How Jack Nicholson Helped Saul Rubinek in Unforgiven with Clint Eastwood

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Saul Rubinek shares his experience working with Clint Eastwood on the classic western Unforgiven. The Oscar winning film stars Clint Eastwood, Gene Hackman, Morgan Freeman, Richard Harris, Saul Rubinek and Frances Fisher.

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@SwayzesAss 11 ай бұрын

This dude is an extremely underrated actor. He’s fantastic in everything I’ve seen him in and makes every movie better.

@KrazyKat007 10 ай бұрын

He was phenomenal in True Romance!!

@DagwoodDogwoggle 10 ай бұрын

His role in Star Trek TNG "The Most Toys" really showed his range early on.

@bowtieguy377 10 ай бұрын

Agreed!

@Adam-hi9dh 10 ай бұрын

@@KrazyKat007 Lee Donowitz. The Bear Jew's son

@Lonesome_Loser 10 ай бұрын

How is he underrated?

@ThorOdinson Жыл бұрын

Clint Eastwood is a national treasure. It’s going to be a sad day when he passes away.

@haydengoodall6767 9 ай бұрын

Not just a national treasure my bro, think bigger. 🤠

@garybrockwell2031 9 ай бұрын

I can see him reaching 💯 With his poncho in his rocking chair, still having a crafty cigar🤩🎬🎭🆘🇬🇧🙏🇺🇸🤫💪

@adamh905 8 ай бұрын

We all have it coming kid

@MM22966 Жыл бұрын

This guy is a really good actor. I've seen him play everything from a goofy sidekick to to the wise man to the sickest of villains.

@ATSaale 10 ай бұрын

If we're both thinking about his episode on Star Trek The next generation then I completely agree. He came off as so completely despicable, cold, and evil. Edit: as far as villains go

@joeyquinn7429 9 ай бұрын

Niles' lawyer on "Frasier" and Daphne's fiance. Great Movie! I love the dialogue. So "plain" and minimal, yet so deep!

@MM22966 9 ай бұрын

@@joeyquinn7429 He had an interesting role as an "embedded" documentary filmmaker on Stargate SG-1.

@kservant71 9 ай бұрын

And a memorable role in Person of Interest.

@CorePathway 9 ай бұрын

A Canadian treasure

@drewp1974 Жыл бұрын

Some amazing lines in this movie .. “You just shot an unarmed man!” “Shoulda armed himself,, if he’s gonna decorate his store with my friend “

@chrisjames2593 10 ай бұрын

" I was lucky in the order but I've always been lucky when it comes to killin folks "

@crrhoades4 9 ай бұрын

Deserve's got nothin' to do with it.

@krismoody7511 9 ай бұрын

@@crrhoades4 We all have it comin', kid.

@user-ko5bk9xe3r 9 ай бұрын

Like: Well he should have armed himself if he's going to decorate his saloon with my friend. 😮

@user-ko5bk9xe3r 9 ай бұрын

Or: We aIl have it coming kid 😢

@dlighted8861 9 ай бұрын

One of his most believable roles. His rapport with Gene Hackman was excellent.🤗😮🤗

@mrdan322 10 ай бұрын

This guy plays every character from a mafioso to a dork seamlessly. Great actor.

@anthonyoer4778 10 ай бұрын

He can appear big and small with his characters too. Tough and meek.

@secularbeast1751 9 ай бұрын

Saul was great in Unforgiven. His character arc from being smug and full of himself as he kept company with famous gunslingers, to the abject terror of a man who knows he's in over his head when he sees what an uncontrollable force of nature Munny is at the end, was a wonderful piece of acting.

@hurleymacmaster8262 9 ай бұрын

His terror gives you the full story of how scary Munny is.

@d8nh20s 9 ай бұрын

Very well stated!

@enigma9971 Ай бұрын

He thinks he writing a story about the fiercest gunfighter until he meets little Bill, then he meets Munney and is like, oh, damn.

@richmarlow5680 10 ай бұрын

Priceless, it will be a very sad day when Mr. Eastwood is gone. He is irreplaceable.

@CorePathway 9 ай бұрын

He’s still alive?

@davidturnbull7922 11 ай бұрын

Saul; what a great actor. Deserves more recognition for his work. Big time.

@billyhomeyer7414 10 ай бұрын

I loved warehouse 13

@scribe56 10 ай бұрын

Oh my god he can play anything. Whenever I see his name in a cast of a show. I don't move from my chair. He can be so sweet. Or incredibly evil or very funny. He seems like somebody who would be very down to earth and fun to meet and talk to. I wish people like him would get more credit for the work they do. When I look at a cast list for a movie

@scribe56 10 ай бұрын

I always look for some of my favorite character Actors and he's definitely one of them.

@vCLOWNSHOESv 4 жыл бұрын

If any man in Hollywood deserves to be looked at with such reverence it's Clint Eastwood.

@mrtoothless 9 ай бұрын

"Reverence". He's just a grownup playing make-believe. Try turning your attention to the doctors and scientists who have been hard-carrying the human race for the last 100 years.

@PaisleyPatchouli 10 ай бұрын

Oh man, what a blessing to have been cast and directed by Clint Eastwood. And in such an iconic film.

@soxfan 10 ай бұрын

he was great in fraser too

@bmarsh820 10 ай бұрын

Very informative interview that provides insight into Clint Eastwood not only as a movie director but also his quiet and unassuming personality.

@johnsolo4402 10 ай бұрын

This was an excellent interview. Actually better than an interview. Truly educational and insightful about the process, the project, and the man, Mr. Eastwood, and your perspective of it all and working with him. Thank you, Mr. Rubinek!

@spockmcoyissmart961 9 ай бұрын

Yes. When I watch an interview, I don't want to hear the host much. Some hosts try to be the center of attention, and try to lead the person being interviewed. It was nice to hear mainly Saul.

@moldyvort6040 9 ай бұрын

I felt like more of an honest conversation as opposed to an interview.

@johnsolo4402 9 ай бұрын

@@moldyvort6040 Yes! Better said.

@freedomforever6718 Жыл бұрын

One of my all-time favorite movies. I'm so glad I saw it on the big screen.

@fifthbusiness1678 11 ай бұрын

The balls of Saul Rubinek telling Clint Eastwood he thinks he should do another take! Loved this bit of reminiscing. Thanks for uploading.

@dritzzdarkwood4727 9 ай бұрын

Many years ago as a kid I saw "True Romance", and I freaking loved Saul's character in that movie! Everybody brought their A-game to that movie! Stellar cast!

@willynaylor7356 9 ай бұрын

It's been years since I watched true romance,great idea for tonight

@tobhomott 9 ай бұрын

His portrayal of the D-bag movie producer in that one stands out for me too

@clifftanton8385 22 күн бұрын

@@willynaylor7356Saul rubinek rocks

@phillm156 10 ай бұрын

I saw this film in 1995 as a young kid. Probably didn’t understand it enough to appreciate the gritty realism. I have seen it a few more times since. Each time it seems more realistic and intense. A great film that that never looses its dramatic impact.

@asmith7876 9 ай бұрын

Saul R. is in a fantastic TV series called Warehouse 13, love it! Unforgiven is amazing.

@bernadettekendell1176 Жыл бұрын

What a clasy man.....humble ,a lover of people and amazing actor....great story teller too

@winoodlesnoodles1984 10 ай бұрын

I've got to give Saul credit as well as Clint for listening. Unforgiven is such a great movie because it deconstructs the traditional western that had been produced by Hollywood. While doing that, it adds in a bit of the dirty and gritty underbelly of the west. The change to W.W.'s character allows the character to be a stand in for the audience and helps bring the audience along. W.W. starts out knowing the romanticized west, which most people were familiar with from movies and TV. The audience had seen enough movies/TV and W.W. had read enough books. This makes the confrontation more impactful. Because while W.W. wets himself, the audience knows that if they step out of a bar into a face full of barrels, they might not just wet themselves, they would likely soil themselves as well. This helps emphasize that things just got real and that ensures that the audience knows this isn't the west we were used to seeing. There is little black and white and far more gray area. Again, hats off to Saul for coming up with the change and hats off to Clint for going along with it.

@MovieMuscle 11 ай бұрын

Saul is a great guy. I always wanted to meet him, and I got my chance when we ran into each other on the set of Warehouse 13. Then again at the premiere of 'A Fish Story." Which starred Eddie McClintock from Warehouse. First became aware of him as an actor back in 1993, on True Romance. He was great as the producer.

@bloodyspartan300 10 ай бұрын

Yes, especially when he realized he was betrayed.

@bloodyspartan300 9 ай бұрын

@@Tom-qv2jg I thought he was quite exceptional, when Eddit got stabbed and was dying in that Warehouse 13 Episode, not only a bad guy.

@watchlover8297 10 ай бұрын

Unforgiven is a brilliant western. Clint is a fantastic director and has been in some outstanding films that I've watched many many times. A real Hollywood legend, a real talent.

@joxyjoxyjoxy1 9 ай бұрын

I don't care how many roles this guy plays, he will always be the collector of unique Items from Star Trek TNG.

@peterhulse1064 Жыл бұрын

Clint is astonishing. I wish I could be half as chill and in the moment as him.

@coopaloopmex 11 ай бұрын

This is the best interview with Clint Eastwood that has ever existed. WOW!

@astraluna6is9 10 ай бұрын

Saul Rubinek is also in a most excellent film released in 93’ named ‘True Romance’ Directed by Tony Scott, with the screenplay written by Roger Avery and Quentin Tarantino. Rubinek is equally as good in this one as well

@GEB-yy3ud 9 ай бұрын

Love that movie mate. I still recommend it to people. All you have to do is tell them the cast and they are interested.

@thedeathwobblechannel6539 10 ай бұрын

Saul such a great guy to share this, in normal conversation, it is incredible. Criminally under rated actor.

@DavidMcdonald-df8tb Ай бұрын

I'm not trying to be contrarian but aren't character actors supposed to be underated?

@boblevey Жыл бұрын

You got it Saul!!! He’s a jazz musician at heart and he lets artists blow their horn! He heard my dad with Bird when he was young. He understands artists!!!

@judekristo 10 ай бұрын

Sounds like Saul got Clint in a time of his life before he settled into a curmudgeon who wouldn’t offer anyone a second take unless they literally screwed their lines. Sorry, I don’t think that’s someone who ‘understands artists’ as most actors want another couple takes, regardless of how innately talented they are, and they’re right to want them… and he doesn’t give it to them. One of the few that big in the industry who doesn’t. Says it’s a waste of time. As if one of the most important aspects of making a movie in the first place (shooting it) would be a waste of time to get right. And it is an approach that can work to bring out something good in some performers in some situations, but which overall has not brought out the best in his actors over the years and is probably a big factor in why his flop ratio is as high as it is even while being able to get some of the best actors/ crew in the business.

@boblevey 10 ай бұрын

@@judekristo in the jazz world when recording with the greats they often wanted first take.

@jonathangwynne1917 10 ай бұрын

@JK-ku4ok , it isn't up to the actor to want another take. That's the director's call. If the director is happy with the take... that's it. I was on a set once where the star called "Cut!" In the middle of the take. The director was furious - and rightfully so. He called the "star" out. In front of everyone - told him to never do that again. The director said (and I agree) that it isn't the actor's job to decide whether the take is good. The actor's job is to stay in the scene until the director ends the take.

@DavidMcdonald-df8tb Ай бұрын

@@judekristoyou make an observant point.

@stevenhaff3332 3 сағат бұрын

That was such a wonderful interview. Behind the scene stories broaden and heighten my appreciation for a film. The Unforgiven was such a quality film.

@frufru0071 10 ай бұрын

He’s brilliant in Prime Video’s "Hunters", & the "Jesse Stone" films directed by/starring Tom Selleck. The more films I’ve seen starring Saul Rubinek, the more I appreciate his talent. Thanks for sharing this!

@hartspot009 4 ай бұрын

I had the bucket list -dream come true opportunity to meet Clint in a small venue film festival in Paso Robles CA in 2008. I can say without reserve that he was the most gracious, friendly, down to earth celebrity to each and every attendee. He spent almost 2 hrs signing autographs, taking pics, chatting. Class act all the way, and yes, a quiet presence.

@care9939 10 ай бұрын

Clint is and always will be at the top of the mountain!!!

@ElliottNest39 10 ай бұрын

I would like to see more interviews with Saul. Very insightful.

@thedevilinthecircuit1414 9 ай бұрын

A wonderful interview of a wonderful actor. Mr. Rubinek's observation of Eastwood being a jazz musician first--and that skill spilling into director duties--is spot on: all truly great band leaders recruit musicians and allow them to *shine as individuals* within the ensemble.

@This.ability 11 ай бұрын

Such a great clip. Always nice to have more insight into the making of such an iconic film.

@ThunderPants13 9 ай бұрын

This film had four giants of acting from a similar generation in Eastwood, Hackman, Freeman, and Harris. Sometimes collecting that much talent in one place doesn't work, but they each played their parts so well in this one, that it just lifted the entire picture to another level. Saul Rubinek was also extremely good, as he is in all his roles.

@williamreaves3780 9 ай бұрын

I believe Saul put together a very good character for this film. #1 His character was not like any other character, and he was authentic. #2 The thing that caught my eye was the fact that he WAS nervous, timid, and scared, but trying the best he could to hide it. He was seeing and experiencing things that he almost couldn't believe, and of course he wanted to be on the side that was winning because he wanted to STAY ALIVE. His reactions were brilliant too. I could sense him saying to himself, "Wait a minute here, I'm just a writer. I'm not a gun slinging COWBOY! Somebody, please rescue me! I caught Saul in another film, and he was JUST the OPPOSITE. Excellent work, POT-NER.

@earlleeruhf3130 10 ай бұрын

Letting the actors imagine their own take on their characters makes sense when they are Richard Harris, Morgan Freeman, Gene Hackman and Saul Rubinek. These four are well expereanced professional actors.

@patrickdruhan6143 Жыл бұрын

Rubinek's scenes were some of the best in the movie and what made those scenes was Eastwood cutting to Rubinek's reactions. If you ever watch the movie again, look for it.

@LASR71 7 жыл бұрын

Mr. Rubinek is one heck of a great actor. If you portray a villain and you hate him throughout the movie, you do a heck of a job. He took a pathetic slimy coward character and one ends up hating the weasel he is. That is I think the ultimate goal of an actor, to convince you either to love him or hate his character and forget he is acting. A great performance he gave in Unforgiven.

@macpdm 10 ай бұрын

As a brit I would say that Clint amongst others who are few and far between. Is an American national treasure.

@KenMac-ui2vb Жыл бұрын

Still my favorite western. An incredible movie.

@edbigtruck 9 ай бұрын

Unforgiven is one of the greatest Westerns ever with an Epic cast of character and incredibly talented Actors and actresses. Everything about this movie is Epic.

@bill9540 9 ай бұрын

Agreed☺️

@chrysopylaedesign Жыл бұрын

Saul is a great actor. He was a Guest Star in a Star Trek TNG episode that he was great in. I might be wrong but it might have been right before Unforgiven; if not than shortly after.

@jimyoung9262 9 ай бұрын

That was a great episode too

@alexconroy8695 Жыл бұрын

I've always liked the characters Saul has played over the years in all the different shows/movies His insights are terriffic.

@tomlavelle8340 11 ай бұрын

Absolutely the best Western ever made.

@Adam-hi9dh 10 ай бұрын

Love the story of david peoples sitting with clint screening the movie of his untouched decade-plus old script and not a word is changed. Legendary

@AngryMarine-il6ej 9 ай бұрын

I've seen him several in films and televised series. He's one of those actors that didn't hit their stride until their later acting years. Definitely underrated and deserving of more recognition.

@cerethpainting6606 2 ай бұрын

He played a great villain in Star Trek the next generation.Truly vile. He’s awesome!!

@rexburgess1405 9 сағат бұрын

That dude IS a good actor. First I ever seen him was in Unforgiven, then he was the slimey producer in True Romance. Films aren't the best without the anti-hero. I find that some of the most subtle characters have the greatest performances and this guy really does deliver 👍

@billsmith3471 9 ай бұрын

A tremendously underrated actor. He brings so much to even smaller roles.

@BreDawg714 Жыл бұрын

Let talented actors, act. What a concept.

@w6wdh 10 ай бұрын

Wow! I saw Saul Rubinek in the final vignette of the Ballad of Buster Scruggs and assumed he was a genuine Frenchman from his mannerisms and accent, but it was merely superb acting. It was a bit surprising to hear him speaking plain English in this KZfaq clip. Now I’ll have to watch Unforgiven.

@DarrellTurnerJr 10 ай бұрын

😮😮 you haven't seen Unforgiven?

@chucklou118 11 ай бұрын

I don’t think you can describe Eastwood any better!

@odyshopody9387 Жыл бұрын

Love this Western, came out the same time my other favorite Western came out, Tombstone. Great performances all around, especially Saul Rubinek's performance! It kind of reminded me of us, how a modern person would react if we were suddenly thrown into the Wild West. Thanks for posting this interview.

@kennethbolton951 10 ай бұрын

I remember him doing a "collector" in a Star Trek next Generation episode where his just pinned that type of amoral self centered monster whose money and greatness by association, with his acquisitions, enabled him to hide from what he was. A true blend of intelligence and talent.

@Tsamokie 9 ай бұрын

I really enjoyed his work in the Jesse Stone TV Series. He's a dang good actor.

@highdesertutah 11 ай бұрын

I like how Little Bill mistakes Duke for duck and is somewhat embarrassed by his lack of reading skills but turns it around and starts to refer to English Bob as “The Duck”. I love realistic movies like Unforgiving.

@davemarr7743 10 ай бұрын

Saul is great, first time I saw him was Ticket To Heaven.. Awesome performance..

@brettoberry3586 10 ай бұрын

I've always felt this man's pain over Daphne leaving him at the alter for Niles.

@BrianWachter Жыл бұрын

The art of letting life happen-direction by Clint Eastwood.

@MosesCampos-pr6ef 3 ай бұрын

Straight classic. This film will definitely stand the test of time.

@sandman93449dm 9 ай бұрын

I have always enjoyed Saul's work..I'm 75 my wife when she was alive was a casting directory in Hollywood..I know something about the movies and the process..although I was a musician and a surfer almost all my friends were writers, producers and directors and actors. Many of them surfed with me in the Cove where we lived..I get it. Saul is a very good actor.

@ddatch54 Жыл бұрын

8 years and nobody has commented? That was a real interesting insight into Clint's direction.

@scudger99 Жыл бұрын

Fascinating insight into my favourite Western ! Saul was also excellent in Warehouse 13.

@astraluna6is9 11 ай бұрын

Excellent insight. And Mr Rubinek is a vital character in this story. A film well done by all involved, and most grateful for the 3rd take suggestion. One of my most prized pieces of theater in my collection as well.

@frufru0071 10 ай бұрын

Astute observation. I’d only be repeating you with my own comment. I saw it on the big screen and still have the (then newly released DVD), & watch it…biannually? Cheers!

@darvyowolf 9 ай бұрын

This guy is a Phenomenal Jazz Guitar player I saw him jam in las vegas at a guitar center I was shocked..I used to watch Wearhouse 13

@gwenking7700 10 ай бұрын

He is an artist who allows his employees to be artistic as well ❤

@AustrianJager 9 ай бұрын

I just love Clint Eastwood. I understand the admiration Saul Rubinek has for him.

@Chef-vg4pu 10 ай бұрын

True Romance, one of my favorite movies and he is one of the best characters in the movie and there is a lot of good characters in that movie. If you haven’t seen it yet it watch it.

@johnblair3234 10 ай бұрын

These types of interviews are why I watch KZfaq

@kirktierney 10 ай бұрын

A remarkable interview. Rubinek rocks this one.

@mikeonfreeserve2926 Жыл бұрын

You get the impression Clint knows actors wouldn't be there if they didn't know stuff and have a passion

@holtenfield 11 ай бұрын

8 years and not a single comment🤔 Thank you for sharing. I enjoy the Eastwood stories.

@hooplajones8821 10 ай бұрын

What a good interview. Thanks for sharing the story Saul.

@GalloPazzesco 10 ай бұрын

Saul is a legend. One of my favorite parts of his was in this movie, back in the early 80s, with Jeff Bridges, Rachel Ward, Richard Widmark, James Woods and a host of others. I highly recommend the film, Against All Odds. IMHO it was Saul's breakout role.

@rutgaurxi7314 9 ай бұрын

What a great interview, to echo everyone else, Saul has been great in everything I've seen him in, from Frazier to Trek to of course Unforgiven and beyond.

@henryw5762 Жыл бұрын

What a great interview with a thoughtful character actor! Saul has been in so many great movies he is a pleasure to watch. I am alway amused at different actors that have worked with Eastwood doing impressions of him! The same with actors who worked with Nickerson! Two of the greatest actors of our times!

@ss5ringo 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the random suggestion KZfaq. This was a fantastic story about one of my favorite films.

@lloydbrown2713 11 ай бұрын

I will watch this movie every time it's on. Thanks for the insight. I've always been fascinated by Eastwood and how he always directs himself. His hands-off approach that Rubinek discusses here undoubtedly helps facilitate that.

@robertpotwin 10 ай бұрын

I think of Unforgiven as a perfect film. There’s not a single aspect or second that I would change. It’s so interesting that Eastwood directed it, so famously sort of “detached” or sort of just allowing it to unfold. A masterpiece.

@tonypacc1214 Ай бұрын

What a great cast..and film. From the spaghetti westerns, Josey Wells, Pale Rider, and this masterpiece. IMO..the only recent western that guts me like Clint Eastwood has..the film is titled Hostiles, Christian Bale, Rosamund Pike, Wes Studi,and a powerful supporting cast. Thanks for a great interview..Saul is a great thespian.

@myflatlineconstruct 10 ай бұрын

What a great interview! My favorite western. Personally, loved him in True Romance , first time seeing him. His interaction with Slater was hilarious.

@angelborregocubero2241 10 ай бұрын

Some of the best insights. Thank you Saul.

@justicejones5025 9 ай бұрын

Rubinek is a great actor.. Loved him as Donnie on Frasier..

@murrayp4 9 ай бұрын

This guy played an amazing sadistic villain in Star Trek TNG

@johns7530 10 ай бұрын

That's some balls, telling Clint Eastwood he could do a better take in the final scene... wow!

@MrRainrunner 11 ай бұрын

Excellent commentary by Saul! Loved it!

@salvadormonella8953 10 ай бұрын

Those are the words I live by: figure out what is expected of you, and then do more than that. People LOVE that. Everybody's expecting to be let down. When you meet & exceed expectations, people never forget you.

@bobbys4327 10 ай бұрын

True! My wife hired a gut to help with various yardwork and stuff. He would work for us for 2 days a week as he had other customers. Well, after about the 5th time he worked I told my wife lets give him a raise. He was doing just that; more than expected! He has been working for us for a while now and that is just how he is, tremendous work ethic.

@salvadormonella8953 9 ай бұрын

@@bobbys4327 Very thoughtful and considerate of you and your wife. I like to over-deliver for customers because it sets me apart, and I like to see how pleased they get when their expectations are exceeded. My customers work in a very stressful environment where smiles are few & far between. My brightening their day brightens mine. The net effect is they become addicted to me and don't want to work with anyone else. It is quite flattering. I'm not the best in the world, I just get on the customers page first, and then give them extra second. Really that's just about all that's needed to be a success. Just do a little more than required.