Well said despite the fact he played some fantastic villains Frank Booth in Blue Velvet and Howard Payne in Speed. Great down to earth people play great villains as was the case here.
Hopper was awesome. Guy made so many fantastic movies, gave so many great performances.... and such a colorful character. He once intentionally blew himself up with dynamite in front of a live audience!
methus57 LOL, you must be so tough. Only who was there know what really happened. Hopper was high on coke, marijuana and alcohol pretty much everyday, all day. He was wild at the time. In his prime he would pretty much confront and fight anyone. He would destroy little bitches like you.
Well at least he's having an actual conversation with Hopper, most of the time when Leno interviews he pays as little attention as possible to his guest - either he's looking over their shoulder at the TV screen or down at his notes.
I agree with Leno and Hopper that nobody could play Nicholson’s role in Easy Rider but Nicholson. Though it’s been reported Hopper pulled the knife on Torn, Hopper and Torn were both fantastic actors. Torn was fantastic in Albert Brooks sadly underrated comedy gem Defending Your Life and on The Larry Sanders Show. Hopper was also great in so much. Easy Rider, Apocalypse Now, Rivers Edge, Blue Velvet Hoosiers, Speed so many great films.
It's a shame that he chose not to give Peter Fonda and Terry Southern any credit for Ewsy Rider even though they both contributed to the movie and Terry Southern had much more experience in the movie biz at the time. Dennis feuded with Peter and even sued him over the movie. Peter tried to pay respects at Dennis's funeral but was turned away due to Dennis's wishes. A damn shame what egos do to some people. What an iconic movie!! It will live forever.
2:05 Rip Torn won a $475,000 defamation suit against Hopper. Lawsuit came about after remarks made by Hopper on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on 31 May 1994.
It's almost strange seeing him acting normal, considering how amazing he is in the movies as a total wackjob. Amazing actor and I miss seeing him in films
Yes, the good old days will never come back will they, and I wasn't alive when easy rider came out but those were the best days on this planet (America1945-1969), Americans were proud to have taken out an evil super power before it had a chance to rule the world, ww2 destroyed so many European factories that America was walmart to the world and 1 parent (a man) could provide a house, 2 cars, and vacations without college debt and moms were proud to stay home to make a good home for the kids, people knew right from wrong, in general and equality was on its way, Our CIA and its overlords saw mlk,jfk etc. as a threat to power and world domination From 1900-1969 we went from horse and carriages to nuclear weapons and space travel, since 1969 progress is a secret for the powerful men who do share their names and espouse their virtuosity while harboring nothing but contempt for the vast majority of the world, the feed off of our very life force, years of our own toil to be used against us, Also, Colors was a great movie
I had been looking for this. Dennis Hopper was sued by Rip Torn for this story, because it was actually Dennis that pulled the knife on Rip Torn. Dennis Hopper lost the case, and had to pay.
Mr. Hopper contributed to Life on this planet. He preserved so much artistically. Anyone that ever, underminded him in any way - look over your karmic shoulder. Nuf said.
It was $950,000, not exactly one million. Hopper was initially supposed to pay Torn $475,000 in damages, but after Hopper appealed, it was again ruled in Torn’s favor and not only did he have to pay the initial money to Torn but it was then doubled.
Interesting note; Rip Torn sued Hopper over this specific appearance and the story he told, Torn claimed it was Hopper who pulled the knife, Torn won the lawsuit
Dennis Hopper, ist in meinen Augen ein GUTER Gott in der Film Welt . und Motorrad Welt Dank Easy Riter .... 👍 Gruß aus Lörrach Baden Württemberg Deutschland Klaus- Dieter Scheffel geb Burget
Very cool. He acted with Dean in both Giant and Rebel. And as I stated above, I feel Dean would've been terrific as George Hanson, the boozing lawyer. Nicholson did a perfect job, of course, but man, I could see Dean doing that role. He would've been at the ideal age for the character, had he lived.
Nicholson nailed the Lawyer role, but I get Hopper's point, Nicholson wrote "The Trip" which was a brilliant piece of writing, so Hopper probably thought of Nicholson more as a writer back then. Nicholson could have had a great career as a screenwriter, but clearly he chose acting.
Nicholson was amazing as the alcoholic lawyer. Hopper got it right, ultimately. The only other actor, who I think would've nailed that role was James Dean. Had he lived he would've been at the perfect age. I can really envision him doing it.
Interesting interview, although Jay was basically insufferable. The bit about David Crosby’s father is particularly interesting. I think it even got some applause when Hopper mentioned him, which I found surprising.
@@genestone4951 3 minutes? You were able to deduce that this actor who definitely didn’t put up a facade in front of fans and cameras was not a mean person in 3 minutes? That’s impressive.
Torn sued Hopper for defamation and claimed that Hopper in fact pulled a knife on him (albeit a butter knife). I mean, one has to remember that both were drugged out method actors prone to violent outbursts at this time so it's actually pretty unclear what happened.
Dennis was great but his memory is awful! He gives an interview about the music for Easy Rider and gets the Bands all wrong. Now here he talks about Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young which happened in 1969, while his movie was made in 1968.
Is it possible they were just getting together and the film wasn't out yet? I mean, Stills and Young were of course already bandmates together in Buffalo Springfield, maybe they were jamming with Crosby but it wasn't official yet. Just speculating.
How prim and proper Hopper appears to be here. Hmmm..was he always this square thinking while doing Easy Rider, just wearing the freaky look then only as a facade? I read he "hated" so called hippies, yet he picked up on that look for quite a while. Hmmm...odd, but so it was apparently. Maybe the conservative look made him appear more castable, so to speak, for work in films to the Hollywood casting agents.
He certainly lived like a 'hippy', living in a commune in Taos, NM and doing enough drugs to trip out an entire battalion. To say nothing of the 'free love', he partook in. Yeah, I wouldn't say he hated hippies. His change of style was, as u stated, prolly due to casting trends. Fine actor, if a bit off beat.
Wow Jay Leno is almost as annoying as jimmy fallon. I can’t stand forced laughing and and talentless talk show host cutting off guest that have good stories.
Much of what Hopper says here doesn't seem true. The bit about CSNY does not make any sense as they were not all togeather till after the movie was released. Hopper's mannerisms in Easy Rider are so close to the real life David Crosby that I question his take on that also.
Hopper was always so articulate, congenial and down to earth. So different to the characters he played on screen
Well said despite the fact he played some fantastic villains Frank Booth in Blue Velvet and Howard Payne in Speed. Great down to earth people play great villains as was the case here.
Hopper was awesome. Guy made so many fantastic movies, gave so many great performances.... and such a colorful character. He once intentionally blew himself up with dynamite in front of a live audience!
Blew himself up with Dynamite? I thought that was Daffy Duck.
A great act, but you can only do it once
rest in peace, Dennis
Thanks.
I like the way Dennis would start to talk and Jay just stepped all over him.
I never liked Jay Leno as a talk show host
Jay had a (REALLY REALLY REALLY) bad habit of doing that.
It's called ignorance
Dennis was a sharp guy, very intelligent.
Did Leno ever listen to the answers?
Leno is a male Rosie O'Donnell....
According to Wiki, Rip Torn won a defamation lawsuit against Dennis for his comment about the knife incident and received $450,000.
Hopper pulled the knife on Torn. Hopper is a little bitch
L2K TechGuy he actually received 950,000 after Hopper appealed and failed when he had to pay punitive damages as well.
It was $900,000. Undoubtedly the best paycheck he's ever had. Even surpassing his salary from the film Paycheck.
MysticHydra
OMG...that's sad but kinda funny at the sametime.
methus57
LOL, you must be so tough.
Only who was there know what really happened.
Hopper was high on coke, marijuana and alcohol pretty much everyday, all day.
He was wild at the time.
In his prime he would pretty much confront and fight anyone.
He would destroy little bitches like you.
Why won't Jay shut up and let the man speak?
Rip torn died
DaleRobby rear
Because he's a fuckin skunk! Conan deserved that spot
Well at least he's having an actual conversation with Hopper, most of the time when Leno interviews he pays as little attention as possible to his guest - either he's looking over their shoulder at the TV screen or down at his notes.
I was thinking the same thing. Let Hopper finish his damn sentence!
Because he's another loud mouth yank
What an elegant man also with great experience.
One of our most underrated directors
Jay called those movies stupid. I call Jay Leno stupid.
@@RobertIsraelKabakoff Corman camp rules!
Just after making "True Romance"...and the best dialog with Christopher Walken.
Fake history, mixed with a boring dialog
@@dantelane2020 fake history but the dialogue wasn't boring it was funny as fuck
RIP Dennis Hopper
Really sorry that he is no longer with us. Good video clip.
Coolest actor.
I agree with Leno and Hopper that nobody could play Nicholson’s role in Easy Rider but Nicholson. Though it’s been reported Hopper pulled the knife on Torn, Hopper and Torn were both fantastic actors. Torn was fantastic in Albert Brooks sadly underrated comedy gem Defending Your Life and on The Larry Sanders Show. Hopper was also great in so much. Easy Rider, Apocalypse Now, Rivers Edge, Blue Velvet Hoosiers, Speed so many great films.
It's a shame that he chose not to give Peter Fonda and Terry Southern any credit for Ewsy Rider even though they both contributed to the movie and Terry Southern had much more experience in the movie biz at the time. Dennis feuded with Peter and even sued him over the movie. Peter tried to pay respects at Dennis's funeral but was turned away due to Dennis's wishes. A damn shame what egos do to some people. What an iconic movie!! It will live forever.
2:05 Rip Torn won a $475,000 defamation suit against Hopper. Lawsuit came about after remarks made by Hopper on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on 31 May 1994.
It's almost strange seeing him acting normal, considering how amazing he is in the movies as a total wackjob. Amazing actor and I miss seeing him in films
Yes, the good old days will never come back will they, and I wasn't alive when easy rider came out but those were the best days on this planet (America1945-1969), Americans were proud to have taken out an evil super power before it had a chance to rule the world, ww2 destroyed so many European factories that America was walmart to the world and 1 parent (a man) could provide a house, 2 cars, and vacations without college debt and moms were proud to stay home to make a good home for the kids, people knew right from wrong, in general and equality was on its way, Our CIA and its overlords saw mlk,jfk etc. as a threat to power and world domination
From 1900-1969 we went from horse and carriages to nuclear weapons and space travel, since 1969 progress is a secret for the powerful men who do share their names and espouse their virtuosity while harboring nothing but contempt for the vast majority of the world, the feed off of our very life force, years of our own toil to be used against us,
Also, Colors was a great movie
I had been looking for this. Dennis Hopper was sued by Rip Torn for this story, because it was actually Dennis that pulled the knife on Rip Torn. Dennis Hopper lost the case, and had to pay.
Mr. Hopper contributed to Life on this planet. He preserved so much artistically. Anyone that ever, underminded him in any way - look over your karmic shoulder. Nuf said.
Hopper was sued by Rip Torn for saying he pulled a knife on him.
Why?
Speed was an intense movie in the theater.
Native of Dodge City, Kansas. Two of his larger pieces of art are on display outdoors next to a wonderful local pub.
According to the judges ruling after this, Hopper pulled the knife. Torn was granted $1M for this Jay Leno interview. Bravo Dennis :)
It was $950,000, not exactly one million. Hopper was initially supposed to pay Torn $475,000 in damages, but after Hopper appealed, it was again ruled in Torn’s favor and not only did he have to pay the initial money to Torn but it was then doubled.
The Trip is a criminally underrated film! RIP Dennis and Peter
Loved this guy
I forgot how obnoxious Jay Leno was.
That comment about Rip Torn cost Hopper $950k!!
Speed is epic . He's right about that
Blue Velvet, True Romance, Apocalypse Now, Speed. Wow man
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 .....
Super Mario Bros
EASY RIDER!? The movie that changed hollywood
Giant , Rebel without a cause, Tracks, Night tide🙋♀️
Out of the blue as well, one of my favorites
Interesting note; Rip Torn sued Hopper over this specific appearance and the story he told, Torn claimed it was Hopper who pulled the knife, Torn won the lawsuit
People might remember Jack Starrett as the only guy who died in Rambo First Blood.
Now the 50th anniversary
Dennis Hopper, ist in meinen Augen ein GUTER Gott in der Film Welt . und Motorrad Welt Dank Easy Riter .... 👍 Gruß aus Lörrach Baden Württemberg Deutschland Klaus- Dieter Scheffel geb Burget
A great guy!
Born in dodge city kansas
2:14 That remark about Torn wound up costing Hopper almost one million dollars XD
This shows how bad an interviewer Jay Leno was, thanks for uploading this clip.
R.I.P. Dennis Hopper
Dennis worked with James Dean, and Liz Taylor ...how cool is that? 😃😎
Very cool. He acted with Dean in both Giant and Rebel. And as I stated above, I feel Dean would've been terrific as George Hanson, the boozing lawyer. Nicholson did a perfect job, of course, but man, I could see Dean doing that role. He would've been at the ideal age for the character, had he lived.
Jay Leno giving the homer explanation of Speed lol
Nicholson nailed the Lawyer role, but I get Hopper's point, Nicholson wrote "The Trip" which was a brilliant piece of writing, so Hopper probably thought of Nicholson more as a writer back then. Nicholson could have had a great career as a screenwriter, but clearly he chose acting.
Also wrote the Monkees movie Head.
Nicholson was amazing as the alcoholic lawyer. Hopper got it right, ultimately. The only other actor, who I think would've nailed that role was James Dean. Had he lived he would've been at the perfect age. I can really envision him doing it.
That Rip Torn story cost him well over a milliion dollars.
johnnyreality j
johnnyreality It was for $475,000.
@@bubgum00 but the Hopper appealed and lost and Rip was awarded another 475k
@@marynixon4493still under a million.
often playing the hippy rebel, but always suited for interviews, he dressed up well.
The Trip was a great film
Stole the show, in Speed 🚄🚇
Absolutely
Interesting interview, although Jay was basically insufferable.
The bit about David Crosby’s father is particularly interesting.
I think it even got some applause when Hopper mentioned him, which I found surprising.
I was not asked to be in it at all.
Leno gives away the plot to "SPEED"
Another demonstration of how crappy an interviewer Leno is. Just let the legend speak dude!
muchadoaboutnoting it seemed fine mostly. I mean sometimes you accidentally step on what the other person is saying because you start at the sam time.
Leno had no business on TV...terrible interview. Just llet Hopper speak by God
leno sucks ass all the way around
4:50 "It's fast...and furious."
Speed was not Keanu's first big action picture = POINT BREAK!!!! Far better film
Keanu was the STAR of Speed. Patrick Swayze was the STAR of Point Break
Bill and Ted 👍🏻
@@HoustonT17 Swayze and Reeves co-starred in Point Break. Both had the biggest roles. I think Reeves as the cop, was slightly more the protagonist.
I agree, PB was much better.
River's Edge, no?
I have a different opinion of Dennis after listening to him talk live , unlike most a hole characters he usually played !!!
Laurel canyon connection
Ha! He admitted his dad worked for the OSS in a later talk show
Yes, weird scenes inside the canyon. Another to add to the list.
how did Leno get that job, anyway?
they kept trying to tell him he Didn't get the job, but every time they started to, he just kept interrupting them.
Leno was the best
Jack Starrett played the mean deputy who abused Rambo in “First Blood”
He seems a good guy in this interview, contrary to the characters he played. Although many people say he was mean in real life, too
So??? He was mean so is your dad and mom,they trying to teach your punk ass something, the world doesnt care about you
He wasn't mean in real life. In my 3 minutes interaction with him he was intensely shy.
@@genestone4951 3 minutes? You were able to deduce that this actor who definitely didn’t put up a facade in front of fans and cameras was not a mean person in 3 minutes? That’s impressive.
how did Leno ever get the job
There's a movie on it. Called "The Late Shift"
Torn also hit mailer with a hammer
Dennis Hopper is closely associated with the word Cool …
Bet he showed Steve McQueen a few things 😅
Torn sued Hopper for defamation and claimed that Hopper in fact pulled a knife on him (albeit a butter knife). I mean, one has to remember that both were drugged out method actors prone to violent outbursts at this time so it's actually pretty unclear what happened.
Strange Scenes in Laurel Canyon
Jay interrupts too much. I never noticed that before.
Jay Leno the last great late night talk show.
Ya, Speed, that movie looks decent.
fast and furious
What a toupee
Dennis Hopper slient simple comedy talk real life 🙄🙄🙄
Hated him in Speed😡
Great interview that caused this liar a cool million to Rip Torn.
Leno is just awful. Really cringe.
Sammy Maudlin was better.
I never liked Jay Leno as a talk show host
He didn't like you either
Wow, went from Johnny Carson to Jay Leno? This man is insufferable!
Ho-ly Jesus, Leno is insufferable
Dennis was great but his memory is awful! He gives an interview about the music for Easy Rider and gets the Bands all wrong. Now here he talks about Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young which happened in 1969, while his movie was made in 1968.
Probably because he did a lot of drugs.
Is it possible they were just getting together and the film wasn't out yet? I mean, Stills and Young were of course already bandmates together in Buffalo Springfield, maybe they were jamming with Crosby but it wasn't official yet.
Just speculating.
It's shocking that Jay Leno was on tv for so long. YUCK.
How prim and proper Hopper appears to be here. Hmmm..was he always this square thinking while doing Easy Rider, just wearing the freaky look then only as a facade? I read he "hated" so called hippies, yet he picked up on that look for quite a while. Hmmm...odd, but so it was apparently. Maybe the conservative look made him appear more castable, so to speak, for work in films to the Hollywood casting agents.
He certainly lived like a 'hippy', living in a commune in Taos, NM and doing enough drugs to trip out an entire battalion. To say nothing of the 'free love', he partook in. Yeah, I wouldn't say he hated hippies. His change of style was, as u stated, prolly due to casting trends. Fine actor, if a bit off beat.
Hopper was once the counter culture icon, by the time he died he sold out and was doing Capitol one credit card ads, F Dennis "sell out" Hopper
Oh shut up
Wow Jay Leno is almost as annoying as jimmy fallon. I can’t stand forced laughing and and talentless talk show host cutting off guest that have good stories.
He's full of shit. Terry Southern wrote the part for Rip and Hopper attacked him. Rip sued him and won 2 lawsuits against him.
Thank you @Sherie Berk!
Much of what Hopper says here doesn't seem true. The bit about CSNY does not make any sense as they were not all togeather till after the movie was released. Hopper's mannerisms in Easy Rider are so close to the real life David Crosby that I question his take on that also.
Loved Dennis in Apocalypse Now, but Blue Velvet was a low point.
Wrong.
The Super Mario Bros. movie was a *LOW* point. XD
Wow that's a retarded opinion
You're crazy. It was his big comeback.
Blue Velvet was one of the best movies ever.