He Utterly Hated Steve McQueen, Now We Know the Reason Why
Steve McQueen, often celebrated as the "King of Cool," stands as one of Hollywood's most iconic figures, leaving an indelible mark on the cinematic world with his magnetic screen presence and unparalleled charisma. Born in 1930, McQueen's journey to stardom was far from straightforward. From a tumultuous childhood to his early struggles in the entertainment industry, his rise was a testament to his tenacity and raw talent. Once he found his footing, McQueen delivered a series of unforgettable performances in films like "Bullitt," "The Great Escape," and "The Magnificent Seven." His roles often portrayed rebellious anti-heroes, mirroring his off-screen persona. However, this rebellious nature wasn't without its complications.
▬Contents of this video▬
00:00 - Intro
00:30 - Paul Newman and McQueen
03:14 - James Garner and McQueen
04:45 - Yul Brynner and McQueen
06:31 - Controversy Over His Estate
07:27 - Outro
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Behind the scenes, McQueen was known for his fiery temperament, leading to bitter rivalries with some of his co-stars. These off-screen dynamics added a layer of intrigue to his public image, making him a figure of fascination both on and off the screen. Despite these controversies, there's no denying McQueen's immense contributions to the film industry. His ability to command the screen, coupled with his dedication to his craft, earned him a reputation as one of the finest actors of his generation. Tragically, McQueen's life was cut short in 1980, but his legacy endures. Today, he is remembered not just for his iconic roles but also for his influence on subsequent generations of actors and filmmakers.
His unique blend of charisma, talent, and complexity set him apart, ensuring his place in the annals of Hollywood history as a true legend. In this video, we’ll take a look at a few of McQueen’s costars who had less than flattering things to say about the legendary star. And we’ll discuss the controversy surrounding this image and his estate after he died. Join Facts Verse, as we present: He Utterly Hated Steve McQueen, Now We Know the Reason Why!
He Utterly Hated Steve McQueen, Now We Know the Reason Why
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Glad He was Born Again Before He Died. R.I.P.
Seems detrimental to sue someone in 2010. People stopped talking about McQueen years before that. If anything, Ferrari kept his legacy alive by naming a car after him.
@@RSF-DiscoveryTimeno they didn't stop talking about Steve McQueen. still the king of cool.newman is an asswipe
@@RSF-DiscoveryTime What Ferrari is that?
After coffee enemas didn't work.
These guys were icons from a bygone era that unfortunately we don’t see anymore.
What? You don't like Steve Carell?! Just saying....
ya what a great time of life too. Everything was great and there was no internet.
And won’t see again
@@paulinerooney604someone will after the apocalypse
They were non bs people back then
So, another misleading title! NO ONE "HATED" McQueen. The three actors mentioned (Newman, Garner, Brynner) had troubled relationships but none of them HATED Steve!
What a waste of time ,wont happen again
I'm sure disagreed with would be much more accurate than hated.
I agree. I never let my children use the word 'hate' as it a far too unpleasant word/emotion, in my opinion. But we live in a world where people (especially journalists) like to use the most intense word possible at every opportunity. Look at the Weather Forecasts for goodness sake. It never just rains anymore 😂
I'm sure that each of the three hated him at times! Fun fact: McQueen, just for malicious fun, and to see if the rumor would spread, pretended to pass on a salacious rumor he'd "heard" about Paul Newman. Some time later, a person who was not connected to the first person he'd told the rumor to, told him what she'd heard, which was the rumor!
Pure sensationalism.
Steve made some fabulous films, but his greatest performance was "Papillon". Long before "The Shawshank Redemption", this was easily the best prison drama of the 1970s or any period. A magnificent film that has stood the test of time. Dustin Hoffman was equally compelling as well.
The Birdman of Alcatraz with Burt Lancaster was pretty good
I liked Reform School Girls 1957.
I read the book which immediately snapped me out of a typically Swedish depression. Couldn't put it down. Watching the film disappointed me immensely, it was so badly characterized. McQueen had nothing in common at all with the rebellious French dandy described in the book. American Hollywood stars consistently spoil and copy original masterpieces. Compare the authenticity of Easy Rider! The Shawshank Redemption is by far superior, because original and superbly characterised.
@@lulassong6524 When it comes to making a film from a novel, it can never compare. The only movie that matched the book, was the original version of "The Manchurian Candidate". As James Ellroy once said "Just take the money when Hollywood wants to make a film of your novel!"
@@robjones2408 I wouldn't generalize, some are good some are bad. Directors themselves say screen adaptations of books can't be totally faithful because it's a different media altogether and the reader will always have his own imagination.
Steve McQueen was fantastic in Bullet. The chase scene against the two hitmen. Was unparalleled.
Bullitt
Great on the screen, terrible at life.
The chase was good, but the most intense scenes were at the airport.
The car chase in "The Driver" starring Ryan O'Neal, was pretty damn good too.
french connection car chase #1👍
The Sand Pebbles is my favorite Steve McQueen movie. Great supporting cast including Richard Attenborough, Richard Crenna, Mako, and Candace Bergen. Wonderful locations and a riveting story and Steve's thoughtful silences make this a must see. Shot in 70mm, it should viewed on the big screen.
I agree. Great film, great performance by McQueen. He insisted on Attenborough being in the film.
I believe they were friends from The Great Escape movie. @@MOGGS1942
@@MOGGS1942 I was young and in the Navy at the time I saw the move The Sand Pebbles. It was a great movie. The acting was superb from ALL the actors. It was for me an eye opener regarding mid 1930s gunboat Navy, the culture, and its role on the Yangtze River in China. A period of history we know little about. McQueen did a great acting job in every role he played.
As explained in the footage McQueen is not a trained actor albeit with an extraordinary strong character. If the role he was supposed to play happened to correspond to his bare character, the film could be an explosive success. The Sand Pebbles and Bullit are two such films.
@@mmmoroi Yes, I read much about this man some years ago. In the late 1970s Laetrile was being pushed as the miracle cure for cancer. McQueen, already diagnosed with terminal cancer went to Mexico in 1980 for Laetrile treatment. At the time I thought, "Why not?" For those looking for a quick read, Wikipedia does a pretty good job of covering Steve McQueen's life.
My favorite Steve McQueen movie of all time would have to be "Bullitt". That was him at his best and he commanded the screen, even though all the other supporting performances were terrific as well. Also, Peter Yates directed the film at a smooth pace, and who could forget the, in my opinion anyway, the first modern car chase on film. It set the trend for all other car chases that followed. Even though Steve McQueen was not the easiest person to get along with, he undoubtedly left behind a legacy of acting talent in many, if not all of the movies and television series that he was in.
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Scott Browning: I could not agree more. It is MY favourite SM movie as well. That car chase! Epic. Although a close second for me made in the same year is “The Thomas Crown Affair”. The coolest brace of characters on screen ever.
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Bullitt was great. Only time played a cop. But The Getaway, will always be my favorite of his.
He liked the camera on himself even if Don Gordon was talking.
The Thomas Crown Affair, was terrific and unforgettable! He played a very polished upper class character perfectly!
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the great escape, # 1
Sam Peckinpah's Getaway with Ali McGraw
Steve McQueen had a troubled childhood and was in foster care and was incarcerated for a time. It was said that he went back to the care center in later years and hung out with some of the children, bringing them gifts and attention. This background can explain a lot about his insecurity and need for attention. James Garner had some pain in childhood as well. All that insecurity looking for love in the same place can cause a lot of tension.
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@@FactsVerseBoth Legendary Actors ( but like most people they had their flaws- Massive ego's of course) But they were both in so many great Folms that u can always watch again& spot something different..Bullitt,'Cool hand Luke' 'The Cincinnati Kid' Butch Cassidy& the Sundance Kid and the list goes on,these were Movies not like most of the crap They're making now!
Why doesn't anybody admit that he was gay. Of COURSE that creates tension! Especially with straight co-stars. He sure couldn't do outing then, his career would be over in a shot. Many good looking would-be macho actors concealed their homosexuality all the way up to Rock Hudson when Aids broke out. My young good looking actor brother was constantly besieged by both actors, directors and producers alike. What usually happens to actresses, just saying.
@@lulassong6524 I never heard he was,but I take ur point! The roles that they play& make em famous might be so far away from their actual true persona and identity!..And as u said Rock Hudson ( who made some really good movies)really did a convincing job of hiding his secret life!
@@lulassong6524Steve McQueen was gay? Why is it any old Hollywood actors have to be gay like Cary Grant oh and from what I read on KZhead months ago now Gary Cooper was gay too. Funny Gary didn't know that himself but denial is a terrible thing! Please name a gay lover of Steve's because I bet you can't?
Sand Pebbles is my favorite. All these actors mentioned are great actors, all have different styles, just wished they could loose the egos or dial it back!!
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My favorite too
My favorite Steve McQueen movie was “Love With The Proper Stranger” which also starred Natalie Wood. It was a romantic drama. Thanks for this video. 👏👏
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That's my favorite Steve McQueen film also. I mentioned it in another comment here.
McQueen could act without having to use a lot of dialogue! Most other actors wanted dialogue to get in front of the camera. The Bullitt movie proved this unique ability.
Yes, but the Mustang was the star of the show.
@@bondgabebond4907 The Charger was cool too ,it could've used some fatter tires though. As much as I'm into Chryslers, it's hard to think of a nicer looking car than a green Mustang fastback.
He could convey more emotion by puffing his cheeks or raising his eyebrows than most actors could by screaming and shouting!
He had nothing on Charles Bronson or Clint Eastwood.
@@barrycuda3769 The driver (William Hickman), who drove the Charger, also drove a Pontiac Grand Ville in the chase with Roy Scheider, who drove a Pontiac Ventura in the film the Seven-Ups.
I have to say my favorite Steve McQueen role was in Wanted Dead Or Alive. and Bullet. Paul Newman however was a true humanitarian. With his Newmans Own food brand which gives all profits to charity. Even though Newman is gone, the company still gives charities the profits it makes.
And how much goes to the WORKERS that do all the work ? Some people break their arm patting themselves on their back. How about putting into place a plan to insure each and every worker that wants to, could retire after 20-30-40 years as a millionaire ? If i could do it after serving 20 yrs in the U.S. Military, rest assured Any company could do the same with their employees. ☆
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It's Spelled Bullitt Like in Kentucky Bourbon.
I stand corrected
Newman was more iconic I think than McQueen ! Movies like the sting . But who knows if McQueen lived longer he likely would have had those later in life starring roles too . My favorite of his was the great escape
They may all had issues from time to time but in the end they were professionals. That's why their performances were so legendary.
Fun fact: Chuck Norris went to McQueen for acting advice and McQueen said "Just don't act." That stiff, emotionless presentation of Norris's reflects this.
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Reminds me of Christopher Walken who essentially stated he just 'plays' himself!
Chuck Norris does not need acting lessons,acting lessons need Chuck Norris.
My favorite McQueen film is one that shows his true self as a motorcyclist and racer. He also helped with the finical side of this film so it could be made. I am referring to "On Any Sunday"
I saw that movie in a theater when I was eleven!
@@FlipDahlenburg I watched twice in one night at a local drive in when it first came out. In my younger days I raced enduro's on motorcycles and I don't know how many times I watched it projected on a sheet on the side of a building the night before the race..
And The Great Escape.
"On any Sunday" is an overlooked gem by the underated filmmaker Bruce Brown responsible for another all-time classic and greatest surf movie ever made "The Endless Summer".
My most memorable McQueen movie was The Sand Pebbles, based on a novel.
McQueen and Richard Attenborough were good friends from working on the Great Escape together. Attenborough played solid british back up to several big American stars so he was no threat to the great McQueen on the Sand Pebbles set; probably why they got on. And yes the Sand pebbles is a brilliant film albeit a dark and violent one
My favorite Steve McQueen movie is Papillion. ❤
@@michelejames4934 Le Mans for me...some say it was turgid, dark and that it dragged on a bit; Maybe it did but that's part of the appeal of the film. It captured the truth behind the glamour of racing that started to fade as the darker 1970s rolled on. McQueen's two fingered salute at the end of the film is the classic British insult. But sure...I won't argue with Papillion.
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Steve should have received an Oscar for The Sand Pebbles. And Papillion, too.
One of the most remarkably contrasting comparisons of 2 individuals from similar anti-hero genres that were uniquely different. Both incredible.
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I loved all Steve McQueen movie's and was also a Paul Newman fan as well, I was a big fan of both men.
You're a true fan! Be safe and have a great day ❤❤
My favorite McQueen movie was: The Tomas Crown Affair. The Windmills of Your Mind was a major hit song that came from the movie. He was like loosing a friend when he passed.
There's a story about McQueen and Keith Moon. No idea if this is really true. But the story is that Keith Moon (the notorious drummer for The Who) was living next door in Malibu in 1974 - and, aside from Moon's all-night partying, fireworks, and general mayhem, there was a bright light aimed at Steve's bedroom window. Reportedly, McQueen asked Moon several times to turn off that light - which did not happen. Eventually, Steve took out the light with a shotgun blast. After that, no more problems with neighbor Moon. There's more to the story - and it's easy to find via a google search.
@mxbishop Quite interesting story - though if easy you could have done the search, so I'll leave it to be true, reading it, the actions of each of the two men fit quite well.
Keith Moon decided one day that he wanted to meet Oliver Reed , so he flew to Reeds country estate in his helicopter , and Reed fired at it with a shotgun , he had to land somewhere else and call Reed on the phone to explain his intentions, after that they were good friends.
Steve McQueen and Paul Newman are two of the greatest icons we may ever see, and seeing them together in The Towering Inferno was a blast to watch, and i bet audiences at the time couldn't get enough of the megastars teaming up. The word 'icon' was built for McQueen and Newman.
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Papillion!!!
I getting so tired of the word 'icon' being overused. - It's the 'go to' word for lazy journalists and reporters. - Give us a rest! - With a little imagination and a dictionary, other expressive words and phrases can be ulilised. My eyes glaze over every time the word 'iconic' is used these days. It might be helpful to remember that most civilisations and religions that worshipped icons are no longer in existence now.
@@user-ir8lw6vq3o What does "ulilised" mean?
@@user-ir8lw6vq3o Someone woke up a grouchy little sod today. I shall call someone a icon if i like, your problem if you don't like it.
THE MAN!McQueen left a fabulous legacy,saw him as a kid in the 7 and was struck with him right then and have never looked back,cool personified and anyone else is just a shadow of his charisma,those eyes and the minimal dialogue,no one near him today,THE LEGEND LIVES ON FOREER!!
I think Le Mans was one of Mc Queens finest achievements , even though it wasn't a commercial success, it's beautifully done, and there are a lot of people these days that are very glad it was made. Also, how many people know that Steve designed and had patented a specialized car racing bucket seat? , and his " Solar automotive products " produced them for sale. Since then the same or very similar design has been produced by a couple of other manufacturers, I have a pair ( from another manufacturer) in my car and it's obvious he put a lot of thought into making them very comfortable for long stints behind the wheel.
Play it loud...real LOUD....the heart beating faster and faster until the scream of the engines...and don't forget his crash scene where his bodie twitched through shock and the still present adrenaline...
@@copee2960 Yes I,ve turned Le Mans up loud many times ,as well as the Bullit car chase , the Two Lane Blacktop drag scenes, Vanishing Point, Rendezvous, Grand Prix , my wife didn't share the enjoyment, and with my snoring , and more recently , noisily clearing my throat , after 37 years with me, she walked out one day ,and never came back .
I would say that the reason for many of these guys not liking McQueen was simply due to being jealous. McQueen was the leading man of his time and shadowed over the rest. Yes, Newman and Garner both had great careers and where great actors, but many times they were up against McQueen for parts and either didn’t get them or got them because McQueen turned them down first. As far as what happened on the set of the Magnificent Seven, many of the cast said it was Brynner that was impossible to work with. He felt that he was too good to work with the other actors and demanded that he was always the center of any scene. They used to make small piles of dirt for him to stand on while shooting scenes so he was taller than McQueen and any other actor and McQueen used to go around and level the hills with his foot in between shots. This simply infuriated Brynner to no end and is why he finally started wearing the lifts. Steve McQueen was the king of cool and it showed at the box office. He was larger than life and it would have been very interesting to see what his career would have been if he hadn’t died so soon. And if anyone says he can’t act, they obviously haven’t seen all of his movies. He was not just a leading man, but a great actor.
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Totally agree 👍 I hate all the speculation about the stars AFTER they’ve passed, so they can’t defend themselves …
Newman was much better as an actor!
I would actually say the main reason he was disliked was because he was an egotistical jerk. One of his leading ladies I once saw interviewed (think it was Natalie Wood) had to film a scene where he angrily confronts her and was directed to pull her roughly by the shoulder. Natalie said it really hurt and she winced each time. Finally, as about the 6th take was set up, McQueen said he wasn’t happy with the scene and the way he had to pull her (Natalie’s heart melted that he was showing concern for her discomfort). He went on ‘When I pull her across she completely blocks my face from the camera and it becomes HER close up not mine’. (I rest my case)
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McQueen is still the king of cool. He was at his best in Bullitt.
Loved it! ❤
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Sorry Clint Eastwood is the rightful title holder of "King of Cool".
@@vinnart "His antihero persona, emphasized during the height of the counterculture of the 1960s, made him a top box-office draw for his films of the 1960s and 1970s. He was nicknamed the "King of Cool" and used the alias Harvey Mushman in motor races."
partial to Paul newman being the cool one.
What I love about McQueen is his physicality. He did some surprisingly agile moves that made me think- did he just do what I saw him do. McQueen has a more manly rather than boyish face of Newman. He looks like a guy from the streets, a very down to earth non method school actor. Very natural.
McQueen had a good build. I liked watching him move.😊
He also gave off an air of physical and emotional power under tight control. You had the impression that the guy was dangerous when angry. That tension he gave off made him riveting to watch. I think he must have been somewhat troubled
Agreed...he had ocean's of charisma...his looks were astonishing and left onlookers spellbound. Definately a one-off.
My favorite Steve McQueen movie is Nevada Smith...he played the role well, transitioning from a young, naive, boy, to a hardened man seeking revenge, to the man at peace. Of course, he really didn't have any competition in the movie, except for himself. Actually, the only thing that would have made it better would have been if Yul Brenner was in it - HE is my favorite actor...but then the egos might have gotten in the way...silly, talented, rich men!
Me too .my favorite
Did you forget the original Magnificent Seven? Both Steve McQueen AND Yul Brenner were in it together. Great movie... I miss them both.
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yeah nevadasmith is my favorite mcQueen move. 2nd would be Thomes Crown Affair & 3rd Bullitt. He was also pretty good in The Getaway/
Nevada Smith is my favorite as well. He was a bit old for the role, but he pulled it off.
I think "Hell is for Heroes" was his best acting job. He had complete distain for being in that movie. You can sort of see it in his on-screen mood but that suited the role perfectly. Besides that, there are some scenes with some strong acting by Steve. My second choice would be "Nevada Smith".
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“Hell is for Heroes” was the “Saving Private Ryan” of its day; gritty, raw, without the “rah-rah! Yahoo - Let’s go!” evoked by most films of the period (1962) & McQueen delivers such a performance. Little dialogue for his character; he simply reacts.
McQueen and Newman all the way
I liked the movie but It was a terrible decision to cast Steve McQueen as Nevada Smith. He was way too old for the role and it didn't make sense that people in the movie saw him as part Indian when he didn't look anything like an Indian or native American.
A vote for The Great Escape.
I would have thought Dustin Hoffman would despise McQ as they were trained very differently while filming Papillon but Dustin said he got along well with him on and off the movie set. He said McQ got the highest pay for a Movie at that time and that he was hired because the producer needed to get a co-starring Actor on the cheap. We all know that McQ was supposed to be with Sharon Tate on the night she was murdered but he didn’t for some reason. After that, McQ always carried a pistol.
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Papillon was a great movie. And Dustin Hoffman imo is one of the best actors in Hollywood. He's very versatile.
Bullit was a truly great movie. From beginning to end. There is another McQueen movie I'd like to mention, and it's The Cincinnati Kid, which also starred Edward G Robinson. It's an underated gem.. McQueen was an extension of the James Dean model. Dean was an extention of Brando. And on and on we go. Great performers always inspire the up and comers. Nothing new about that, of course.
Lets not forget Montgomery Clift.
All of his movies and tv shows were great, wanted dead or alive was classic, but to me, the Sand Pebbles was tremendous, one of the reasons why I joined the Navy
I never saw either movie and I'm about to turn 83.
Neither have I...M going to see Sand Pepples. M 69.
@@blackholeentry3489watch them! You’ll wonder what took you so long
Loveeeeee the Sand Pebbles, this and the Great Escape were awesome movies!
@@janicenelson6718 I saw the 'Great Escape' and to this day is one of my favorites.
I always liked Steve McQueen as an actor. Someone else may have stated this, but were it not for Steve's insistence for more lines, etc in the Great Escape, that movie would never have been such a classic hit. The motorcycle stunt was performed by Steve's stunt double, but he could have performed it. They would not allow him to do it ... because if he were injured, that would have been a great setback in production. Just before Steve's final surgery, he told someone that he wished he could have met Billy Graham. Billy was told of that, and went to visit Steve, praying with Steve before the surgery.
Well, the praying certainly helped. Praying is the ultimate act of futility, and achieves absolutely NOTHING.
@@MOGGS1942 ..... I respect why you feel that way. One of my favorite movies is The Island, and Steve Buscemi's answer to "what is God?" is this: "You know how when you close your eyes and wish for something? God is the guy who ignores you." But for those who believe we are not crap that floated in from outer space and decided to become intelligent beings, prayer is about yielding to God, saying that we need Him in our life ... we need His help. I'm now 72 years old, and I can honestly state it would seem God ignores most prayers. It seems that way. He is not Santa Claus. Oh, and the song just came to mind, "You can't always get what you want ... " Love the Stones.
The Great Escape movie was mostly a work of fiction😊 - although based on an actual incident. If you read books and watch documentaries on the subject, you'll find the movie misses the mark by a mile. I suppose that if you don't care about accuracy, and therefore don't wish to apportion the kudos and credit to the men who actually strived, suffered and resisted in the nazi prisoner of war camps, and simply seek to be entertained on a basic level, then this kind of movie should suffice. - Give me the truth anyday - and twice on Sunday - and yes, I CAN handle the truth.......
The real Great Escape was by British PoWs. In real life, there was not a single American involved!
James Garner was a Racer too. After starring in "Grand Prix", he got bit by the bug and did some competitive driving, as well as team ownership. Like most racing startups, it ended when the money ran out.
They were both fearless veterans.
Pappilion . An actors masterpiece .
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@@FactsVerse Getaway.
They were all great actors. Tbh the majority of modern actors are nowhere near of the same calibre.
Agreed. Past actors seem like giants considering the munchkins we have today. I can't watch late night talk shows because I was raised on Johnny Carson, a lion along side the mice of today.
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because they were real men then todays are either soyboys or uneducated morons
Steve was a once in a generation genius that can't be disputed .
They were fierce rivals in a dog-eat-dog profession. That says it all !
I would dispute that. He was by no means a genius.
@@pronoun_dilemma Seemed like a spoiled brat.
@@pronoun_dilemma Look at his iconic movies he made ,and ask yourself if there is any actor who can do better in those roles he played? No way
I rode motorcycles with Steve in the desert in the 1960’s and 70’s. He was a great guy. He was suspicious of authority had a terrible childhood but was generous and kind to his friends. In the movies he knew what worked for him. He was the last movie star. James Garner was a terrific actor and obviously jealous of Steve. Steve stole The Great Escape from him and Steve stole The Magnificent Seven from piss ant Yul Brenner. Hollywood is an ugly place. Steve fought for his place. I loved the guy
That’s a great personal insight!! Thanks for sharing.
On the contrary, McQueen was jealous of any competition, and had an ego the size of a whale. No one in Hollywood had a good thing to say about him. That's a fact.
@@FlipDahlenburg I can only speak of how he treated the guys who rode motorcycles with him. And yes his fragile ego was big and he stole The Great Escape and The Magnificent 7. Ask racing driver and LeMans winner Derek Bell what he thought of him. He respected racing drivers and motorcycle riders. Like all of us. He was a complex character I have great memories The end of my story
Nobody stole anything from Yul Brynner. Brynner had more class in his nail clippings than McQueen could ever dream of. Brynner was a mega star in more ways than McQueen could count. Garner " jealous " of McQueen ? Lol. I'm not knocking McQueen. He had his place, but it was behind the likes of Brynner, Garner and Newman. Even Charles Bronson had his measure.
During The Magnificent Seven when McQueen started shaking those shotgun shells, Brynner threatened him with this: Do that again and I'll take my hat off.
McQueen had a grab-bag of tried and true mannerisms that he refined and used throughout his career. This is not really 'acting' but it is quite acceptable for Hollywood where a John Wayne or Cary Grant will always more or less play themselves.
One could say the same thing about Tom Hanks.
Notice that each actor interprets the characters they play. The more successful and experienced the more you see a part of them. That is acting. That brings the uniqueness of each.
Possibly Charles Bronson.
McQueen grew up in an environment that helped him get into some of the parts he played. Newman had a privileged background in Ohio. In many ways this contrasted to many of the characters he played.
@@sylviafoster9093 Or James Coburn.
Easy. "LeMans". Not everyone's choice for his best work, but car guys know how much it meant to Steve to do this with integrity and authenticity. An enthralling visual experience for racing fans, it lacked an intriguing plot. Steve felt that the high drama of that extreme sport was more than enough. I believe he was pleased with what he had done, no matter. For that, the movie gets my vote and I know many other racing and sports car fans share my feelings. Cheers.
It is known as the Best documentary piece on racing, though it was to be a Hit movie.
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not a documentary in fact, but avant garde cinema verite w/ highly innovative cinematography. an intense story w/ almost no dialog. still (& perhaps forever) the greatest car racing film. great background story in "A French Kiss With Death"@@danielterry382
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Allegedly, there was an occasion during the Magnificent Seven shoot when Yul Brynner tired of McQueen's antics. He supposedly warned Steve that if he continued, all Brynner had to do was simply take off his hat, and McQueen would disappear.
Ha, ha, Spot on. Nobody looked at McQueen when Brynner was around. Just have a look at an old What's my line where Brynner was the guest. Amazing.
The idea that a former marine that did death defying hobbies would be cowered by another star is not believable.
In my opinion, I consider all his movies as great. I must confess, The Thomas Crown Affair is my favorite, because they didn’t think he could play a part so different from his normal action rolls. Come on, the character, Thomas Crown was cool, and Steve was the “king of cool”. Le Mans is a close second because of his love of motor sports. He desperately wanted to make it, and he did.
Forgot about the TC affair. Great movie. The remake with Brosnan wasn’t bad imo either
@@arthurbrumagem3844 I preferred the remake. I remember going to the cinema to see Le Mans, and finding it pretty boring. THen again, I have never been a fan of car racing. I thought Winning was a better movie. At least it had a story to it,
@@irish66 I agree about car racing movies. Kind of boring but I like action movies. Movies to me are pure entertainment to get me removed from reality if for a short time. When movie critics pan a movie I generally know I will like it as they usually go for movies with some social message within. I know the good guy doesn’t always win but at least during the movie I have some pleasure in seeing the good guy come out on too.
@@arthurbrumagem3844 Newman is my favourite actor. But after a few minutes, I gave up watching Cars. . I do tend to read what critics say about movies, Sometimes I agree, Sometimes I don't. For me, I don't always need to see the good guy win. As you know Butch Cassidy ends on a freezeframe. It's like having your cake and eating it. ☺
@@irish66 yeah, the ending of that movie kind of lets the viewer come up with his own “ ending “. Sort of like “ escape from Alcatraz “ with Clint Eastwood ( can’t remember the exact name of the movie) where we don’t really know if they made it.
I don't believe for a minute that Paul Newman hated Steve McQueen. Paul realized that he had to raise the stakes while performing opposite Steve and work a little harder. It's amazing that most actors felt threatened by Steve, rightly so apparently, because Steve was very driven, especially with minimal dialogue. James Garner was a good actor, but certainly not on the level of Steve McQueen. And Garner admitted in his memoir that he smoked pot every day of his adult life to get through it. No one can top that sensuous kiss between Steve McQueen and Faye Dunaway in "The Thomas Crown Affair." No one.
Yes, the kiss even steamed up my glasses.
So, this is really all about Faye Dunaway. McQueen got the girl.
I'd say Garner was more of an actor than Mc Queen , and as for smoking pot ,Mc Queen was no stranger to it.
Actually, Donna Reed and Jimmy Stewart osculate quite effectively in IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE. In fact, Capra chose to shoot over-the-shoulder of Stewart because the couple got a little too heated in the head-on take for 1946. You can see the passion in the instant Capra returns to the head-on at the end of the scene.
I had to smoke a cigarette after that kiss.
McQueen was always McQueen in everything he did but he was at his best in The Great Escape. A movie that I have watched more times than I can count. Of course, the movie is filled with great all star performances.
the only thing that was incorrect in that film was there were no american servicemen in that stalag they were mostly captured british polish french or other europeans soldiers fighting the nazis on the allied side they had americans in the film to make it popular for the USA. its a true story and 51 of the escapees were shot by the gestapo and SS on Hitlers direct orders
I enjoy all the McQueen films but The Getaway with Ally McGraw is a standout for me. It has one of the most authentic gunfights on film which takes place in the hotel.
I love Junior Bonner! A forgotten gem that put Steve’s smooth coolness fully on display, and directed by another bad ass, Sam Peckinpah.
In the late 70s I took a tour bus through San Francisco. There at Steve McQueens house, on his front door was mounted one of the hubcaps from Bullit. What class.
I cannot believe the egos on these people. Pathetic. Instead, why wouldn’t they just be happy that they had a great career with great money instead of having to work on an actual hard job manual labor for a lower rate of pay like the average Joe
I knew these things about Steve. I still thought he was great! Great Escape was my fav!
He was a “bad boy”. My favorite!! 😁😍
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Papillon was my favorite McQueen film. He is still missed.
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@@FactsVerseIrwin Allen bio.
I think papillon is my fav too.
Yes ' " Papillon " never seems to get much of a mention , and I cant see why , I think it's an epic movie , and Mc Queen really showed his acting skills in it.
Newman rose to prominence as a movie star in the mid-1950s. McQueen became the star of TV show in the late 1950s, and became a movie star in the early 1960s.
One thing that you kind of glossed over was just how successful at racing Paul Newman was. The documentary on Paul Newman's life in racing shows just how serious he was and how many championships he won. Also, he continued to race at an age when many other drivers would have retired. In racing, Paul Newman truly overshadowed Steve McQueen.
My favorite Steve McQueen movie was/is THE PROPER STRANGER with Natalie Wood
Me too. The abortion scene was emotionally draining.
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Love both men. So good looking and so talented!! As you know, Paul and Joanne were good friends of our family. It's hard to imagine him not liking McQueen. Regardless, two of the greatest actors to walk the Earth. Sad we lost Steve so young. Thank you friend 😊 🕊️❤️🙏
leesashriber, " . . .As you know . . ." As IF, lol. ☆
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One of my all-time favorite westerns is "The Magnificent Seven" with Yul Brenner, McQueen, Charles Bronson, James Coburn and Eli Wallach. What a cast! There are way too few male actors that compare these days.
My favorite Steve McQueen movie was the 1958 movie, "The Blob". It was his breakout movie that established his career and branded him as a rebel.
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My 2nd choice would be a toss-up between "Great Escape" and "Bullet".@@FactsVerse
I remember The Blob. I think he was billed as Steven McQueen.
Worst movie of all time.
@@lervish1966 Have you seen Plan 9 from Outer Space?
My favorite movie with Steve McQueen was a small low-budget film called "On Any Sunday". McQueen played himself, and it featured his love and talent in off-road motorcycle racing. McQueen wasn't the star of the film...it was really about motorcycle racing in the late 60's and early 70's, and just included some great footage of Steve riding. He really was a fairly skilled rider! For any fan of Steve McQueen, I'd recommend watching this. You'll enjoy it!
Great movie! I broke my leg a couple days later trying to jump my bicycle over my dad’s car!
I saw the movie on the big screen when we had double features; the good old days! I think there was a sequel, on any Sunday II.
I like The Getaway and the Sand Pebbles . I've heard all about the Newman Mc Queen screen time and billing conflicts. I'm glad they didn't do Butch Cassidy because Redford and Newman got along great and the chemistry was perfect. Redford said Newman was very generous with lines and didn't mind that Redford had some of the better moments. So I think it probably was more Mc Queen creating problems than Newman, Garner or Yul Brynner
I thought The Sand Pebbles was fantastic!
Redford and Newman teamed up again for The Sting, also an excellent movie.
I loved Steve McQueen in " The Reivers." He played a charming handsome drifter.
Fun fact was also that Steve McQueen's first movie scene ever was as a gang member in the Paul Newman movie "Somebody Up There Likes Me"
I always liked McQueen but Garner’s correct about his acting...he’s just playing himself. As Garner also said “you can see McQueen acting”, and it’s true if you look for it.
If given a prop to use McQueen can act with the best of them.
McQueen as the Sundance Kid, now that would've been COOL!!!
I don't know about that. Redford, as Sundance, had a certain aloofness in that movie that contrasted well with Newman's portrayal of Butch as a kind of bull in a china shop. I think that's one of the reasons why the movie was such a hit. I'm not sure there would have been the same dynamic contrast with McQueen. Especially if you look at it in the light of his character in The Magnificent Seven or even the Western character portrayal in his early TV series, Wanted: Dead or Alive. Growing up that was one of my favorite TV shows.
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Paul Newman is a better actor , he played any role with little effort, he was a natural actor .
Agree. But Steve was just a smidge cooler.
Disagree. McQueen was outstanding especially when no dialogue was required. I think in the 80s we would have seen him giving Newman a run for his money in terms Oscars etc. The Verdict and Absence of Malice could easily have been his
I saw an interviewing contrasting James Garner against "Eastwood". The thesis was that James was a great talker and "Clint" was not. Yet, filmmaker and afficionadoes, whom I know, like "Clint" more than James. "Clint" was quoted as saying (paraphrase) about a script: "That's speaking. I don't speak, I grimace." Listen to Prem Rawat!
This guy dee Montana who didn’t like Paul Newman never met him. Paul was the kind generous person in real life that he appeared to be. I knew him
My favorite McQueen movie is the original "The Blob."
Hello! That’s an oldie.
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My favorite Steve McQueen movie is 'Sand Pebbles" The end scene with Steve Mcqueen playing a US Sailor floored me! Great movie!
I lived in Taiwan and Hong Kong for a year while they filmed it. My father was on it too.
The king of cool isn’t here to defend himself. Steve McQueen was the real deal, he had a hard childhood, rebelling through most of it , he was a rebel, that was Steve , and I love the man for it . God bless you Steve . Martin uk
All actors have EGOS!🤣
😰😱 So do politicians, very big egos !!.
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My favorite Steve McQueen movie: The Sand Pebbles where he portrayed misfit Navy machinist mate Jake Holman along side of Candice Bergen, Richard Attenborough, and Richard Crenna. I thought his performance was excellent.
Me too. One of my very favourite films. Richard Crenna was one of my favourite actors.
I ran all around the Ship in both Taiwan and Hong during the making of the film. My father worked on it.
Favorite McQueen movies, .. The Great Escape and On Any Suday. Both were the reason for me wanting to ride motorcycles. And, 50 years later, I still am.
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McQueen and Garner were next door neighbours, McQueen would often throw his empty beer cans into Garners back garden
My favorite McQueen movie is ‘The Cincinnati Kid.’ The plot was very similar to Paul Newman’s ‘The Hustler.’ Both featured a fiery up-and-comer challenging ‘The Man.’ McQueen going up against Edward G. Robinson, and Newman taking on Jackie Gleason (as Minnesota Fats). 4 pro’s at the top of their games.
Except I believe The Hustler was a more psychologically complex film, and Newman did best Jackie Gleason's character at the end. Supposedly, in real life Jackie Gleason was an excellent pool player. Of course, The Cincinnati Kid did have Tuesday Weld, my favorite actress.
Both were exceptional but different actors who each had immense sex appeal and charisma. I think Newman has the edge when it comes to acting with my personal favourites being Cool Hand Luke and the has-been lawyer in The Verdict. McQueen was brilliant in Papillon but I always felt he was a rather wooden in other roles offering little depth in his characters. That doesn't mean I don't enjoy watching him but Newman breathed life into the parts he played whereas McQueen seemed to just give his lines.
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Favorite top 5 McQueen movies: 1. LeMans 2. Bullet 3. Junior Bonner 4. Tom Horn 5. Great Escape
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@FactsVerse WOW! Good question! I'm afraid I can't answer that but, my all time favorite performance is Marlon Brando as Vito Corleone.
Bullitt! Absolutely the best! A brilliant classic which will always be included as one of the truly important films in cinematic history.
I remember watching Steve McQueen on TV's Wanted Dead or Alive. And, I did my best to be present when the show was due to start. I was only 5 years old or so. But, as with Clint Eastwood on TV, I was drawn to magnetic personalities on the screen, long before I knew such a thing existed. I continued following his performances as best i could when he switched to Hollywood films. I wasn't old enough to drive for a while. If what I've heard is true, he certainly had his share of idiosyncrasies. Another actor who knew him, I don't remember who, said he was in a circle of Hollywood actors who went out together to dinner. They were supposed to take turns paying. But, almost every time it was Steve's turn, he said he forgot his wallet. I wonder if it's true. I can laugh because I wasnt a member of the paying actors.
McQueen and Connery were my favorites and even placed in the all time top ten of stars. Steve's acting skills, though may have not warranted award nominations, but his mere "coolness" that kept me glued the screen. He was the "guy" I wanted to be like. The moves ,attitude and calculated dialogue for me made me emulate his persona. I have heard reports that off screen in daily life he had a cool hep-cat jargon not many understood literally. From an interview with his wife she said he was a great father. So the King of Kool may not get all the accolades for acting skills, not many get the big applause for pure entertainment. Looking back at his movies, what stars could have replaced him in those roles? They needed him!!!! Fav movie "Le Mans. IMO it still is the best racing movie ever...plus it has a 917 Porsche. An Icon.
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He warranted and got the nomination for The Sand Pebbles and in my opinion, should have been nominated for Papillon (Golden Globe nomination) I liked most of his movies but those two were standouts.
Robert Vaughn who worked with McQueen in the Magnificent Seven said he was very tight with his money.
My favorite McQueen movie would be Soldier in the Rain, which he starred in with Jackie Gleason. It’s a great movie.
My favorite is the Sand Pebbles.
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Steve McQueen raced at Sebring and came in 2nd behind none other than Mario Andretti!
With a broken foot at the time ! If memory serve he co-drove with Peter Revson.
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Nobody hated McQueen he is an Icon.. There is always dirt where egos are concerned But as we all know they all became better at their acting due to the competition between them all They made each other become legends As a result their fans benefitted They are all great actors .. anyone of them could sell a movie
By the way when I went to see Towering Inferno at the Americana theatre. Mr. McQueen received a standing ovation as Fire Chief in Towering Inferno. One more note, McQueen was a real race car driver. Newman was a phony race car enthusiast. Newman was nothing but a copy cat. Newman wasn't a real race car driver! He was here in Detroit at Belle Isle Grand Prix. He wasn't Shit! The real movie actor race car driver was Mr. McQueen. I enjoyed all of Mr. McQueen movies as a kid and adult. Again the King of the Silver Screen McQueen!
As a driver Paul Newman won four SCCA National Championships, 24 Hours of Daytona, took true second at Le Mans (winning his class) and won multiple professional Trans Am races. Newman also owned Newman/Haas Racing with Carl Haas. Pretty good for a phony race car driver!
McQueen was about as cool as a forest fire !
No, he was the “proverbial bad boy”. Cool and hot! Yum! 😌😘
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@@FactsVerseI would like to see a comparison video between Clint Eastwood and Burt Reynolds.
aye there is always one twat on every post
My favorite film...The Great Escape.
Me too !
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The Hunter, Steve playing the famous Ralph Papa Thorson. Thorson was not afraid of anyone so he took the jobs no one else wanted! Great movie.
Who could forget the classic scene in "The Great Escape" with him in the cooler bouncing the baseball off the wall. Also, it's not in every film where McQueen pursues himself in a motorcycle chase sequence.😊
Newman was a much better all around actor!
As much as I love McQueen I have to agree. Paul Newman in the Sting, Butch Cassidy, the color money. He was great and imo no one was more handsome than him, except maybe Robert Redford in Butch Cassidy.
As much as I have always liked McQueen's work, I liked Newman a lot more. Better actor and much nicer guy in real life. Both are deeply missed!
For sure Paul Newman was a class act both as an actor and in his private life. As for Steve McQueen I liked every movie he ever made, I liked the on screen personality. Quite frankly as a movie enthusiast, I'm really not interested in the private lives of the people in the industry.
Paul newman knew how to teamwork with his partner. Mcqueen was not educated in this subject.
Hate is a very strong word. My Mom taught me and my siblings, "You can hate what a person says or does, but never hate a person." Thank you Mom.
I was just a kid when he passed away, but I liked Papillon, The Sand Pebbles, The Great Escape, The Blob, Nevada Smith, Le Man's (although I don't remember much apart from the cars, I was 5).
Bullitt and his last movie where he drove the old Chevy convertible I think his characters name was Pappy.
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Obvious Steve was unsecure. He did a great job with anything in any movie he was in, with a motor.
As a fellow motorcycle rider, I loved him in ''The Great Escape."
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My favorite movie with Steve McQueen was The Great Escape, especially his attempt to escape on the old German motorcycle.
The "old German motorcycle" he rode was actually a modern Triumph. A British motorcycle. There's no way a BMW, or Zundapp, would have done those stunts nearly as well.
The Getaway was McQueen most like himself.
He really stomped on the gas pedal of that '63 Galaxie.
They were all terrific. I thought he and Paul were quite good using silence as a way of giving the audience the opportunity to figure out what their character might be thinking or doing next. They both had a wonderful sense of humor. Hatred? I think it's mostly competition and ego. They made some EXCELLENT movies. I thought STEVE was at the top of his game in PAPILLON, and Paul was equally as good when he played BUTCH CASSIDY to REDFORD'S SUNDANCE KID. I never really witnessed much ego coming from NEWMAN. They both made very good choices for themselves regarding the material they selected. It's sad that they're both gone though. It's nice to have DVD'S to remember their work. RIP : Paul and Steve...... I mean Steve and Paul !!
You should level up to Blu-ray.
Both great actors they have starred in some awsome films [Paul Newman] Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958) The Hustler (1961) Cool Hand Luke (1967) Hombre (1967) Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) The Sting (1973) [Steve McQueen] The Magnificent Seven (1960) The Great Escape (1963) Bullitt (1968) The Thomas Crown Affair (1968) The Getaway (1972) Papillon (1973) they also starred in a few of the same films notably the disaster movie The Towering Inferno (1974) and the boxing film Somebody Up There Likes Me (1956) in which Newman plays the main character Mcqueen only had a small part in that film which was an uncredited role as he was virtually an unknown actor at that time.
Steve McQueen and Paul Newman were great, exciting actors. There were so many great actors back then. The movies and actors today are not good in my opinion. Brad Pitt is as exciting as watching the grass grow. I guess there are good ones today, but not as exciting as Stallone, Mel Gibson, Pacino, Sean Connery, etc. but they're getting old or deceased. Tom Cruise is a good actor,, Mark Walberg is a good but Transformer made little sense to me. Well the young people have their favorite actors and movies but I guess I'm getting old because the the ones in 60s, 70s and 80s seemed so much better.
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You forgot to mention that the lead in “Grand Prix” was offered to McQueen who rejected it, and then went to Garner, who took six months to get his racing license. He entered a real Grand Prix race, and it was filmed by cameras on GT40s which followed him. Jay Leno says that was his favorite racing movie of all time. Mine too. And you didn’t even know.
I'd be quite surprised if he knew your opinion on James Garner in Grand Prix.
@@davekearney1944 your comment is misplaced. I was not offering an opinion.
Grand Prix is an epic movie. Beautifully filmed. The back story is a little tedious, but it got the reality and danger of racing, at the time. Garner was perfect in the role.
@@garyjackson3531 At his height, Garner could have used Dan Gurney's racing suit.