| Level | Item |
| Ref No | GUA/9/4/1/4/1/4 |
| Title | Michael Caine |
| Date | 6 November 1998 |
| Extent | 1 audio cassette tape, 2 WAV files (654 MB and 304 MB) |
| Creator Name | British Film Institute (BFI), 1933- |
| Guardian News & Media Ltd, 1967- |
| Description | Audio recording of an interview with actor Michael Caine in front of a live audience undertaken as part of the Guardian sponsored National Film Theatre Guardian interview series.
The recording begins with applause after a number of film clips showcasing Caines work have been played to the audience. Questions are then put to Caine by host Barry Norman. The recording comprises a question and answer session with members of the audience from 52.27 on track 1.
A summary of key topics is included below.
Track 1:
00.00 Applause and introductions
02:50 The problems of film montages
03:23 His change of name
05:48 On presenting a BAFTA to Meryl Streep
07:34 Why he chose to work on Little Voice
14:13 Script reading habits
14:40 Working with Jane Horrocks
16:01 The art of listening in acting
20:06 The feeling of watching yourself on film
20:45 On his performance in Little Voice
21:55 Reasons behind his work ethic
25:31 Opinions on money
27:16 Discussing accents
30:50 Breaking into acting as a working-class man
32:38 Experiences in the theatre
36:07 The difference between being a movie star and a movie actor
42:10 On shooting The Cider House Rules
43:00 Working with John Irving
43:46 His ability as a film critic
46:37 Working with Laurence Olivier
49:54 His experience at the 45th Academy Awards
51:25 Discussing John Wayne
52:27 Discussing his film acting workshop
55:53 Returning to Harry Palmer
57:01 Working in drag
1:00:40 Violence in Get Carter
Track 2:
00:00 Violence in Get Carter (cont.)
05:23 His writing
07:51 Which actors/actresses he is awe of
11:30 The difference between working with American and British movies
13:23 Childhood experiences
16:55 The ending of the Italian Job
17:36 Publicity problems in Hollywood
19:05 The ending of the 'Italian Job
20:50 Importance of VHS in aiding longevity
21:54 On playing drunk characters
23:56 'Using difficulty' as an important lesson
26:16 Problems with making The Wilby Conspiracy
Films mentioned in the course of the interview include: Educating Rita; Zulu; Little Voice; Blood and Wine; Brassed off; Alfie; Hannah and her Sisters; Sleuth; The Cider House Rules; Priscilla Queen of the Desert; Dressed to Kill; Get Carter; Gambit; The Italian Job and The Wilby Conspiracy. |
| Access Status | Open |
| Access Conditions | Access to recording via GNM Digital Repository |
| Format | Electronic record |
| Tape recording |