Thank you for this wonderful film. The acting is perfection. I saw this when I was a young woman. Now, I am an old woman. The film holds up very well through the many decades.
What a magnificent film; haven't watched it in decades. Gibson and Weaver, so gifted with screen presence. They were at the peak of their fame in the 80s, and with good reason. This was the role of Linda Hunt's life, and she was terrific.
I saw the Year of Living Dangerously in the theater when it came out. I was an instant fan of Peter Weir after I saw Gallipoli. He is Australia's greatest filmmaker. Linda Hunt defines the meaning of actress in this film.
Brilliant film. Finally got the opportunity to see it again after all these years. Linda Hunt an enigma. Terrific performance. Gibson,naive,just starting off on his way to stardom and all that it entails.
1) Lots of people speak informally. 2) When we say a film is brilliant we are giving credit to the director for doing a highly successful job with the film - the director's work was brilliant. Supplementary credit for a great script, great acting, great cinematography, etc. - key components of a great, "brilliant" film.
Weir is a tool of the US evil empire. He failed to document that it was the US govt via CIA that propped up Sukarno who murdered MILLIONS of his own people to stay in power and serve Americans.
Classic movie. Cinematography, dialogue, acting by Mel Gibson, Sigourney Weaver, Linda Hunt (playing a male photographer) transcending a historical moment in time- the Indonesian Revolution of 1965. Thanks for showing
This movie back in a days won some few big awards.. There were few recognised Filipino actors, Bembol Rocco the taxi driver and Kuh Ledesma she served Mel Gibson some tea. She's a famous singer back in the 80s. Thank you for uploading this classic 👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🍻
Hard to believe this is the first time watching this at 40, really good film. A lot more poignant now that i live in Indonesia and having spoke to family who lived through this massacre.
This is truly one of the most well done movies I've ever seen. All the actors were at their best. Ive seen it many times and will definitely watch it again. Linda Hunt was amazing.
Not-so-guilty secret: I'm a film buff. I've seen thousands of films from every era. I love a lot of the predictable directors and films and have seen many over two dozen times. However, this is the film that I have seen more than any other - probably close to 70 times. It speaks to me on so many levels.
@JoeVandenberg-t6q I read the book twice. I've taught Buddhist meditation for 25 years. I used to be a History professor. I've lived in Indonesia for 7 years. So you put all these things together and the movie resonates on so many levels.
Peter Weir brings me such joy and respect to his brand of storytelling. I remember as a kid so amazed at the uniqie subtle beauty of Sigorney Weaver. Galipoli is another stunning film and collaboration with Weir n Gibson. Must see.
Don't know why I didn't go and see this when it first came out. Very good film. Well deserved Oscar win for Linda Hunt excellent performance. Thank you for posting.
My father was Indonesian, born in 1940, who emigrated to Europe in the early 60-s. I remember watching this movie with him several times and although he generally liked the movie, I recall distinctly how uncomfortable he was at a few of the scenes, namely - the handicapped dwarf dance, the prostitutes swarming over the 2 characters and the poverty and sickness scenes in the harbor. Also, he was not very fond of how Sukarno was portrayed - for his generation, Sukarno was more of a hopeful figure who tried to elevate the country above outside dependence and bring meaningful reforms in just about everything. It was much less about political affiliation.
@@anairenemartinez165 You will have to be more precise in your question, I don't understand what you mean. But I can tell you this now: why would anybody care about what some obsolete political figure like QE II had to say about anything, particularly issues outside the UK?
@dixjam2258 because, QE II obviously has more experience and a smarter mind than you will ever achieve, I'm sorry to say. And this is coming from someone who is not a monarchist at all.
@ Smart has nothing to do with what is being discussed here, I am not a political figure, I am not in public office and I don't take decisions affecting millions of people. But for the sake of the argument, here is where I am definitely smarter than QE II: I am earning my livelihood in the private sector, using my skills and my knowledge. I had/have no inheritance, no hand-outs, no money from public funds and certainly no job handed to me unconditionally on a silver platter. Instead of trying to downplay people on the internet based on your perceived expectations about people you don't know, maybe you should get back to a rational debate about this movie and what I said.
My mother left Indonesia with her parents (Chinese father, Dutch-Indonesian mother) for China in 1953, they had relatives that stayed in Indonesia. I knew very little of the country until I visited in 1995. It was quite a contrast as I was living in Italy at the time and flew in from Hongkong, I remember that on the day of departure our relative had to bribe customs officers at the airport so that he could accompany us to the plane. I am glad things are going well for the people despite the country having to go through a lot of trauma in history. In 1998 violent riots, thousands burnt to death, women brutalized, and so much bloodshed at a time not so long ago. If corruption and poverty were the root cause, I hope the country is on the right track now.
Half of the crew was Filipino ( actors are Filipino ) filmed in Philippines. Zero Indonesia involved except concept because they got bo permits to film under dictatorship
All the major companies like Warner, Paramount, Universal etc are going to start releasing their older films on UA-cam to make sure it keeps their copyright on them so i guess that's good for every one.
@@KasimirZierl I've worked with licensing media and its dependent on their copyright to keep renewing their ownership on them by continuing to monetize those properties. In the past they could do this by releasing on Home Media but UA-cam is just an easier option now which is why they're releasing all their back catalog now and keeping them all in one place rather than outsourcing them to different streaming sites.
I have not seen this for years. I had forgotten how great "Year" is, and was surprised again by the music that held me captive for a long time. Hunt, Weaver, Gibson and all of them were rivetingly good.
Been years since i saw this film and still has a massive impact on my emotions. A fantastic film, great acting and direction and once seen never forgotten.
Would absolutely LOVE to get this film remastered by Warner Archive and have a proper blu-ray release. This brilliant Peter Weir film certainly deserves better. At least to be seen in it's proper aspect ratio - not just the opening titles.
By far, the best Peter Weir's movie. Segourney Weaver and Mel Gibson are great but Linda Hunt is incredible.The way Historic events and individual destinies are mixed is very clever.
@cecildemille190 cecil...no one seems to be mentioning the author, or his book, here...surely must have something to do with the grip of the film! And the story's hero -- his casual disregard for the various serious civil topographys. As in, merely a year of danger...
The first official classic MGM film (especially Turner Entertainment) for a Full Movie upload for the first time on Warner Classics. Additionally, this film was also shot in Manila, Philippines, Southeast Asia.🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🎥
Ànother classic score by Jarre, anther great movie by Weir and another great performance by Gibson and especially by Hunt. Been a fan of hers ever since the 90s version of Dune. Thank you for uploading.
Fantastic movie. Being Australian love mel. I had a best friend at school from Indonesia. Given the year i guess they had to leave. Sad story. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for uploading! I watched this movie for the first time, because I really enjoyed the book. I think the antagonisms in the book were beautifully reinforced, and it is super interesting to see what was changed in comparison. I can't really tell, but I've noticed that many of the actors had filipino names, I wonder if my friends from Indonesia would notice it. But it's crazy how similar everything is to how it looked in my head! Normally I don't enjoy movies this old, but this one was great! I just think Sukiyaki would have been a great choice for music track during the credits, it was mentioned in the book as a reoccurring theme of Hotel Indonesia
Despite the limitations, like was not being able to conduct the filming in Indonesia and had to do that in Philippines.. I think the producer of this film had done a great job at portraying Indonesia during 1960s. First, they got all the weapons & uniforms correct. Second, Linda Hunt, her acting as a dwarf chinese-Indonesian man is convincing.. at first I didn't even know the actor was woman (Linda Hunt).
Had only been googling this movie yesterday, I was not sure if I was confusing it with the Killing Fields as I had just remembered a photographer trying to hide or smuggle film while the bad guys were heading towards a room he was in to either arrest or shoot him, I had thought it was Mel Gibson as the lead, so I had bits of the Killing Fields and bits of the year of living dangerously fused together in my old memories.
Thank you for this wonderful film. The acting is perfection. I saw this when I was a young woman. Now, I am an old woman. The film holds up very well through the many decades.
Me too I got old ❤
❤we walked these streets together , sister
What a magnificent film; haven't watched it in decades. Gibson and Weaver, so gifted with screen presence. They were at the peak of their fame in the 80s, and with good reason. This was the role of Linda Hunt's life, and she was terrific.
My experience and opinions precisely.
I saw the Year of Living Dangerously in the theater when it came out. I was an instant fan of Peter Weir after I saw Gallipoli. He is Australia's greatest filmmaker. Linda Hunt defines the meaning of actress in this film.
actress? superb!
Brilliant film. Finally got the opportunity to see it again after all these years. Linda Hunt an enigma. Terrific performance. Gibson,naive,just starting off on his way to stardom and all that it entails.
Onlly a person can be brilliant
1) Lots of people speak informally.
2) When we say a film is brilliant we are giving credit to the director for doing a highly successful job with the film - the director's work was brilliant. Supplementary credit for a great script, great acting, great cinematography, etc. - key components of a great, "brilliant" film.
@RileySP-j7n how about stars, both kinds, not you tho
I loved it
What are you talking about are you an American or Something?
Linda Hunt is simply outstanding in this film.
This film is just one of the reasons I'm a fan of Peter Weir and his films.
He is the best! Witness is my favorite.
@@reesebn38 Yea that's a great one, too.
Weir is a tool of the US evil empire. He failed to document that it was the US govt via CIA that propped up Sukarno who murdered MILLIONS of his own people to stay in power and serve Americans.
Classic movie. Cinematography, dialogue, acting by Mel Gibson, Sigourney Weaver, Linda Hunt (playing a male photographer) transcending a historical moment in time- the Indonesian Revolution of 1965. Thanks for showing
This movie back in a days won some few big awards.. There were few recognised Filipino actors, Bembol Rocco the taxi driver and Kuh Ledesma she served Mel Gibson some tea. She's a famous singer back in the 80s. Thank you for uploading this classic 👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🍻
Oh MY 🤩😍I have never seen Mel this young or clean cut🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Saw it when it came out … and fell in love with both Mel Gibson and Richard Strauss. So glad to find this brilliant film after all these decades.
One of Peter Weir's most underrated films
Its a highly regarded film but i do understand what you're saying.
Hard to believe this is the first time watching this at 40, really good film. A lot more poignant now that i live in Indonesia and having spoke to family who lived through this massacre.
Saw this when it first came out. Still a powerful movie today as it was then. A classic that will endure over time.
same here, about 1983?
This is truly one of the most well done movies I've ever seen. All the actors were at their best. Ive seen it many times and will definitely watch it again. Linda Hunt was amazing.
When law and order breaks down, there is only desperation, fear, courage, faith, and sudden death or miraculous escape left. Great movie!
One of Gibson's best.
Linda hunt should have got a main after award … not just best supporting. She carried this film.
I am sorry is she boy or a girl?
Not-so-guilty secret: I'm a film buff. I've seen thousands of films from every era. I love a lot of the predictable directors and films and have seen many over two dozen times. However, this is the film that I have seen more than any other - probably close to 70 times. It speaks to me on so many levels.
@tomknoll796 tom, I just screen it when I like in my man cave theatre. -- it's so indelible. Ever read the book?
@JoeVandenberg-t6q I read the book twice. I've taught Buddhist meditation for 25 years. I used to be a History professor. I've lived in Indonesia for 7 years. So you put all these things together and the movie resonates on so many levels.
Peter Weir brings me such joy and respect to his brand of storytelling. I remember as a kid so amazed at the uniqie subtle beauty of Sigorney Weaver. Galipoli is another stunning film and collaboration with Weir n Gibson. Must see.
Don't know why I didn't go and see this when it first came out. Very good film. Well deserved Oscar win for Linda Hunt excellent performance. Thank you for posting.
Such a FANTASTIC film. I'm a BIG fan of director Peter Weir !!
My father was Indonesian, born in 1940, who emigrated to Europe in the early 60-s. I remember watching this movie with him several times and although he generally liked the movie, I recall distinctly how uncomfortable he was at a few of the scenes, namely - the handicapped dwarf dance, the prostitutes swarming over the 2 characters and the poverty and sickness scenes in the harbor. Also, he was not very fond of how Sukarno was portrayed - for his generation, Sukarno was more of a hopeful figure who tried to elevate the country above outside dependence and bring meaningful reforms in just about everything. It was much less about political affiliation.
You mean like Castro? As the late Queen Elizabeth II stated " recollections vary"
@@anairenemartinez165 You will have to be more precise in your question, I don't understand what you mean. But I can tell you this now: why would anybody care about what some obsolete political figure like QE II had to say about anything, particularly issues outside the UK?
@dixjam2258 because, QE II obviously has more experience and a smarter mind than you will ever achieve, I'm sorry to say. And this is coming from someone who is not a monarchist at all.
@ Smart has nothing to do with what is being discussed here, I am not a political figure, I am not in public office and I don't take decisions affecting millions of people. But for the sake of the argument, here is where I am definitely smarter than QE II: I am earning my livelihood in the private sector, using my skills and my knowledge. I had/have no inheritance, no hand-outs, no money from public funds and certainly no job handed to me unconditionally on a silver platter. Instead of trying to downplay people on the internet based on your perceived expectations about people you don't know, maybe you should get back to a rational debate about this movie and what I said.
Linda Hunt won the Oscar as Best Supporting Actress in this movie playing the role of a man.
Linda Hunt as Billy. A stellar performance,
My mother left Indonesia with her parents (Chinese father, Dutch-Indonesian mother) for China in 1953, they had relatives that stayed in Indonesia. I knew very little of the country until I visited in 1995. It was quite a contrast as I was living in Italy at the time and flew in from Hongkong, I remember that on the day of departure our relative had to bribe customs officers at the airport so that he could accompany us to the plane. I am glad things are going well for the people despite the country having to go through a lot of trauma in history. In 1998 violent riots, thousands burnt to death, women brutalized, and so much bloodshed at a time not so long ago. If corruption and poverty were the root cause, I hope the country is on the right track now.
Great cast, location shooting, cinematography and screenplay! I watched this film at the cinema with my sister. Mel Gibson was so handsome!
One of my favorite films with a very good sound track. I did not know that Billy was played by Linda Hunt. I was gobsmacked when I found out.
I’m indonesian and this is my first time watching this movie
Half of the crew was Filipino ( actors are Filipino ) filmed in Philippines. Zero Indonesia involved except concept because they got bo permits to film under dictatorship
good for you.
@@Goldiehaws I’m pointing it out because my dad was a part of the crew, bahasa ppl seem to think they have part in this - they don’t
Great film! Stellar cast.
Saw this when it first came out. Loved it. A memorable film.
All the major companies like Warner, Paramount, Universal etc are going to start releasing their older films on UA-cam to make sure it keeps their copyright on them so i guess that's good for every one.
Really? Where can I find more information about this?
@@KasimirZierl I've worked with licensing media and its dependent on their copyright to keep renewing their ownership on them by continuing to monetize those properties. In the past they could do this by releasing on Home Media but UA-cam is just an easier option now which is why they're releasing all their back catalog now and keeping them all in one place rather than outsourcing them to different streaming sites.
@@TheKeggie where can I find other full movies from big film studios? what other channels do you recommend?
@@KasimirZierl KaleidoscopeEnt is also releasing their back catalog too on youtube. I'm sure there's other too but i haven't looked.
Defantly a 10 out of 10 movie Mel Gibson and Linda Hunt starred, brilliant movie, very interesting topic
I have not seen this for years. I had forgotten how great "Year" is, and was surprised again by the music that held me captive for a long time. Hunt, Weaver, Gibson and all of them were rivetingly good.
I also forgot that this is where I first heard Kiri Te Kanewa's voice and became a loving fan of her singing.
Been years since i saw this film and still has a massive impact on my emotions.
A fantastic film, great acting and direction and once seen never forgotten.
Would absolutely LOVE to get this film remastered by Warner Archive and have a proper blu-ray release. This brilliant Peter Weir film certainly deserves better. At least to be seen in it's proper aspect ratio - not just the opening titles.
Liat film ini keinget pas ditugasin ama guru sejarahku Bu Olan buat nulis analisis Indonesia masa 1965. Terima kasih Bu Olan untuk ilmunya. 😁🙏🏻
Indonesian here. Have read the book. Glad to watch the movie.
By far, the best Peter Weir's movie. Segourney Weaver and Mel Gibson are great but Linda Hunt is incredible.The way Historic events and individual destinies are mixed is very clever.
@cecildemille190 cecil...no one seems to be mentioning the author, or his book, here...surely must have something to do with the grip of the film! And the story's hero -- his casual disregard for the various serious civil topographys. As in, merely a year of danger...
Amazing film... beautiful cinema photography & music & incredible cast 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
I just stumbled onto this movie today and I really enjoyed it!
The first official classic MGM film (especially Turner Entertainment) for a Full Movie upload for the first time on Warner Classics. Additionally, this film was also shot in Manila, Philippines, Southeast Asia.🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🎥
I believe it was started there and finished in Australia.
Fabulous!! I live in Bali Indonesia now.....saw this in SF when it came out in the theaters
This is what I have been looking for. Thanks for uploading it. 🎉🎉🎉😊
I saw this movie for the first time on VHS back in 1998.
At that time, i was 15-year old.
Greetings from Vantaa, Finland 🇫🇮.
Great film 💫 outstanding performance from Linda Hunt
Ànother classic score by Jarre, anther great movie by Weir and another great performance by Gibson and especially by Hunt. Been a fan of hers ever since the 90s version of Dune. Thank you for uploading.
Great ! I was searching this excellent classic for a long time . Thanks a lot for the upload.
My favourite Peter Weir film. It is in my list of best films ever made.
Fantastic movie. Being Australian love mel.
I had a best friend at school from Indonesia. Given the year i guess they had to leave.
Sad story.
Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for the movie
This is a really brilliant movie
I remember watching this movie with my parents ❤
Smashing movie, One of my favourites.
Great acting.
Great film!
I have the DVD, watched many many times. Brilliant film.
The book was brilliant. Christopher is a great writer.
very nice movie really 👌 thanks from Jordan 🇯🇴❤
The first time I've seen this film in its entirety. Tq for posting a great audio/visual quality.
This is the first Mel Gibson film, and it remains my favorite. He’s still a fantastic actor and still my choice.
Absolutely brilliant.
That beautiful music by Maurice Jarre.
N.B.: The most hypnotic music is L'Enfant by Vangelis.
Fantastic one of the best films ever 🎉🎉🎉 Love you Mel from Australia 🇦🇺 ❤❤❤
Thank you WARNER CLASSICS!!!
I saw this in Indonesia, Jakarta, when it came out!
Thank you for uploading! I watched this movie for the first time, because I really enjoyed the book. I think the antagonisms in the book were beautifully reinforced, and it is super interesting to see what was changed in comparison. I can't really tell, but I've noticed that many of the actors had filipino names, I wonder if my friends from Indonesia would notice it. But it's crazy how similar everything is to how it looked in my head! Normally I don't enjoy movies this old, but this one was great! I just think Sukiyaki would have been a great choice for music track during the credits, it was mentioned in the book as a reoccurring theme of Hotel Indonesia
One of my top ten desert island favourites.
just look at Peter Weir go! what a movie
Most romantic movie I've ever seen.
Excellent.
凄く良かった。フルでした。❤
Despite the limitations, like was not being able to conduct the filming in Indonesia and had to do that in Philippines.. I think the producer of this film had done a great job at portraying Indonesia during 1960s. First, they got all the weapons & uniforms correct. Second, Linda Hunt, her acting as a dwarf chinese-Indonesian man is convincing.. at first I didn't even know the actor was woman (Linda Hunt).
This needs a Blu-ray release please!
I was just hoping the same thing 👍.
Guy HAMILTON: I Love You 😘💕❤️
This needs to be done by Criterion.
Thanks so much for posting
excellent movie. Thankyou!
Watching from Zambales Philippines. Nice soundtrack too.
remember seeing this when it came out..... I mostly remember Linda Hunt from her performance. been following her since
He was such a star. Can't believe it is the same person now.
fantastic film
A great movie that I didn’t know existed 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Thanks a lot for the upload
Wishing ur channel the Ever more Best😮😊😊
I watched it because of Mel and Sigourney, that’s all I have to say!
Thank you. 🌹
Bella película, buen director, guión y actores(ces).buen final.como debe ser.
When Gibson’s character falls in lust with Weaver’s character, they can say f**k the curfew and dodge bullets whizzing past them with a laugh!
Good movie ❤
More full length movies please 🙏
Excellent, brilliant and a pleasure to watch....
Great film, underated
thank you
Great movie, thanks a lot❤
Beautiful! Thank you.
The days when Mel was young, gorgeous and had his Australian accent.
fantastic movie..
OMG ! She's sooo beautyfull !
Hands down one of my #Top10 🙌
From the Australian film renaissance, early to mid seventies. Good stuff.
1982
Yes. Released in 1983.
I still recognize the locations in the Philippines. ... Linda Hunt is magnificent!
It was shot in the Philippines because they simply CANNOT in Indonesia. Extremely sensitive topic, President Soeharto was the president then.
@@d.l.c7456 thank you.
GREAT movie thanks.
Had only been googling this movie yesterday, I was not sure if I was confusing it with the Killing Fields as I had just remembered a photographer trying to hide or smuggle film while the bad guys were heading towards a room he was in to either arrest or shoot him, I had thought it was Mel Gibson as the lead, so I had bits of the Killing Fields and bits of the year of living dangerously fused together in my old memories.