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Oliver Stone adapted the book and took huge liberties with the material (probably the first time he'd famously "take some liberties"). As compelling as Brad was, it wasn't as terrifying as the film and Hollywood always plays it safe with the awards.
If Deer Hunter won best pic, then Jon Voight won Best Actor for “Coming Home.” Christopher Walken was the only actor to win an acting Oscar for ‘The Deer Hunter” tho both Robert De Niro & Meryl Streep were up for acting awards (De Niro for Best Actor & Meryl Streep for Best Supporting Actress). Chris won his one & only Oscar for Best Supporting Actor. He’s been way overlooked too many times since, IMO.
As someone who lived through the 1980s, nobody referred to anyone as "courageous and revolutionary" for cheating on your wife with men and getting AIDS. Brad was a great actor who always added an undercurrent of intense inner turmoil to his performances, but his personal life was a tragedy.
@@dunkeyrumpusbut true, cheating on your wife, getting HIV and possibly giving it to her, leaving the children parentless, drug issues, bisexual That’s not brave and courageous , but he was a fine actor RIP
I grateful for the videos that I have seen. I am glad that I have learned about Brad. I am a fan of his. To me , Brad's finest role was in Chariots of Fire.
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No I did not know anything about Brad’s personal life. I did not even know Brad had died. Had not heard of him in many yrs. So good to hear about him personally and professionally. He was a Wonderful Actor.
A lot of things in this video are factually inaccurate. He was never divorced from Susan Bluestein. They only had one son Alex and no daughter. Brad was Never public about his sexuality or aids condition, only to a few of his friends. This video is unbelievably disingenuous.
Just found out that his brother Gene Davis while filming the movie Cruising lived with brad for a time Yes I know that Brad was bisexuality that didn't matter for the most part he was underrated seemed like a very down to earth RIP
Susan seems *deeply* in denial about his sexuality--even more so than he was. In the book, she claims that he only slept with men before he met her. She admits that she never knew where he was throughout the day, but insists she knows he wasn't sleeping with men. She mentions that Brad was a fan of Peter Allen "for some ghastly reason." She really can't think of a reason why. Really? Honestly, she comes off extremely unlikable. I understand Brad wasn't exactly pleasant himself, but he was an addict. She wasn't even the one that suggested he get help--it was Brad's business manager. And the book is more about her than him. The word "I" (as in Susan) appears more than the word "Brad." She even calls Helen Mirren "not beautiful" in the book. Look in the mirror, Susan.
Back in the early 80s when the HIV and AIDS first outbreak, there were no antiviral medications invented nor available on the market, to help prevent the spreading of the virus, and from progressing rapidly to full blown AIDS. Without the proper medications in the 80s era, people were dying in large numbers from AIDS, predominately gay men. The availability of the numerous antiviral medications for HIV positive infectants, people are living a long and normal life. For instance: Magic Johnson. He was diagnosed HIV positive 32 years ago, and he's still alive and living a healthy life. For the HIV virus to remain undetected in the body, it's extremely imperative for the person to take their antiviral medications daily as prescribe, and never miss a dose because, a one missed dose could negatively affect the immune system.
Shame you haven't mentioned anything about Brad's relationship with Timothy Patrick Murphy, who also died of AIDS in 1988 and said once that he got HIV from Brad.
BRAD DAVIS' performance in the film “MIDNIGHT EXPRESS” was extraordinary; in fact he was an excellent actor; I always suspected his bisexuality, which was later confirmed! Big loss for cinema! May he be at peace! (Brazil) A atuação de BRAD DAVIS no filme “EXPRESSO DA MEIA NOITE” foi extraordinária; de fato ele era excelente ator; eu sempre desconfiei da bissexualidade dele, confirmada, posteriormente! Grande perda para o cinema! Que ele esteja em paz! (Brasil)
@@EagleRockers 81. He worked a lot in New York on theathers as he was no more wanted in the picture industry for his drugs problems. In 81 he did Entertaing mr Sloane where he played a gigolò. After this role he was called to play Querelle
telling my own story, when I was a kid 10 years I watched a tv movie by Alfrd Hitchok little stories, and I was obsessed by a young and hansome man ( a gogolo), who killed her old patner to have her money, sometimes this actor was shirtless and barefoot and I got osessed by him, but never discovred who was the actor or if he had done other movies, I discovered I was gay and what were the homosexual impulses after watching him, and dreaming of him, years later I saw the beautiful movie querelle, i was already 16 or 17, and got the same obsession by the handsome actor, about 10 years ago I read his own biography ( as I wanted to know more about the handsome actor of querelle), and discovered he was, as well, an actor for an episode by Alafred Hitchkok's short tv stories, who was named Arthur, I found on youtube and finally I discovered he was the same actor I fell in love when I was a kid
I've seen Midnight Express a few times. Never much followed Brad's life but, I seem to recall initially his diagnosis being attributed to a blood transfusion due to hemophiac I think it's called. I didn't know he'd opened up about being half queer while still living. His performance in that movie was VERY good. Seems I recall that the actor who played that sadistic prison warden is a U.S. born actor. Can't remember his name.
Half queer? Well, that's a strange way of putting it! He was bisexual. Considering his lifestyle, no one really knows exactly how Brad Davis contracted the HIV virus that progressed into full blown AIDS because, he was an intravenous drug user and engaged in sexual relations with men and women. Once a person is infected with an incurable STD such as: HIV, AID, Herpes, Hepatitis B & C from a contaminated, hypodermic needle or from unprotected sex it's too late. Currently, it's not possible for anyone to contract those STDs or any other diseases from a blood transfusion because, the blood is tested and screened thoroughly in the lab for contaminates before it's preserved to be used on a patient when needed.
@@JeffSkelton-no5uy Yes. He sure is. Did a good job playing that sadistic prison warden. That's a good movie. I think I saw it in a theater when it came out.
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How on earth did he not win an Oscar for Midnight Express?? I think the film was up against The Deer Hunter maybe.
I can remember to this day going to the movies to see Midnight Express what a film.
Yes a brilliant movie. 1978 was a fantastic year for Cinema.@@RickMahoney2013
Oliver Stone adapted the book and took huge liberties with the material (probably the first time he'd famously "take some liberties"). As compelling as Brad was, it wasn't as terrifying as the film and Hollywood always plays it safe with the awards.
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If Deer Hunter won best pic, then Jon Voight won Best Actor for “Coming Home.” Christopher Walken was the only actor to win an acting Oscar for ‘The Deer Hunter” tho both Robert De Niro & Meryl Streep were up for acting awards (De Niro for Best Actor & Meryl Streep for Best Supporting Actress). Chris won his one & only Oscar for Best Supporting Actor. He’s been way overlooked too many times since, IMO.
As someone who lived through the 1980s, nobody referred to anyone as "courageous and revolutionary" for cheating on your wife with men and getting AIDS. Brad was a great actor who always added an undercurrent of intense inner turmoil to his performances, but his personal life was a tragedy.
Sad but true. May Brad find peace. Which of his roles appealed to you the most?
@@FactsVerse He was in a TV mini-series called "Chiefs" that was really good!
So much judgment.
@@dunkeyrumpusbut true, cheating on your wife, getting HIV and possibly giving it to her, leaving the children parentless, drug issues, bisexual
That’s not brave and courageous , but he was a fine actor
RIP
@@dunkeyrumpus even in “the current year,” human discernment continues to exist, and “relative morality” is garbage.
It’s good we understand AIDS and HIV much better now, so most of us understand it now.
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He passed away the same year as Freddie Mercury and from the same disease.
Rip to both of them 🕯🌹
Wow! Liked him as an actor,had no idea he died 30 yrs ago! Did not know this about him! ❤❤👍
Glad to know that you discovered something new about Brad. May he find peace 🙏
Hell of a good actor. Such a tragedy.
Brad wasn't nominated for Midnight Express, sadly,.
I grateful for the videos that I have seen. I am glad that I have learned about Brad. I am a fan of his. To me , Brad's finest role was in Chariots of Fire.
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i will never understand why davis didn't get an oscar for that role..one of the best acting performances i have ever seen
He would be 75 this year, how time flies.
No I did not know anything about Brad’s personal life. I did not even know Brad had died. Had not heard of him in many yrs. So good to hear about him personally and professionally. He was a Wonderful Actor.
We're happy to know that you discovered something new about Brad. May he find peace ;😭😭
Brad Davis died 32 years ago. Where have you been all these years?
Brad was a great actor Never knew he was bisexual or that he had aids
Glad to know that you disovered something new about Brad. Which of his roles appealed to you the most?
2:48. The narrator said Brad Davis met his first wife. Brad only had one wife.
The second wife was a husband?
@@TheJuRK Since there was no gay marriage back in those days, the guy Brad lived with was a partner.
@@vickyabramowitz2885 that makes sense. "First wife" still sounds confusing though.
A lot of things in this video are factually inaccurate. He was never divorced from Susan Bluestein. They only had one son Alex and no daughter. Brad was Never public about his sexuality or aids condition, only to a few of his friends. This video is unbelievably disingenuous.
@@alee1700It's alleged he was abused physically and sexually in his childhood.
The most attractive man that ever lived 🔥
Pienso igual 😊
James Dean Brother from another mother?
So sad he was a great actor.
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Just found out that his brother Gene Davis while filming the movie Cruising lived with brad for a time Yes I know that Brad was bisexuality that didn't matter for the most part he was underrated seemed like a very down to earth RIP
Yep, have known about the brilliant, sexy Davis for years. I’ve had a crush on him since Sybil. He was a pioneer on multiple levels. R.I.P.
Beautiful words, thank you for your message for Brad. May he find peace 🙏
You mess with the bull you get the horn. He was a great actor.
Still miss him
We miss Brad too. In your opinion, what is his finest role?
@@FactsVerseUn gran actor en todo el sentido de la palabra 😊
@@FactsVerse QUERELLE deserved oscar along Midnight express
One photo is Christopher Reeve…get your photos right!
H3 was good in Chariots of Fire. I don’t know that much about him.
I liked his portrayal of Colonel Von Stauffenberg in "The Plot To Kill Hitler".
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Magnetic actor. Gifted.
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Susan seems *deeply* in denial about his sexuality--even more so than he was. In the book, she claims that he only slept with men before he met her. She admits that she never knew where he was throughout the day, but insists she knows he wasn't sleeping with men. She mentions that Brad was a fan of Peter Allen "for some ghastly reason." She really can't think of a reason why. Really?
Honestly, she comes off extremely unlikable. I understand Brad wasn't exactly pleasant himself, but he was an addict. She wasn't even the one that suggested he get help--it was Brad's business manager. And the book is more about her than him. The word "I" (as in Susan) appears more than the word "Brad."
She even calls Helen Mirren "not beautiful" in the book. Look in the mirror, Susan.
Thats crazy that aids killed him so young and quick.
Back in the early 80s when the HIV and AIDS first outbreak, there were no antiviral medications invented nor available on the market, to help prevent the spreading of the virus, and from progressing rapidly to full blown AIDS. Without the proper medications in the 80s era, people were dying in large numbers from AIDS, predominately gay men. The availability of the numerous antiviral medications for HIV positive infectants, people are living a long and normal life. For instance: Magic Johnson. He was diagnosed HIV positive 32 years ago, and he's still alive and living a healthy life. For the HIV virus to remain undetected in the body, it's extremely imperative for the person to take their antiviral medications daily as prescribe, and never miss a dose because, a one missed dose could negatively affect the immune system.
Where did these facts come from?? So many things in this video are wrong! Makes me wonders about this channels other videos... 🤔
He definitely looked like James Dean. Midnight Express was ahead of its time
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Shame you haven't mentioned anything about Brad's relationship with Timothy Patrick Murphy, who also died of AIDS in 1988 and said once that he got HIV from Brad.
Was just watching roots today thought he was cute giving me Channing Tatum vibes and looked him up to see what he was up too didn’t know he died 😢
Underrated actor
BRAD DAVIS' performance in the film “MIDNIGHT EXPRESS” was extraordinary; in fact he was an excellent actor; I always suspected his bisexuality, which was later confirmed! Big loss for cinema! May he be at peace! (Brazil)
A atuação de BRAD DAVIS no filme “EXPRESSO DA MEIA NOITE” foi extraordinária; de fato ele era excelente ator; eu sempre desconfiei da bissexualidade dele, confirmada, posteriormente! Grande perda para o cinema! Que ele esteja em paz! (Brasil)
the man whose book midnight express was based thought movie was trash. billy hayes said about 90% of the movie never happened.
Very much like James Dean, could easily have played him in a biopic, but a great actor in his own right,
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Brad Davis best work was playing Bobby Kennedy in a prestige minisrries in the mid 1980s
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What an inspiration 🏳️🌈
I saw him in an off-Broadway play. He had the sexual magnetism of a young Marlon Brando. You couldn't take your eyes off of him.
you met him? is truth he was incredible attractive?
@@Marketoromagnolo Didn't meet him personally, say him in a play and once rode in an elevator with him. He was HOT!
@@EagleRockers which year
@@Marketoromagnolo It was either 1981 or 1987, but I think it was '81.
@@EagleRockers 81. He worked a lot in New York on theathers as he was no more wanted in the picture industry for his drugs problems. In 81 he did Entertaing mr Sloane where he played a gigolò. After this role he was called to play Querelle
Brad & Susan had only ONE child. Isabella changed their name to Alex after gender reaffirming surgery.
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He was good in the mini series " chiefs" even though his character was a racist a hole.
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telling my own story, when I was a kid 10 years I watched a tv movie by Alfrd Hitchok little stories, and I was obsessed by a young and hansome man ( a gogolo), who killed her old patner to have her money, sometimes this actor was shirtless and barefoot and I got osessed by him, but never discovred who was the actor or if he had done other movies, I discovered I was gay and what were the homosexual impulses after watching him, and dreaming of him, years later I saw the beautiful movie querelle, i was already 16 or 17, and got the same obsession by the handsome actor, about 10 years ago I read his own biography ( as I wanted to know more about the handsome actor of querelle), and discovered he was, as well, an actor for an episode by Alafred Hitchkok's short tv stories, who was named Arthur, I found on youtube and finally I discovered he was the same actor I fell in love when I was a kid
Another lost soul so sad sin claimed the All.😢
I've seen Midnight Express a few times. Never much followed Brad's life but, I seem to recall initially his diagnosis being attributed to a blood transfusion due to hemophiac I think it's called. I didn't know he'd opened up about being half queer while still living. His performance in that movie was VERY good. Seems I recall that the actor who played that sadistic prison warden is a U.S. born actor. Can't remember his name.
Half queer? Well, that's a strange way of putting it! He was bisexual. Considering his lifestyle, no one really knows exactly how Brad Davis contracted the HIV virus that progressed into full blown AIDS because, he was an intravenous drug user and engaged in sexual relations with men and women. Once a person is infected with an incurable STD such as: HIV, AID, Herpes, Hepatitis B & C from a contaminated, hypodermic needle or from unprotected sex it's too late. Currently, it's not possible for anyone to contract those STDs or any other diseases from a blood transfusion because, the blood is tested and screened thoroughly in the lab for contaminates before it's preserved to be used on a patient when needed.
Ah Paul L. Smith I believe
@JeffSkelton THANKS for the info.
@@robr2389 your most welcome. I believe he was in the 1984 version of Dune. I read up on him. He’s a very interesting dude
@@JeffSkelton-no5uy Yes. He sure is. Did a good job playing that sadistic prison warden. That's a good movie. I think I saw it in a theater when it came out.
Midnight super acting
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@@FactsVerse Aussies fighting the japanese in WW2 thanks
Midnight express.....OSCAR