Comedies about death arent exactly a novel proposition, but get low, which draws from a real 1930s incident, leaves the gallows humor behind for a lighter touch. Get low is a low key independent film featuring a strong performance from robert duvall as a mysterious hermit in 1930s tennessee who, after decades of living as a recluse, decides to celebrate his funeral before the grave, so he can explain himself better to the townsfolk who have misunderstood him and give away his land via a raffle to one. Don gonyea talks to actor robert duvall about his latest movie, get low. The soundtrack for get low, a lowkey 1930s dramedy starring bill murray and robert duvall, relies heavily on one of modern countryfolk musics biggest names, dobro player jerry douglas. Robert duvall full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. The song was written by aoife odonovan, and the track features jerry. For years, townsfolk have been terrified of the backwoods recluse known as felix bush duvall.
Get low is a 2010 drama film where robert duvall starred in playing the role of felix bush. A movie spun out of equal parts folk tale, fable and real. Tuesday, september 14, 2010 the low down on robert duvall. The dvd and bluray from sony pictures classics both feature commentary by director aaron schneider with actors robert duvall and sissy spacek and producer dean zanuck, which plays out as a lowkey discussion largely between schneider and duvall reflecting on the film and little production stories, with spacek and zanuck chiming in with comments. Robert duvall, the academy awardwinning actor best known for his role as tom hagen in the godfather films, is reportedly staying out of the spotlight.
One of hollywoods most distinguished, popular, and versatile actors, robert duvall possesses a rare gift for totally immersing himself in his roles. Robert duvall wirkt mit 80, als konne er junge baume ausrei. Subtle to a fault, this perfectly cast ensemble drama is lifted by typically sharp performances from robert duvall and bill murray. With robert duvall, bill murray, sissy spacek, lucas black. Aug 05, 2010 get low out of 4 starring robert duvall, bill murray, sissy spacek and lucas black. Get low with robert duvall and bill murray on netflix. Quint here with this crazyawesome interview with robert duvall. A movie spun out of equal parts folk tale, fable and reallife legend about the mysterious, 1930s tennessee hermit who famously threw his own. Robert duvall as an eccentric in 30s tennessee the new. Robert duvall on his storied career, his new movie, and. The following is the filmography for actor and director robert duvall.
We talk get low, don quixote, james caan and much more. I think this movie moved right up into one of the top slots for me. Alison krauss has contributed a new recording, lay my burden down, to the soundtrack of an upcoming film, get low. Duvall is still able to carry a movie easily and gracefully. Robert served in korea in the fifties, before getting bitten by the acting bug. Rating as an ornery hermit who has longinspired legend and dread among the populace of a tennessee town, robert duvall, in the downhome period piece get low, delivers another of the ineffable and a littlebit. Get low 2010 when muchfeared hermit felix bush robert duvall comes to town with a wad of cash and announces his intention to preside over his. Get low 2009 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Get low is a 2010 drama film about a tennessee hermit in the 1930s who throws his own funeral party while still alive. Born january 5, 1931 and raised by an admiral, duvall fought in korea for two years after. He is most known for his roles in the films to kill a mockingbird 1962, bullitt 1968, true grit 1969, thx 18 1971, the godfather 1972, the godfather part ii 1974, apocalypse now 1979, the natural 1984, colors 1988. Its based on the true story of a tennessee recluse who throws himself his own funeral. Robert duvall filmography, movie list, tv shows and acting. I dont want to give the movie away, but i will tell you, if youre a robert duvall fan, you need to see this one. Robert duvall filmography including movies from released projects, in theatres, in production and upcoming films. Few folks have spoken with felix bush duvall since he disappeared. Get low 2010 when muchfeared hermit felix bush robert duvall comes to town with a wad of cash and announces his intention to preside over his own funeral, fasttalking mortician frank quinn. Am ende des weges eine wahre lugengeschichte ist ein international produziertes. Get low out of 4 starring robert duvall, bill murray, sissy spacek and lucas black.
An 8year labor of love for producer dean zanuck road to perdition, get low is directed by aaron schneider who makes his feature debut after winning the academy award for his short, two. Robert duvall, star of get low, is among a handful of alist actors who have neared or reached 80 while suffering little to no career slowdown. There is a certain thing duvall does with his voice which shows you that billy bob thorton won an oscar because he saw this movie, but i got used to it. Robert duvall, in get low, still a hollywood darling. From alberta down to texas ive known women like that. The lowdown on robert duvall the veteran actor discusses his new film get low, a folk tale about an eccentric recluseand gets a little feisty about the apostle. Robert duvall starred in the apocalypse now a 1979 american epic war film where he featured in as lieutenant colonel william bill kilgore portraying 1st squadron, 9th cavalry regiment commander and surfing fanatic. Sam emersonthe trailer for get low, which stars robert duvall as a recluse who comes out of 40 years of seclusion to ask a funeral home owner bill murray to plan him a living. May 04, 2016 robert duvall, the academy awardwinning actor best known for his role as tom hagen in the godfather films, is reportedly staying out of the spotlight. After his happy life spins out of control, a preacher from texas changes his name, goes to louisiana and starts preaching on the radio. For the past 40 years, felix bush robert duvall has lived as a hermit deep in the tennessee woods. Sep 14, 2010 good, bad or mediocre, im on a quest to watch every movie ever made at least once.
Duvall is authentic right down to the bone, and lends his credibility to almost every character he plays. Robert served in korea in the fifties, before getting bitten by the acting bug while stationed at fort gordon, georgia. Robert duvall and sissy spacek interview get low duvall and spacek talked about their characters, how they prepared for their roles, and a lot more. Jul 27, 2010 the lowdown on robert duvall the veteran actor discusses his new film get low, a folk tale about an eccentric recluseand gets a little feisty about the apostle. Bearded and irascible, duvall stars in get low the san. Robert duvall list of movies and tv shows tv guide. Robert duvall, in get low, still a hollywood darling the. The line for the robert duvall tribute and screening of get low at the castro on friday night started about 90 minutes before showtime, and was around the block shortly thereafter.
After losing the love of his life 40 year before, felix bush robert duvall has lived like a hermit ever since. He is most known for his roles in the films to kill a mockingbird 1962, bullitt 1968, true grit 1969, thx 18 1971, the godfather 1972, the godfather part ii 1974, apocalypse now 1979, the natural. It was directed by aaron schneider, written by chris provenzano and c. Robert duvall on his storied career, his new movie, and why. Realizing that he is near his own mortality, bush decides to have a living funeral party, inviting people. Good, bad or mediocre, im on a quest to watch every movie ever made at least once. Robert duvall and sissy spacek interview get low collider. After scarfing down some pizza at marcellos across the street, i grabbed a spot in line, and once inside headed straight. The song is called lay my burden down by alison krauss. Gaby mitchell, and starring robert duvall, bill murray, sissy spacek, lucas black, gerald mcraney, bill cobbs, arin logan, lori beth edgeman, andrea powell, rebecca grant, scott cooper and chandler riggs. Jun 16, 2010 alison krauss has contributed a new recording, lay my burden down, to the soundtrack of an upcoming film, get low. Rent get low 2009 starring robert duvall and sissy spacek on dvd and bluray.
Were asked to take felix bush on faith, and since hes played in get low by robert duvall, we must. Jul 25, 2010 robert duvall, star of get low, is among a handful of alist actors who have neared or reached 80 while suffering little to no career slowdown. I mean, the below chat is minutes and duvall is so open and blunt that we cover everything from his current slate of films to his work on godfather, the outfit and some really awesome. Jul 30, 2010 don gonyea talks to actor robert duvall about his latest movie, get low. Alison krauss contributes new recording to get low film. According to radar online, robert duvall has been living away from the public eye for the past seven months. Get low with bill murray and robert duvall youtube.
With robert duvall, todd allen, paul bagget, lenore banks. A movie spun out of equal parts folk tale, fable and reallife legend about the mysterious. Share robert duvall quotations about acting, films and character. Once again robert duvall proves why he is one of americas most. The apostle is a 1997 american drama film written and directed by robert duvall, he also starred in as euliss f. Hes a backwoods hermit with the kind of beard that suggests he took a box of smith brothers cough drops into the barber and said, give me one of. Starring robert duvall, sissy spacek, bill murray and lucas black. Apr 26, 2010 an 8year labor of love for producer dean zanuck road to perdition, get low is directed by aaron schneider who makes his feature debut after winning the academy award for his short, two. Sam emersonthe trailer for get low, which stars robert duvall as a recluse who comes out of 40 years of seclusion to ask a. Gaby mitchell, and starring robert duvall, bill murray, sissy spacek, lucas black, gerald mcraney, bill cobbs, arin logan, lori beth edgeman, andrea powell. Robert duvall on his storied career, his new movie, and why hes ditching the gop. It is a lesser movie than the apostle 1997, which he wrote. I have seen robert duvall in so many films that were full of drama and whatever combination you can think ofactionetcetc that i was done.
Am ende des weges eine wahre lugengeschichte wikipedia. Get low the movie this is a warm no pun intended simple movie of the old style charm that is comfortable enough for small children to old adults like me. Jul 12, 2017 robert duvall on his storied career, his new movie, and why hes ditching the gop. Jul 30, 2010 robert duvall and sissy spacek interview get low duvall and spacek talked about their characters, how they prepared for their roles, and a lot more. Bearded and irascible, duvall stars in get low file in this april 26, 2010 file photo, actor robert duvall poses for a portrait in new york. Duvall at the 2010 tribeca film festival, february 5, 2010. Robert duvall plays felix bush, a hermit, and sissy spacek plays mattie darrow, a local widow, in the 1930s period film get low. Aug 06, 2010 get low is an indie film based on the true story of a tennessee hermit named felix bush breazeale who, in 1938, held his own funeral five years before he died, stars robert duvall, sissy spacek, and bill murray. Kaczmarek provide the score, which is supported by tracks from alison krauss, the ink spots, bix beiderbecke, gene austin, paul whiteman, and. If i could sit down with this guy for an hour wed probably get the best interview ever run on this site, bar none. His clothes tattered, his manner rough and his expressions buried behind a massive white beard. The lowdown on robert duvall the veteran actor discusses his new film get low, a folk tale about an eccentric recluseand gets a. Robert selden duvall was born in san diego on january 5, 1931 to mildred hart, a descendant of confederate general robert e.
Get low is an indie film based on the true story of a tennessee hermit named felix bush breazeale who, in 1938, held his own funeral five years before he died, stars robert duvall, sissy spacek, and bill murray. Get low is a 2010 drama film about a tennessee hermit in the 1930s who throws his own. For his performance, robert duvall was awarded the hollywood film festival award for best actor in. Join sign up keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your devices. Terrific acting, complex and wounded characters, and a setting rich in nostalgia make get low one of this years better independent films. Set in the 30s this movie is about redemption of an unusual kind. His clothes tattered, his manner rough and his expressions buried behind a. Legendary actor robert duvall talks about his latest film, get low, and working with marlon brando.
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