What Saul Rubinek Told Jack Nicholson Before Acting with Clint Eastwood in Unforgiven

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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 Жыл бұрын

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

@KrazyKat007 11 ай бұрын

He was phenomenal in True Romance!!

@DagwoodDogwoggle 11 ай бұрын

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

@bowtieguy377 11 ай бұрын

Agreed!

@Adam-hi9dh 11 ай бұрын

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

@Lonesome_Loser 11 ай бұрын

How is he underrated?

@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 11 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 11 ай бұрын

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

@MM22966 11 ай бұрын

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

@kservant71 11 ай бұрын

And a memorable role in Person of Interest.

@CorePathway 10 ай бұрын

A Canadian treasure

@mrdan322 11 ай бұрын

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

@anthonyoer4778 11 ай бұрын

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

@secularbeast1751 11 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 11 ай бұрын

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

@d8nh20s 11 ай бұрын

Very well stated!

@enigma9971 2 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.

@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 11 ай бұрын

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

@crrhoades4 11 ай бұрын

Deserve's got nothin' to do with it.

@krismoody7511 11 ай бұрын

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

@user-ko5bk9xe3r 11 ай бұрын

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

@user-ko5bk9xe3r 11 ай бұрын

Or: We aIl have it coming kid 😢

@davidturnbull7922 Жыл бұрын

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

@billyhomeyer7414 11 ай бұрын

I loved warehouse 13

@scribe56 11 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 11 ай бұрын

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

@paulmartinson875 Ай бұрын

Deserves got nothin to do with it

@richmarlow5680 11 ай бұрын

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

@CorePathway 10 ай бұрын

He’s still alive?

@17Clovers 5 күн бұрын

@@tonym2513 embicile

@ThorOdinson Жыл бұрын

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

@haydengoodall6767 11 ай бұрын

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

@garybrockwell2031 11 ай бұрын

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

@adamh905 10 ай бұрын

We all have it coming kid

@binomesprite7829 Ай бұрын

It was already a sad day when he talked to an empty stool. What an embarrassment.

@ThorOdinson Ай бұрын

⁠@@binomesprite7829Nah, the only sad day was the one your dad had when he forgot to wear protection.

@asmith7876 11 ай бұрын

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

@freedomforever6718 Жыл бұрын

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

@PaisleyPatchouli 11 ай бұрын

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

@soxfan 11 ай бұрын

he was great in fraser too

@dlighted8861 11 ай бұрын

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

@vCLOWNSHOESv 4 жыл бұрын

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

@mrtoothless 11 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.

@dritzzdarkwood4727 11 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 11 ай бұрын

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

@tobhomott 11 ай бұрын

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

@clifftanton8385 2 ай бұрын

@@willynaylor7356Saul rubinek rocks

@phillm156 11 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.

@watchlover8297 11 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.

@winoodlesnoodles1984 11 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.

@bmarsh820 11 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 11 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 11 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 11 ай бұрын

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

@johnsolo4402 11 ай бұрын

@@moldyvort6040 Yes! Better said.

@bernadettekendell1176 Жыл бұрын

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

@astraluna6is9 11 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 11 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.

@cerethpainting6606 3 ай бұрын

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

@MovieMuscle Жыл 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 11 ай бұрын

Yes, especially when he realized he was betrayed.

@bloodyspartan300 11 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.

@brianj4090 Ай бұрын

When he says Clint told him he’s in charge of the department of his character that hit deep. I have a little acting experience and that would immediately make me trust my director and communicate that they trust me. Also I forgot Clint directed Unforgiven, probably my favorite western. I recently say Bridges of Madison country and it’s now one of my favorite romances. Clint Eastwood is one of the best directors of all time. I’d say he’s in the conversation for the best.

@MaxRockatansky853 11 күн бұрын

Watch "A Perfect World" Masterpiece.

@johnscott6481 7 күн бұрын

What a feeling to have, to some it was probably terrifying ..to those who maybe wanted affirmative commands in the direction.

@peterhulse1064 Жыл бұрын

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

@Tsamokie 11 ай бұрын

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

@joxyjoxyjoxy1 11 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.

@fifthbusiness1678 Жыл бұрын

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

@thedeathwobblechannel6539 Жыл бұрын

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

@DavidMcdonald-df8tb 2 ай бұрын

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

@coopaloopmex Жыл бұрын

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

@ThunderPants13 11 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.

@dennismccann305 Ай бұрын

When I see Saul is in a film I will watch that film or series. I just will. I appreciate you Saul.

@ElliottNest39 11 ай бұрын

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

@dallassukerkin6878 Ай бұрын

I know that he makes his living telling stories but Saul is a really good story teller :)

@This.ability Жыл бұрын

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

@frufru0071 11 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!

@thedevilinthecircuit1414 11 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.

@theoriginalOSOK 11 ай бұрын

Clint Eastwood is the epitome of the secure man. Secure men don't feel a need to take from others.

@rccc5806 Ай бұрын

Amazing interview of a great actor speaking so highly of another great actor and director and a good human being.

@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.

@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 11 ай бұрын

That was a great episode too

@care9939 11 ай бұрын

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

@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 11 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 11 ай бұрын

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

@jonathangwynne1917 11 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 2 ай бұрын

@@judekristoyou make an observant point.

@billsmith3471 11 ай бұрын

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

@rutgaurxi7314 10 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.

@Adam-hi9dh 11 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

@LRS905 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.

@stevenhaff3332 Ай 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.

@kennethbolton951 11 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.

@earlleeruhf3130 11 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.

@williamreaves3780 11 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.

@bryanjensen2614 15 күн бұрын

Phenomenally underrated in True Romance.

@KenMac-ui2vb Жыл бұрын

Still my favorite western. An incredible movie.

@Michael-uc7gr Ай бұрын

That's a wonderfully insightful story about Eastwood. They made arguably the greatest western ever.

@tomlavelle8340 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely the best Western ever made.

@bt4486 18 күн бұрын

Saul Rubinek is himself a great storyteller. Great interview.

@chucklou118 Жыл бұрын

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

@BreDawg714 Жыл бұрын

Let talented actors, act. What a concept.

@harrymills2770 13 күн бұрын

"It's up to you, but if you want your face lit, take a step to your left." Rubinek echoes all the nice things people say about Eastwood as a director. I bet it was great working with Eastwood. No drama. Laid back, but at the same time, highly efficient.

@AngryMarine-il6ej 11 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.

@w6wdh 11 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 11 ай бұрын

😮😮 you haven't seen Unforgiven?

@spiderhousefilms1967 Жыл бұрын

Thanks SO much for this. Great to hear these stories.

@TheRustyLM 11 ай бұрын

Love this interview! Great story teller. Ty!!!!

@d8nh20s 11 ай бұрын

What a great interview and testament to the talent and character of Clint Eastwood. Thank you for posting this!

@hooplajones8821 11 ай бұрын

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

@FaxanaduJohn 11 ай бұрын

Great interview. Thoroughly enjoyed this tale. This dude was great in an episode of TGN.

@angelborregocubero2241 11 ай бұрын

Some of the best insights. Thank you Saul.

@WhiskeySam1 22 сағат бұрын

That advice about doing more than they ask for is brilliant life advice. That approach landed me in the first job I ever got in a great career. Saul Rubinek was great in True Romance and the Family Man.

@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!

@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.

@hosshandle 11 ай бұрын

This was a surprisingly delightful video. Thanks!

@edbigtruck 11 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 11 ай бұрын

Agreed☺️

@rocketburnz2297 Жыл бұрын

This was one of the best interviews about that movie I have seen since it came out.

@lloydbrown2713 Жыл 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.

@azguitar Жыл бұрын

Fascinating recollection of Clint Eastwood.

@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.

@macpdm 11 ай бұрын

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

@MrRainrunner Жыл бұрын

Excellent commentary by Saul! Loved it!

@showandtell4265 11 ай бұрын

I enjoyed this interview. Thank you

@johnmcloughlin6508 Жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this interview. Thanks for sharing.

@sandman93449dm 11 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.

@highdesertutah Жыл 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.

@lawrencegoldworm 15 күн бұрын

Wonderful behind the scenes stories. I could listen all day to show people kibitzing about their profession. Thank you JRP!

@astraluna6is9 Жыл 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 11 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!

@myflatlineconstruct 11 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.

@rustymcnitt5508 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing this, I appreciate everything you've talked about. Clint was and still is my favorite actor. I'm giving away my age, but I'm good with it. Remember Clint in Rawhide. My love and highest respect to Clint and you kind sir❤❤😊

@ddatch54 Жыл бұрын

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

@johnscott6481 7 күн бұрын

That tracking shot of Saul as he listens to William Munney it grabs you,holds you focused on the sturm und drang of this elegy and final statement..he is the audience.

@kirktierney 11 ай бұрын

A remarkable interview. Rubinek rocks this one.

@scudger99 Жыл бұрын

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

@willong1000 11 ай бұрын

I already liked and respected Clint Eastwood--this video just boosted both feelings another notch!

@MosesCampos-pr6ef 4 ай бұрын

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

@rodneychristian9834 11 ай бұрын

Excellent interview! Saul is the consummate character actor and I think he hit the nail on the head with his observation of why Eastwood allows the actors to be in charge of their characters. He is a jazz musician, he loves improvisation.