Actor Robert Duvall to host Romney fundraiser

The Hill ^ | 07/25/12 | Justin Sink

[kingattax]

While President Obama is usually the candidate rubbing elbows with Hollywood's celebrities — just this week it was announced the president's campaign would host fundraisers with the cast of "The Wire" and Vogue editor Anna Wintour — Mitt Romney is looking to cash in with some star power of his own.

Actor Robert Duvall, star of "Apocalypse Now" and "The Godfather," will host a fundraiser for the Republican presidential hopeful in September at his Virginia home.

According to the invitation — obtained Wednesday by the National Journal — tickets to the event are $2,500 per person, while a $10,000 donation will assure you a photo with Duvall. For $25,000, supporters will get to enjoy dinner at the Duvall home.

While Romney is not expected to attend, his wife, Ann, is scheduled to be there.

[kingattax]

[gov_bean_ counter]

It's not personal, President Obie. It's business...

[dfwgator]

I finally got around to watching his portrayal of Stalin, I was skeptical going in, but he pulled it off.

[DemforBush]

Duvall’s one of my all-time favorites. Godfather, The Great Santini, Network, it goes on and on.

A couple of smaller Duvall films I’d recommend for FReepers (who haven’t seen them yet): Secondhand Lions (with Michael Caine) and The Apostle. The former is a great little family film that is just a hoot, and the latter is simply one of the best performances of Duvall’s career. The final 15 minutes or so is Oscarworthy all by itself.

[ImJustAnotherOkie]

I was going to say “I love the smell of Romney in the morning” but thought it might be misinterpreted.

[onyx]

LOL.

[tumblindice]

Me and you and a `tard named Boo

[poobear]

Duval has been one of my favorites for many years. I felt a little dismayed with him while watching a sports fishing show with one of the usual hosts a decade or so ago. While fishing in Costa Rica, he made a comment about the military and how Costa Rica didn’t need one because “they took care of things themselves”. I didn’t know what to think of that but I’ll give him a break being around all those “morons in Hollywood” as James Caan calls them.

[dfwgator]

“Wrestling Ernest Hemingway”, he actually convinced me in that movie that he was Cuban.

[sheik yerbouty]

“it smells like victory...”

[Thorliveshere]

Secondhand Lions (with Michael Caine)

I like this movie except for the fact that the kid never showed a bit of artistic talent in the beginning, and all of a sudden he's Berke Breathed? I would have been more satisfied if he were a world traveler or a novelist retelling the old men's adventures. That was about the only weak point for me. Otherwise, fun movie.

[Gay State Conservative]

Me and you and a `tard named Boo

I hope you're not expressing contempt for just about the finest English language film ever made.

[dfwgator]

I’ll watch anything with Duvall or Caine.

[Thorliveshere]

I’ll watch anything with Duvall or Caine.

So you've seen THX-1138?

[Iron Munro]

"It's a pretty day for making things right."

[Gay State Conservative]

I'd pay that much to meet Boo Radley and Tom Hagen,never mind Romney.

[Swede Girl]

Thank you, Mr. Duvall.

[OSHA]

I’d like to add “Tender Mercies” to your list.

[Cyman]

“Duvall’s one of my all-time favorites. Godfather, The Great Santini, Network, it goes on and on.”

I agree but you left out Duvall’s epic portrayal of Augustus Macrae in Lonesome Dove. IMHO the best work he has ever done.

[Beagle8U]

Colors was another good Duval film.

[Buckeye McFrog]

When I am browsing movie selections one of my key criteria is “does it have Robert Duvall in it?”

His projects have always ranged from outstanding to passably entertaining. I have never seen him in anything that was actually bad.

[Beagle8U]

‘Falling Down’, another good one.

[fish hawk]

Not to mention “Broken Trail” and “Open Range”.

[jagusafr]

“Seven Days in Utopia” - some marginal acting by bit players, but Duvall is just excellent throughout.

[DarthVader]

Oh how I love the smell of incinerated Commies in morning!!

[KosmicKitty]

He’s always been one of my favorites. He was the one I liked best in the Godfather

[Rio]

[EEGator]

Rubbin's racin'.

[StAnDeliver]

"The Apostle"

Indeed. Nice turns from Billy Bob and Farrah Fawcett.

[SumProVita]

My favorite was LONESOME DOVE.

[stephenjohnbanker]

One of the best actors around.

[tumblindice]

How `bout a poke?

[theDentist]

I love Open Range, and watch it every 2 or 3 weeks.

Boss Spearman: It's a pretty day for makin' things right!

Charley Waite: Well you may not know this, but theres things that gnaw at a man worse than dying.

[ken in texas]

Re: Secondhand Lions

Very enjoyable movie. I first watched it only because a friend owned one of the horses used during filming. It has turned into a favorite. Besides, Duvall and Caine are some of the best actors out there.

[onyx]

Definitely.

[1035rep]

“It’s not personal, President Obie. It’s business... “

Love it!

[Revolting cat!]

I thought Duvall was conservative?!

[dfwgator]

I thought Duvall was conservative?!

By Hollywood standards, he is.

[re_nortex]

I’d like to add “Tender Mercies” to your list.

ABSOLUTELY!

What a remarkable film it was and still remains. Robert Duvall transformed himself into Mac Sledge, a down and out Country singer/songwriter who puts his life back together. Duvall rightly won an Oscar for his leading role.

What I find appealing about Tender Mercies is that it's one of the few Hollywood releases that doesn't mock Southerners, Texas or Christianity. In fact, Mac's redemption through Christ is treated respectfully and with dignity. The baptismal scene is accurately portrayed and like the entire movie, was shot just south of Dallas.

Rent it, buy it...just get it. Be warned that there are no monsters or exploding cars so it's not suitable for everyone. But if want to see a superb character study, this is among the best. And, oh yes, Wilford Brimley is in it and he's always a great addition to a film.

Ping to dfwgator since we often are on the same page when it comes to sports and movies. Have you seen it?

[dfwgator]

I remember seeing it awhile back, not exactly my cup of tea, but I still liked watching Duvall.

[PA Engineer]

Secondhand Lions was a pleasant surprise. Duvall is a great actor.

[dfwgator]

He was the original Frank Burns

[stephenjohnbanker]

It must have KILLED Hollywood to give Duval an oscar for Tender Mercies. Years later, he had to finance The Apostle with his own money. Fortunately, he made money on the film, despite the studio’s limited release of it : )

[LibLieSlayer]

Great actor... a real American... unlike that pos commie fag de niro.

LLS

[History Repeats]

He was also in the original True Grit with the great John Wayne. Duvall played Ned Pepper.

FILL YOUR HANDS YOU SON OF A BITCH!!!

[SuziQ]

Interesting!

[re_nortex]

It must have KILLED Hollywood to give Duval an oscar for Tender Mercies.

And to make it even more painful for Hollyweird, Robert Duvall has these points against him from their viewpoint:

• He's from a military family.
• He served in the army.
• He supports the GOP.
• Although his personal beliefs are sketchy, he has respect for Christianity and Christians.
• He doesn't hate the South.
• ...and he's a relative of Robert E. Lee!

[Hoodat]

You beat me to it. "Open Range" was great.

[stephenjohnbanker]

” And to make it even more painful for Hollyweird, Robert Duvall has these points against him from their viewpoint:

He’s from a military family.
He served in the army.
He supports the GOP.
Although his personal beliefs are sketchy, he has respect for Christianity and Christians.
He doesn’t hate the South.
...and he’s a relative of Robert E. Lee! “

If they had known all of this, he never would have got it : )

[History Repeats]

You mean Robert DeQueero? LOL