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.