1:15 Willem Dafoe was getting really into his answer, you can see the emotion in his eyes, I wish Larry King just let him talk for the next minute, he clearly had a lot more to say.
They always do that. Get a major star in for an interview and then never shut up to let them tell their side. Failed actors trying to get a bit of limelight because they never made it big
Exactly Apollo. Ask a question then be quiet and listen to the response, right? As far as talk show interviewers go, I think Skavalan does a great job of asking hard questions in a respectful manner, then listening carefully. I’d check out his YT content
Especially the first time seeing the movie, and not knowing that he would show up, and the great cuts to the other soldiers in the helicopter. Lots of good acting in that movie.
King: "Did you enjoy the shoot?" Dafoe: "Yes, well it was interesting because..." King: "Did it take long to shoot?" Dafoe: "Uh, no... Not really, I was getting to that. So, most of the shooting was actually done with..." King: "It must be exhausting to work in that heat. I heard it was exhausting." Dafoe: "Well, when you like what you are doing it makes it very..." King: "Sounds like it was a great experience." Dafoe: "Yes... it... was."
I remember the theater during this scene. There were audible groans from the audience when they knew he was about to die and an overall sadness to see a protagonist meet his demise.
I saw this for the first time two days ago and it was such an experience. The theater was packed and people were groaning, gasping, just totally engaged and gutted. I heard more than a few adult men moved to tears. Such a great film. I love that there is no scene outside of that jungle war torn environment. You are just dropped in there with the soldiers and you don't get a minute of relief either. The closest thing to it is when one of the guys talks about "three square meals a day and clean, white bed sheets". What a nightmare it must have been
He's the actor I really appreciate the most...I was 8 years old when I watched his movie platoon ...but I don't know the title back then...while growing up i carry the feeling that someday I will again watch his movie...when I was in college I used to search for vietnam war hoping that I will find this movie ..but since I don't know the title I was not able to search..it ..infact I made a poem regarding the movie....way back highschool...until this evening I look for the best vietnam movie....and boommm finally I found it..but unluckily there's no more full video of it.... Ah I forgot to mention that the time I watched the spider man... i know that the Sgt in the movie platoon and the villain in spidy movie is a one man...only that he is now an old man...but still I can see his skills in acting...idol! From Philippines
So they used veterans who told them if a scene was accurate? THAT alone explains why this movie is so well done! Take the time to ask veterans, follow their instructions, and your movie is already great!
In Dale Dye's narration, he tells us how they insisted that each actor carried real weight on them. No backpack filled with cushions, nope, the real, agonizing, tortuous full load. So when you see the characters look drenched in sweat and looking miserable, exhausted, that's not just acting.
That was the big thing about this move at the time. Its authenticity. There were quite a few storylines in it that were shocking at the time. American soldiers killing each other was a big one. This movie was groundbreaking. I still have my VHS of it from 86. Too good.
One of the best films i grew up loving and being emotional to, not at my age of 23 I didnt know it was shot in the philipines, its a great honor as a filipino to know this, grewing up Im a great fan of Willem Dafoe.
Willem Dafoe is one of those people that isn’t seen as a conventionally handsome guy but that I find really attractive because of his personality, charisma and talent. Such a good actor.
"Buddy, you're in the wrong place at the wrong time." - Rick Masters from To Live And Die In L.A. :-) Out of all the films Willem Dafoe has starred in, he will always be Rick Masters and Sgt. Elias to me. Brilliant actor.
After going back and looking at the scene in Platoon they are discussing, you can totally see the detonator for the squibbs in Dafoe's left hand. I can't remember how many times I've watched this movie (and said scene) and not once did I notice it, but once you see the control in his left hand you can't "unsee" it. I did not see where he tried to ditch the control after it did not work, however.
I agree, not in good taste. I mean, but that's how grandparents are, will just blurt out a weird comments once in a while. like just yell out " MY HAIR".
But I thought when Barnes shot him he was death already? Then al off the sudden you see Elias runnin….wow what an attempt to get back!! goosebumps and glassy eyes right there!!!!
Barnes wounded him although he thought Elias was dead. So it must have come as a shock to Barnes to see Elias running out of the jungle with a horde of Viet Cong right behind him. 😔 🙁
Still watch it to this day! Brings tears to my eyes! This movie made me join the Navy in 94 and I retired in 2014 spent 18 years overseas retired Senior Chief and unbeknownst my first 8 years were in a Manila-Japan-Thailand-Singapore-Hong Kong-Vietnam-Korea-Russia-Malaysia and Australia all inspired by this movie Wow goosebumps… My dad was a retired Marine served 6 years in Vietnam so I was introduced to these amongst other movies and the theatrics music hits my heart and my family could not understand why when I hear the music it always brings tears to my eyes nobody understands why still, man cry😢
I find it annoying when Willam is answering a question and Larry but cuts to the next question. This is why I prefer a podcast, let William speak and really discuss each question. William Dafoe is an incredible actor, loved him in Platoon
Loved it then back in 1989 when I saw it, and still loves this movie..also isn't the tag line of this movie timeless...THE FIRST CASUALTY OF WAR IS INNOCENCE !
We want to hear more and King changes the topic to Stone. One of the most heartbreaking scenes in cinematic history and the actor who pulled it off gets cut short in order to answer questions about the director.
Robert Richardson did the cinematography - one of the best in the business. Never underestimate what a great DP can do to make a movie look like it is punching above its weight class.
@@finalascent Sure, the cinematography looks drop dead gorgeous. The filmmakers (director + camera director + cameraman) sold the movie in the opening shots.
@@finalascent Btw, I never thought and still not think that "Platoon" is punching above its weight class. It's in a class of its own. Btw, ever seen "Wild at Heart?" Totally overrated movie, proved to me Lynch is a total hack. It was made 4 years later for $10 Million. It's unbearable and agonizing to watch but it gives you about its money's worth.
@@AudieHolland It's not my intention to get into semantics. Obviously we both enjoyed and respected Platoon. And I agree that it's essentially in a class by itself, but it's still "punching above" its weight if you consider the relatively low budget (average "negative cost" for a film was around $10 mil at the time, IIRC) production outside of the studio system, and lack of major bankable stars (Platoon MADE stars out of so many of those cast members, but they were somewhat obscure at the time, save possibly Charlie Sheen). When the right talent in front of and behind the camera combine, sometimes true "movie magic" is created - Platoon is certainly one of those instances.
William Dafoe Was Nominated For Best Supporting Actor For 'Platoon'( 1986 ) But , Unfortunately Lost To Michael Caine For 'Hannah And Her Sisters'( 1986 ) I Figured That William Defoe Definitely Deserved An Oscar!🏆 But I Think 🤔 That 50 Years From Now ( 2074 ), People Will Be Watching 'Platoon' As Opposed To 'Hannah And Her Sisters'.😁🤓🙂☺️ I Am Posting 📬 This At 2:24 a.m. , Friday Morning 🌛🌉🌃🌌 , May 3 , 2024.
Este senor actor es lo Maximo, el mejor actor de todo el Mundo..Nos gustaria ver mas peliculas de el. En la pelicula de Platoon nos gusto a todos, a toda la gente especialmente de nosotrosos Peruanos.
I will never forget the first time I saw Platoon (on tv) My heart broke when Sgt. Elias died, the good guys lost. But Chris Taylor got his revenge on Sgt. Barnes in the end
1:15 Willem Dafoe was getting really into his answer, you can see the emotion in his eyes, I wish Larry King just let him talk for the next minute, he clearly had a lot more to say.
They always do that. Get a major star in for an interview and then never shut up to let them tell their side. Failed actors trying to get a bit of limelight because they never made it big
The only talk show host (in my recent memory) that actually lets his guest finish answering the question is Conan.
I agree. But in defense some of that is to keep it moving. The hosts have scripted questions. And for time reasons.
Exactly Apollo. Ask a question then be quiet and listen to the response, right? As far as talk show interviewers go, I think Skavalan does a great job of asking hard questions in a respectful manner, then listening carefully. I’d check out his YT content
@@brandonjames2368 Always been a Conan fan as well. HIs sense of humor is top notch.
Thank you Willem, it was the saddest scene of all time, the hero dying alone and abandoned, but it was real.
Still watching this movie in 2022 Loved all the actors here!!!
@@emiliaescobar7652 Just finished it and it's a masterpeace
I am 47 years old and I still boo hoo everything time I watch the scene! This man was amazing in the movie. Very very sad scene.
@@Soulgrace5 true true
I agree entirely. It was the most powerful thing I have ever witnessed in cinema.
One of the greatest scene of all times
Damn right!
Especially the first time seeing the movie, and not knowing that he would show up, and the great cuts to the other soldiers in the helicopter. Lots of good acting in that movie.
No truer words have never been spoken.
Epic
It is pretty epic.
Willem Dafoe is one of my favorite actor through time. He is still killing it to this day!
Great Movie, still watching this in 2022, He is a unique/great actor!
Absolutely yes!!!
great film and love Willem...
Pablo Fonseca a true depiction of war willem defo gave an awesome performance.
Elias is such a beautiful character. a true warrior-philosopher
The personification of Good. To remember no matter where you are, how tough it is, or how old you are. You are always your father's son.
I've got nothing against Larry King but I want to see Willem answer the damn questions no one came here to see Larry cut him off
Kevin Deegan Larry king just doesn’t like to hear someone more interesting than him talk
Kevin Deegan Hahaha
that's the problem with the US media people, guests never get to finish their answers.
Solid Farmer yes they never know when to shut their mouths. So annoying.
King: "Did you enjoy the shoot?"
Dafoe: "Yes, well it was interesting because..."
King: "Did it take long to shoot?"
Dafoe: "Uh, no... Not really, I was getting to that. So, most of the shooting was actually done with..."
King: "It must be exhausting to work in that heat. I heard it was exhausting."
Dafoe: "Well, when you like what you are doing it makes it very..."
King: "Sounds like it was a great experience."
Dafoe: "Yes... it... was."
I"m a huge Willem Dafoe fan. I never cried so hard as when I cried at that scene. I could watch that film a hundred times and still cry.
Great performance by William Defoe
@@tripled8542 His actual name is William
Willem Dafoe
Tom Berenger was better. Tom was robbed of the SA Oscar.
Most gut wrenching scene I’ve ever seen in a film. Great movie, great actors, great story.
I remember the theater during this scene. There were audible groans from the audience when they knew he was about to die and an overall sadness to see a protagonist meet his demise.
I saw this for the first time two days ago and it was such an experience. The theater was packed and people were groaning, gasping, just totally engaged and gutted. I heard more than a few adult men moved to tears. Such a great film. I love that there is no scene outside of that jungle war torn environment. You are just dropped in there with the soldiers and you don't get a minute of relief either. The closest thing to it is when one of the guys talks about "three square meals a day and clean, white bed sheets". What a nightmare it must have been
Great actor, one of the most unforgettable scenes in movie history.
He will go down as one of the greatest actors of all time. One of the greats.
So talented so humble,he totally plays down his greatness.One of the best actors of our time. Legend
Yes, he is a Legend!
He will always be Elias to me..
I like him as Raven Shaddock in "Streets of Fire"!
Two great roles I loved him in. Always enjoyed Streets of Fire. I just bought the 2k “steelbook” version from Amazon.
For me he will always be Norman Osborn, first movie i watched with him, in Spiderman
Same here.. 🤣 🤣
He's the actor I really appreciate the most...I was 8 years old when I watched his movie platoon ...but I don't know the title back then...while growing up i carry the feeling that someday I will again watch his movie...when I was in college I used to search for vietnam war hoping that I will find this movie ..but since I don't know the title I was not able to search..it ..infact I made a poem regarding the movie....way back highschool...until this evening I look for the best vietnam movie....and boommm finally I found it..but unluckily there's no more full video of it.... Ah I forgot to mention that the time I watched the spider man... i know that the Sgt in the movie platoon and the villain in spidy movie is a one man...only that he is now an old man...but still I can see his skills in acting...idol!
From Philippines
It's a great film and he's a great actor. It was also made in the Philippines too.
Platoon is not a movie for an eight year old! 😊
@@BillytheSchmidt Yeah wait until 12 then catch Clockwork Orange too!
Best Vietnam movie ever
@knowledge share Movies don't have to be realistic
@hsm_presents lol stone was literally in Vietnam so I’d bet a lot of it is realistic
And set in the Philippines
Just barely beating out We Were Soldiers
Definitely one of the best 😘
So they used veterans who told them if a scene was accurate?
THAT alone explains why this movie is so well done! Take the time to ask veterans, follow their instructions, and your movie is already great!
W. L. Orodor Calaerchon yes Oliver stone the director and writer served in the war and was wounded twice
In Dale Dye's narration, he tells us how they insisted that each actor carried real weight on them.
No backpack filled with cushions, nope, the real, agonizing, tortuous full load.
So when you see the characters look drenched in sweat and looking miserable, exhausted, that's not just acting.
Oliver Stone.... the writer and director of the movie loosely based on his life ..... was a VETERAN! 🙄
That was the big thing about this move at the time. Its authenticity. There were quite a few storylines in it that were shocking at the time. American soldiers killing each other was a big one. This movie was groundbreaking. I still have my VHS of it from 86. Too good.
One of the best films i grew up loving and being emotional to, not at my age of 23 I didnt know it was shot in the philipines, its a great honor as a filipino to know this, grewing up Im a great fan of Willem Dafoe.
Willem Dafoe is one of those people that isn’t seen as a conventionally handsome guy but that I find really attractive because of his personality, charisma and talent. Such a good actor.
He's chiseled looking enough for me 😊
Willems been in so many iconic and blockbuster films it’s crazy
Willem Dafoe should have won best actor at the 1986 Oscars
Supporting actor
King looks like a skeleton.
"Buddy, you're in the wrong place at the wrong time." - Rick Masters from To Live And Die In L.A. :-) Out of all the films Willem Dafoe has starred in, he will always be Rick Masters and Sgt. Elias to me. Brilliant actor.
Yeah, tired of all the Marvel morons who know him from Spiderman. Kiddies, he has done so much more. Shadow of The Vampire is a classic.
R.I.P sgt.
ไอวัว TV one of the most famous death scenes in movie history.
HOW is this guy sitting here when he died in the actual movie??
He will always be Rick Masters to me from "To Live and Die in LA"
Yep underated movie and performanvmce
The most underrated movie of the '80s
@@Alprazolam08 Yep, Awesome and that car chase scene, wow
Yeah I actually through it was ok 👌 not bad pretty good movie Live in die and La Rick Masters
To live n die n l.a. is n my 10 movies of al times.
After going back and looking at the scene in Platoon they are discussing, you can totally see the detonator for the squibbs in Dafoe's left hand. I can't remember how many times I've watched this movie (and said scene) and not once did I notice it, but once you see the control in his left hand you can't "unsee" it. I did not see where he tried to ditch the control after it did not work, however.
1:16 I love how LK interrupts his guest
interrupts him more than once
@Degree7 true
Such a great actor....
Larry is such a hack. The way he cut him off with the Ton Cruise question was bush league.
A heck oh ok 👌 he’s 85 right just still living it’s crazy what a great 👍 voice guy Tom Cruises
Well said Sir. That was VERY disrespectful of King to do that to a master actor...smh. Thank you.
I agree, not in good taste. I mean, but that's how grandparents are, will just blurt out a weird comments once in a while. like just yell out " MY HAIR".
WHAT AN ACTOR!!!
great scene, powerful
movie
A very good actor with a very wild scene. One of the best movies ever.
First movie I seen in theater and seen vets weeping after movie.. That in itself speaks to the story and how war effects vets.
This scene always brings a tear ...
My god one of the greatest performances of all freaking time. Truly Americana!
Willem is still today one of my favorite actors. I first saw him in Streets of Fire as the villain. He was wonderful in Spider-Man too.
Dame William defoe MI fave actor
But I thought when Barnes shot him he was death already? Then al off the sudden you see Elias runnin….wow what an attempt to get back!! goosebumps and glassy eyes right there!!!!
Barnes wounded him although he thought Elias was dead.
So it must have come as a shock to Barnes to see Elias
running out of the jungle with a horde of Viet Cong right
behind him. 😔 🙁
One of the most endearing actors in my book. Thanks for Platoon!
Unforgettable!
Mr. Dafoe is giving an artist, intelligent narrative about his iconic roles and "LARRY" cuts him short to ask "What was like to work with Tom Cruise"
Willem Dafoe is a wonderful actor. He is what makes Platoon so great. He is a perfect Green Goblin in Spiderman.
Still watch it to this day! Brings tears to my eyes! This movie made me join the Navy in 94 and I retired in 2014 spent 18 years overseas retired Senior Chief and unbeknownst my first 8 years were in a Manila-Japan-Thailand-Singapore-Hong Kong-Vietnam-Korea-Russia-Malaysia and Australia all inspired by this movie Wow goosebumps… My dad was a retired Marine served 6 years in Vietnam so I was introduced to these amongst other movies and the theatrics music hits my heart and my family could not understand why when I hear the music it always brings tears to my eyes nobody understands why still, man cry😢
I find it annoying when Willam is answering a question and Larry but cuts to the next question. This is why I prefer a podcast, let William speak and really discuss each question. William Dafoe is an incredible actor, loved him in Platoon
I could listen to Willem talk all day. I don’t know if it is Larry or the editing, but damn let the man finish.
Amazing movie 🎥
Great performance.
Just listen to that voice 👏👏👏👏🏴👍
Loved it then back in 1989 when I saw it, and still loves this movie..also isn't the tag line of this movie timeless...THE FIRST CASUALTY OF WAR IS INNOCENCE !
Would love to meet a work with him as an actor. He is such a great actor and Platoon is one of his best performances ever...
Sgt Elias is in my top 5 best characters of all times
He was also great in "To Live and Die in L.A." with William Petersen (Will Graham - Manhunter and, of course, Grissom in CSI).
Platoon ,1986,excellent 🎥 Film.
I listened to Larry King way back in the 80s on the Mutual Raido Network. Nighttime talk radio.
Great actor
One of the best actors
What a scene.
I love Larry
Willem Dafoe one of my American actor Hero's, he was absolutely awesome in the Film Platoon. Such a pro actor.
Sgt. Elias is my favorite Willem Dafoe character. Platoon is such a classic. Number 2 Vietnam war movie, only behind
Apocalypse Now.
We want to hear more and King changes the topic to Stone. One of the most heartbreaking scenes in cinematic history and the actor who pulled it off gets cut short in order to answer questions about the director.
Willem Dafoe 🌟⚘🌟⚘
Few people realize that "Platoon" is the best low budget warmovie ever.
Budget: $6 Million
Robert Richardson did the cinematography - one of the best in the business. Never underestimate what a great DP can do to make a movie look like it is punching above its weight class.
@@finalascent Sure, the cinematography looks drop dead gorgeous.
The filmmakers (director + camera director + cameraman) sold the movie in the opening shots.
@@finalascent Btw, I never thought and still not think that "Platoon" is punching above its weight class.
It's in a class of its own.
Btw, ever seen "Wild at Heart?" Totally overrated movie, proved to me Lynch is a total hack. It was made 4 years later for $10 Million. It's unbearable and agonizing to watch but it gives you about its money's worth.
@@AudieHolland It's not my intention to get into semantics. Obviously we both enjoyed and respected Platoon. And I agree that it's essentially in a class by itself, but it's still "punching above" its weight if you consider the relatively low budget (average "negative cost" for a film was around $10 mil at the time, IIRC) production outside of the studio system, and lack of major bankable stars (Platoon MADE stars out of so many of those cast members, but they were somewhat obscure at the time, save possibly Charlie Sheen). When the right talent in front of and behind the camera combine, sometimes true "movie magic" is created - Platoon is certainly one of those instances.
@@finalascent Speaking about decent low-budget warmovies. Have you ever seen "Soldier of Orange," by Paul Verhoeven?
One of the greatest movies ever, and great actor.
amazing to recall that scene from Platoon
The best scene in the whole movie!
Greatest actors
Underrated actor man. Respect
Brother in arms movie will be play on fox action movies on the 19th ... can't wait to watch it here in the Philippines
Oliver Stone is brilliant. I love all his movies.
Wonderful actor! Loved him in "Streets of Fire."
“Was the Philippines hot?” I’m sure Larry has never seen Platoon and almost certain he doesn’t know who Willem Dafoe is.
He’s a senile old man
Great actor, Bobby Peru
From Platoon to The Lighthouse this guy hasnt changed.
Magnifacint scene
Loved him in "Live and Die in LA...
Platoon is my favorite war movie. I share one thing in common with Alias. We were both Sgt E-5. In the Marines we are the backbone of the Corps.
Another memorable character Defoe played was in the movie " To live & die in LA " damn good underated movie !!
Willem Dafoe has to be a great person!
Larry "King" unprepared and interrupting almost every answer. I wish Barnes would have come out of one corner.
Lol, what a randomly weird but cool thought. I’m cracking up.
@@NemeanLion- I recently watched Platoon ;)
William Dafoe Was Nominated For Best Supporting Actor For 'Platoon'( 1986 )
But , Unfortunately Lost To Michael Caine For 'Hannah And Her Sisters'( 1986 )
I Figured That William Defoe Definitely Deserved An Oscar!🏆
But I Think 🤔 That 50 Years From Now ( 2074 ), People Will Be Watching 'Platoon' As Opposed To 'Hannah And Her Sisters'.😁🤓🙂☺️
I Am Posting 📬 This At 2:24 a.m. , Friday Morning 🌛🌉🌃🌌 , May 3 , 2024.
Great scene wonderful actor
LEGENDS. Both of 'em.
Dafoe is so cool. And Platoon could very possibly be the best war movie if all time
Este senor actor es lo Maximo, el mejor actor de todo el Mundo..Nos gustaria ver mas peliculas de el.
En la pelicula de Platoon nos gusto a todos, a toda la gente especialmente de nosotrosos Peruanos.
And then the scene became the iconic boxart/poster scene.
Dafoe is one of the best actors period.
Dafoe as Van Gogh: an idea whose time is long overdue.
He did that!
My country 🇵🇭
Love William Defoe ❤
Willem in Wild At Heart. So good.
Bobby Peru. What an awesome creep!!!
Why does Larry interrupt Willem so often? Kinda off putting.
What an actor
Heart breaking sene
THE GREATEST ACTOR OF HIS GENERATION> PURE GOLD
I feel so bad/mad everytime I watch the scene when Barnes shoots him
Greatest scene from the best war movie....
I will never forget the first time I saw Platoon (on tv) My heart broke when Sgt. Elias died, the good guys lost. But Chris Taylor got his revenge on Sgt. Barnes in the end
The only time a knew this movie was shot in my country was when i bought a vcd and got to see the end credits.
Love him