I saw Rollerball at the drive in as a kid in the 70's and even though I was young I knew there something important about this story and the character Jonathan E. It affected me deeply and is no small part of my personality to this day. Standing up for what is right even when you are rewarded for ignoring your morals and the whole world seems to be against you takes courage, and is a good way to live!
@@glennbeadshaw727 from another country the other side of the globe: as a young man JONTAN E! and ROLLERBALL was a film to remember that influenced me much, especially the coach "THERE ARE NO RULES ANY MORE !" and JONATAN E! goes on to play - thats the only thing in life he cares about! may he rest in peace!
+laserus3333 I'm glad somebody warned me before watching this for the first time. I did not cry, but I definitely was misty eyed. Great movie..even better story!
+laserus3333 Doug Heffernan lied at the age of 35. He betrayed not only his father-in-law, but more importantly, the woman he loves. But when they think of him, it's not how he played mud football that they remember. But rather, how he lied. How he did lie.
Well I would love to see this movie Brian's Song but I can't find it in my town anywhere. I wasn't born yet when he passed but I have been a football fan since age 10 in 1977 and in 1980 is when I choose the team that I knew I would love and be a fan for the rest of my life. I am 45 years old and I am a die die hard giants fan but I am a football 1st. And I have studied the history of the past teams and the legendary players that are mentioned. This is the saddest thing I've ever heard in the NFL history. And he was so young. What really caught my eye and heart out of the 20 videos on u tube that there numbers were 40 and 41 on the Jersey. I believe that is fate and it was meant to be a strong and great friend ship. So sad. I have to find the movie. 😢😢
Hey Reeg, we were there too! Bears VS Cleveland Browns during the filming of Brian's song! Our dad took both of us boys without knowing about the filming that day. Boy did we luck out, we saw Jersey #40 (Gale S number) then we saw the film crew on the sideline, then they filmed all of us in the stands for the 'crowd scene' in the movie. Heck, I never checked, maybe we're in that movie (haha very doubtful) Quite an exciting day when Hollywood comes to the mid-west! ;-) RIP Brian Piccolo, Gale Sayers, and my dad Ed Farley. Love you dad! Oh, and thanks to you Regis for bringing this up.
It was a great movie which only a few people today would understand. It was directed by Norman Jewison. One man became greater than the game itself, a bit like in that 2000 movie "Gladiator".
Rollerball is the most underrated and most misunderstood movie before it's time. I disagree with him about the mercy rule. The more you destroy me the more I will rise , especially at a younger age. People that think you have to award a participation trophy or be merciful are betraying humanity and the reality of how harsh life is and can be. It's not a Disney world folks. People that are taught under this falser reality are ill prepared to meet the real world.
As long as we believe the real world can never be a Disney world, then it shall never be one. Some would, I suppose, sooner see the Earth destroyed rather than it come to that, but as dear John once said: "You may say I'm a dreamer...but I'm not the only one." 😐 🌎 🤔 🌍 🤨 🌏 😕 🌐 😊 ❤️ 🤗 🕊️ P.S. It may take a thousand years or more, but in a Disney world (or if you like, a Godly world), the only worthwhile target of hate will be the "real" cruel world as humans believe it to be. Got a problem with that? 😉
Never played Pro ball but I hope to play with Brian and Gayle someday. 6ft 4 350lbs and the hundred in 11 flat...could have hurt some in the NFL back then.
47 years later & this is the 1st time anywhere I've heard James Caan comment on his breakout role in Brian's Song.The 2001 film was a dud.Didn't have the emotional wallop of the original.A side note.When filming the original one of the Bears players Ed O'Bradovich told Caan if he gained 20 pounds he definitely would've had a good chance to make the team.Sadly Caan couldn't do it because was contracted to do The Godfather after filming Brian's Song.
When we were in high school the b ball coach ended practice early so we could get home to watch Brian s Song that was a big deal I thought the movie was great
What a disjointed interview? They never gave Caan a chance to finish a thought on any of these topics. What is the point of having this large panel interjecting? I wanted to hear more from him. I get why the babe is there, but why all the other dudes.
Because this is a prime example of everyone being insecure with their position and trying to prove themselves worthy of their position. So what you're seeing/hearing is basically "I'm gonna make the witty comment/I'm gonna ask the IMPORTANT question/I'm gonna be the funny one/I'm gonna be the likable one! If I do, then I won't be removed from my space, simply because I made a random noise that had nothing to do with anything." So no one is actually interviewing him. They're just out for self.
RIP James Caan. I get why everybody remembers him as Sonny Corleone, but to me he will always be Brian Piccolo. Godspeed to them both.
YEP
Me too.
That was the first movie I watched by myself at 11 years old. Crying so hard had to call my Dad to get comforted 💙
Where did you see it?
I saw Rollerball at the drive in as a kid in the 70's and even though I was young I knew there something important about this story and the character Jonathan E. It affected me deeply and is no small part of my personality to this day. Standing up for what is right even when you are rewarded for ignoring your morals and the whole world seems to be against you takes courage, and is a good way to live!
That's an outstanding statement young captain
We're heading towards that kind of future now, with the rich telling us "we'll own nothing and we'll be happy!!!!!"
RIP JAMES CAAN AKA SANTINO CORELEONE AKA JOHNATHAN E!
@@glennbeadshaw727 from another country the other side of the globe: as a young man JONTAN E! and ROLLERBALL was a film to remember that influenced me much, especially the coach "THERE ARE NO RULES ANY MORE !" and JONATAN E! goes on to play - thats the only thing in life he cares about!
may he rest in peace!
Rollerball : No man is greater than the game itself, except for Jonathan E.
Brian's song-The one movie guaranteed to make a grown man cry.Especially when the Theme song kicks in.
Amen!
+laserus3333 I'm glad somebody warned me before watching this for the first time. I did not cry, but I definitely was misty eyed. Great movie..even better story!
+laserus3333
Doug Heffernan lied at the age of 35.
He betrayed not only his father-in-law, but more importantly, the woman he loves.
But when they think of him, it's not how he played mud football that they remember.
But rather, how he lied. How he did lie.
Well I would love to see this movie Brian's Song but I can't find it in my town anywhere. I wasn't born yet when he passed but I have been a football fan since age 10 in 1977 and in 1980 is when I choose the team that I knew I would love and be a fan for the rest of my life. I am 45 years old and I am a die die hard giants fan but I am a football 1st. And I have studied the history of the past teams and the legendary players that are mentioned. This is the saddest thing I've ever heard in the NFL history. And he was so young. What really caught my eye and heart out of the 20 videos on u tube that there numbers were 40 and 41 on the Jersey. I believe that is fate and it was meant to be a strong and great friend ship. So sad. I have to find the movie. 😢😢
Great movie
James Caan. One heck of a great looking guy. I have ROLLERBALL on dvd w/ the audio commentary as one of the Special Features.
I had the pleasure of some back and forth with James Caan on Twitter. He was a brilliant actor and respected his fans.
Jonathan!!! Jonathan!!! RIP legend
Hey Reeg, we were there too! Bears VS Cleveland Browns during the filming of Brian's song! Our dad took both of us boys without knowing about the filming that day. Boy did we luck out, we saw Jersey #40 (Gale S number) then we saw the film crew on the sideline, then they filmed all of us in the stands for the 'crowd scene' in the movie. Heck, I never checked, maybe we're in that movie (haha very doubtful) Quite an exciting day when Hollywood comes to the mid-west! ;-) RIP Brian Piccolo, Gale Sayers, and my dad Ed Farley. Love you dad! Oh, and thanks to you Regis for bringing this up.
i cried my eyes out over that movie
Yes
Tough that we couldn’t get anything about Rollerball out of him. One of my favorite movies 🍿
It was a great movie which only a few people today would understand.
It was directed by Norman Jewison.
One man became greater than the game itself, a bit like in that 2000 movie "Gladiator".
I saw “Rollerball” in a theater when it came out in 1975. I was 13 and loved everything about it. I was blown away.
Godfather, Rollerball, Misery...Caan is the King
My favorite role is "Mississippi" aka Allen Bedilian Trahern in "El Dorado."
And Thief, his collab with Michael Mann. Great climactic shootout!
James Kaan represents an era when actors said so much with subtle looks and movements.
Yup. Just like Steve McQueen.
At least, spell his name Caan right you idi*t.
@@KRAFTWERK2K6 I just saw The African Queen for the first time. Does Humphrey have those attributes?
@@jakerazmataz852 Oh heck yeah! He definitely does :)
Caan
Jonathan E still looking good!
They should've asked him to run around the table while they chanted "Jonathan!!!!"
RIP, Jimmy Caan
Chat show with James Carn was good yes RollerBall was an all time greate its something I cauld well do myself
RIP Regis Philbin & James Caan both legends gone
Brian's Song, an excellent movie.
Caan is trying to figure out who he is supposed to be talking to while Regis is wondering how he ended up there.
Rollerball is the most underrated and most misunderstood movie before it's time. I disagree with him about the mercy rule. The more you destroy me the more I will rise , especially at a younger age. People that think you have to award a participation trophy or be merciful are betraying humanity and the reality of how harsh life is and can be. It's not a Disney world folks. People that are taught under this falser reality are ill prepared to meet the real world.
As long as we believe the real world can never be a Disney world, then it shall never be one. Some would, I suppose, sooner see the Earth destroyed rather than it come to that, but as dear John once said:
"You may say I'm a dreamer...but I'm not the only one."
😐 🌎 🤔 🌍 🤨 🌏 😕 🌐 😊 ❤️ 🤗 🕊️
P.S. It may take a thousand years or more, but in a Disney world (or if you like, a Godly world), the only worthwhile target of hate will be the "real" cruel world as humans believe it to be.
Got a problem with that? 😉
RIP Gale Sayers.
RIP. Love Rollerball :)
Mr.James Cann my favorite Brian Song and Misery
My thoughts exactly. Its almost like the panel was there only to hear their own mouths...Hate to say...including The late Regis.
Never played Pro ball but I hope to play with Brian and Gayle someday. 6ft 4 350lbs and the hundred in 11 flat...could have hurt some in the NFL back then.
47 years later & this is the 1st time anywhere I've heard James Caan comment on his breakout role in Brian's Song.The 2001 film was a dud.Didn't have the emotional wallop of the original.A side note.When filming the original one of the Bears players Ed O'Bradovich told Caan if he gained 20 pounds he definitely would've had a good chance to make the team.Sadly Caan couldn't do it because was contracted to do The Godfather after filming Brian's Song.
When we were in high school the b ball coach ended practice early so we could get home to watch Brian s Song that was a big deal I thought the movie was great
Yup, the Rollerball remake was just a stupid brainless action flick and deserves to be forgotten.
@@KRAFTWERK2K6 funny enough you can watch that one for free on youtube but not the original sadly.
Yeah, watched the 2001 one, & kind of bull Sometimes remakes aren't so good
Good actor
Rollerball : No man is greater than the game itself.
What a disjointed interview? They never gave Caan a chance to finish a thought on any of these topics. What is the point of having this large panel interjecting? I wanted to hear more from him. I get why the babe is there, but why all the other dudes.
Because this is a prime example of everyone being insecure with their position and trying to prove themselves worthy of their position. So what you're seeing/hearing is basically "I'm gonna make the witty comment/I'm gonna ask the IMPORTANT question/I'm gonna be the funny one/I'm gonna be the likable one! If I do, then I won't be removed from my space, simply because I made a random noise that had nothing to do with anything." So no one is actually interviewing him. They're just out for self.
It's sports talk. (with Regis.)
James is still a stud ! Gianni " Carlo " Russo hates him in real life since the beating James gave him in The Godfather ....true story
JAMES CAAN IS TURNING INTO BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN
its caan
not quite
ITS FOOTBALL JAMES CAAN!!@@
Rollerball 🤘🇺🇸🤘🇺🇸😎😎👍
Rollerball and North Dallas 40 are basically the same movie 🎬
"Jonathan! Jonathan! Jonathan!
Jerry! Jerry! Jerry! 😉
RIP Santino.
I'm sorry but I'm a man and I cried when James was in the bed at the end it was a good movie Billy dee was special too
He doesn't sound like he did in Rollerball. ;*O I liked his Texan accent in that. ;*(
Shows how good of an actor he is when he can make you believe he's from Texas when he's not. Talent and / or a good vocal coach. :)
Let the guest talk without interrupting. Annoying.
Rollerball ... what a film ... not a sport for long careers ;)
Ha cambiato fisionomia
Yeah, like Tony Dorsett backing into the end zone taunting the Temple defense as he ran up the score. Very poor sport. Hated him ever since.
I hated him when he changed the pronunciation of his name like he was some kind of aristocrat. Dor-SETT. Right.