I'm not going to mourn the man. Ninety-five is damn good run.
No, I'm not going to mourn him. I'm going to celebrate him. You can't swing a dead cat without hitting Duvall acting greatness. He'll be with us forever.
This is for you, Bobby
February 16, 2026, 02:40 PM
OttoSig
When I think about Hollywood stars I like, I always wonder if I’d be disappointed to meet them in real life. Are they who the seem to be or is it ALL a character.
I’d think Robert Duvall was genuinely the guy he seems to be. Love most all his movies.
Nine years to retirement! Just waiting!
February 16, 2026, 02:44 PM
braillediver
Lots a great movies. "The Great Santini" has stayed with me after seeing it many years ago.
The butcher with the sharpest knife has the warmest heart.
February 16, 2026, 02:46 PM
corsair
95 is a hellofa run, RIP Mister Duvall. Your characters were quite memorable from Lucky Ned Pepper, Col Kilgore, Tom Hagan, Gus McCrae, to Bull Meechum, Hubb McCann the original Major Frank Burns and Boss Spearman. Even tiny roles in The Conversation and as a cabbie in Bullitt...ironically both notable San Francisco-films. Thank you for the memories.
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February 16, 2026, 02:48 PM
ibanda
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Originally posted by mttaylor1066: I had read Lonesome Dove before seeing the TV miniseries.
Duvall actually “brought to life” the role of Gus Macrae for me. Captured him perfectly.
He was pretty good in Apocalypse Now, The Godfather a Tender Mercies as well.
Same story here. I read the book Lonesome Dove also before seeing the series. I will always remember him first for his portrayal of Gus McCrae, then Apocalypse Now, and then Godfather. What a great body of work he leaves behind.
My Dad after seeing the Great Santini that the movie was a little close too close to home. His brother was an Air Force Colonel and F4 Phantom pilot. I confess I haven't seen that one.
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February 16, 2026, 02:48 PM
egregore
February 16, 2026, 02:57 PM
Doc H.
That generation of Hollywood were some of the best, and worthy of respect. Many of them served in uniform - in Duvall's case as a private in the Army just after the Korean War, and was the son of a USN rear admiral (and also a lifelong conservative). I had a similar meeting as Para with another one of the greats - on a redeye flight back from Madrid, in uniform, I heard a deep, quiet voice directly across the aisle say "How's it goin' kid?" I looked over at who I recognized immediately as The Rifleman, with what I imagine as a pretty wide-eyed stare. He introduced himself as "Chuck," and I think I said something like "I know," we laughed and had an hours-long conversation across the Atlantic in the dark. The flight wasn't even half full, and we were pretty much alone in our section - in Coach of all things, and no one else seemed to recognize him (except for the stew, who gushed - we never had to pay for a drink). We never got around much to movies or Hollywood, but talked about baseball and the Dodgers, and some about his time in the Army at Ft Campbell teaching armored troops (not far from my home), about the Air Force, my new home (and Air Force vs Army), and about Spain. He'd been staying in an apartment owned by John Wayne in Madrid, and had been trying to quit smoking for the last few months (without much success he said). We both loved Spain, and shared some tales about places we'd been. I could have been talking to my father. We shook hands at La Guardia and separated, and he collected his own luggage, again with just a couple recognizing him and asking for autographs, which he graciously provided. That generation of actors will never come again, and we owe them a debt as a country for what they gave us. RIP Robert, and all your comrades who are gone.
"And gentlemen in England now abed, shall think themselves accursed they were not here, and hold their manhoods cheap whiles any speaks that fought with us upon Saint Crispin's Day"
February 16, 2026, 03:01 PM
flesheatingvirus
Damn. He was a fantastic actor. From his early works to later, damn good.
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February 16, 2026, 03:03 PM
DoctorSolo
Nobody has mentioned Days of Thunder yet, god I love that cheesy movie.
He is one of the most prolific actors I can think of. It's true, you can't glance at a movie collection without seeing a bunch of his work.
Cheers to Robert!
February 16, 2026, 03:12 PM
sandmatt
RIP Boo Radley
February 16, 2026, 03:18 PM
preten2b
It was a smaller role but I liked him very much in the Jack Reacher movie, with Tom Cruise. And a very thoughtful man that didn't shit the bed like DeNiro does.
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February 16, 2026, 03:32 PM
ftttu
He first entered my radar in True Grit. I also liked him in Secondhand Lions with Michael Caine. Oh, and let’s not forget falling down. Heand Michael Douglas were great.
Retired Texas Lawman
February 16, 2026, 03:40 PM
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He was one of the greatest.
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February 16, 2026, 04:01 PM
oddball
My two favorite roles are Tom Hagen in The Godfather and II, and Col. Kilgore in Apocalypse Now. But an underrated role that I enjoyed was Bob Hodges in the film Colors directed by Dennis Hopper. He also played a cop in The Detective starring Frank Sinatra, but I thought he was great as Hodges.
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February 16, 2026, 04:16 PM
Muddflap
Lonesome Dove is one of my favorite westerns, he made a great cowboy. I also enjoyed Second Hand Lions very much. He’ll definitely be missed.
February 16, 2026, 04:23 PM
Gustofer
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Originally posted by Mustang-PaPa: Hope he is happily Cutting the Cards in heaven.
A man who won't cheat for a poke don't want one bad enough.
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February 16, 2026, 04:32 PM
Tn226
Lonesome Dove Open Range Second Hand Lions
Watch them every time they come on
February 16, 2026, 04:50 PM
vinnybass
What'd you think of my speech?
Celebrate his life. He had a good run. One of my all-time favorites. Especially in westerns. My signature line was delivered by him in Broken Trail.
"We're all travelers in this world. From the sweet grass to the packing house. Birth 'til death. We travel between the eternities."
February 16, 2026, 04:59 PM
6guns
I'd liked to have met him to say thank you.
Doc, thank you for relating this personal story regarding Chuck!
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Originally posted by Doc H.: That generation of Hollywood were some of the best, and worthy of respect. Many of them served in uniform - in Duvall's case as a private in the Army just after the Korean War, and was the son of a USN rear admiral (and also a lifelong conservative). I had a similar meeting as Para with another one of the greats - on a redeye flight back from Madrid, in uniform, I heard a deep, quiet voice directly across the aisle say "How's it goin' kid?" I looked over at who I recognized immediately as The Rifleman, with what I imagine as a pretty wide-eyed stare. He introduced himself as "Chuck," and I think I said something like "I know," we laughed and had an hours-long conversation across the Atlantic in the dark. The flight wasn't even half full, and we were pretty much alone in our section - in Coach of all things, and no one else seemed to recognize him (except for the stew, who gushed - we never had to pay for a drink). We never got around much to movies or Hollywood, but talked about baseball and the Dodgers, and some about his time in the Army at Ft Campbell teaching armored troops (not far from my home), about the Air Force, my new home (and Air Force vs Army), and about Spain. He'd been staying in an apartment owned by John Wayne in Madrid, and had been trying to quit smoking for the last few months (without much success he said). We both loved Spain, and shared some tales about places we'd been. I could have been talking to my father. We shook hands at La Guardia and separated, and he collected his own luggage, again with just a couple recognizing him and asking for autographs, which he graciously provided. That generation of actors will never come again, and we owe them a debt as a country for what they gave us. RIP Robert, and all your comrades who are gone.
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