One of the more underrated actors in his generation, James Caan has passed away at age 82. A versatile performer he was equally at home in drama and comedy. A leading man, he was quite happy to take smaller parts and give gem like performances.
In some ways Caan was typical Hollywood with his four marriages as an example. In other ways he was not, with his love of martial arts and rodeo. An outspoken conservative in an industry dominated by the Left, Caan was never afraid to say precisely what he thought. I will miss him. May God deal with him gently in the next world.
A no sense person. A great actor. Rest in Eternal Peace.
Another good one gone.
Not to start a cherry-pick list (but I’m gonna) Freebie & the Bean and Rollerball (the original) are two movies I’ll stop what I’m doing and/or stay up late to watch, if I come across them on the TV menu.
In Rollerball his character refused to give his consent to the euthanizing of a teammate in a coma after asking if the teammate still couldn’t dream. Gardens of Stone was also first rate.
Great pick in the Sargent Eddie clip.
My first introduction into his talent was the movie Brian’s Song. I recall being choked up quite a bit when that movie hit the big screen.
Plenary indulgence heading his way, just incase he need a little help on the other side.
Apparently, major league baseball players watch a lot of movies.
Last night during the Yankees/Red Sox [BOO!] game, David Cone and John Flaherty went on and on naming Caan flicks.
They intimated that James Caan grew up in the Bronx. Not sure about that. Our Bronx Bombers.
I apologize. My favorite line from ‘The Godfather’ is “Leave the gun. Take the cannoli.’
James Caan was as good as it gets.