Film Michael Caine retires

[horsechoker]

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/oct/14/michael-caine-confirms-his-retirement-at-the-age-of-90

Michael Caine confirms his retirement at the age of 90

Actor brings seven-decade career to close, saying he wants to go out on a high note after his last role in The Great Escaper

He blew the bloody doors off acting

 

[RedSky]

Lazy bastard.

 

[Samid]

What have I seen him in?

 

[Raoul]

* Unless Nolan calls.

 

[Reditus]

Is that the guy who was in Jaws the Revenge?

 

[CallyRed]

Best ever Alfred.

 

[Pexbo]

He’s got more Michelin stars than he has arms

 

[Scandi Red]

The tangerine business in shambles!

 

[Salt Bailly]

 

[Carolina Red]

Legend

 

[Conor]

He was only 90 years old.

 

[gormless]

Is that the guy who was in Jaws the Revenge?

“I have never seen the film, but by all accounts it was terrible. However I have seen the house that it built, and it is terrific."

 

[Moby]

To the thread about actors who disappeared after one successful movie.

 

[Boycott]

The Harry Palmer films he starred in during the 1960s were pretty good. His accent made it impossible for him to be cast as James Bond but those three films give an idea of what a Caine Bond film might have been like. They were also certainly much more realistic to actual Cold War spy activity in that rather than living the fast life of beautiful women and luxury cars the Harry Palmer films were a lot more bleak and miserable in its overall theme but especially his particular character.

I also greatly enjoyed when he played Sherlock Holmes along with Ben Kingsley as Dr Watson in Without a Clue which without giving spoilers is a comedic take on the Sherlock Holmes character. The film The Man Who Would Be King he did with Sean Connery is one of my all time favourites and the Jack the Ripper two part show he did playing the chief inspector was quite compelling.

 

[Red in STL]

He was only 90 years old.

As far as I know he still is

 

[Gringo]

The Harry Palmer films he starred in during the 1960s were pretty good. His accent made it impossible for him to be cast as James Bond but those three films give an idea of what a Caine Bond film might have been like. They were also certainly much more realistic to actual Cold War spy activity in that rather than living the fast life of beautiful women and luxury cars the Harry Palmer films were a lot more bleak and miserable in its overall theme but especially his particular character.

I also greatly enjoyed when he played Sherlock Holmes along with Ben Kingsley as Dr Watson in Without a Clue which without giving spoilers is a comedic take on the Sherlock Holmes character. The film The Man Who Would Be King he did with Sean Connery is one of my all time favourites and the Jack the Ripper two part show he did playing the chief inspector was quite compelling.

I've only seen the Ipcress File but loved it. Loved the overall tone of the movie much more than the James Bonds. All the best actors carry a screen presence and Caine certainly had that from the start of his career right to the very end. Apparently Caine was a bit of a party boy in the rocking 60's and certainly lived life to it's fullest.

Anybody who is interested in film should watch this:

Give it 5 minutes and you're hooked by his charisma and wisdom. Mammoth personality and forever thankful he's left behind a great CV for us to enjoy.

 

[Scarlett Dracarys]

Fun fact his wife is Guyanese like me

 

[Darkhorsez]

Fun fact his wife is Guyanese like me

But she is pretty unlike you

 

[Scarlett Dracarys]

But she is pretty unlike you

so mean

 

[Darkhorsez]

so mean

Fair enough - sorry

 

[Scandi Red]

 

[Red in STL]

Fair enough - sorry

I think you're very lucky still being able to make that apology

 

[amolbhatia50k]

I think you're very lucky still being able to make that apology

Very lucky? What, as in lucky to still have arms/ existence/ a caf account?

 

[Woodzy]

Not enough mention of the Muppet Christmas Carol in here

 

[Ish]

Legend.

 

[Stobzilla]

Not enough mention of the Muppet Christmas Carol in here

Arguably his greatest work.

 

[stepic]

 

[golden_blunder]

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/oct/14/michael-caine-confirms-his-retirement-at-the-age-of-90

Michael Caine confirms his retirement at the age of 90

Actor brings seven-decade career to close, saying he wants to go out on a high note after his last role in The Great Escaper

He blew the bloody doors off acting

Thought he’d retire after a short stint in eastenders

 

[Yorkeontop]

I hate when artists announce their retirements. Just say you're taking an indefinite break.

 

[Moby]

I hate when artists announce their retirements. Just say you're taking an indefinite break.

That's a really weird thing to hate.

 

[P-Ro]

Has he also retired from being a nosey neighbour?

 

[Yorkeontop]

That's a really weird thing to hate.

Those bloody rappers with their retirements have annoyed me immensely. For some musicians it ends up being a money grab but some seem to have to not have heard the term "indefinite break."

 

[altodevil]

My cocaine

 

[horsechoker]

Has he also retired from being a nosey neighbour?

He's taking it up full time now he's retired

 

[Wibble]

Those bloody rappers with their retirements have annoyed me immensely. For some musicians it ends up being a money grab but some seem to have to not have heard the term "indefinite break."

I'm fairly sure Michael won't be back with a rap album.

Unless it pays really well.

 

[horsechoker]

I'm fairly sure Michael won't be back with a rap album.

Unless it pays really well.

Pete and Bas feat Michael Caine

 

[Moby]

Those bloody rappers with their retirements have annoyed me immensely. For some musicians it ends up being a money grab but some seem to have to not have heard the term "indefinite break."

I mean, they're free to say whatever the feck they want. It's their career.

 

[GhastlyHun]

I mean, they're free to say whatever the feck they want. It's their career.

Also, he is 90 years old, even a five minute break could turn into permanent retirement

 

[Sweet Square]

 

[Moby]

Also does this mean Christopher Nolan has also retired by extension?