Ben Gazzara R.I.P

“I quite frankly respond to men who don’t always win the war.”

One of John Cassavetes’ greatest friends and actor in several of his films, Ben Gazzara has died of pancreatic cancer at the age of 81. Some of his performances—I’m thinking The Killing of a Chinese Bookie or Opening Night—are memorable examples of the best of American cinema-vérité.

This wonderful interview, created for Cinéma Cinémas is shot in New York City at 42nd Street and 9th. Gorgeous light and so much noise!

We’ll be seeing you, Ben.