Bill Duke - My 40 Year Career On Screen And Behind The Camera [FULL INTERVIEW]

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  • @tammychallis3239
    @tammychallis3239 Před 5 lety +55

    Wow!! IDK how this ended up in my feed but what a delightful interview. Excellent, thanks 👏👏👏

  • @illinoisjones8003
    @illinoisjones8003 Před 5 lety +59

    Worked on 2 of his films he directed, by chance, in my 20yr career, 10 years apart. Great guy, one of the few in Hollywood. Wish I had more time to talk to him. We were too busy. Thanks for this upload, can listen to him all day.

    • @AutismTheaterProject
      @AutismTheaterProject Před rokem +1

      Awesome! Would love for you to check out the Autism Theater Project!

  • @mindyenglish5305
    @mindyenglish5305 Před 5 lety +11

    I don't know who this guy is, but after the first clip showed up in my feed, I stopped what I was doing and went to find the rest of the interview. He's one of those people who when he starts speaking, everyone else stops and listens.

  • @YakThaWiseman72
    @YakThaWiseman72 Před 5 lety +17

    "If there is a Giant has his foot on your neck, you have two choices you can say he's bigger than meee, he's fifteen feet tall, my neck is cracking I might as well give up or you can say if his foot is on my neck his toe is close to my mouth so I can bite his toe. I choose toe bitting" I love it Bill Duke is the man

  • @happygirl9485
    @happygirl9485 Před 5 lety +28

    I wish I had wisdom like this around me when I was younger.

  • @DevZant
    @DevZant Před rokem +4

    I’ve watched this interview probably 100 times. His tone is this video is immensely relaxing.

    • @filmcourage
      @filmcourage  Před rokem +3

      We agree! We love Bill Duke. Here is 3.5 hours of his wisdom if you're interested. Thanks for watching! czcams.com/video/jT_TEFk3Vw8/video.html

    • @TimothyJonSarris
      @TimothyJonSarris Před 22 dny

      @@filmcouragewow!!!! Thank you 🙏

  • @Yesyesyesyesyesyesyesyes

    This man is a LEGEND. He is from my hometown and I love watching him in movies! Thanks for the great interview.

  • @nicolemcfadden9095
    @nicolemcfadden9095 Před 10 měsíci +1

    This man is a Legend! Highly underrated a real gift and talent. A man’s man on and off the camera! ❤ Thank you for uploading this.

  • @Filmmaker809
    @Filmmaker809 Před 5 lety +26

    Great interview, lovely man. Love his work.

  • @JohnORourke.
    @JohnORourke. Před 5 lety +19

    Why can't every actor give such honest and in depth interviews?

    • @robg3610
      @robg3610 Před 5 lety +3

      This is by far the best interview I've ever seen.
      All celebs talk about nowadays is how much they hate Trump.

    • @racqynathiri856
      @racqynathiri856 Před 3 lety +1

      SOME r nepotism babies with no depth?

    • @robertstitches9517
      @robertstitches9517 Před 2 lety +1

      @@robg3610 what do ya think Duke thinks of him?

  • @daves2822
    @daves2822 Před 5 lety +27

    Always enjoyed and admired Bill Duke's acting, directing. From Commando to Predator, Menace to Society and Busta Rhymes "Dangerous" video, and everything else theres too many to list. This video is amazing to watch. I hope I get to meet him one day and tell him, I appreciate his works one day. I didn't know about his earlier work and his struggle, guys a genius!

    • @norandaanderson6716
      @norandaanderson6716 Před 5 lety

      Dave S And Car Wash too

    • @gorequillnachovidal
      @gorequillnachovidal Před 5 lety

      if you meet him please rip that silly hat off his head and run!

    • @user-wv9vb1yh7r
      @user-wv9vb1yh7r Před 5 lety

      Only actor I know can make a prop like a razor blade and shaving so unsettling and nerve racking, seeing this interview explained alot about his mastery of acting

    • @lewisjones4130
      @lewisjones4130 Před 2 lety

      ALSO THE DYING FATHER OF THE 1ST LADY IN THE OVAL

  • @thepanafricanman
    @thepanafricanman Před 5 lety +11

    This woman is a good listener

  • @coaltobaccoandwildhorses1160

    This interview should be required listening for the idiots like me

  • @maiiam9835
    @maiiam9835 Před 5 lety +3

    I feel so honored to find this interview with Bill Duke! Thank you.

    • @filmcourage
      @filmcourage  Před 5 lety +1

      We're honored you found it. Thanks for watching.

  • @daniellatteo_thefilmmaker

    from 50:00 on- I'm going to sleep to this almost every night. What an inspiration!! You can feel from somebody who's been there and done it. Thank you so much Mr. Duke!

  • @AlexGarcia-ze4yg
    @AlexGarcia-ze4yg Před rokem +2

    Duke's got nothing to prove. Absolute legend.

  • @daves2822
    @daves2822 Před rokem +1

    Watched this when it was new, been a fan of Bill Duke since Commando. Have much more respect for him after listening to his journey in life.

  • @apexvenom4666
    @apexvenom4666 Před 5 lety +9

    Brilliant. Marvelous. And intuitive. What a spectacular interview.

  • @SongvilayFilms
    @SongvilayFilms Před 3 lety +2

    My god, this was amazing, so informative. I wish I would’ve seen this sooner. Awesome interview, much respect to Bill Duke he’s a good man. Thanks Film courage!

  • @patrickbandau2664
    @patrickbandau2664 Před 4 lety +2

    During listening to the video you really want to give not just one thumb up. Maybe one every 5 to 10 mins. This is an exellent video! Thanks for taking and uploading it.

  • @thepanafricanman
    @thepanafricanman Před 5 lety +5

    Wow this is one of the best interviews ive seen this year.

    • @filmcourage
      @filmcourage  Před 5 lety

      Mr. Duke is amazing. We're glad you discovered this video. Thanks for watching.

  • @NoOne-zx3dk
    @NoOne-zx3dk Před 5 lety +8

    "You know you done f*cked up, right?"
    Classic!

  • @skylarr.3105
    @skylarr.3105 Před rokem +1

    This is my favourite interview from you guys, thank you

  • @gnolan4281
    @gnolan4281 Před 3 lety +1

    As Bill talks about his life on this and in many interviews it becomes apparent that he is much more than meets the eye. He thinks & feels on multiple levels yet he seems to have one identity; as though he has majestically, philosophically, intellectually, ethically, wisely, humorously, patiently, tolerantly, artfully, deftly, peacefully and not without great adversity mastered the volcano within, unleashing it when and how he chooses. When he leans back and tells somebody they "done fucked up" you know he's acting but you know he's drawing on a very real power to intimidate.

    • @hellyeahisaidit
      @hellyeahisaidit Před 3 lety +1

      He knows his power!!! 🔥🔥🔥✊🏿✊🏿💯💯💯

  • @YakThaWiseman72
    @YakThaWiseman72 Před 5 lety +5

    Taraji P. Henson stated in an interview that she took this Brother Acting Bootcamp in California.

    • @coolinism
      @coolinism Před 4 lety +1

      She's a great actress 👊

  • @imanhameen5516
    @imanhameen5516 Před 3 lety +1

    Beyond legendary...a class all by himself that only he deserves to be a part of...although Robert and Kevin Hooks come close...ordinary, extraordinary...cannot praise this brother enough...the respect I have for this brother is unexplainable

  • @YakThaWiseman72
    @YakThaWiseman72 Před 5 lety +1

    The You know you done fucked up don't you line from Menace II Society and "I see yooou line from Predator are two of the most memorable lines from Films Love Bill Duke.

  • @hamacus
    @hamacus Před 5 lety +1

    Magnificent interview of a spectacular human being! Thank you so much for sharing this!

  • @raheianpresley1660
    @raheianpresley1660 Před 5 lety +4

    I'm naming this, 'Keys To Life'. 💯

  • @holysmokes4259
    @holysmokes4259 Před 4 lety +2

    "I think your ability to deal with pain and how you deal with that, determines your life journey. "
    ~Bill Duke~

  • @downtownearth828
    @downtownearth828 Před 5 lety +1

    God bless Bill Duke and Film Courage, I love this video---thank you

  • @samplejunkie622
    @samplejunkie622 Před 5 lety +7

    bill is so damn wise. i love him

  • @nicholasdickens2801
    @nicholasdickens2801 Před 3 lety +1

    He’s a truly lovely and remarkable gentleman.

  • @cjvpjackson9350
    @cjvpjackson9350 Před 5 lety +11

    This is Beyond College knowledge... you may attain a Dr. degree but as my Grandmother says "you can't Beat a trained Mind". This is Life wisdom concerning Not only onscreen/behind screen info but also info on Life. Watch the whole thing at least once. I will always remember to tell young women that... "Men treat you like you treat yourself"... That's Diamond info!!!

  • @macklee6837
    @macklee6837 Před 5 lety +4

    A very wise and learned man. Excellent interview 💖

  • @AychMan
    @AychMan Před 5 lety +2

    I am an optimist. When someone tells me to fall into darkness backwards, I see light at the end of the tunnel. Like rising into the light from the darkness.

  • @geraldandre5457
    @geraldandre5457 Před 5 lety +2

    What other interviews have she done? Im just wondering because her voice sound very pleasant

  • @KMiley
    @KMiley Před 5 lety +24

    I’m an introvert 😬

    • @demetriusdion286
      @demetriusdion286 Před 5 lety +3

      I'm an ambivert [this is an extrovert/introvert]. I'm the life of the party and a hermit as well.

    • @luarness5054
      @luarness5054 Před 5 lety

      So am I, kinda kool duh.

    • @paulcoleman3025
      @paulcoleman3025 Před 4 lety

      So many successful people are.

  • @YakThaWiseman72
    @YakThaWiseman72 Před 5 lety +1

    Yes Run Lola Run was a great film. I watched it in my Cinema Appreciation Class

  • @otsogiants
    @otsogiants Před rokem

    Incredible collection of wisdom. Amazing. Thank you for sharing your skills.

  • @bluefilmsltd
    @bluefilmsltd Před 5 lety +2

    Thank you for this. I know that Samuel Fuller was a good influence on him as far as creativity goes. That right there says a lot.

  • @smvgrv1624
    @smvgrv1624 Před 5 lety

    Much respect to Mr. Duke!! Great actor and director. 👍🏾👏🏾🙏🏾

  • @mychalsimmons4177
    @mychalsimmons4177 Před 5 lety +1

    Awesome interview Thank You Karen

  • @KennedyMoronta
    @KennedyMoronta Před 5 lety +2

    amazing Bill Duke i would love to meet you one day!

  • @russelt1000
    @russelt1000 Před 3 lety

    Very insightful
    Thanks for all the good work Bill....

  • @jenniferdickson-bonds8314

    Great interview

  • @ummagumma00
    @ummagumma00 Před 5 lety

    Awesome interview. Thanks for uploading

  • @BLACKDISC
    @BLACKDISC Před rokem +1

    1:17:03 This is my mantra. True wisdom right there.

  • @ArtuuroSchizoPhrenos
    @ArtuuroSchizoPhrenos Před 5 lety +1

    Fantastic interview!

  • @ronc166
    @ronc166 Před 3 lety +1

    Love Bill Duke

  • @user-wv9vb1yh7r
    @user-wv9vb1yh7r Před 5 lety +4

    *singing out of breath:* long, tall Sally
    She's built for speed, she got
    Everything that Uncle John need, oh baby
    Yeah baby, woo baby
    Havin' me some fun tonight, yeah

  • @johnbrown577
    @johnbrown577 Před 3 lety +1

    Check him out in No Sudden Move on HBOMAX. 👌🏽

  • @TheBancNonius
    @TheBancNonius Před 3 lety

    Dude is cerebral like a professor. Always liked him in the movies; had such a bad ass character .

  • @ilovehouse888
    @ilovehouse888 Před 4 lety +2

    Bill you’re a great man. Loved ya in Predator. 👍🏻

  • @jeremiahwoodsi4202
    @jeremiahwoodsi4202 Před 5 lety +2

    Mr. Dukes to you!Sir Bill Dukes infact, yaw hail King Jaffie Jafir👑great interview Film Courage Keep em coming!!!

  • @chocolatesilksworld6951
    @chocolatesilksworld6951 Před 5 lety +2

    Always liked him since his epic role in "Menace II Society"

  • @ROCKNROLLFAN
    @ROCKNROLLFAN Před 5 lety +1

    DEEP interview......

  • @nyakarimaking20
    @nyakarimaking20 Před 5 lety

    Amazing nuggets of wisdom.🙌🙌🙌🌻🌻🌻

  • @yessirrr5182
    @yessirrr5182 Před 3 lety +1

    "Here we are again, bro... Just you and me. Same kind of moon, same kind of jungle. Real number 10, remember? Whole platoon, 32 men chopped into meat... We walk out, just you and me, nobody else. Right on top, huh? Not a scratch... Not a fuckin' scratch. You know, who ever got you, they'll come back again. And when he does, I'm gonna cut your name right into him... I'm gonna cut your name into him!"

  • @davew4930
    @davew4930 Před 5 lety

    Very insightful great interview.

  • @davekinghorn9567
    @davekinghorn9567 Před rokem

    Bill, don't be ashamed of your portrayal of 'Silk' in the Hit TV show Kojak.. that wasn't a big screen drama... that entire show was a comic book come to life with wild outlandish made-up characters of all sorts every week. Almost like the original BatMan, it was both an honor and a riot to get cast. So OF COURSE the character Silk was going to be a ridiculous, quintessential stereotype of a NYC Pimp right out of a comic book. And you portrayed the character brilliantly. And to this day, I still believe that only you could have carried that role. It was much more difficult to be convincing in that role than you are leading on. We saw the serious actor, the theatrical actor, and a self-deprecating comic actor all wrapped up into one. Don't be ashamed of the role. Be proud of how you pulled it off. It WOULD HAVE looked shameful if any other actor attempted it. You were both brilliant and a riot... and that is exactly what that role required.

  • @lsb2623
    @lsb2623 Před 2 lety +1

    anytime...

  • @dionbarnes3173
    @dionbarnes3173 Před rokem +2

    I love this❤

  • @YakThaWiseman72
    @YakThaWiseman72 Před 5 lety

    Bill Duke is Deep love this Brother

  • @regmoe876
    @regmoe876 Před rokem +1

    Hi Bill you still looking good brother

  • @JosephPembroke
    @JosephPembroke Před 5 lety +5

    wisdom

  • @user-wv9vb1yh7r
    @user-wv9vb1yh7r Před 5 lety

    Got here from seeing the 1984 novel clip, needles to say it was beautiful,bone chilling and subtle all at once... master story teller,actor and living legend Bill Duke 👏👏👏

  • @JustK009
    @JustK009 Před 5 lety +1

    Bill Duke = Legend

  • @tommykovac1360
    @tommykovac1360 Před 5 lety

    Aside from the awkward ending, it was a damn great interview!

  • @Neodinni
    @Neodinni Před 5 lety +1

    Im gonna have some fun!!

  • @martelmitchell9600
    @martelmitchell9600 Před 5 lety

    Great interview!

  • @AlexGarcia-ze4yg
    @AlexGarcia-ze4yg Před rokem +1

    I'm not buying that Hoodlum only made $28 million at the box. That was the talk of the town when it came out.

  • @a.deewai3181
    @a.deewai3181 Před 5 lety

    Dear sir,
    A few moments ago I gave a respons and refered to a documentary... It's called Spiritual Slave Story. Sincerly, A. DEE WAI.

  • @jeremiahwoodsi4202
    @jeremiahwoodsi4202 Před 5 lety +1

    To think you can take on a green beret? Get em Dukes gone have me some fun

  • @sayitjamon6237
    @sayitjamon6237 Před rokem

    59:25 THIS! In the 10 years that I have worked with actors, 99% DO NOT LISTEN. They just want to talk about "Me, me and my feelings, my troubles, my friends, my perspective!" Its exhausting, and when they screw up, you are the one who has to explain where it went wrong.

  • @digitalmusicalart3494
    @digitalmusicalart3494 Před 5 lety +2

    @2:55, this what Monique did not want to do.

  • @202Pasha
    @202Pasha Před 5 lety

    Thank you for this!

  • @adedoyin3336
    @adedoyin3336 Před 5 lety +2

    I like that saying about father being a fool we have the same saying in west Africa nigeria it goes like I don’t understand why my father isn’t rich, young man you at it too let’s see if you’re rich too .

  • @JonathanEBoyd
    @JonathanEBoyd Před 5 lety +1

    wow this interview is so rich

  • @kaydh9875
    @kaydh9875 Před 5 lety

    Very clever and talented man.

  • @onyxenginestudios3151
    @onyxenginestudios3151 Před 5 lety

    Thanks for posting.

  • @ROCKNROLLFAN
    @ROCKNROLLFAN Před 5 lety +1

    he said "how in the hell are you going to go to heaven if you don't die"......lol....

  • @payalive
    @payalive Před 5 lety

    Anyone knows the interviewer's name ??

  • @-Kamal-
    @-Kamal- Před 5 měsíci

    BILL DUKE 🏆

  • @spacebar3010
    @spacebar3010 Před 5 lety

    Fantastic Man With Love For Humanity & the World

  • @Clarencebeeks89
    @Clarencebeeks89 Před 2 lety

    ❤️🙏🏽🇯🇲

  • @pearlharris1837
    @pearlharris1837 Před 5 lety

    I love his opinion on celebrities with superiority complexes.
    Like I've always said 'I've yet to see a person walk around with a halo over their head or who can shit gold dust'. So I'd say were pretty much all equal as human beings :-)

  • @orlandojones8066
    @orlandojones8066 Před 4 lety +1

    You could have been a florist. -Bill Duke

  • @HOHguy
    @HOHguy Před 3 lety

    “Same kind of moon same kind of jungle”

  • @isrealistheauthor1489
    @isrealistheauthor1489 Před 5 lety +1

    SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST: THE PRISONERS BIBLE. by Chief Shuaib y. Isreal. Google THE BOOK!
    Or FACE THE MUSIC!!

  • @YakThaWiseman72
    @YakThaWiseman72 Před 5 lety

    "When they go to the bathroom they stink" Classic

  • @swishrivera3355
    @swishrivera3355 Před 4 lety

    SEE NOW,YOU KNOW U DUN FUCKED UP IF U DONT WATCH THIS WHOLE INTERVIEW RIGHT

  • @mypraystation8566
    @mypraystation8566 Před 4 lety

    So acting is like being in the sunken place?

  • @mahoganyb.9309
    @mahoganyb.9309 Před 5 lety

    You know you done fucked up!

  • @leonardbangura2120
    @leonardbangura2120 Před 4 lety +1

    12 haters

  • @erickanew
    @erickanew Před 4 lety

    Lol, that pimp role on kojak was awful see why he tried to buy it back, can tell he didn't like it

  • @jonah1940
    @jonah1940 Před 5 lety

    What a joke. . .
    He bout to tear up over some man, what a soft shell of a man.

    • @robg3610
      @robg3610 Před 5 lety +1

      Meanwhile you've got the mental capacity of a 6 year old.

    • @jonah1940
      @jonah1940 Před 5 lety

      @@robg3610
      The wicked defend the wicked !
      Two butter boys, ha ha ha ha ha ha.
      Men with men, working that which is unseemly !

    • @jonah1940
      @jonah1940 Před 5 lety

      @@robg3610
      And receiving in yourselves that re payment that is meet for your actions.

    • @damienholland9244
      @damienholland9244 Před 5 lety

      In your case arrogance is a virtue.

    • @jonah1940
      @jonah1940 Před 5 lety

      @@damienholland9244
      I cry for the LORD, not some but crumb loving man.
      #YouSuspect

  • @instabamm5484
    @instabamm5484 Před 5 lety +1

    He was an extra in a couple of Arnie films. Why the glory?

    • @a.2419
      @a.2419 Před 5 lety +6

      Instabamm google is your friend

    • @onyxenginestudios3151
      @onyxenginestudios3151 Před 5 lety +5

      He has directed several films including “Hoodlum” and “Deep Cover”...And I imagine countless others..

    • @demetriusdion286
      @demetriusdion286 Před 5 lety +2

      Instabamm, look at the film "Carwash."

    • @macklee6837
      @macklee6837 Před 5 lety +2

      What a sad, bitter person you must be to say such a thing.

    • @robg3610
      @robg3610 Před 5 lety

      Why the glory? It's an interview you fucking dumbass. I didn't realise he was getting the medal of honor here.

  • @gorequillnachovidal
    @gorequillnachovidal Před 5 lety

    please tell me these interviews are multiple days and that he wore this same outfit, stupid hat and all, every single day while philosophizing about his Trump conspiracy theories.

    • @love4lust7301
      @love4lust7301 Před 5 lety

      GoreQuill NachoVidal it's a 2hr interview why would he changed

    • @gorequillnachovidal
      @gorequillnachovidal Před 5 lety

      @@love4lust7301 Have you seen that silly hat? The proof is in the pudding....cup he is wearing on his head. Sometimes dead is better.

    • @smarterdenyouthink
      @smarterdenyouthink Před 5 lety +2

      GoreQuill NachoVidal shut up 🤐

    • @gorequillnachovidal
      @gorequillnachovidal Před 5 lety

      @@smarterdenyouthink I will rip that silly hat right off that dude's head, urinate in it again, and feed it to you!

    • @panthergod
      @panthergod Před 5 lety +1

      Shut up bitch

  • @ItWasMyName1st
    @ItWasMyName1st Před 5 lety +1

    Fantastic interview!