The Man Who Starred in 5 Best Pictures and Nothing Else - John Cazale (Video Essay)
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- Опубліковано 3 тра 2021
- A tribute to the late, great John Cazale, a wonderful actor who appeared in just five films throughout the course of his career: The Godfather, The Conversation, The Godfather Part II, Dog Day Afternoon, and The Deer Hunter.
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The actor interviews and 'Fredo on the street' segment are edited-down versions of excerpts from the documentary "I Knew It Was You: Rediscovering John Cazale," and the Al Pacino interview is an extended outtake interview originally recorded for the documentary but cut and uploaded separately. - Розваги
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You always knew Pacino was acting, except for the Godfather where Coppola told him to tone it down.
Fredo is LITERALLY CHRIS CUOMO...CUOMO IS A PUNK AZZ🤮
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I live about 10 minutes from where John Cazale is buried. I have gone to his grave to pay my respects. He was an amazing actor! Thank you for the video.
Respect🙏
That's a Very kind thing for You to do, 👍
Very impressive, Thanx.
How did he die
I am buried near there too
I think John Cazale gave his greatest performance in "The Godfather: Part II" (1974). He should have been given an Oscar nomination for that film in my opinion.
Practically every other actor was nominated for that movie lol
De Niro
Gazzo
Strasburg
"THAT'S NOT THE WAY I WANTED IT!!"
Agreed
That chair in Part Two.("I'M SMART!")
John's idea.
He told Francis "It'll make Fredo look like a spineless jellyfish."
It worked, BEAUTIFULLY.
The Godfather part II and Dog Day Afternoon, which also happen to be the greatest performances from Al Pacino.
The scene where Frido (John Cazale) is complaining to Michael that he was "stepped over" is one of the best I've ever seen.
Fredo
Fettuccine
@@gregbors8364 Actually, “Frederico”.
@@gregbors8364 That’s a saucy claim!
*Alfred n the Fettuc
Haven't seen The Conversation, but I've seen the other four movies he was in. Criminally underrated actor, and apparently to this day has the best resume in Hollywood history (100% of his films getting nominated for Best Picture).
I strongly recommend you watch The Conversation.
The conversation is a great movie. Last frame is surreal
@@briancox9357 One of my favorite movies. He and Hackman, and the whole cast were outstanding.
If you are a fan of Gene Hackman, then you must see "The Conversation" and "Night Moves". Both are powerful----and unsettling.
@@philiphatfield5666 two of the greatest movies ever made
John Cazale, got robbed, plain and simple. He died young, and was just beginning to see the respect he deserved. Certainly the other actors knew his abilities. RIP
To be fair, he robbed himself. Cigarettes kill, unfortunately. Incredible actor.
@@PapagenoMF Yep sometimes there is a price for looking cool.
Both of you judging someone without knowing them, you'll both go far in life i can tell
@@stellviahohenheim Did you just do the same thing you accused others of doing. You speak buffoonery fluently
George Burns “smoking kills”
10:51 the way Al Pacino just breaks down and tries not to tear up is so sad to see. John Cazale really meant so much to everyone he came into contact with. R.I.P.
Yeah I thought he was gonna talk about him in his dream or something then he just trails off like he's deciding to keep it to himself.
I believe they were roommates when they were both young struggling actors in NYC. That was so touching.
Pacino is to old and jaded to tear up, which makes his show of emotion even more poignant
In DOG DAY AFTERNOON, you forget that PACINO and CAZALE played brothers in the greatest movies of all-time. That's great acting.
In real life John Cazale and Meryl Streep were dating when they made The Deer Hunter. He died while they were a couple, if he lived they probably would of been married.
"Wyoming." The way he delivered that, totally straight. Beautiful.
Sometimes UA-cam gets it right on the money and recommends a wonderful channel. This is one of those times. Thank you for making this beautiful video and keep up the good work. RIP Mr Cazale.
I think a lot of men can relate to Fredo's character. Overlooked , looked down on and not favoured by their father. Cazale did it so well.
Yes, Fredo felt despised but maybe he shouldn't, Michael was just trying to protect him.
Basically, all of Cazale's roles he played the outcast.
Yeah, he was especially great in that scene when he's banging cocktail waitresses, two at the time, while players can't get a drink at the table.
Beta males relate to fredo lol
@@LouieOcean2 good point!
Al Pacino's reaction to his own internal memories says it all....... R.I.P
Beautifully said..👌🏾
He needs to get an honorary Oscar.
They don't mind awarding people who play one character, themselves, all the time and have no respect for their fans or the art.
Agreed, totally.
Robert DeNiro, Al Pacino, and Francis Ford Coppella should lobby the Academy vigorously to posthumously award John Cazale an honorary Oscar.
It is so late in the game now that it really does not matter. Robert Mitchum, Glenn Ford, Thelma Ritter, Glenn Close, and others, didn't get an Oscar either!
Jackie Chan is a cool dude but he never deserved an Oscar for acting.
@@JimTheCuratorCazale is no less an actor than Deniro who plays himself all the time as well
What a great actor he was. He definitely deserves to be better known.
Cazale was a wonderful actor. 44 years after his untimely death, he still resonates.
Even in Godfather III, you don’t see Fredo, but his presence is felt, and mourned. Vito? Tom? Sonny? Not so much. But Fredo WAS STILL THERE. That is a great on-screen tactician.
Great video…
His death re-shaped Michael. It could’ve been a throwaway role, but the casting of Cazale changed it.
What? Nobody missed Fredo the idiot.
I disagree re: Tom. He was keenly missed, but other than that I’m with you.
He was a wonderful actor. But saying that those actors or characters weren't had the same presence is foolish. Tom and Vito especially.
very well said. fredo's death was the most impactful of all.
I've been preaching the Gospel of Cazale for over 40 years. But with just 5 supporting film roles in the 1970s, he was fated to be just a footnote. Cazale's filmography is the property of those who really cherished his work, especially his co-workers. May we all have such a legacy.
John Cazale was so good as an actor he actually transformed himself in to a "prop". Like a table or lamp or picture on the wall. Most props are hard to remember because they should just be there. He was amazing. Once when I re-watched the Godfather series many many years ago I suddenly realized I didn't know who played Fredo and what became of that actor... When I looked it up I realized who he was, I had seen him in those three other movies but never made the connection. I mean, one should have made the connection by his face but no. What an actor.
What incredible loyalty he had from his friends.
1:57 I've always loved just how brilliantly that chair completely undercuts the character in that scene. Demanding respect he won't receive while the audience can't even take him fully seriously as he bounces up and down. I'd never really thought of how actively involved in a scene "background" props could be before that
It's a brilliant moment. Apparently, that chair just happened to be on set, and Cazale realized how perfectly suited to his character it's low back and bounciness were
This is one of my all-time favorite acting moments ... I was literally just now lying in bed after a night of insomnia, thinking about this scene. I remember being blown away the first time I saw it. Every actor I've known would have been up, pacing, aggressive, chewing the scenery. He was so brilliant.
That’s scene was an Oscar worthy performance.
The chair is "unstable" and weak...brilliant
I can't focus on anything other than Cazale's hairline during that scene...
John Cazale was one of the greatest actors ever. He should get more respect. His characters got more recognition simply because he was such a great actor, period!
I have watched The Godfather Parts I and II 4 times. Each time I had an entirely different perspective on each of the characters and the movie as a whole. The first was when I was about 16 years old. I identified mostly with Michael and thought of him as a heroic protagonist in a dramatic Mafia film. I thought of Fredo as a jealous, weak, cowardly brother who had betrayed his family. The most recent time was a few months ago with my wife (it was her first time). Watching it with her completely changed my views on Michael and Fredo. She viewed Michael with disdain at the man that he had become (similar to Kate). Near the end of part II when he had sent Fredo to his death she said "your Father would be disappointed with you." That's the visceral effect that John Cazale's Fredo had on her. Michael had betrayed Fredo and the family; Fredo paid for it in blood but Michael would be haunted by it for the rest of his life. Powerful performances by stalwart actors.
If memory serves me correctly, Fredo betrayed Michael to Johnny Ola and Roth for some undisclosed reward. That's why he received the kiss of death from Michael after he drunkenly slipped out that he met Roth, inadvertently admitting that he lied to Michael's face when Fredo told him that he hadn't. Less sympathy for Fredo there, personally. Despite Fredo's betrayal, Michael's hands will never be clean. He still has to deal with the fact that he killed one of his own brothers. It's difficult to say whether or not their father really wouldn't have "dealt" with a family traitor in the same way that Michael did.
I watched both so many tomes I forgot to count and John Cazal was a damn good actor. Damn good
He helped in an assassination attempt on Michael
I will never ever forget his name now. Thanks for your videos. I’m literally crying.
As a kid in the ‘70s, I was always very aware of his amazing credits.
RIP John Cazale. One of the greats!
Im 62 yrs old now. Starting from when i was in middle school my parents grudgingly let me go see grown up movies. I wrote almost the same thing. See my comment above.
Amazing actor. Sad he didn't have the chance to do more but so glad he left an incredible legacy.
I agree! ❤️❤️
I wonder if some like him and Heath Ledger come into the world to briefly share their brilliance, before departing back to heaven.
@@wambam4546 The brevity of life is true for all. But nobody goes to heaven, let alone "back to heaven". Nor did their brilliance exist before they entered the world, because they didn't exist then.
@@jimnewcombe7584 typical atheist coming to ruin the mood, and I say this as an atheist
@@shako4907 If the statement of plain facts upsets people then let them be upset. And, for the record, I'm not an atheist. People with placards saying the "end is nigh" and shouting at "sinners" through megaphones, these are people who are "ruining the mood". "Jesus loves you" they say, though I'm perplexed how a man nailed to a piece of wood 20 centuries ago can love me in any sense.
John Cazale is an actor for all the ages to remember. A master at his craft.
What a lovely tribute. I didn't know his career was so short or so great!
My god this is tragic and so unbelievably sad. I had no idea who this masterful actor was. I always knew him only as Fredo like most of us. Only 5 films and then just gone forever. In honor of John Cazale I will make it my business to track down the other 4 movies and enjoy every minute of his brilliant performances. Thank you so much for this content. You are so right, the name John Cazale should be remembered!!!!!!!!!!!
I think the best compliment an actor can get is to be called a Chameleon.
All 5 films he acted in were arguably 5/5 - A perfect filmography, albeit brief. If he had lived another 30 years he would be up there with there with the best.
I truly am grateful for this tribute. John Cazale remains one of my favourite actors. He has been overlooked for far too long.
John Cazale was a fantastic actor, and highly neglected. He deserves recognition for his brilliance, and he left the world too early. Thanks!
Thank you for the great video. I am 34 now. unbeknownst to me i have seen all of his movies already when i was 16 or 17. So after seing so many movies since then i always wondered why i never saw him in anything else. I knew that he died shortly after "Deer Hunter" but i thought that such a great actor should've been in way more movies. He wasn't and that baffles me. On the bright side i always knew that he was John Cazale, i knews his name, since i was a big movie buff even in my teens. He was great and as you've said: You see the characters and not him.
Thanks for this video. I didn't know Cazale's name or story but I will remember it now. May his memory and legacy live on and receive the appreciation it deserves!
Same. Have seen all these movies and you're right about how he's so good he disappears. Will go back and rewatch. Thanks for your respect and integrity in this...The world needs more of you.
Yes!! And the reason people can't name Cazale is because he died in 1978, he died before his major breakthrough you might say
I never got extremely into the Godfather movies(but love Goodfellas), but I can tell you Cazale's performance in Dog Day Afternoon demonstrates his acting skills. It's almost surreal how good his performance is. Like what was said, you cant even tell he's acting!
I am from England & I always had seen john Cazale in what were at the time referred to as great movies. I really liked him & I think the British audience did to. Even if we honestly didn't know who his name was apart from the characters he so skilfully played. I think that in itself is a testament to his wonderful, subtle acting & what must have been to those who knew him, an endearing personality that will permeate throughout their lives & ours forever - thank you John & God bless!
I'm glad they allowed him to do the Deer Hunter, that's one of my favorite films
The Big Libowski!
It haunts me where he could've gone creatively. John Cazale's artistic depth was the ocean, and all the mysteries that lived in it.
Well said
@@brickwallpictures you seriously think dog day afternoon is even good? It’s a horrible comedy about two homosexuals that attempt to rob a bank for a sex change operation. All of it true too. Great actors yes. Shit movie plot.
@@dominicvega9267 Do you know what subjectivity is?
@@dominicvega9267 bro you realise it's a movie on true story? "shit movie plot" have pretense to life then lmao
@@czwarty7878 it’s about gay dudes bro
What a heartfelt tribute. Well done.
Cazal is the ultimate acting legend in a way. Was never in a bad movie.
you nailed it! watching him in the Godfather series, i just thought THAT was who he was and chalked it up to solid role for him. I gotta see Dog Day Afternoon again- it's been years
Thank you for this. We all know him and his films would not be half as good without him.
It's a shame he died so young.
This has really affected me. That I never knew his name.
RIP John
Many forgotten gems in the movie world. Thank you for this. He was a great actor.
He was an incredible character actor that we all miss and feel cheated not knowing what he would become.
You are absolutely right. He immersed so seamlessly into his roles, each character was a whole, fully-formed human person. Can't and won't forget John Cazale.
I was 13 when The Godfather Part I came out, and I knew everyone's name but Cazale's. After Part II, I knew who he was, and after Dog Day, he became someone I expected to see in the top films of the time. But after the Deer Hunter, I could never forget him, his performances, or his name. He was without doubt, one of our greatest actors.
He was great in both Godfather movies, but you are so right about Dog Day. His ability to not be 'just' Fredo was amazing.
That was incredibly well said an so creatively thoughtful, thank you
A small, but magnificient filmography. He was a supremely gifted actor, the kind that rarely becomes famous, on account of them being so natural, so authentic in their acting. May he rest in peace.
I love John. When he's on the screen with all these major stars, you can't take your eyes off him
This was amazing to learn.
I too was one of those who only knew the characters, never the actor, the man.
Thank you.
RIP John👍
Why would he ever need to star in any more than five masterpieces even if he had he lived longer. Starring in one masterpiece is an astounding achievement but no less than 5 is simply ace.
Great actor gone too soon🙏
Mind blown that it took 40 years for me to learn this. It's rare that I actually learn anything new about Hollywood from UA-cam these days.
Bravo, my friend... bravo.
You are spot on about John's work. He is so underrated. It's such a shame that is body of work and especially his life was cut short. Thanks for shining a light on him.
This is fantastic work, love this about UA-cam - being able to find pieces of work like this
Yep, something I didn’t know that I needed and wanted to know.
YES!
A great actor, taken from us far too soon. We all know these films would have struggled without his influence.
It's a shame when a great actor has to die to get recognition for his brilliance. You have been recognised John, job well done. You will go down in history as one of our best. Hollywood is short of a great star without you. God rest your soul, thank you for entertaining us, God bless you!
I remember reading about Cazale and the completion insurance for The Deer Hunter. Meryl Streep was singled out as the prime advocate for him. They knew he was dying but they went to bat for him. A fitting tribute for an amazing actor.
The most underrated actor of out time. Al and John clicked when they starred in the movie together. Same with Bob in the Deer Hunter. His acting abilities were natural. He needed no directions.
My daughter noticed him in Dog Day Afternoon a year ago and liked him even more than Al Pacino. We have only recently become big fans of his. I wish he was still with us, who knows what other great films he would have been cast in.
Just watched The Conversation at the old Freda Cinema in Santa Ana. Thanks for the refresher on his greatness, he was always at that slight unease, like he knew secrets. 🎭
What an amazing video. You made a video about someone (John) who not but a few months ago was wondering “what ever happened to this amazing actor?”….this was excellent to watch. This gentleman certainly deserved a lot of recognition.
That was a master class in creating a meaningful biography from found sources. No substitute for genuine respect and affection. Just the right bit of exposition about the Man. Nice work.
I remember when they announced John's death here in the UK. At the time I was a young kid and was only vaguely aware of who he was because my aunt loved the Godfather. Only when I was older that I then began to know and appreciate his incredible work. John Cazale we lost you too soon.
I remember my mom and dad talking about this actor and I remember instantly liking him when I'd see him on screen. Later on when I REALLY got into filmmaking around 11 I started doing as much research on the guy as possible. Wonderful play actor. He came from theater. And hearing how he passed broke my heart. I love Meryl Streep for threatening the production of deer hunter shed quit if they fired John, which they wanted to do because the cancer was literally taking him and he was sick.
What kind of parents did you have letting you watch those movies before 11? 😂
@@barry4649 I was different. I was making movie shorts as a kid, trying to write scripts for my friends so at 11 I was breaking down characters and plots and stuff. They figured it was better letting me watch these films than going out and joining gangs or something. Of course they were also just lazy crappy parents so.... Lazy crappy parents? The world isn't peaches friend.
@@barry4649 oh gosh.
As a kid of the seventies, we weren't watched over like hawks, ran around the town and country before 11 and watched whatever we felt like....movies would play on the tv and we would get engrossed until realizing it was The Exorcist or Carrie...or Star Wars. ..into the 80s. We would be horrified and not sleep for weeks or just laugh it off as not real. Parents would get upset but it would be too late. On Thanksgiving each year the network would play DELIVERANCE on our main station. The first time we all thought it was a Thanksgiving movie...."Deliverance from evil...etc." And then the rape scene went by and none of us knew what it meant. Parents would say, "Don't worry it's not real. It's just a movie."
Parental guidance back then for all of us was, "Don't worry, it's just a movie. It's not real." That was the extent of the parental guidance. We survived. Mostly. Lots of nightmares. And then more education came about with ratings and such. Many people just don't know the effects of tv other than it may scare you or give you bad dreams. Sadly.
Tvs would just be in the basement or be used to babysit us and we would just watch whatever. Our tvs were still black and white and mostly fuzzy. So we could barely tell what was happening. We had to hold the antenna to get better reception. Our tvs were not high definition. I think we got colour in the late 70s or so. Anyways, as time went on more education helped.
In fact, Friday night was horror night and parents would give us popcorn, pizza, and pop to watch Squirm or Food of the Gods...etc. It was for fun! Around 11 years old for sure or younger even.
Cheers.
@@randymulder9105 yeah theres some cool stuff about newer generations like tolerance and acceptance but they do seem a little more soft
@@ammagnolia it's interesting.
I agree.
I think a lot of us are saying. Ok. We can radically accept others. Got it.
We can be your friend and still maybe not understand your ideas or personhood totally. We can at least observe and listen and try to understand each other. If not. At least be respectful.
But. Once we got that squared away.
Why are people so soft?
Many people are asking the same questions from all sides.
Acceptance doesn't mean you can't JOKE, have fun, or be less serious. Some people from all sides just want to laugh again and maybe even make fun of each other again in a polite way or even a dark way. Are people ready for comedians or whatever to "cross the line"? I think a lot of people don't care. They just get upset if a specific person in the audience was targeted. And the joke drags out on hurting them directly. The issue is....that's where a lot of comedy gold exists. Lol. We all have a button they can push too far. Lol. Sometimes people find it funny to watch someone get all upset in the audience. But, I think comedians will figure it out and bring back a whole new line of work. It's happening already.
Anyways.
Talking is better than fighting.
People just gotta talk it over. Or they are not meant for comedy halls. Comedy is a special, magical thing to witness. And then you go home and think about why the comedian "got you thinking". They are usually planning quite the intelligent trip. And showing the world what they sound and look like on the daily. Lol.
Always overlooked him. I will never again. Thanks.
This is one of those rare videos where the information given makes one feel like they already knew it deep down, but has finally surfaced and become whole. Rewatching these for sure. Thank you.
Well done on documenting this great actors work. This wasn’t a hagiography but a forensic examination in under 20 minutes. Excellent work.
Great vid. I fell in love with this actor recently. RIP YOU LEGEND *JOHN CAZALE*
R.I.P John a great actor, but not forgotten 🙏🏻
The talent on Godfather all stated that Cazale was the best of them. Great video. Had me tearing up. I love John's work.
If I had to name 1 scene where you forget you are watching acting and it just becomes real, it would be Johns "I want respect " scene in Godfather 2 , the way his voice cracks with emotion at the right moment is genius.
I, personally, have always loved John Cazale's work, but it's funny. I never thought about whether or not he was mad bcuz he didn't even get nominated for an award. I always thought, well, not thought, exactly -- felt -- that he was above such things or something. Bcuz he was such a pure character actor. And after all, he had something much more important -- respect.
He’s so good and so under appreciated. Al Pacino publicly admits he learned so much from John. Thank you for this video.
It's really great that you actually shed some light on this amazing (yet MAJORLY underrated) actor!! I REALLY wish he hadn't been taken from us so soon! He TRULY WAS a "GREAT ACTOR"!!
R.I.P. John Cazale! 🙏
8/12/1935 -- 3/13/1978
Thank you for this incredible look at such an amazing man. Testimony that you can actually be staring at a diamond and not even know it. Again, thank you for your kind insight and truly eye opening portrayal. What a great job.
A beautiful tribute to a damn fine actor. Thank you.
I saw this video last year... and, it really stuck with me. I decided to watch it again - your love and appreciation is infectious.
It’s eerie to celebrate one human being’s ability to embody two, three or even four completely different people. It goes beyond art and delves into psychosis in many ways. How tortured a soul must one be to dive deep into this profession knowing full well that the better you are at “being different people” the closer you are to not being well-grounded and stable. John Canale seemed to do this without fanfare, and without adulation - which makes his short history even more remarkable.
Thank you for this. I remember watching Dog Day Afternoon and was in awe of Cazale's performance. I agree that it's a farce that he wasn't nominated for a supporting Oscar.
Thank you for a great tribute! He was a wonderful actor.
Well, I knew it was John Cazale from the age of 13, when "The Godfather" premiered on TV.
And I never forgot his name...
Some of us were just into great films like TG1 and 2, and movies like "The Conversation", because we became big fans of Francis...
John Cazale has a special place in Heaven; all the other stars there come to *his* table to chat... ❤
Cool that he's been getting more recognition now, that's an awesome resume from him, and this video pays great tribute to him. Especially loved that moment where Al Pacino recalls his dreams, and John is present with him once again.
I don't know much about his story, but from where I'm standing it seems like he got overlooked because he wasn't handsome enough. His physique didn't tell you that he was a movie star. But if he'd lived on, he would've got more recognition over time.
Well as someone who had the looks it doest get better when you lose them. FR FR
Seeing Pacino have to compose himself when speaking of John is so sad. You can see as he begins to remember the dreams he decides it is just for him and John. You can see he had a true friendship and admiration of John. And by all means ask any of us here and we will all know that is a picture of John Cazale one of the most brilliant actors ever. And as others have said. We all missed out on amazing performances. Yet we still have 5 amazing examples of his amazing abilities.
I gave my ex wife five examples of me in the form of kids and they all turned out to be duds. I was firing the BS then. By firing I mean I should have wiped those off my knuckles and gave another specimen that was a lot better
do you eat a harmonica?
😂😅❤
Finally, somebody who has the appreciation for what this man was capable of. Thank you for making this vid.
Thank you to pay tribute to a wonderful actor, his character as Fredo was amazing. Pure talent
He’s so great in Deer Hunter…. Him and DeNiro with the “THIS IS THIS” argument is one of my favorite movie scenes ever
I always found that scene hilarious, whether it means to be or not.
a really well made video. Thank you so much! you mention all the things about John Cazale that have fascinated and moved me for a long time. especially the comparison of the two film characters is impressive. it is actually unbelievable that it is one and the same actor. I still hope that Cazale receives an Oscar posthumously. What makes him so mystical is also the fact that there is not a single video of him as a private person.
finally! ive been dying to see a john cazale appreciation post for so long 😭 he deserves better and i feel like he's robbed off everything
I'm so glad this video exists. Thank you for highlighting this mans talent and his gift to us in his movie performances.
was just reading about his work in Deer Hunter and Dog Day Afternoon. Great video---he's definitely the kind of guy, like Harry Dean Stanton, where his physicality and facial expression tell you so much about his characters.
9:33 its a small moment but a reflex action like that is hard to fake, his reaction to the gun is so genuine. His persona in GF2 was such a transformation from the other roles. He played Freydo perfectly. Great job giving him his due.
Thanks for this tribute to one of the all-time greats of cinema. Every moment he’s on the screen, all eyes are on John Cazale.
Who could ever forget Fredo and not feel deep sympathy. Fantastic actor, Mr. Cazale.
Oddly enough, it was his acting in Godfather that gave the realism. Brando was larger than life, Duvall was the explainer. Pacino was the groomed one. But when you look at all of Freddo’s scenes, they felt like reality.
Duvall has always been that boring mentor in every family that speaks a lot of wisdom, but sadly, no one follows the advice because he's so damn boring, lol
Watching Al Pacino break down over John kinda sheds a whole new context to the scene in Godfather III where he confesses to the priest that he had his brother killed and Michael Corleone breaks down during the scene.
Thank you so much for making this tribute to John Cazale. You are absolutely right, he's acting is off the chart. The Godfather is one of the best stories ever book and film's. I admit that I overlooked the performance of John Cazale. How could I miss this. Because he's magical at acting I guess. In a league of his own. Once again, thank you so much!
I fell guilty to this too, I also underappreciated this man's great acting talents, thank you for shining a light on this talented individual.
He’s not dumb, he’s smart. And he wants respect.
People throw the term tragic is thrown around a lot, but in Johns case it completely applies. An incredible talent lost to a terrible disease. In addition, what DeNiro did for him is just so solid beyond words. Thanks for making this video.
This was a fabulous breakdown. Even though I know all of these films, some of them very well, I still hadn't fully appreciated this great actor to the degree he obviously deserved. I'll most certainly watch them all again, only being more aware of the brilliance that had always been right there in front of me. Thank you.
he was not just a great actor, but a great teacher. look at the actors in this guys close circle, all oscar winners and amazing actors, especially ms streep
A toast, to John Cazale! 🥃
Thank you
Fantastic actor. I truly enjoyed his performances in Deer Hunter, The Godfather and of course, Dog Day Afternoon. Excellent work.