I worked on this film and this is the ending I remember being edited together first. Next thing I know the film is being released with a much different ending. So to all those folks who thought I was crazy when I said there was an "alternate ending" to this movie, here it is! Thanks Tiberius!
I have to say, I like the theatrical ending much better! This original ending was nice -- especially to see Walt married with two boys of his own. But the theatrical ending, with the son of the Sheik, meeting the "son" of the two legendary brothers -- and finding they were both raised with the same stories -- really wrapped up this movie nicely. "They really lived!" Great ending.
@@kevinpittman2517 yeah. I could see a blend of both working fairly well, but the horsemens "sudden arrival" just doesn't really work; have them be there from the start maybe assume it's something the crazy old men set up in their will, then reveal the sheik.
Same same here! Just 72 here. I joined the US Army at 17, retired from said Army at 19, the rest is a series of tall tales, adventure, misfortune, tragedy, world travel, and general fun. Born an Rh baby & grew up in West Texas, got all the dieseses a kid could get and survived them all. Had an old grand daddy, he was much like these 2 characters. Only he was dirt poor. He taught me the basics about life. How to track, trap, and cook things. How to sharpen & use a knife. How to use a child size 22. Pump rifle. I learned to play poker and how to shake a man's hand & how to greet a lady. I listened to his tall tales from his youth and his travels as we sat at his campfire. He taught me a few things about how men should act. He was worn down and only had one eye left and it was bad. He once drove my father's car into the lake trying to drive it. That was a sight! I think of him when I watch this movie. He liked to play his harmonica & drink a little wine. He ended his days herding sheep around Uvalde Texas where he was born. Blessings to you Grandaddy Elliot, where ever you are now. Thank you. I understand now.
@@glennbrymer4065 Thank you for sharing that delightful "tale" with us. Your Grandfather was a lucky guy to have a grandson like you; to teach - who was smart enough to listen, learn and benefit from his experience. I am sure he is still looking down on you and has to have a smile on his face.
Secondhand Lions is one of my favorite movies and I've watched it quite a few times. I'm 74, a Marine Vietnam veteran and my eyes well up with tears each time I watch it. This movie is pure magic.
This became one of my Dad’s favorite films at the end of his life. When family and friends would come to spend time with him he would make them sit and watch it with him. In three weeks it will be 20yrs since he passed. Thank you for sharing this. I feel him with me and know he would have loved it.
It was the last movie I watched with my dad, he laughed and loved it, it’ll always be my favorite film, for its message and as an ode to real men and adventure and love.
It was sold as a comedy, but I have never seen such a long and broad, generation spanning love story in my life. My wife and I were silenced by the depth of love, passion and intensity of love that spread itself over multiple continents, years and, a sensitive vibrant and realistic presentation, to anyone with an eye to see and an ear to hear expressed as a love story for the ages.
@@chrisfleischman3371 Anyone with a working mind and functioning kind heart can see it is a generational love story, presented with sensitivity and humor, no wonder Hollywood missed the point. No sex, no out of context violence, and a story of how one generation teaches the next. It would be as difficult to reproduce as a musical like the early days.
And if you look to the men gathered for the funeral, you can see those same boys having grown up into fine men having come to pay their respects to the pair of Heroes that set their life for success.
I wish they would have played both endings, I have never seen this one before. thank you for showing it, I wonder where you found it. I am just glad you did.
Never seen this one either. Glad they shot the other one. This one just doesn't hit the same way. They tried to put to much into it I think. The Legion guys coming out the the trailer was a bit much. Like we are to believe they traveled that way. come on.
Secondhand Lions is one of my favorite movies, and I liked the ending that was shown. But this ending makes it so much better. Tears and a warm feeling watching this.
@@judyengland4266 I agree with you. I absolutely love this movie - the acting was wonderful and the love that was in evidence throughout between everyone shone off the screen so powerfully. This ending, in my opinion summed up everything in a way the other - though nice - didn't. The theatrical ending was almost "cartoonish"?, a caricature in comparison to this one which was much more nuanced and serious.
I think they should've combined parts of both endings. I like the heartfelt ending but enjoyed the descendants of the sheik confirming it was actually real
I've watched this film donzens of times, my boys loved it when growing up too. It is about honor, learning to trust, family and unconditional love. This is a priceless classic ❤
It is a wonderful thing to be praised in death by those you love - and it is an Honorable thing to be praised by your enemies - an enemy can be respected for their diligent service to their cause - even if it is contrary your own
This movie depicts so many of my own experiences growing up from leaving the pointless suburbia to running away to go live with my father on his cattle ranch. I had a lot of “uncle” types that inadvertently taught me how to be a man, for better and for worse. I’ve been writing a collection of short vignettes on the topic; many are comical, but a few are dead serious. All of these “uncles” were responsible for who I have become. Great stuff.
'And we shall all know how to perish, Following tradition.' -- 'Le Boudin', the marching anthem of the Legion Etrangere' I think this ending is wonderful. Way back when rocks were soft, I served with a guy in a crappy country down South. When we got out, he had trouble readjusting so one day he sold everything, caught a flight to Paris, partied a couple weeks, sobered up, and joined the Legion. At my last hearing, sometime right before the Millennium, he was a platoon sergeant in the 1er REC. I hope my old war mutt ass passes away as cantankerous and loved Hub and Garth. It's a death worth trying for.
Nowadays many guys (at least in the US Army) are joining up with the Ukrainian Legion instead. I’ll admit me being stateside in a peacetime army I’m kinda envious
@@apollo4619 There's nothing to be envied about killing, Apollo. Not a thing. Trust me on that one. I understand that you want to 'do something'. I understand that garrison life is boring and is chock full of chickenshit. But I got two things for you: 1. The Ukrainian Legion is getting fed into the battle line very quickly. No training, no cohesion, no esprit-de-corps. You'll just be a replacement and probably not even know enough Ukrainian to get on the radio effectively. 2. Then people will start dying. Maybe in your squad. Odds are, as a replacement, you'll get told off for recovery detail... stacking the dead like cordwood in the back of a GAZ. This is not the shit you want in your head, ok?
@@carlhicksjr8401 As for your 1 point, my buddies that joined up (after Kyiv was secured) had to go through a 3 month training period dispite being prior 11B infantry with the US Army, They tell me morale is actually pretty good (partially because they often stay on R&R with Ukrainian families and understand the front line is only miles away from them.) Additionally there are so many UK/US volunteers they are now folded into their own battalion (aside from SF teams). As for your second point, yeah I get it I just don't like sitting on my ass in the rear while my boys are out there helping people. Hell just last week my buddy sent a video of them pulling civilians out of rubble (alive) from a missile hit in Odessa or some city.
@@apollo4619 You're NOT 'in the rear with the gear', bro. You are in compliance to your oath and your orders. Don't get me wrong here... I am in sympathy with the Ukraine. I'm an old Cold Warrior and the Russians will always be the bad guy emotionally to me. But you have taken no oath and received no benefit from the Ukraine. There is no reason to feel bad about where you sit right this minute. What you choose to do after your hitch is up is entirely up to you. You're a man and must make a man's choices for a man's reasons. And you're **certainly** not gonna make them to make me happy, right? But I feel a responsibility as an 'elder brother' so to speak to give you fair warning and experienced advice about a choice you seem to be making. I have done that to best of my ability.
I get up early every July 14 just to watch the parade live from Paris, and to see the Legion march to Le Boudin. Because they march at a slower pace they are always the last foot unit. They alone bring their own band and unlike many French Units, they do not split before the reviewing stand where the President of the Republic is standing.
I watched the entire movie uninterrupted for the first time this week and found it to be the kind of timeless classic that lingers in our memory. This especially applies to the humour and wisdom delivered to the audience.
Thank you for posting this video. I love this movie. I like this ending so much more. Having the Sheik and the French Foreign Legion travel all that way to honor them shows so much more respect, as well as proving the stories were true.
I've never seen this one before, but I prefer when the helicopter flies in rather than the limo pulling up. I wish they'd kept the funeral scene, eliminated the limo and THEN had the helicopter fly in, perhaps with the old man as well
One of the best movies ever, especially for a boy who dreamed and a man who lives every day to make that boy's dreams come true. I own it on DVD and will have ti watch it again soon. Thanks for posting this clip! ✝️
haven't watched this movie in years, just lots of clips on YT. Still brings tears to my eyes. Absolutely loved it. Time to watch it all the way through again. Thanks for posting this. Can't say I ever saw this ending.
INMOP this is one of the best movies ever. Michael Caine's Texas accent is incredible. All of the cast brought life to their characters! Osment's natural voice cracking as he was 'going through the change' was absolutely perfect. A growing boy needs the stories of his father, and grandfathers, to learn about handling situations in life. And also to learn from or integrity. I will be watching this movie again tomorrow. :)
One of the best movies ever made of all time. Great acting, great story line, and like a lot of the older movies it made you fall in love not only with the story, but the actors as well. Thank you for sharing the 2nd ending as well.
So happy to see this! Hub reminded me of my favorite uncle James! He was on the Burma road in WWII , and I don’t suppose he was the man Hub was, but he had a lot of good values. His stories I’d heard many times when Dad and he were talking and laughing! Just a great movie that I dearly love!!!
When I worked at blockbuster and someone wanted a recommendation for a good family movie I always suggested this one. Every single person came back and said it was amazing. I have watched my dvd many times and never knew of this ending until today.
This is the first time I've ever seen the original ending. I wish they kept the foreign legionnaires' salute in the theatrical ending as it would have been a nice tribute for their years of service. I'm fine with the grandson and great grandson arriving by helicopter to affirm the sheik's side.
I have to admit I like the original ending more, but it was great seeing this version. Secondhand Lions - Big Fish - Field of Dreams. My dad's been gone for many, many years, but these three films still make me cry.
Austin Sapp thank you for posting this it would have made this movie so much better if they had left this in the original ending. Love the scene with the French foreign Legion showing their respect for fallen soldiers.
This film found a place in my heart the first time I saw it! I've watched this classic so many times... and my children, and their children, and their children have done the same. Thank you for such a wonderful and meaningful adventure!💖
This is an outstanding movie. Every chance I get I tell whoever will listen to watch this movie . So well written and a terrific story delivered by a tremendous cast. I watch it every chance I get . Everyone should.
This is one of my favorite movies of all time. My dad was a troubled person, and we had a difficult relationship my entire life until he passed. I gave him this movie when he was unwell, and he did watch it in spite of his skepticism. He told me it was one of the best movies he’d ever seen and thank me for it.
I thought the movie was going to suck, but it was AWESOME! I highly recommend if you haven’t seen it yet. It really took me by surprise. No special effects or anything , just quality everything.
I loved the ending that I've watched on video rental, television and now digitally own. This ending, which I've never seen is good. I'm not sure which one I prefer. This original or the one in digital, I like both, which I wished they could have merged the two versions, and have the adult Sheik grandson with his son, accompanying the old Sheik, and translating to the adult nephew & family, about how he felt about the two adversary brothers and how both grandson and nephew chuckling about the stories told to them forming their character.
I remember being disappointed when the teacher in middle school, brought out this movie for us to watch. Really thought it looked boring, boy oh boy, did it keep me engaged and is now one of my favorite movies.
i really liked the theatrical ending, but this one made me feel really excited. The old enemy came to pay his respects to the two men who beat him in battle.
Thank you for posting this alternate ending. I've always loved this movie, even though it was a story mostly about men. I loved the characters, the plot, the whole thing, and I have recommended it to others as a great movie to watch. Now I need to watch it again.
I liked this ending. One Saturday years ago this came on in the afternoon and I was hooked watching it. Great movie and still watch it when ever its on.
I haven't thought of this movie for years, and here I am, watching the end and sobbing as if I'd just watched it all over again. It was an amazing movie. I did like the theatrical ending, though.. with the helicopter. There was a bond there. Two boys, growing up with the same stories, just never believing it was anything but stories. But this.. this was a proper send off to the men. Both for Walt, but in two different ways.
Never heard of this movie and I love Robert Duvall! I was lucky enough to have met him in a small restaurant where I live in Sterling VA about 8-10 years ago!!
This movie, The Cowboys, and Friendly Persuasion are my three favorites. Life lifting stories that change us for the rest of our lives. Courtesy of Half Vast Flying
I introduced this movie to my Father after watching it. As I told him about it he said he never seen or heard of it so I brought it for him. At the time it came out it was a VHS tape and I still have mine! Loved it!
Thank you. I never knew about this. My mom loved this movie. In the last 6 months of her life, we would watch this at least 3 times a day. Thank you for bringing back the best memories I had before she passed. In my book, this is the all-time best movie ever. To this day, whenever it comes on, I stop everything and watch it.
This has to be right up there at the very top of the list of my favorite movies. I've watched it at least 20 times, and every time it's still amazing. And I love this ending.
They should have combined the two endings because seeing those boys grown up into young men combined with meeting the son of his uncle's enemy would have been perfect
A truly great movie! It was very undersold and didn’t seem like it was going to be much of a movie but turned out to be one of the very best ever made!
I've watched this movie so many times since e I saw it orginally at the theater and I rememeber that when it was orginally released it did not have much advertising about it..not like many films that don't hold candle to it....I own a copy but still watch it evetytime it's on my streaming channels....it's like the original Angel's in the Outfield, Field of Dreams and the climate that give hope using humor and down to earth feelings The movie Hope Floats is sort if the same...in the end everything e is well...and we all are wanting that in life.
I joined the AF in 1958. Met a friend in basic training, went to missile electronics school with, attended each other's wedding, and we helped raise each others' kids.......stationed with or near each other for 20 years. Went through unbelieveable shi.....stuff together, though not like in this flik. He retired in '78.....I in '81 Been living deeeeeep in the Missouri Ozarks just a few miles from each other since '99. .......call him "Jim" Didn't see this movie until my daughter (with 4 kids of her own) called me and said: " DADDY, they made a movie about you and Jim ............ you GOTTA see it." What a compliment from my baby girl. ..........this ending -- the one I saw, originally -- always brings me to tears.........
I loved this ending but I also loved the validation of the “stories” from the original ending. One of my favorite movies ever and as many times as I’ve watched it, still need Kleenex !
This is one of those films that after you finish watching you ask why doesn't more folks know about this wondeful film.
And..... why don't they make films like this anymore rather than the CGI generated cartoons they call 'film' these days?
Not woke. Smh great movie
I agree. It is a great movie.
Yes!!
I do consider myself to be an movieoholic ... and I do believe this might just be the best movie ever !!! Can't wait to watch it with my daughter !!!
I worked on this film and this is the ending I remember being edited together first. Next thing I know the film is being released with a much different ending. So to all those folks who thought I was crazy when I said there was an "alternate ending" to this movie, here it is! Thanks Tiberius!
This is my favorite ending by far!
It's all true
I like this ending.
Loved this ending so much !
A wonderful ending❤
I have to say, I like the theatrical ending much better! This original ending was nice -- especially to see Walt married with two boys of his own. But the theatrical ending, with the son of the Sheik, meeting the "son" of the two legendary brothers -- and finding they were both raised with the same stories -- really wrapped up this movie nicely. "They really lived!" Great ending.
And the boat in the middle of the pond
"They really lived..."
Kills me every time. Tears follow...
have to agree with you the son of the shiek tied it up nicely... this was meh ..
Not to throw cold water on the moment, but it was the Grandson of the Sheik. ua-cam.com/video/Ck7JAUOVv_4/v-deo.htmlfeature=shared
@@ThorsonWiles "Well, you see there was this one salesman".
One of the most underrated movies of all time. It is cool to see this.
Possibly, the most underrated...
Much better ending!
One of the best movies I have ever watched. Excellent
Thankyou for the info....will definitely check it out
2 great actors.
It were a fun movie!!
I liked the Shieks grandkids in the short version.
"You mean grandpas stories were TRUE?"
I like both, never knew this ending was made.
@@anthonyromo5954 It's always good to find new layers.
yea that one was better this just seemed over done and forced.
@@kevinpittman2517 yeah. I could see a blend of both working fairly well, but the horsemens "sudden arrival" just doesn't really work; have them be there from the start maybe assume it's something the crazy old men set up in their will, then reveal the sheik.
Yes, it was much better; "They really lived."
I'm an 80 yr old who knows, some tall tales really are true.
"LIONS" gave me chills and tears.
Thanks for posting this clip.
Me too!
Same same here! Just 72 here. I joined the US Army at 17, retired from said Army at 19, the rest is a series of tall tales, adventure, misfortune, tragedy, world travel, and general fun.
Born an Rh baby & grew up in West Texas, got all the dieseses a kid could get and survived them all. Had an old grand daddy, he was much like these 2 characters. Only he was dirt poor.
He taught me the basics about life.
How to track, trap, and cook things.
How to sharpen & use a knife.
How to use a child size 22. Pump rifle.
I learned to play poker and how to shake a man's hand & how to greet a lady. I listened to his tall tales from his youth and his travels as we sat at his campfire. He taught me a few things about how men should act.
He was worn down and only had one eye left and it was bad. He once drove my father's car into the lake trying to drive it. That was a sight!
I think of him when I watch this movie.
He liked to play his harmonica & drink a little wine. He ended his days herding sheep around Uvalde Texas where he was born. Blessings to you Grandaddy Elliot, where ever you are now. Thank you. I understand now.
"Know some tall tales are true." Wonderfully put! 🤗👏
@@glennbrymer4065 Thank you for sharing that delightful "tale" with us. Your Grandfather was a lucky guy to have a grandson like you; to teach - who was smart enough to listen, learn and benefit from his experience. I am sure he is still looking down on you and has to have a smile on his face.
Secondhand Lions is one of my favorite movies and I've watched it quite a few times. I'm 74, a Marine Vietnam veteran and my eyes well up with tears each time I watch it. This movie is pure magic.
You’ve likely heard this ten thousand times before, but…
Thanks you for your service!
Semper fi. Welcome home dear brother
Thank you for your service. God bless and keep you
I wonder how my dad would have received it.
This became one of my Dad’s favorite films at the end of his life. When family and friends would come to spend time with him he would make them sit and watch it with him. In three weeks it will be 20yrs since he passed. Thank you for sharing this. I feel him with me and know he would have loved it.
My condolences, sir. Your father could probably relate to this movie with adventures from his own life. Most older men can. 👍
I hope he really lived ! RIP ✌️
That’s such a wonderful story. Your father really had excellent taste in movies. Peace to you.❤
It was the last movie I watched with my dad, he laughed and loved it, it’ll always be my favorite film, for its message and as an ode to real men and adventure and love.
Sympathies To Your PATRIOT Father
It was sold as a comedy, but I have never seen such a long and broad, generation spanning love story in my life. My wife and I were silenced by the depth of love, passion and intensity of love that spread itself over multiple continents, years and, a sensitive vibrant and realistic presentation, to anyone with an eye to see and an ear to hear expressed as a love story for the ages.
Yes. A love story. Have you noticed that if a movie has just one funny scene these days it is touted as a comedy?
@@chrisfleischman3371 Anyone with a working mind and functioning kind heart can see it is a generational love story, presented with sensitivity and humor, no wonder Hollywood missed the point. No sex, no out of context violence, and a story of how one generation teaches the next. It would be as difficult to reproduce as a musical like the early days.
Yes. Well said.
I thought of it as a love story on many levels.
I just realized, some of the guys at the funeral were the teenagers he beat up in the diner.
Thanks. It took me reading your comment because I didn't realize that either 😂
Too bad they didn't bring back that one traveling salesman
@@lisatilley8751 I'm sure he was there behind the corn.
@@lisatilley8751He was probably afraid he'd be shot at again. I liked seeing Adrian Pasdar in this.
Wtf
They had a good long run, they went out with their boots on. You can't beat that kind of life.
"don't kill them Hub, they're just boys..."
And if you look to the men gathered for the funeral, you can see those same boys having grown up into fine men having come to pay their respects to the pair of Heroes that set their life for success.
"We were just boys too, when we enlisted during the Great War."
"Well.. uh... There's only 4 of em...."
I wish they would have played both endings, I have never seen this one before. thank you for showing it, I wonder where you found it. I am just glad you did.
I agree with you. It would have been nice. 😊
This is the ending of the directors cut. The pencil pushers often change the film to make is more streamlined.
I love this ending!!! Not that the other was bad.... but this one was so much better!!!
How have I never seen this ending?!?
Never seen this one either. Glad they shot the other one. This one just doesn't hit the same way. They tried to put to much into it I think. The Legion guys coming out the the trailer was a bit much. Like we are to believe they traveled that way. come on.
Secondhand Lions is one of my favorite movies, and I liked the ending that was shown. But this ending makes it so much better. Tears and a warm feeling watching this.
I think if you had the original, with this one added on to the end (except the Sheik) would make it even more perfect than it is already.
I want to go fishing the way they went fishing
I liked the original ending. Great line: "yes, they really lived!"
@@judyengland4266 I agree with you. I absolutely love this movie - the acting was wonderful and the love that was in evidence throughout between everyone shone off the screen so powerfully.
This ending, in my opinion summed up everything in a way the other - though nice - didn't.
The theatrical ending was almost "cartoonish"?, a caricature in comparison to this one which was much more nuanced and serious.
I think they should've combined parts of both endings. I like the heartfelt ending but enjoyed the descendants of the sheik confirming it was actually real
Also seeing the yacht on the lake.
I agree, they could have just shown the Sheik's visit and then had the memorial service.
I bet the original ending was cut because it would have added about 8 minutes to the film. As it was, the film was an hour and 49 minutes long.
This movie is for a lifetime, watching over and over.
Recommended for all ages.
So much love in it.
The ending, in the theater, made a joke and otherwise great movie
Honored by your Companions, Honored by your Enemies.
They died with their boots on.
I've watched this film donzens of times, my boys loved it when growing up too. It is about honor, learning to trust, family and unconditional love. This is a priceless classic ❤
Second hand lions , first class film .
The perfect six-word review. It can't be said any better than this.
@@davidwalter2002 wow thanks David wish you well
@@rufusleaking3934 Merely credit where credit is due. Be well.
BEST EVER
Yes very best
Robert Duvall dominates this scene and he is not even in it.
If only he knew...that
One of the most heartwarming stories I’ve ever watched in all my 73 years. Definitely one of two movies I’ve watched far more than once.
Totally underrated classic.
This ranks among the best movies I have ever seen.
More films like this need to be made our children need to learn what life is about through films like this when parents can't teach them
It is a wonderful thing to be praised in death by those you love - and it is an Honorable thing to be praised by your enemies
- an enemy can be respected for their diligent service to their cause - even if it is contrary your own
I'm glad they went with the other ending.
"Yeah.... They REALLY LIVED!"
secondhand lions is one of the best movies I have ever seen.... I have seen movies for about 60 yrs. and the final 9 minutes will blow you away....
This movie depicts so many of my own experiences growing up from leaving the pointless suburbia to running away to go live with my father on his cattle ranch. I had a lot of “uncle” types that inadvertently taught me how to be a man, for better and for worse. I’ve been writing a collection of short vignettes on the topic; many are comical, but a few are dead serious. All of these “uncles” were responsible for who I have become. Great stuff.
'And we shall all know how to perish,
Following tradition.'
-- 'Le Boudin', the marching anthem of the Legion Etrangere'
I think this ending is wonderful. Way back when rocks were soft, I served with a guy in a crappy country down South. When we got out, he had trouble readjusting so one day he sold everything, caught a flight to Paris, partied a couple weeks, sobered up, and joined the Legion. At my last hearing, sometime right before the Millennium, he was a platoon sergeant in the 1er REC.
I hope my old war mutt ass passes away as cantankerous and loved Hub and Garth. It's a death worth trying for.
Nowadays many guys (at least in the US Army) are joining up with the Ukrainian Legion instead. I’ll admit me being stateside in a peacetime army I’m kinda envious
@@apollo4619 There's nothing to be envied about killing, Apollo. Not a thing. Trust me on that one.
I understand that you want to 'do something'. I understand that garrison life is boring and is chock full of chickenshit. But I got two things for you:
1. The Ukrainian Legion is getting fed into the battle line very quickly. No training, no cohesion, no esprit-de-corps. You'll just be a replacement and probably not even know enough Ukrainian to get on the radio effectively.
2. Then people will start dying. Maybe in your squad. Odds are, as a replacement, you'll get told off for recovery detail... stacking the dead like cordwood in the back of a GAZ.
This is not the shit you want in your head, ok?
@@carlhicksjr8401 As for your 1 point, my buddies that joined up (after Kyiv was secured) had to go through a 3 month training period dispite being prior 11B infantry with the US Army, They tell me morale is actually pretty good (partially because they often stay on R&R with Ukrainian families and understand the front line is only miles away from them.) Additionally there are so many UK/US volunteers they are now folded into their own battalion (aside from SF teams).
As for your second point, yeah I get it I just don't like sitting on my ass in the rear while my boys are out there helping people. Hell just last week my buddy sent a video of them pulling civilians out of rubble (alive) from a missile hit in Odessa or some city.
@@apollo4619 You're NOT 'in the rear with the gear', bro. You are in compliance to your oath and your orders.
Don't get me wrong here... I am in sympathy with the Ukraine. I'm an old Cold Warrior and the Russians will always be the bad guy emotionally to me. But you have taken no oath and received no benefit from the Ukraine. There is no reason to feel bad about where you sit right this minute.
What you choose to do after your hitch is up is entirely up to you. You're a man and must make a man's choices for a man's reasons. And you're **certainly** not gonna make them to make me happy, right?
But I feel a responsibility as an 'elder brother' so to speak to give you fair warning and experienced advice about a choice you seem to be making. I have done that to best of my ability.
I get up early every July 14 just to watch the parade live from Paris, and to see the Legion march to Le Boudin. Because they march at a slower pace they are always the last foot unit. They alone bring their own band and unlike many French Units, they do not split before the reviewing stand where the President of the Republic is standing.
I watched the entire movie uninterrupted for the first time this week and found it to be the kind of timeless classic that lingers in our memory. This especially applies to the humour and wisdom delivered to the audience.
Thank you for posting this video. I love this movie. I like this ending so much more. Having the Sheik and the French Foreign Legion travel all that way to honor them shows so much more respect, as well as proving the stories were true.
I've never seen this one before, but I prefer when the helicopter flies in rather than the limo pulling up. I wish they'd kept the funeral scene, eliminated the limo and THEN had the helicopter fly in, perhaps with the old man as well
old man on oxygen probably couldn't fly. have sheik jr fly in, introduce himself, then answer a video call from sheik sr.
One of the best movies ever, especially for a boy who dreamed and a man who lives every day to make that boy's dreams come true. I own it on DVD and will have ti watch it again soon. Thanks for posting this clip! ✝️
Amazing movie with two of the best actors in film history.
haven't watched this movie in years, just lots of clips on YT. Still brings tears to my eyes. Absolutely loved it. Time to watch it all the way through again. Thanks for posting this. Can't say I ever saw this ending.
One of the best movies ever.
Absolutely heart rendering seeing how he grew up and now with his wife and sons.. Wonderful to see it all. Absolutely Great.. thanks
INMOP this is one of the best movies ever. Michael Caine's Texas accent is incredible. All of the cast brought life to their characters! Osment's natural voice cracking as he was 'going through the change' was absolutely perfect. A growing boy needs the stories of his father, and grandfathers, to learn about handling situations in life. And also to learn from or integrity. I will be watching this movie again tomorrow. :)
Having lived in East Texas, Michael Caine's accent was perfect.
This is FANTASTIC MOVIE .....
Wish there were more like this ....THIS IS WHY I LOVED GOING TO THE MOVIES
One of the best movies ever made of all time. Great acting, great story line, and like a lot of the older movies it made you fall in love not only with the story, but the actors as well. Thank you for sharing the 2nd ending as well.
So happy to see this! Hub reminded me of my favorite uncle James! He was on the Burma road in WWII , and I don’t suppose he was the man Hub was, but he had a lot of good values. His stories I’d heard many times when Dad and he were talking and laughing! Just a great movie that I dearly love!!!
When I worked at blockbuster and someone wanted a recommendation for a good family movie I always suggested this one. Every single person came back and said it was amazing. I have watched my dvd many times and never knew of this ending until today.
I can see why they went with the shorter ending, but I still like seeing this.
Great movie .... had real heart. Shit ! watched it again .... still tear up.
For my birthday my grown-up children gave me a video of this movie!! Of all they gave me this one gift is my treasure!!!
This is the first time I've ever seen the original ending. I wish they kept the foreign legionnaires' salute in the theatrical ending as it would have been a nice tribute for their years of service. I'm fine with the grandson and great grandson arriving by helicopter to affirm the sheik's side.
My heart soars Everytime I even think about this movie. What a wonderful and should be required watching for all young men...
I have to admit I like the original ending more, but it was great seeing this version. Secondhand Lions - Big Fish - Field of Dreams. My dad's been gone for many, many years, but these three films still make me cry.
I would not have survived this ending in the theater : Damn Allergies
Actually it's the onion cutting Ninjas that cause the issues.
I love your allergies
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I've not seen this before. I thought I was too old(77) to lose it. Wrong. Love the 2 horses. Deep.
Austin Sapp thank you for posting this it would have made this movie so much better if they had left this in the original ending. Love the scene with the French foreign Legion showing their respect for fallen soldiers.
I agree.
This film found a place in my heart the first time I saw it! I've watched this classic so many times... and my children, and their children, and their children have done the same. Thank you for such a wonderful and meaningful adventure!💖
This is an outstanding movie. Every chance I get I tell whoever will listen to watch this movie . So well written and a terrific story delivered by a tremendous cast. I watch it every chance I get . Everyone should.
Wonderful movie, I always have a box of tissues near me when I watch it. This is about everything that really matters.
This is one of my favorite films. I saw this ending in the extras section of my CD. ❤
This is one of my favorite movies of all time. My dad was a troubled person, and we had a difficult relationship my entire life until he passed. I gave him this movie when he was unwell, and he did watch it in spite of his skepticism. He told me it was one of the best movies he’d ever seen and thank me for it.
The first and only other place I have seen this ending was on the two CD set at the deleted scenes section.
One of the best movies I've ever seen, by two of the best actors to ever perform before a camera. Truely a classic movie for the ages!!
Bought the DVD of this heartwarming movie as soon as it came out. We watch it at least every year, sometimes more. It’s absolutely delightful.💞
I thought the movie was going to suck, but it was AWESOME! I highly recommend if you haven’t seen it yet. It really took me by surprise. No special effects or anything , just quality everything.
I love that movie. Thank you for sharing this. This means an aweful, aweful lot.
Absolutely amazing movie, with *OUTSTANDING* 'Life Lessons!'
I really wish they'd have kept this in the movie.
I loved the ending that I've watched on video rental, television and now digitally own. This ending, which I've never seen is good. I'm not sure which one I prefer. This original or the one in digital, I like both, which I wished they could have merged the two versions, and have the adult Sheik grandson with his son, accompanying the old Sheik, and translating to the adult nephew & family, about how he felt about the two adversary brothers and how both grandson and nephew chuckling about the stories told to them forming their character.
Agreed ! It would have been extremely excellent, imho, to have merged the two, like you said.
I loved this movie and have watched it many many times.
I had never seen this ending so good, but I did like it when the helicopter lands
A movie that is a classic for the ages. It is one that my family and I watch again and again.
I remember being disappointed when the teacher in middle school, brought out this movie for us to watch. Really thought it looked boring, boy oh boy, did it keep me engaged and is now one of my favorite movies.
i really liked the theatrical ending, but this one made me feel really excited.
The old enemy came to pay his respects to the two men who beat him in battle.
I love how Frankie and his pals showed up- it speaks about the influence Hub had on their lives
Thank you for posting this alternate ending. I've always loved this movie, even though it was a story mostly about men. I loved the characters, the plot, the whole thing, and I have recommended it to others as a great movie to watch. Now I need to watch it again.
I liked this ending. One Saturday years ago this came on in the afternoon and I was hooked watching it. Great movie and still watch it when ever its on.
Same with me, too. I love all the main actors but had never heard of this movie. It was awesome.
One of my favorite movies! I did not know there was this “alternate” ending!
Thank you for sharing it!
I haven't thought of this movie for years, and here I am, watching the end and sobbing as if I'd just watched it all over again. It was an amazing movie. I did like the theatrical ending, though.. with the helicopter. There was a bond there. Two boys, growing up with the same stories, just never believing it was anything but stories. But this.. this was a proper send off to the men. Both for Walt, but in two different ways.
Never heard of this movie and I love Robert Duvall! I was lucky enough to have met him in a small restaurant where I live in Sterling VA about 8-10 years ago!!
Go watch it. It's wonderful.
I had never heard of it, either. I love all the main actors. The movie is beautiful.
Such a great movie! Had to add it to my collection.
One of my all time favorite movies. I watch it regularly and always feel good.
This movie, The Cowboys, and Friendly Persuasion are my three favorites. Life lifting stories that change us for the rest of our lives.
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Loved this movie since childhood, never seen this ending until today 🤯
I introduced this movie to my Father after watching it. As I told him about it he said he never seen or heard of it so I brought it for him. At the time it came out it was a VHS tape and I still have mine! Loved it!
I have the DVD of this movie and loved watching it over the years. So glad I finally get to see the true ending.
Thank you. I never knew about this. My mom loved this movie. In the last 6 months of her life, we would watch this at least 3 times a day. Thank you for bringing back the best memories I had before she passed. In my book, this is the all-time best movie ever. To this day, whenever it comes on, I stop everything and watch it.
This movie is in my all time top five. Always.
This has to be right up there at the very top of the list of my favorite movies. I've watched it at least 20 times, and every time it's still amazing. And I love this ending.
loved this movie
They should have combined the two endings because seeing those boys grown up into young men combined with meeting the son of his uncle's enemy would have been perfect
This was one of my fathers favorite movies when I was younger always makes me think of him
A truly great movie! It was very undersold and didn’t seem like it was going to be much of a movie but turned out to be one of the very best ever made!
I've never seen this ending. I like them both. They, individually, give such respect to the McCann brothers.
I can watch this movie over and over! Actors were great at making me believe the characters were real people! Love, love it! I like both endings
I've watched this movie so many times since e I saw it orginally at the theater and I rememeber that when it was orginally released it did not have much advertising about it..not like many films that don't hold candle to it....I own a copy but still watch it evetytime it's on my streaming channels....it's like the original Angel's in the Outfield, Field of Dreams and the climate that give hope using humor and down to earth feelings The movie Hope Floats is sort if the same...in the end everything e is well...and we all are wanting that in life.
I joined the AF in 1958.
Met a friend in basic training, went to missile electronics school with, attended each other's wedding, and we helped raise each others' kids.......stationed with or near each other for 20 years.
Went through unbelieveable shi.....stuff together, though not like in this flik.
He retired in '78.....I in '81
Been living deeeeeep in the Missouri Ozarks just a few miles from each other since '99.
.......call him "Jim"
Didn't see this movie until my daughter (with 4 kids of her own) called me and said:
" DADDY, they made a movie about you and Jim ............ you GOTTA see it."
What a compliment from my baby girl.
..........this ending -- the one I saw, originally -- always brings me to tears.........
Without a doubt, one of the best movies ever made. Clean, honest, OLD MEN TEACHING KIDS HOW TO LIVE AND HOW TO DIE.
Good to see this alternate ending. But I like the helicopter ending better. TY for sharing this.
My grandpa's favorite film turned my favorite growing up. It really is a masterpiece that I need to rewatch.
I loved this ending but I also loved the validation of the “stories” from the original ending. One of my favorite movies ever and as many times as I’ve watched it, still need Kleenex !
Haven't seen this movie in years,but was addicted to watching it when it was released. 😊❤
It was all true...Hub McCann - that's who I am.
"You just got out of the
hospital "
"There's only 4 of them."😂😂
1) Awesome movie. One of my all time favorite films. 2) This ending is fantastic. 3) I still like the one in the film best.
One of my favorite movies
My favorite movie for many reasons. Thank you for sharing this ending.