The 1960s were the decade when the counterculture movement started, and this movement led to the introduction of many classic leading men in Hollywood films. Performers of the decade were more charismatic than ever before, with a special edge that had been brought about by the surrounding cultural revolution. Some of the most iconic leading men of the decade included stars Robert Redford and Paul Newman, as well as martial artist Bruce Lee.
▬Contents of this video▬ 00:00 - Intro 00:21 - John Travolta 00:46 - Gene Hackman 01:18 - Jack Nicholson 02:05 - Gregory Peck 02:50 - Michael Caine 03:12 - Jon Voight 03:33 - James Caan 03:57 - Robert Redford 04:18 - Paul Newman 04:46 - Sydney Poitier 05:17 - David Bowie 05:47 - Al Pacino 06:06 - Burt Lancaster 06:35 - Ryan O’Neal 07:00 - Steve McQueen 07:28 - Bruce Lee 07:56 - Outro
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Robert Redford's image has become intrinsically tied to his role as a motorcycle racer in the 1970 feature film Little Fauss and Big Halsy. Though the film didn’t end up being the most successful film of the actor’s career, the sight of the actor on a motorcycle became burned into the minds of the audience. Robert has since maintained his status as one of the coolest guys in Hollywood, whether on a bike or off.
If Robert Redford looked cool on his motorcycle, Paul Newman looked even cooler while driving his racecar. During the 1970s, Paul Newman began racing cars in an official capacity. However, the actor used an alias while driving so that his celebrity status didn’t distract from his innate technical abilities as a racecar driver.
Finally, Bruce Lee is considered by many to be the star that made martial arts popular in America. The actor burst onto the scene with various martial arts films, including The Way of the Dragon, which he wrote and directed. The Way of the Dragon also featured a memorable early performance from Chuck Norris as one of the film’s villains.
Sadly, Bruce Lee could only be seen in a handful of features before his untimely death in his early 30s. At the time of his death, the actor was ironically filming a feature by the name of The Game of Death. Other cool leading men we’ll be taking a look at in this video include John Travolta, Gene Hackman, Steve McQueen, and Sydney Poitier. Join Facts Verse as we explore the coolest leading men of the 60s.
The Coolest Leading Men of the 60s
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