Here's a list of movies with actors who embody the qualities of a "great man."
1) Bullit, starring Steve McQueen and Jacqueline Bisset. See how composed and calm Bullit (Steve McQuen) appears even under the most dangerous and stressful situations. Also, see how he listens and responds to Jackie's emotional pleadings. Smooth.
2) The Maltese Falcon, starring Humphrey Bogart. Nobody plays coold private eyes like Humphrey. He's tough with bad guys and smooth with women. Also watch Humphrey in other movies like Casablanca and The Big Sleep.
3) The Presidio, starring Mark Harmon, Meg Ryan, and Sean Connery. See how Mark Harmon handles Meg's Oprah-like melodrama. Sean Connery plays Meg's father and, despite Sean's overbearing and intimidating presence, Mark is able to deal with him as an equal.
4) The Thomas Crown Affair. Watch either the old version (the one with Steve McQueen and Faye Dunaway) or the new version (the one with Pierce Brosnan and Renee Russo). See how calm and confident Thomas Crown is.
5) There are various versions of "The Count of Monte Cristo", but one of my favorites is a tv version made in 1974 starring Richard Chamberlain. He embodies the qualities of a real Don Juan. The version that came out in theaters earlier this year is also good. Also watch the t.v. miniseries starring Gerard Depardieu.
5) The Scarlet Pimpernel, starring Leslie Howard (I think). Chivalry and swashbuckling at its finest. Also watch a newer version of The Scarlet Pimpernel with Steve Andrews (I think) and Jane Seymour from 1982.
6) I can't think of any other movies right now, but I think a lot of the old-time actors embodied admirable male qualities. Watch movies with cool actors like Clint Eastwood, Cary Grant, and Kirk Douglas.
Can you guys think of any other movies with great male role models?
1) Bullit, starring Steve McQueen and Jacqueline Bisset. See how composed and calm Bullit (Steve McQuen) appears even under the most dangerous and stressful situations. Also, see how he listens and responds to Jackie's emotional pleadings. Smooth.
2) The Maltese Falcon, starring Humphrey Bogart. Nobody plays coold private eyes like Humphrey. He's tough with bad guys and smooth with women. Also watch Humphrey in other movies like Casablanca and The Big Sleep.
3) The Presidio, starring Mark Harmon, Meg Ryan, and Sean Connery. See how Mark Harmon handles Meg's Oprah-like melodrama. Sean Connery plays Meg's father and, despite Sean's overbearing and intimidating presence, Mark is able to deal with him as an equal.
4) The Thomas Crown Affair. Watch either the old version (the one with Steve McQueen and Faye Dunaway) or the new version (the one with Pierce Brosnan and Renee Russo). See how calm and confident Thomas Crown is.
5) There are various versions of "The Count of Monte Cristo", but one of my favorites is a tv version made in 1974 starring Richard Chamberlain. He embodies the qualities of a real Don Juan. The version that came out in theaters earlier this year is also good. Also watch the t.v. miniseries starring Gerard Depardieu.
5) The Scarlet Pimpernel, starring Leslie Howard (I think). Chivalry and swashbuckling at its finest. Also watch a newer version of The Scarlet Pimpernel with Steve Andrews (I think) and Jane Seymour from 1982.
6) I can't think of any other movies right now, but I think a lot of the old-time actors embodied admirable male qualities. Watch movies with cool actors like Clint Eastwood, Cary Grant, and Kirk Douglas.
Can you guys think of any other movies with great male role models?
