Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee: The Last Meeting Clip 1 

I don't think that is aimed at the subject matter, sadly it's more a political and personal slight at me, Steve. This is a rare, very rare recording. I have been offered all kinds of things in return for copies of it... I was trusted with a recording to share here at the Peter Cushing Appreciation Society RU-vid CHANNELS... FOR FREE. So Fans of Peter and Christopher Lee could appreciate and see for themselves, the special friendship they shared. But as you can see for yourself. Not all people are friendly, some just don't understand the word, no.

m brooks Thanks so much for the reply and for the much needed context (in regard to miserable people unliking the video). I watch this clip often. It conjures up so many memories of watching Hammer and Amicus as a kid. Peter, Vincent and Christopher were the end of an era. With the passing of Sir Christopher, it has become painfully obvious that there will never again be three actors (let alone one) who will emit the level of class that these 3 men did. I'm not okay with that. It makes me sad. But, this alarming realization does make Vincent, Peter and Chris all the more special. With that said, it makes people like YOU all the more special for making content like this available to the public. It honestly brings tears to my eyes. For over two years this era has been over. I feel the void more and more each day. I'm glad I have access to their interviews and films. It creates a warnesss in my heart that not much else can. I'm only 36, but I grew up on these films. Pre-internet...I had accumulated all of their films on VHS by the mid nineties (paying upwards to 200.00 for one out of print video tape). I was a teenage detective hunting down these films without the use of any internet. Lots of reading, researching and long distance calls were involved. One time I even dialled up the telephone directory in London and got every number that was listed under "Christopher Lee". I must say...there was A LOT of Christopher Lee's in London in the 90's. And no...I never did get a hold of THE Christopher Lee (but I did get a hold of many other annoyed and misc Christopher Lee's). When my parents received the phone bill...they were NOT happy. At all. But all I wished to do was to thank Mr. Lee for simply being Christopher Lee. I never had the opportunity to do that, but I'm quite sure he knew how special he was. But, I'm not gonna lie...I was also going to ask if he had any prints of "The Satanic Rites of Dracula" just lying around (it was really hard to find in the 90's)! On account of him despising that film, I doubt he did. But, I was holding out hope that he knew someone who did. I was quite tenacious and ballzy (just ask my parents...they had to pay the phone bill on account of my "tenacity"). Collecting their films (at such a young age) gave me incentive to work and save as much as I could. What kept me going as I worked for 4.25 per hour was envisioning the box art on that elusive vhs copy of Dracula A.D 1972, Legend of the Werewolf, Twins of Evil and SO VERY MANY OTHERS. So many good memories. I have since owned all of their films on DVD...and now bluray. I will continue to purchase them in whatever form they come out on. God bless these men and their families and may God bless YOU for making such things available on this channel. Life is pretty complicated nowadays...but seeing clips such as this sends me back to simpler times. Thank you for that. You just can't put a price tag on that. It always seems the "good ole days" are gone. But when "the good ole days" were in full swing, we didn't know that they would one day be fondly remembered as "the good ole days". Cushing, Lee and Price have always been a major player in my "good ole day's. I hope perhaps in 20 years time I can look back on this very instant and fondly reminisce of how those days were the good ole days. Call me philosophically-melodramatic, but thinking like this has helped me not to disregard the present as insignificant and take it for granted. Seeing this clip has served as a time capsule to my childhood. It has helped me to appreciate the now by seeing the profundity of the past. God bless you.

Well that is it, isn't it? Those in the devil;s deep hell, of course!

It's funny I never knew they were friends. It's cool to see that, though. Dang, their both dead. I knew Peter Cushing was, but I didn't know Christopher Lee died too.

As I have said before never see there like again. two great gentle men.

+Jennifer Garcia their one with the force now :'(

I love them both. I've seen the original films and the prequels with them in it. I also have Christopher Lee's films, Attack Of The Clones and Revenge Of The Sith.

Count Dooku? That's too new for me.

Both characters were actually old friend in cannon before the Clone Wars started

Van Helsing and Dracula

It's a good thing they were both talented actors. It really hits me hard that these two in this video, and Carrie are now with the Force.

I remember reading that as well. One of my favorite clips (which is on this very channel I believe) is where Mr. Cushing messes up his line as Tarkin and you can see the pure joy spread across Carrie Fisher's face as she looks at him. :)

Dont forget the slippers he wore because the boots were unbearably uncomfortable! Which is why most of his scenes were shot from about the waist up.

He’s bring bouquets to whoever had a birthday on the set iirc. Never missed a date! Gave one to Carrie too right before they shot the scene where it was implied she was locked behind a gate and tortured by some orb, I believe.

I am sure he had the Warner Bros cartoons of Yosemite Sam all queued up and waiting for him! They loved those!

@@theblackboxclub That's awesome! I love that about them. Gives me something to relate to.

Want to? That's what happened.

Plenty of horrors in the eternal for the ungodly!

I'm sure that's exactly what happened! 🫶

bowler8 Given all that he had said about seeing horrible atrocities during his time in the military, it's not surprising that he usually was serious.

He typically plays serious characters. But he maybe playing off Peter's personality since he is known for being warm and fun.

I remember reading that when they were shooting Curse of Frankenstein Lee hated the role. The make up was horrible and he no lines. Crushing made a joke about top billing and the two were best friends ever since.

He was very easily moved actually, its just that he had become accustomed to not letting it show

In most interviews he's the ultimate professional: will hype up whatever movie he's working on, hype up the actors and creators he worked with, dispense some life advice and tradecraft to make the interview special. Here he's in casual mode

He's one of the most badass people who ever lived.. I'd have to live 10 lifetimes to do half the cool stuff this legend did

Awesome!

WOW!! 😊

Peter had such a great sense of hummer. never see there like again.

well said, we should all be so fortunate

Cushing had been frail since his wife died, or even before that.

I don't think anyone wants to live that long.

​@@Danimal77 He had also been suffering from prostate cancer since the 80s, for which he didn't receive any treatment.

Peter did lose his wife and it did affect him heavily. That can change a man. Also, cancer.

To be fair Cushing was human while Lee was Dracula.. Ofc he would last a bit longer :)

And Angus Scrimm of Phantasm fame.

Thanks Rensune. He is indeed a legend and really was as good as the 3 mentioned and an American gentleman. Sadly missed along with Lee Cushing and Price.

Nine times - nine lives!

Lee and price share a birthday and Cushing's bday is a day prior to theirs just different years.

Boris Karloff

the truth, Peter had been waiting to leave, since his late wife Helen passing in 1971...

@@theblackboxclub I know. But she also left him a letter asking him to live his life to the fullest, and she would be waiting for him, when the time came for him to join her.

Sir Christopher was momentarily taken aback when he saw Peter's appearance but immediately composed himself and kept Peter in hysterics throughout the session. After it was over and Peter went home, Sir Christopher's mood changed and he was very curt and heartsick.

He said in an interview that not only was he taken aback by Peter's appearance, but also very upset, especially after they had a picture taken together; he said Peter felt so fragile when he had his arm around him, and he looked so small next to him despite the fact that he was a six footer.

Loved how peter laughed.

auger 007 He was very depressed when his wife died and even contemplated suicide, but it wasn't near the end of his life when she died. It was in 1971.

YesPeter had such a great laugh. Love them both.

Two very special friends, that we very rarely had the chance to see, off-screen together. Thank you for taking the time to watch and your comment, JSR - Marcus

Kain Nosgoth It's a pleasure, Kain. I knew everyone would love to see this video, given the chance....I may have trodden on a few toes in posting these clips here, but the alternative was to keep the tape to myself or as in the case of a few other people who also own this this tape, just keep it in a locked drawer...where no one would have had the pleasure of seeing it. I'll continue to post some new clips here on my youtube account and, as I admin the uk peter cushing appreciation society facebook fan page (the facebook account of the website petercushing.org - the original UK Peter Cushing Fan Club from 1956!) i will include the clips there too. Thank you for your thumbs up and for taking the time to comment, Kain. I really appreciate it . Marcus Brooks (pcasuk)

m brooks Glad to help! And I'm also glad the tape didn't stay locked in the drawer! We here in America also got to see the Lee\Cushing movies on many Friday and Saturday nights via showcases such as "Creature Features" and "Chiller Theater" to name a few. The days of the Friday and Saturday night horror movie may be gone (as the 70's and 80's are now history) but the memories live on forever, as do Mr. Lee and Mr. Cushing. Regards, Kain :-)

Kain Nosgoth Yes, it was the same here in the UK, to some extent. The broadcasting of some of Cushing's and Lee's finest on Saturday nights in 'double Bills' was a stroke of genius by someone at the BBC. Because for several years it introduced a whole new generation to their work, who would have missed the films on their original cinema runs in the 50's, 60's and early 70's. Only today, the BBC are broadcasting three Classic Lee Hammer films as a tribute to him, since his passing recently and a documentary entitled 'Christopher Lee ; Talking Films' ....it's such a shame, as with Cushing, that it has been the sad passing of Lee that has promoted such a celebration....still we must be grateful. As to the screening and it's reception today, look in at our uk peter cushing facebook fan page for details! - Best Marcus

m brooks So you guys had the Saturday night horror movie too? Awesome! For some reason, Friday and Saturday night seemed to be the time for horror movies. Of course, there were other horror movies from Britain that played in America, like "The Blood On Satan's Claw" and "Lust For A Vampire" to name a few. But when Lee's Dracula came on, that's when the fun really began! As a young man in the 70's I also remember Mr. Cushing having quite a time himself, in movies like "At The Earth's Core" where he played an extremely eccentric scientist who was just wonderful to watch. I don't have Facebook but I'm seriously thinking of getting it just for the Peter Cushing page. Thanks for the invite! Regards, Kain

+Kain Nosgoth I miss Friday and Saturday horror movies. The good ones, not the blood and guts with no theme.

You are most welcome, Brandon. Very glad to read you enjoyed them that much ;) - Marcus

Never see there like again. pure class. in every sence of the word.

Michael Martin I believe this footage was shot in May 94, Michael and peter passed away in August 94.

m brooks Aw man, both are late, and Omar Shariff too passed away yesterday!

You can tell how Ill poor Peter was here, cancer treatment was pretty rough in 94 (not that it isn’t today) it’s clearly taken so much out of him. After the death of his wife Peter lost interest in life to a degree, but still always had a smile on his face. I really hope he found her again, and I hope Christopher is there now too, telling their stories together.

​@@Dessan01 actually, Peter took no treatment for his cancer, except maybe palliative care.

Love Peters laugh.

They were great actors and gentlemen because they were humble especially Peter. Human beings of the highest order.

I too love his portrayal of Holmes in HotBs. But I would contend that their finest partnership on screen together, was the final meeting of Van Helsing and Dracula (Cushing and Lee) in Dracula (1958 - or ‘Horror of Dracula’ in USA). The chase scene with Helsing jumping to pull down the drapes to let daylight in and Dracula’s ‘disintegration’, is still an unrivalled masterpiece of filmmaking, imo.

Never see there like again. pure class.

m brooks Many thanks, Marcus.