You can rate this video on IMDB imdb.to/3vFq8Jl and Letterboxed bit.ly/43M0n6J 00:00 - Intro 00:13 - Lee Marvin is wounded in WW2 01:07 - Director of Point Blank John Boorman 01:42 - DW Griffith’s influence on John Boorman 02:30 - How Point Blank got made into a film 03:28 - Why Lee Marvin took the role of Walker 04:28 - How John Boorman connected with Lee Marvin 05:22 - Lee Marvin had absolute control of Point Blank 05:43 - John Boorman brings on a writing partner 06:30 - Boorman’s vision for Point Blank 07:47 - The Production Code tries to rewrite Point Blank 10:30 - Angie Dickinson gets the co-starring role 10:58 - Angie Dickinson was not upset with Lee Marvin 12:01 - Vivien Leigh beats the crud out of Marvin 12:21 - Keenan Wynn is cast as Yost 12:51 - Carroll O’Connor is cast 13:19 - Lloyd Bochner is casted 13:58 - John Vernon and Sharon Acker are added to the cast 14:46 - James Sikking is added 15:09 - The color of Point Blank 17:04 - The cinematography of Point Blank 17:25 - Cinematographer Philip H. Lathrop 18:21 - The orginal film location for Point Blank 18:52 - Movie making on Alcatraz Island 19:53 - Lee Marvin gets drunk with Ella Fitzgerald 20:13 - Sharon Acker gets shot and goes to the hospital 20:32 - Lee Marvin, does his own stunts 20:51 - Walker is coming to get you 21:49 - Lee Marvin does more than act in Point Blank 24:02 - Homosexual overtones in Point Blank 25:21 - How The Beatles and Drew Barrymore are connected to Point Blank 26:43 - Point Blank does a Hollywood first 28:04 - Tragic ending a year later for Brewster’s plane 28:39 - Dad joke 29:04 - Was Walker alive or dead? 32:25 - Editing Point Blank 33:01 - A joke for the video editors 33:42 - The music of Point Blank 34:48 - Point Blank premieres 35:01 - Point Blank fashion shoot 35:26 - Box office for Point Blank 36:22 - Point Blank movie survey 36:59 - What the movie critics thought of Point Blank 38:58 - What we think of Point Blank today 39:11 - Martin Scorsese on Point Blank 39:48 - Christopher Nolan on Point Blank 40:29 - Reservoir Dogs, Point Blank and Tarantino 41:04 - Hell in the Pacific 41:42 - Winkler and Chartoff sucess 42:24 - Point Blank summary and outro
John Boorman is a certifiable genius. For Lee Marvin to support him and protect him and let him make his own movie generates huge respect. Lee Marvin is a Marine and an American hero.
@@wadestevens5659 So why would anyone care what some two bit gold digging failed actress ever thought about anything? She's was so irrelevant that you couldn't even spell her name right, it was Triola not Triconis. See? That shows just how important she wasn't.
Lee Marvin being injured in the war and taken out, took a great toll on him. He acts like a tough guy, but deep down inside he was more of a tortured soul. I always liked him, and found him to be quite funny sometimes. Debra Bader. ❤
Can't understand why this movie was overlooked at time of release,it is an excellent film with a fine cast,have seen it and can watch it again and again Auckland New Zealand 2024
It didn’t fit with the times. That’s why a lot of movies were not the big hits that you might have expected. Hence it was not promoted, and it was sent out to fewer cinemas. That’s the path for many “cult” films.
@bryanpalmer9660 Hello to you. I personally believe this movie was not overlooked at the time by many in England, UK, at that time ( late 1960's) I was a wedding at that time when a wedding guest recommended this movie to me + many others few weeks later, recommended movie to me, naturally I went saw movie. So many in UK were aware this movie. Peace to all.
Essential 60's cinema - everything came together perfectly to make this thriller a remarkable project in a pivotal year, when American film was experiencing a renaissance in attitude and cynicism. A worthy choice for a film documentary - glad to see you acknowledge Johnny Mandel's atonal score, so interesting coming from one of Hollywood's most memorable song writers. Thumbs up from me.
Beyond Lee Marvin, the ace character actors in this film is unsurpassed. They went on to other great/greater roles, but to have them all in one film is pure gold.
To me Point Blank is a perfect combination of power and art that catapulted it to unique status,even after all the decades that have past. Marvin is the power and Boorman ( + team) the art. I mean Marvins perfomance is just jawdropping and its set in scene in a genre defying but absolute convincing way by Boorman. This movie isnt artsy it is art: brutal,honest and reduced to the essence but subtle composed in every detail.
This is an exhilarating and erudite examination of one of the greatest movies; the insightful commentary and illustrative clips capture all of its profound achievement.
Lee Marvin was a gentleman. An alcoholic but regardless a true gentleman. He liked game fishing and one year ended up in Cooktown, Queensland Australia. He stayed at Seaview motel/caravan Park near the dock and when not fishing spent most of his time drinking. When the cleaning lady came to his room in the morning he apologized to her for the empty bottles on the floor, treated her like a lady and thanked her for her service. That lady was my mother who's 80 years old now and he made such an impression on her she never forgot him. In contrast we had a mob overhere called the leylands who made documentaries about the Aussie outback. Lovely people on TV , total arseholes in person. Treated service staff like shit. They were below them apparently. So hats off for Lee a proper gent.
I've followed John Boorman's work for a long time I have the books and have the DVDs seen the movies in the cinema and what can you cay about a genius. He is!
The walking away from the money is the most memorable part of the film, for me. It was a Pepsi Twist and made me re-think everything I had seen in the film.
I've always felt that, along with "The Graduate", "Bonnie and Clyde", and "In The Heat of the Night", "Point Blank" and "Cool Hand Luke" should have been the two other films nominated for the Best Picture Oscar of 1967, instead of "Dr. Doolittle" and "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner". --And "Bonnie and Clyde" should have won.
I will watch this doc soon. Thank you. When I first saw Point Blank early ‘90s, it blew me away. So sixties crime thriller but SO progressive filmmaking! I’d been a Marvin fan for years-knew his classic Playboy interview well. But man, here’s a film whose modernism wouldn’t be truly addressed until Tarantino. Its impact-and enduring watchability-is certified. “You’re a bad man, Walker. A BAD MAN!”
I saw "Point Blank" first-run when I was about 14, as I loved Lee Marvin's action films. I recall being quite shocked by its violent nature, but, not surprisingly, I really didn't understand it. By the same token, it was unforgettable.
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@@TheTapesArchive yup, I watched it straight after, loved it, again impressive work, please do more on films. My favourite period is 1965-80 (so I kinda agree with QT lol). Cheers!
@@RAtheRuggedManTV I did! Thank you! I'm trying to decide if I should make more movie content or go back to music documentaries. So if you want more, please share it, like it, and sub to my channel. Thanks again!
Awesome documentary. I’ve seen the clip of Lee Marvin strutting through that airport in passing (which makes him look pretty badass in the truest sense by the way). But now this doc makes me actually wanna watch it. I didn’t know it was Boorman who directed this movie either. I thought it was Peckinpah.
Excellent review. Such a great film! Watched it at least a dozen times since first seeing it in film studies in the late ‘80s. One of my favs from the ‘60s.
Fantastic documentary. Better than the audio commentary on the film that I have. SPOILER ALERT: for me the one telling moment in the film is when Mal Reese shoot Walter, and shows remorse on his face. So when he is just a sleezy villain during the rest of the film, it is really not the true character, but what the dying Walker sees. This film has ages well when you read what one of the reviews, I believe it has aged far bertter than has Dirty Dozen, though it is a good film also.
Thank you! And thank you for being a subscriber. It helps to know people want movie content. I'm torn if to do another music doc or movie doc. It's funny you mention Dirty Dozen, that was literally going to be my next video. Then I rewatched it and felt it wasn't as good as I remember. 🍻
@@TheTapesArchive I accually only watched the film recently, having only before seen snipets. I was just amazed at the information you had on the film POINT BLANK, Maybe I can suggest sojme films that you might make such documentaries on.
Good, detailed presentation and critic of a very unique movie. When I first saw it like most people I felt it had its moments, but it was too confusing to follow, but then after repeated viewing and examination like this, you get to see it in a clearer light and appreciate it for being innovative and special!
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When Lee did a guest role on Combat the regulars knew his history and Lee showed them how to move in combat and also weapons handling. Like being a student of Achilles.
After seeing this thread i rewatched the movie and realised it is the same story as Payback (1999 Mel Gibson) movie which both are based upon The Hunter by Richard Stark. I own both on blu-ray btw.
‘It wasn’t about the money….’ But one of my favorite bits is when the accountant asks Walker what he REALLY wants, and Walker says ’I want my fifty thousand dollars’. So many films are forgettable, but not Point Blank…
Fascinating documentary. But I'm glad that I knew 'Point Blank' well and loved it before seeing this. I suspect that a lot of the 'inside baseball' information about the production would only decrease the enjoyment of the movie among those that aren't already initiated.
OMG!!!!! i watched this flick for the first time a few months ago, loved it, and immediately looked for any good documentaries. SO STOKED. Thanks!!!!! ABSOLUTELY would love more movie docs
I think that critic is correct that people can come away from the film with different accounts of the plot. That is in fact one of the film's strengths.
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I adore this film, but knew nothing of its production or initial reception, so this really deepned my appreciation of what went into it. Darwyn Cooke's graphic novel adaptations of the Parker stories are well worth a look
Another awesome video from the man himself! Excellent video, super entertaining and informative. What could possibly this world want?! :) We may be human, but we're still animals.....😉
This video is outstanding. It feels so good to learn all this stuff about one of my favorite movies, one of the best and most innovative movies. I wish I could understand a little more about Boorman's personality, he's so creative and smart, is an auteur in his craft, but I've never heard of him standing up to any of his critics, he just seems to go along with them. The dialogue in _Point Blank_ is perfect, it drives American English to its highest level IMO, with a few words here and there it cuts modern society open like a surgeon's scalpel, and there's not even the slightest Britishism to be found in it. Tarantino doesn't like it? I like Tarantino for what he is, but he ain't no intellectual, let's face it.
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I didn't care for it, compared to the original. It's a made for TV movie filmed on the same back lot using the same camera angles as a hundred others. And the plot is lifted direct from "Drive a Crooked Road", not the Hemingway story.
The ending is offbeat / not spectacular but the whole thing was about honesty no matter what. It is about corporations that don't see the single person anymore and that is a very modern topic. And all of this among criminals. Walker made his point and the money wasn't his in the first place. So I'm okay with the ending. And it is so well shot and edited like a movie should be made, it is most other movies that look boring in comparison.
Thanks for a this analysis. This film runs several times a year on TV in LA, and I'm drawn to it for reasons that I don't understand. I like the action scenes & atonal music; the plot seems random & disconnected, or illogical. If I see it as (just) a revenge character study, some of the improbable events fade out. But if it's all just happening in his head just before he dies (a trope that I truly dislike bc it dusrespects its audience) ... well, then *anything* is possible.
The revolver that Lee's character shoots into the mattress, looks like a SW .357 magnum, not the model 29, .44 (not 45 as quoted) magnum, as used by Harry Callahan.
Well done, covered lots of ground. Better than most similar content I’ve seen on RU-vid. Obviously you did some research. I’ve been a Lee Marvin obsessive for decades, but you managed to dig up some behind-the-scenes photos and publicity material that I’ve never seen before. The Outfit is a fine movie, but it doesn’t really stand out like Point Blank, which is unique among other films of its era and continues to acquire a large number of new fans. I don’t put much stock in Tarantino‘s opinions about other movies, though he is a genius screenwriter and a very good filmmaker. For Lee Marvin references in films, also check out Martin Scorsese’s first feature film Who’s That Knocking, where Harvey Keitel’s character expresses his love for Lee Marvin to his new girlfriend. I think the scene in Reservoir Dogs is a throwback to that scene specifically.
The uncertainty of what is happening, in the matter of time and of event, helps to make the movie as intriguing as it is. Always count on critics not to get it.
The movie was originally called "Up Close Shooting." It was my uncle, Max Pollock, who suggested "Point Blank." It was only later that they realized Uncle Max had outfoxed them, buying the rights to the word Point and the capital letter B for use on marquees. He made thousands before they closed that little loophole.
I thought you did a really good job with this documentary. It got me curious as to why Tarantino would prefer 'The Outfit'. So I watched the other one you did on him. He has no understanding of subtext, which isn't surprising considering the movies he's made. He likes 'The Outfit' because it's straightforward. He doesn't realize what Lee Marvin is doing with his character. I like that you challenge the conventional wisdom that Angie hated Marvin because of that scene in 'The Killers'.
Thank you! I think you have a very valid point with The Outfit being more straightforward and that may be the reason why QT likes it better. I actually like both films but for different reasons. I'm a sucker for Marvin and Duvall. :) It drived me up a wall to keep hearing about Angie hating on Marvin. lol. I was thinking WTF are you talking about, he didn't really hang her out a f*cking window. haha BTW I have a Dirty Harry QT one coming.
Sharon Acker was/is as goergeous as a Spring sunrise. saw her on 'GUNSMOKE' w/ Victor French, and she was also an actor who worked w/ the brilliant French like an equal. she had it all.
This is excellent. My only criticism is that you didn't include a Pauline Kael review summary in the critical response section. That's odd, and a missed opportunity, given how Tarantino connected this whole documentary process has been (for the uninitiated, QT was always a huge fan of Kael).
This is a very sound, well constructed and informative documentary. My deepest gratutude for sharing. The sole minus - nothing to do with the doc - is that I have never really liked the film, POINT BLANK. Not bad, but tries too hard to be good. Marvin acted well, as did suave Vernon, and sexy Dickison beguuiled me for good, The rest went over my head.
Appreciate you taking the time to comment. Please consider subscribing to get more videos like this. I think the film suffers from some writing issues that Boorman talks about. A lot of it went over my head too until I started researching it.
Ooops! I was thinking of "Grosse Pointe Blank"! Good movie though....! It just doesn't have a young Lee Marvin in it...from the times when he still acted a bit...!