Lucas Black and Robert Duvall in "Seven Days in Utopia"

Reading through a list of roles played by the great Robert Duvall is like taking a tour of great American cinema. “Apocalypse Now.” “The Godfather.” “Tender Mercies.” The original “True Grit.” Even “To Kill a Mockingbird” as Boo Radley. Nor has he slowed down, appearing in three excellent films in 2009 alone: “Get Low,” “The Road,” and “Crazy Heart,” which won two Oscars.

Which role does the iconic actor consider his best?

The cowboy McCrae in the Western miniseries Lonesome Dove. [Read more...]