Actor Jason Robards Full Interview (1991) | Film Discussion

In this 1991 conversation, actor Jason Robards opens up about his lifelong connection to Eugene O’Neill, his Navy memories of Pearl Harbor, and the magic of the stage compared to film. Fresh from Broadway in Park Your Car in Harvard Yard, Robards reflects on decades of theatre, his partnership with Colleen Dewhurst, and portraying icons like Abraham Lincoln, Howard Hughes, and Ben Bradlee. This archival episode from the Film Discussion collection highlights Robards’ legacy as one of America’s most respected actors, bridging stage and screen with unmatched depth. Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction & overview 00:34 – Pearl Harbor memories 01:39 – Fear in the Pacific campaign 02:00 – The “compressed life” of theatre 03:33 – Audience, writer & actor as one 05:42 – With Colleen Dewhurst on O’Neill 06:42 – A decade of O’Neill tributes 08:48 – “Foremost interpreter” of O’Neill 09:32 – Broadway then vs. now; critics’ influence 11:30 – Portraying Lincoln, Hughes, Bradlee 12:58 – Missed chance at King Lear 14:00 – Park Your Car in Harvard Yard 15:20 – Judith Ivey’s stage magic 16:13 – Redemption through acting 17:00 – Film collaborators: Peckinpah & Leone FILM DISCUSSION Film Discussion is a curated interview archive and conversation series presented by Occupy Cinema. We spotlight the minds behind the movies—actors, directors, writers, and cultural critics—through thoughtful interviews, archival footage, and contemporary conversations. From Broadway to global cinema, Film Discussion explores the craft, politics, and impact of storytelling on screen and stage. Join our community of 800+ filmmakers: https://occupy.beehiiv.com/subscribe Instagram:   / filmdiscussion_   Facebook:   / filmdiscussionofficial   Thank you for your ongoing support: https://buymeacoffee.com/filmdiscussion #fyp #foryoupage #viral #actor #acting #JasonRobards #FilmDiscussion #1991Interview #EugeneONeill #Broadway