Glide in Blue...
Love this scene!
Robert Blake has written a book. It is his life stories told in essay form. If you have any preconceived ideas or judgments about Robert Blake put them away and read this brilliantly written book. It is absolutely a must read. The title is "Tales of a Rascal", and is available at Amazon.com
I Absolutely Loved Robert Blake
@Houdini774 Yes he was an underrated actor. His performance in this movie was extremely powerful. It's a shame things out for the way they did.
@OzTerri I haven't read the book. I saw the movie for the 1st time a few months ago and was blown away by it and Blake's performance. I couldn't believe a movie this frank was made at that time. As to the crime, I think it was the 1st time many people were made aware of this type of crime and these kinds of sociopaths. It was a relatively innocent time when this occurred.
You have it right both ways.
Yes Conrad Hall found the tears effect by accident... but he found it while on set, most likely during the lighting and rehearsal. So it was THEN included in their intentions. It was accidentally discovered on set, and then carefully used in practice.
Best monologue is cinema history, no debate.
I was about 10 years old when this came out and have always considered the acting the second best I ever seen just behind the godfather.
R. Blake. Rip
It sucks that I have to write on 'Infamous (2006)' as a comparison to the text instead of this. I asked why, they thought it was 'awful', urgh.
Pains me to see a great, realistic, believable Perry. This scene is one of the best monologues imo.
Daniel Craig, albeit a good actor, was terribly miscast for the role. Robert Blake was exceptional. This film was exceptional.
Note the reflections of the rain from the windows rolling down his face like tears. Intentional or not, it really adds to the scene, especially in black and white.
Amazing I have just finished reading the book
Conrad Hall making it happen by accident and some water reflections
The wzy he says but I do I hate him and i love him was powerful acting he did a great job as a very disturbing individual
@35FILMPROJECTION11 The water " effect: was by accident
Acting and directing were no accident. Timeless and Scary
i guess everyone saw visions of light to know it was an accident of streaming rain drops down his face...awesome!
Fantastic book, fantastic movie--all filmed on location in Holcomb, Kansas. Scott Wilson and Robert Blake looked just like the killers and did an amazing job. Did you know Richard Brooks (director), during rehearsals & filming, kept these men apart from the actors who played the Clutter family so the "unfamiliarity" with the actors playing Dick & Perry translated to the scene in the Clutter home--where the family was totally unfamiliar with the killers (hope you understand what I mean).
@RandyAKing
Thank you.
We all need heroes.
(Dark with dented armor and all... sometimes.)
Wow.
Reading this book for my English class :)
i just watched the complete movie for the first time....right up there with CAPE FEAR,DEER HUNTER etc.....does anyone know the song or singer in mexican hotel??????????????looked for soundtrack ...coming up blank...
He's the greatest actor.
Too bad...he blew it.
That's right, he did.Another actor who " blew it" was Burt Reynolds.
After Deliverance he went on to such classics as Smokey And The Bandit 2.
Great freakin movie, sad but great.
do anybody remember him inthe little rascals,he played little micky,i hopei spell his name right
Micky Gubitosi.
@catcherinthewry1 They lit from the outside and poured water on the roof, fans were put by the lights because they wanted the rain to be hitting the window. The cinematographer had no idea he would get the amazing crying effect, it was a happy mistake.
The effect of it looking like crying happens right on cue when he says with such regret “ it was a beautiful home”. so powerful.
this scene is just so... disturbing..., it gives me the creeps like i have never felt them before
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Is the guy in the glasses Truman Capote?
@MorganMcJiggleson That was the great Conrad Hall.
For some reason, maybe it's the way he talks or the way he looks, but Robert Blake in this scene reminds me of a young Joe Pantoliono.
Robert Blake..I would not have reconized him....
@Punk13405 Prison? He was acquitted.
Brando could have been more colorful in this scene but could not have done it any better.
This scene doesn't need to be more colorful. I'll turn this around, Blake could've done the 'I coulda been somebody' scene every bit as good as Brando. By the time this film was made, Blake had working for over 3 decades in the business. New all kinds of ropes. He had the goods.
and he ends up being a killer in real life...so strange
@moviemonk1000 Agreed
It's a shame when Robert dies they are going to say he got away with murder not remembering his Hollywood career
How old was Robert Blake ,he looks 35 years old
brenda burditt 29
watchin in class
@comokate but he did kill his wife..
He was 32 or 33 when that was shot.
Michael K 29
I wonder what went through their mind knowing they was a few minutes away to get hanged??? Wow is crazy
@MorganMcJiggleson and did you know that it was an accident it turned out that way? funny how perfect things work sometimes!!!
Funny how things turned out with Blake eh? He played a serial killer, and now guess what he's in prison for.
lottery ticket.
th werid thing is robert blake killed his wife
Callum Jewell check the Quincey jones album Sound track for In Cold Blood . It's on UA-cam
Damn drama queen