| Level | Item |
| Ref No | GUA/9/4/1/4/6/12 |
| Title | Russell Crowe and Paul Bettany |
| Date | 18 November 2003 |
| Extent | 1 audio cassette tape, 1 WAV file (484.7 MB) |
| Creator Name | British Film Institute (BFI), 1933- |
| Guardian News & Media Ltd, 1967- |
| Description | Audio recording of an interview with actors Russel Crowe and Paul Bettany in front of a live audience undertaken as part of the Guardian sponsored National Film Theatre Guardian interview series.
The recording begins with an unidentified host introducing Crowe and Bettany and proceeding to put questions to them about their latest film Master and Commander and other topics. The recording takes the form of a question and answer session with members of the audience from 19.15.
A summary of topics discussed is included below.
01.00 Introduction
03.20 Crowe reflects on his career; discusses use of humour in interviews
06.15 Bettany on his career progression
08.00 Crowe on Romper Stomper; playing controversial characters; reaction to the film
12.15 Bettany on his character in The Heart of Me
13.58 Crowe on Master and Commander
19.10 Crowe on the prospects of him working with director Ridley Scott again
21.05 Crowe on his interview style
23.50 Both on the challenges of acting; their experiences during the shooting of making Master and Commander
29.35 Crowe on how he chooses his film roles
31.08 Crowe on developing his own script for The Long Green Shore
34.15 Crowe on historical characters that he is interested in playing
36.10 Both on learning to play string instruments for their roles in Master and Commander
39.58 Crowe on England's chances in the [2003] Rugby World Cup
41.20 Crowe on remembering his previous acting experiences.
Films mentioned in the course of the interview include: Gangster Number 1; After the Rain; The Heart of Me; Romper Stomper; Master and Commander and a Beautiful Mind.
Note that the interview contains a significant amount of swearing. |
| Access Status | Open |
| Access Conditions | Access to recording via GNM Digital Repository |
| Format | Electronic record |
| Tape recording |