@mrlaw711 True that he had little formal education, but largely by choice; he was the son of an affluent NYC exec who enlisted in the Navy at 17 just as the US was entering WWII. In a lot of ways Marvin was like his character in this movie- uncomfortable with a settled bourgeois existence and conventionality, all while looking like a 'stereotypical' male. Sexually straight and a tough, loner guy in both real life and movies, he was also a liberal and early proponent of gay rights.
This may not be new information to any Marvin fans...his grave at Arlington Cemetery along with that of Audie Murphy are the two most most visited sites along with JFK. A very talented man given his lack of formal educations. One of the interviews on YouTube where he talks about John Ford & john Wayne is awesome. They always said the four men of Hollywood no one would want to fight were Lee Marvin, Robert Mitchum, James Arness,and Clint Walker.
I have always liked Lee Marvin, I seen him in person when he Played Red Rider, and Robert Blake played his Young Indian side kick, way back in 1950, he hated to be reminded that he played Red Rider, maybe if you get a hold of Robert Osborn from TCM Movie of the week, and give us all some back ground on the Red Rider film as well, Lee Marvin served in WW 11 as a U.S. MARINE he is gone now, but thru his films, will Never be forgoten. one of the best actors of all time.
@mackb909 the Marines are more of a daughter of the Navy than a sister
ackattack60001 4 weeks ago
Correction: He enlisted in the Marines (not its sister, the Navy) and was seriously wounded in combat in the South Pacific.
mackb909 1 month ago
@mrlaw711 True that he had little formal education, but largely by choice; he was the son of an affluent NYC exec who enlisted in the Navy at 17 just as the US was entering WWII. In a lot of ways Marvin was like his character in this movie- uncomfortable with a settled bourgeois existence and conventionality, all while looking like a 'stereotypical' male. Sexually straight and a tough, loner guy in both real life and movies, he was also a liberal and early proponent of gay rights.
mackb909 1 month ago
Good old Ben Rumsen. Loved the movie and the actor.
ickiepoo 1 month ago
WHY AREN'T THEY KILLING EACH OTHER?!
ComradeCanadia 1 month ago 2
He was a great actor. Loved this movie.
abcd0123504 1 month ago
This may not be new information to any Marvin fans...his grave at Arlington Cemetery along with that of Audie Murphy are the two most most visited sites along with JFK. A very talented man given his lack of formal educations. One of the interviews on YouTube where he talks about John Ford & john Wayne is awesome. They always said the four men of Hollywood no one would want to fight were Lee Marvin, Robert Mitchum, James Arness,and Clint Walker.
mrlaw711 2 months ago
sounds like a good theme song for truckers
Darthon62 2 months ago
Only Lee Marvin can do this song. Very good. Real.
ghanimajade 2 months ago
I have always liked Lee Marvin, I seen him in person when he Played Red Rider, and Robert Blake played his Young Indian side kick, way back in 1950, he hated to be reminded that he played Red Rider, maybe if you get a hold of Robert Osborn from TCM Movie of the week, and give us all some back ground on the Red Rider film as well, Lee Marvin served in WW 11 as a U.S. MARINE he is gone now, but thru his films, will Never be forgoten. one of the best actors of all time.
Cmr4brandy 2 months ago