I've never seen a film with Lancaster in it and I stumbled on this completely by accident. Now there's about ten new entries on my "must watch" list, with Elmer Gantry at the forefront - that opening speech is absolutely masterful.
Atlantic City was fantastic. He was my grandfather's age, but I couldn't take my eyes off of him - and I was jealous of Susan Sarandon for the time she spent with him.
Thank you for posting this. I, too, miss Burt. He was a fabulous actor and smart as a whip but I don't think very happy personally. Still, that doesn't detract from his best performances, namely Elmer gantry and from here to eternity. ;)
Born in 88 I never got the chance to see him in the big films but my favorite film, Field of Dreams, I saw him as "Moonlight Grahmn". In the 10-15 minutes he was in that film, he was unbelieveable.
COME BACK BURT!!! You were a great individual and a magnificient actor, watching this makes we wish he could be with us forever - such a talent, and sadly missed.
One of the greatest, and most underrated, actors in film history. Completely honest portrayals, incredibly versatile, always trying new kinds of roles. A difficult man, according to many sources, but one of the true great actors. Even his late efforts - Local Hero, Atlantic City, Field of Dreams - are very worthwhile.
I just read Burt's biography and it's proper on St Patrick's Day to mention that although Burt grew up in East Harlem which back then was Italian Harlem not to be Spanish Harlem until the 1950s It seems Burt's parents were from Belfast although Protestants The Killers was always my favorite and I have to say TCM put together a good video Thanks for making it available
without doubt the best all round actor ever to come on the giant screen, Burt had it every way, Looks Ability & what an athlete. Great he became an actor otherwise what would the world of film have been without him.?
I find it difficult to talk the talk and walk the walk. Just like an everyday Fred. Yet, with inspiration, like Burt and you, I get up and gaze once again.
I grew up in the 60's and the 2 top action stars were "Burt Lancaster and Kirk Douglas. Burt though in the 50's started His own production co.Grew up and worked in a circus , then movies . His presence always was felt an always gave a great performace.Vera Cruz , Profesionals , Trapeze and yes the Train . and always that teethy grin .Cool Dude
I saw most of his movies, and admired most of what I read about him. He made a variety of movies......my personal favorites were "LAWMAN" and "VALDEZ IS COMING".......he completely owned those roles and was completely believable. I found those two performances to be his best; you simply got the feeling that he really WAS a lawman. Great cinema, both.
My all time favourite actor.. Good looks, manly, sexy, athletic. GREAT SMILE, & a great back..(come back little sheba) bring his genre back.. alas, nobody around that fills his shoes xx
Nice tribute to a great actor. I've seen just about all of his films and Burt was talented and versatile, always challenging himself. I think his best performance is in Sweet Smell of Success. He's the embodiment of evil, yet his intelligence and flippant cynicism make the character strangely compelling. A magnificent performance, even better than Elmer Gantry and Burdman...imho. Now, don't miss this, 'don't be a two time loser Sidney, the penalty could be severe. ' 😃
I love it when he acts in cultured dramas, directed by European directors such as Malle or Visconti! Why he always had to play tough guy characters in his early career???
The real Robert Stroud you see on the movie Birdman of Alcatraz is quite different from the real Robert Stroud. At a paroll hearing he said "I want out now, I've got a lot of people to kill and not alot of time do do it in. My Grandma knows someone who was one of his gaurds at Leavenworth, he was a very rude evil man.
He had NO education in any acting school. And guess what - he could beat 99% of actors from the Actor's Studio. Arguably the greatest American actor of all time.
@giannivee1 in my opinion Burt was among the most accomplished of actor's ever , no disrespect but I would never compare Burt with John Wayne, in my opinion Wayne was very much one dimensional, ie.. he always played the HE Man and seemed to have a very limited range of characters unlike Burt who could played and represent so many aspects of humanity.
Too bad HollyWood isnt the same as it was in the mid- 20th century. We had great actors then , John Wayne , Willian Holden ,Lee Marvin Gary Cooper and Burt Lancaster and many more. To watch the Oscars then was awesome . the stars glittered , now we have Arnie and Sly (LOL) and none even show up at the Oscars. yes , DeNiro , Pacino an Depp to name the very few great stars We have now days .
@92af you obviously know little or nothing about acting. Its common knowledge Burt Lancaster was one of the most versatile actors ever to grace the big screen.
I've never seen a film with Lancaster in it and I stumbled on this completely by accident. Now there's about ten new entries on my "must watch" list, with Elmer Gantry at the forefront - that opening speech is absolutely masterful.
Atlantic City was fantastic. He was my grandfather's age, but I couldn't take my eyes off of him - and I was jealous of Susan Sarandon for the time she spent with him.
Thank you for posting this. I, too, miss Burt. He was a fabulous actor and smart as a whip but I don't think very happy personally. Still, that doesn't detract from his best performances, namely Elmer gantry and from here to eternity. ;)
One of the best tribute pieces on TCM, and Burt Lancaster deserves it. One of the real great movie stars,
Born in 88 I never got the chance to see him in the big films but my favorite film, Field of Dreams, I saw him as "Moonlight Grahmn". In the 10-15 minutes he was in that film, he was unbelieveable.
What a wonderful tribute to a truly beautiful and charismatic and genius actor named Burt Lancaster ... loved it ... thank you for posting.
the older I get the more I respect and realize how great an actor this man was.....
Lancaster was one of the bravest actor in Hollywood with clean heart. We will not forget you for ever.
COME BACK BURT!!! You were a great individual and a magnificient actor, watching this makes we wish he could be with us forever - such a talent, and sadly missed.
He has the same birthday as me! I love how many people born November 2nd is an actor. I love Burt and I never knew he shared my birthday!
One of the greatest, and most underrated, actors in film history. Completely honest portrayals, incredibly versatile, always trying new kinds of roles. A difficult man, according to many sources, but one of the true great actors. Even his late efforts - Local Hero, Atlantic City, Field of Dreams - are very worthwhile.
My two favorite Lancaster films are Elmer Gantry and From Here To Eternity. I have yet to discover more from his work, but boy am I willing to.
Atlantic City was terrific - because of him and Malle directing. Come Back Little Sheba was unique and beautiful.
wow, what a stirring tribute. thanks for posting this.
I saw Birdman of Alcatraz today and fell in love with the story cause I can relate to it.. awesome picture.
I just read Burt's biography and it's proper on St Patrick's Day to mention that although Burt grew up in East Harlem which back then was Italian Harlem not to be Spanish Harlem until the 1950s It seems Burt's parents were from Belfast although Protestants The Killers was always my favorite and I have to say TCM put together a good video Thanks for making it available
hugely underrated actor,one of the best
without doubt the best all round actor ever to come on the giant screen, Burt had it every way, Looks Ability & what an athlete. Great he became an actor otherwise what would the world of film have been without him.?
I find it difficult to talk the talk and walk the walk. Just like an everyday Fred. Yet, with inspiration, like Burt and you, I get up and gaze once again.
i feel oddly moved at the end of this clip - a rare star and a great man
My #1 fav actor of all time. no1 will top him
One of the best!!!!!
I grew up in the 60's and the 2 top action stars were "Burt Lancaster and Kirk Douglas. Burt though in the 50's started His own production co.Grew up and worked in a circus , then movies . His presence always was felt an always gave a great performace.Vera Cruz , Profesionals , Trapeze and yes the Train . and always that teethy grin .Cool Dude
I saw most of his movies, and admired most of what I read about him. He made a variety of movies......my personal favorites were "LAWMAN" and "VALDEZ IS COMING".......he completely owned those roles and was completely believable. I found those two performances to be his best; you simply got the feeling that he really WAS a lawman. Great cinema, both.
@wmjahn totally and completely agree with you on all you said about Burt , he was the king and I know of no other actor to come close to him.
Lancaster starred in "A Child Is Waiting",a favorite of mine but fairly hard to find,in which he plays the head of a school for the mentally disabled.
He's why my favorite drama movie of all time is "Elmer Gantry."
Warm Thank Yoy for the great artist Burt Lancaster.
Aniando Sweden
What a physique he had.
What a legend,burt lancaster is the best
Well said!!!
"He was a man I worked for & admired until he disgraced the stars on his uniform." One of the BEST movie lines ever!
My all time favourite actor.. Good looks, manly, sexy, athletic. GREAT SMILE, & a great back..(come back little sheba) bring his genre back.. alas, nobody around that fills his shoes xx
Brilliant actor.
Great actor and VISCONTI's THE LEOPARD is not even cited.ELMER GANTRY is one of my favorite film of all time.
Nice tribute to a great actor. I've seen just about all of his films and Burt was talented and versatile, always challenging himself. I think his best performance is in Sweet Smell of Success. He's the embodiment of evil, yet his intelligence and flippant cynicism make the character strangely compelling. A magnificent performance, even better than Elmer Gantry and Burdman...imho. Now, don't miss this, 'don't be a two time loser Sidney, the penalty could be severe. ' 😃
legend
Great actor
Live and be lived
I see him now as an example for Kids so they can admire streinght and good acting; both a part of a mans life.
the greatest
Lawman was one of Lancaster best movies.
One of the greats. I don't think people like Pitt or Cruise can hold a candle anywhere near someone of his calibre.
They're great for other reasons. I don't think Burt could pull off the comedy Pitt did either.
Stephen Burt Lancaster, of Belfast Irish descent.
there will only be one burt
John, I've heard about you. Thanks mate.
Whats that Mirasmus' favorite actor Burt Lancaster? You think people who hide are cowards? Wise words Burt Lancaster.
I love it when he acts in cultured dramas, directed by European directors such as Malle or Visconti! Why he always had to play tough guy characters in his early career???
The real Robert Stroud you see on the movie Birdman of Alcatraz is quite different from the real Robert Stroud. At a paroll hearing he said "I want out now, I've got a lot of people to kill and not alot of time do do it in. My Grandma knows someone who was one of his gaurds at Leavenworth, he was a very rude evil man.
frederick march was a fabulous actor younger people don't know about. spencer tracy was the other one.
what said at min 1:08 ''the first movie i made with burt lancaster was a...''
@sueclooney1214yt Yes. it is just you, and to properly frame the question "Does Goerge Clooney look like Burt Lancaster"?
He had NO education in any acting school. And guess what - he could beat 99% of actors from the Actor's Studio. Arguably the greatest American actor of all time.
@giannivee1 in my opinion Burt was among the most accomplished of actor's ever , no disrespect but I would never compare Burt with John Wayne, in my opinion Wayne was very much one dimensional, ie.. he always played the HE Man and seemed to have a very limited range of characters unlike Burt who could played and represent so many aspects of humanity.
Is this just me or did he really look like George Clooney?
Too bad HollyWood isnt the same as it was in the mid- 20th century. We had great actors then , John Wayne , Willian Holden ,Lee Marvin Gary Cooper and Burt Lancaster and many more. To watch the Oscars then was awesome . the stars glittered , now we have Arnie and Sly (LOL) and none even show up at the Oscars. yes , DeNiro , Pacino an Depp to name the very few great stars We have now days .
a mans man
@92af you obviously know little or nothing about acting. Its common knowledge Burt Lancaster was one of the most versatile actors ever to grace the big screen.
Burt Lancaster ruined my life
Lawman was one of lancaster best movies.