Michael Caine confirms retirement from acting after The Great Escaper

[oldbrownhat]

Story here.

The 90-year-old screen legend stars in The Great Escaper opposite Glenda Jackson, who completed the film months before her death in June.

Sir Michael has previously indicated his intention to retire but has often been tempted back.

But he told BBC Radio 4's Today programme: "I keep saying I'm going to retire. Well I am now."

He added: "I've figured, I've had a picture where I've played the lead and had incredible reviews... What am I going to do that will beat this?"​

In the recent interview in the Guardian, (a good read) he suggested he might play Charles Darwin

...The Great Escaper has been widely described as Caine’s final film, just as Harry Brown was in 2009, and then – 24 films later – Best Sellers in 2021. It’s not. He’s shooting another in January: “It’s about someone who is so famous I’d never heard of him. Charles, Charles …”

“ … Darwin,” says Standing.

“Yeah. I play Charles Darwin. And that’ll be it. I won’t do another one after.”​

Not a bad run for a working-class kid from the rough end of London.

 

[old bear]

Quite an actor. He was smart enough to go out on a high note..

 

[CajunBass]

One of my favorites. He even made Jaws the Revenge bearable.

Ok...ok...almost bearable.

 

[Rudi]

Zulu and The Italian Job are 2 of my favorites. He's done his bit.

 

[oldbrownhat]

Zulu and The Italian Job are 2 of my favorites. He's done his bit.

"YOU WERE ONLY SUPPOSED TO BLOW THE BLOODY DOORS OFF!"

 

[Spajohn]

When he says his name, it sounds like 'My Cocaine'.
I can't unhear that now.

 

[LVSteve]

He has earned that retirement. He did it all, drama, action, and comedy. One of my heroes.

 

[Rustyt1953]

Mom is a devoted fan of his. She is also 90 and still thinks him quite the looker.


Some people's moms.

 

[lihpster]

I have to put my vote in for his performance in Secondhand Lions. Easily a top ten favorite movie. Enjoy your retirement, Sir, and thank you.

 

[Rustyt1953]

Reading his résumé requires a packed lunch.

 

[Faulkner]

"Second Hand Lion" is my favorite film he starred in.

 

[lihpster]

Reading his résumé requires a packed lunch.

I saw an interview where he was asked how he chooses roles. He replied, "I turn to the last page of the script. If I'm still in it, i take the "bleeping" picture!"

 

[LVSteve]

I saw an interview where he was asked how he chooses roles. He replied, "I turn to the last page of the script. If I'm still in it, i take the "bleeping" picture!"

Now, who can name a movie where he got fingered well before the end. I have one in mind straight away.

 

[wnwitzell]

Zulu

Zulu for shure.

 

[Rudi]

He is a combat veteren from the Korean War.

 

[rwsmith]

Love that one......

"Second Hand Lion" is my favorite film he starred in.

The barfight was a classic. And the upside down airplane shaped hole in the barn door.

 

[arjay]

Still working and witty at 90-Amazing

 

[Ray]

My favorite personification of his is, if I´m not wrong, Collins, in The Battle of Britain.
Regards, Ray

 

[ACORN]

My personal favorite of his is “The Man Who Would be King”, co-starring with Sean Connery.
A great film.
If you haven’t seen it, check it out.
Second favorite is “Second Hand Lions”, though Duvall stole the show.

 

[Breakaway500]

My favorite is Blame it on Rio. Great movie. Has a young Demi Moore in it as well.