Once Upon a Time in America wasnt even nominated because it was only released as a butchered version in the US but the complete version is 10x better than Amadeus
Yo Amadeus Imma let you finish but Once Upon a Time in america... lol Ok Kanye West whatever. I don't care how good Once upon a time is but Amadeus is a worthy best picture winner any year and America is nowhere close to being 10x better. They're both great films and I wouldn't begrudge either of them the win. The truth is another one of my favourite films, A Passage to India was also nominated that year and failed to win but it doesn't bother me
To watch F. Murray Abraham‘s acceptance speech for best actor almost brings tears to my eyes. And he’s right...Tom Hulce should’ve been standing right by his side!! What a terrific movie!.
Joey Latino Can you imagine if they had both been able to be honored? It would have been the one and only time it was fitting. It's beautiful that Abraham made sure to honor his friend during his own big moment.
+link biff From what I understand, Sir Laurence already was suffering from Alzheimer's, so I don't think anyone holds the gaffe against him. But of course, there was a "point" in naming the other nominees. First, it was an honor just to get nominated. For some, that may have been the highlight of their professional life. Saul Zaentz showed more class than you. And, I am speaking as someone who agrees with the choice of "Amadeus." I adore the film.
Luke sol I know there were lots of fantastic films in 1984. But Amadeus is levels above all of them. Not levels above Once Upon a Time in America, just reasonably better.
Once Upon a Time in America wasnt even nominated because it was only released as a butchered version in the US but the complete version is 10x better than Amadeus
as some of the comments already pointed out, it really didn't matter what the other pictures where. not only was Amadeus the best film of that year, it's a film that's aged like the finest of reds. it's still an outstanding watch. beautiful, thoughtful, brilliantly imagined, hilarious, touching, tragic and so incredibly unforgettable. to this day, it's still one of my absolute favorite films of all time.
I don't know how it happens, but whenever Jack Lemmon talks about Sir Laurence Olivier he has a tear in his eyes. I guess he was one of the few actors who really understood what Olivier meant for the world of cinema and theatre.
Hands together for Saul Zaentz! Laurence Olivier forgot to mention the other nominees, and Zaentz didn't make an issue of it, just classed up and covered him and listed the rest of the films honored that night. Well played, Sir!
If I was Olivier (FAT CHANCE) I would also be overwhelmed if I received both an touching introduction by a tearful Jack Lemmon (on comparing him to gods, "I apologize for the understatement") and receiving a standing ovation (at a time when those were very rare). Hats off to Mr. Zaentz for finishing the job of mentioning and praising the other nominees. I remember Michael Caine (Yes, I know people did not like his win in 1999 over Tom Cruise) spending half of his acceptance speech praising the other nominees one by one. CONGRATS to one of my favorite movies on its win.
Amadeus was the best film of that year, one of the greatest films ever and a truly lavish, superb achievement. The others that year which were and are amazing films are Once Upon a Time in America and The Killing Fields. GREAT year for movies!
"When the movie won Best Picture at The 57th Annual Academy Awards (1985), Sir Laurence Olivier was presenting the award. He went up to the podium, opened the envelope and said "Amadeus." The problem was he forgot to read the nominees first. An AMPAS official quickly went onstage to confirm the winner and signalled that all was well, before Olivier then presented the award to producer Saul Zaentz. Olivier (in his 78th year) had been ill for many years, and it was because of mild dementia that he forgot to read the nominees. Zaentz then thanked Olivier, saying it was an honour to receive the award from him, before mentioning the other nominees in his acceptance speech: The Killing Fields (1984), A Passage to India (1984), Places in the Heart (1984) and A Soldier's Story (1984)." - quoted from IMDB
No he said the producers intentionally told him to leave them out as they had already been named all the time before. He could still have said the iconic line "And the Oscar goes to..."
The interesting thing is that in the 20+ years that have passed since he did that role, his voice hasn't changed at all. It's instantly recognizable, even today.
Sir Lawrence Olivier gets a slide. Imagine getting the best picture Oscar from Sir Lawrence Olivier. It doesn’t get ANY better than this in the movie industry.
Just here to say that listening to Jack Lemon reminds me how much class, elocution, and dignity Hollywood has lost in the 21st. I'm not even going to mention Olivier, the comparison to our own time is too painful!
william downey You're really right there. The speeches are So elegant, classy, amazing. Most "stars" of today are just random famous people in comparison. That had to be the best intro I've ever heard. And the stars of Amadeus deserve every award and accolade. Brilliant and beautiful.
I was thinking the same thing, watching this. And honestly, I’m sorry to say many CZcamsrs as well as members of modern day Hollywood won’t know what the word “elocution” even means.
I can watch this movie over and over again. And I remember when I saw this movie for a first time......went straight to the music shop to buy Mozart music.
My father worked for Fantasy/The Saul Zaentz Company and the magic that took place in that building amazed me as a kid. I got to hold an Oscar and meet some big name actors and musicians, incredible place and people.
“This man has a personal strength and courage that equal his professional skill…and his daring.” According to Dustin Hoffman, Olivier was still making movies even when his health had deteriorated badly.
Aegis of the Republic YES. The Academy should watch these old CZcams recordings of days gone by, learn how it should be done, and shape up. It's all so political now, both in the award choices and the speeches. I'm with you. I no longer watch as well. But I'll watch 35 year old Oscar clips like this that still have merit after all these years.
That was real classy they way Saul manoeuvred his speech in such a way as to correct the mistake lawerence Oliver made, without embarrassing the great man himself
Saul Zaentz, piss on him. he financed the movie, why should he accept the award? he wasn't an artist, he was a conceited jackass. he made his money cheating other people. the director should have been up there.
Just finished watching this for the first time in my life I’m only 28 years old it was superb ! I’m hooked ! Ofcourse I saw the directors cut which I wouldn’t watch any other version and every minute of all three hours was hilariously entertaining !!
Tons of respect for this movie; a great period movie in itself, but it also kickstarted the Mozart-Classical music revival, especially with the appearance of the CD around the corner
it is very sad to see what old age and illness do to such great artistes. he cannot be blamed for that gaffe. Saul zaentz. was very graceful and quick to understand it and honored sir Olivier and the other nominees
He was not "suffering from amnesia." As he explained later, he was so overwhelmed by both Lemmon's introduction and by the audience's reaction that he lost his place and just opened the envelope.
Right, he didn't mention MILOS FORMAN in his speech. AMADEUS was Milos Forman (Best Director Oscar ), movie, big time. I really wonder why he didn't. AMADEUS was really Milos Forman movie. And YES , movie was a monster !! Funny story... they ( movie studio ) did random showing, strangers... out of the street..... in the middle of the movie it broke for half an hour..... NOBODY left.
I read somewhere that the great Laurence Olivier was suffering from mild dementia at that time due to age. So those who are mocking him should realize this. And Saul Zaentz was also so great in trying to amend that error by acknowledging other nominated movies
Saul Zaentz actually has a perfect Oscar track record. He was nominated for Best Picture three times; One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (with Michael Douglas), Amadeus, and The English Patient. He won all three times and the same year he won for The English Patient, Saul also took home the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award.
Laurence Olivier was a great choice for presenter. He directed and starred in a Best Picture adapted from a play (Hamlet) and presented Best Picture to Amadeus, which was also adapted from a play.
Jesus of Nazareth was a TV Mini-Series. Couldn’t win the Best Picture Academy Award as it wasn’t a film on the big screen. It was nominated for 2 Emmys though, for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy or Drama Special (James Farentino) and for best Drama or Comedy, but did not win either of them.
I read that Olivier didn't even open the envelope with the winner in it. He couldn't make out the words on the teleprompter, got a little confused and simply read the first name on the alphabetical list of nominees and said that was the winner. Fortunately, that was in fact the actual winner - avoiding an embarrassment like "La La Land".
This was before the entire cast, crew, and cronies stampeded the stage. Not as exciting or energetic, but a bit classier. *I LOVE Jack Lemmon, and Sir Laurence Olivier was such a fine man.* The honorable mention to Audrey Hepburn sealed this beautifully. True legends. RIP&Honor to each and all of them. 💛 "Amadeus" and "One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest" are two of my favorites in film history. This is a genuinely classic clip.💎
Back when Oscar was given to the best film, performance and art, and Amadeus is certainly one of the greatest of all times, and was not a dog and pony show around another agenda of the day.
Sir Laurence Olivier, said to be the greatest actor in history, blew his lines, presumably, because of an illness in his old age (amnesia according to Wikipedia). Saul Zaentz had enough class to mention the other pictures that were nominated but not announced by Sir L.O.
In Oliviers defense, he had Alzheimer’s and didn’t remember to list all the nominees. Wikipedia is wrong. He didn’t have amnesia, he had Alzheimer’s. Plus, Wikipedia isn’t always the most reliable source.
Amadeus is truly one of the best films of all time. A true masterpiece. Olivier didn't need to announce the other nominations. He probably thought so too.
jesusfish it was Orion’s film. Warner Bros. just bought the rights later on when the company went under. Just like Fox and MGM owns the rights to the other Orion Best Picture winners Platoon and The Silence of the Lambs.
well deserved , oh yes, I agree, you know soooo much work and wow, the things that went into making this wonderful movie, I absolutely love ❤️ this show,
my uncle luis had the soundtrack of amadeus on vinyl, probably he saw the movie so many times that every time that the family was going to visit him he always put the melody number 5 on the vynil number 1, i don´t remember the name very well, but yeah in special the cover of that soundtrack is so well done and impactant same as the movie, sadly mi uncle died in 2004 and probably his wife undone all his favorite music including amadeus soundtrack to the garbage ¡that´s pretty sad!, I must see that movie looks very powerfull.
If I was the producer at that ceremony, I would probably be struggling a little! You have all the clips ready and then suddenly Olivier just completely skips them all. Ah well, at least he was right. Love this movie so much!
Even worse, the producers didn't know who won. That's why you see one run out on stage to check the envelope. They didn't know if Olivier hadn't just read off the first nominee. They almost had their own Moonlight/La La Land moment.
Actually I've seen all of the films nominated in 1984 and it was a banner year, they were all fantastic. But "Amadeus" was such a crowning achievement that it would have been hard to compete against it. It's interesting to compare it to "A Soldier's Story." Both are based on stage plays, but despite the fact that I liked "A Soldier's Story," it felt far more stagey in its filmmaking than did "Amadeus."
One of those few Oscar moments when the winner of Best Picture was actually the best picture of the year. A well-deserved win.
Once Upon a Time in America wasnt even nominated because it was only released as a butchered version in the US but the complete version is 10x better than Amadeus
Once Upon a Time in America.
Star Fucker
*Inserts Steve Carrel GIF slamming on the table*
THANK YOU!
Yo Amadeus Imma let you finish but Once Upon a Time in america... lol Ok Kanye West whatever. I don't care how good Once upon a time is but Amadeus is a worthy best picture winner any year and America is nowhere close to being 10x better. They're both great films and I wouldn't begrudge either of them the win. The truth is another one of my favourite films, A Passage to India was also nominated that year and failed to win but it doesn't bother me
+Guido Anselmi Paris, Texas is excellent too.
To watch F. Murray Abraham‘s acceptance speech for best actor almost brings tears to my eyes. And he’s right...Tom Hulce should’ve been standing right by his side!! What a terrific movie!.
Joey Latino Can you imagine if they had both been able to be honored? It would have been the one and only time it was fitting. It's beautiful that Abraham made sure to honor his friend during his own big moment.
Amadeus destroyed literally everything that came out in 1984. There was no point in naming the nominees.
+link biff From what I understand, Sir Laurence already was suffering from Alzheimer's, so I don't think anyone holds the gaffe against him. But of course, there was a "point" in naming the other nominees. First, it was an honor just to get nominated. For some, that may have been the highlight of their professional life. Saul Zaentz showed more class than you. And, I am speaking as someone who agrees with the choice of "Amadeus." I adore the film.
Luke sol I know there were lots of fantastic films in 1984. But Amadeus is levels above all of them.
Not levels above Once Upon a Time in America, just reasonably better.
Once Upon a Time in America wasnt even nominated because it was only released as a butchered version in the US but the complete version is 10x better than Amadeus
link biff Amadeus would awesome film of 1984 one of my favorites
it's a matter of taste. I saw both. Amadeus is the better film in my opinion.
Man, the way Saul smoothly rolled-in Olivier's missed introductions of the nominees was brilliant!
Brilliant move!
2:46 You can hear people from the organization instructing him to mention the other movies and Saul being uncomfortable with the situation...
as some of the comments already pointed out, it really didn't matter what the other pictures where. not only was Amadeus the best film of that year, it's a film that's aged like the finest of reds. it's still an outstanding watch. beautiful, thoughtful, brilliantly imagined, hilarious, touching, tragic and so incredibly unforgettable. to this day, it's still one of my absolute favorite films of all time.
Same here!
Hear hear!
And today Al Pacino with Oppenheimer just reminded me this announcement. But only them can get away with it
I don't know how it happens, but whenever Jack Lemmon talks about Sir Laurence Olivier he has a tear in his eyes. I guess he was one of the few actors who really understood what Olivier meant for the world of cinema and theatre.
Hands down, my favorite movie of all time!
It's my fifth.
@@smokeylonesome4328 Same!😂 Tied with Barry Lyndon.
@@smokeylonesome4328 which are ur first four?
@@smokeylonesome4328my second, but easily my first! Amadeus is a masterpiece!
Hands together for Saul Zaentz! Laurence Olivier forgot to mention the other nominees, and Zaentz didn't make an issue of it, just classed up and covered him and listed the rest of the films honored that night. Well played, Sir!
Tom Hulce was incredible as Wolfgang Mozart- however, F Murray Abraham gave an incredible performance. Both actors did an excellent job.
Laurence Olivier was suffering from an illness at this time, and this was contributed to why he didn't read the nominees at first.
At least he didn't say "La La Land".
La la Land!!! 🤣🤣🤣
If anybody deserved a slide it was Laurence Olivier.
Laurence Olivier was in ill-health and suffering from mild dementia when he presented this award. It was an honest case of forgetfulness.
He passed through this world/Earth 5 years later.
Fine man, Sir Laurence Olivier. 💙
Saul Zaentz corrected everything at 3:00 by naming and honoring the other 4 nominees
😬 You make it sound like he had a head cold. 😒
Doesn't bode well for Pacino then.
@@jacksandler35 Wonderful presence of mind even at a great moment of glory. Respect.
Only Sir Laurence Olivier could get away with just revealing the winner.
Him and Al Pacino apparently
Am here for Pacino too!
Al Pacino did it yesterday. But unlike Laurence, Al Pacino just looked completely confused
Saw the movie 15 times in its original run at theaters. Still my all-time favorite movie. It's genius!!
Laurence Olivier was obviously ready to go home.
Lmao. This guy
He was ill. Such funny, such sad.
At 2:00 hes like "Ok i did my job, wheres the exit?" ha
@@Schnittwin Stage left
@@Asimov815 He was blind? I didn't know he was so sick. I had heard he had cancer.
If I was Olivier (FAT CHANCE) I would also be overwhelmed if I received both an touching introduction by a tearful Jack Lemmon (on comparing him to gods, "I apologize for the understatement") and receiving a standing ovation (at a time when those were very rare). Hats off to Mr. Zaentz for finishing the job of mentioning and praising the other nominees. I remember Michael Caine (Yes, I know people did not like his win in 1999 over Tom Cruise) spending half of his acceptance speech praising the other nominees one by one. CONGRATS to one of my favorite movies on its win.
orbison Very well said, Larry slipped up but considering what happened before he announced the winner, it's perfectly understandable.
Tats how words should be spent. Talk is cheap. Your words are gold.
Amadeus was the best film of that year, one of the greatest films ever and a truly lavish, superb achievement. The others that year which were and are amazing films are Once Upon a Time in America and The Killing Fields. GREAT year for movies!
A Passage to India, David Lean's final film is also a masterpiece and was nominated too.
"I hope I won't let the occasion down too bad."
2 seconds later. The winner for this..."Amadeus!" without mentioning the nominees!
"When the movie won Best Picture at The 57th Annual Academy Awards (1985), Sir Laurence Olivier was presenting the award. He went up to the podium, opened the envelope and said "Amadeus." The problem was he forgot to read the nominees first. An AMPAS official quickly went onstage to confirm the winner and signalled that all was well, before Olivier then presented the award to producer Saul Zaentz. Olivier (in his 78th year) had been ill for many years, and it was because of mild dementia that he forgot to read the nominees. Zaentz then thanked Olivier, saying it was an honour to receive the award from him, before mentioning the other nominees in his acceptance speech: The Killing Fields (1984), A Passage to India (1984), Places in the Heart (1984) and A Soldier's Story (1984)." - quoted from IMDB
Very classy of Saul Zaentz to name the nominees in his acceptance speech after Olivier forgot to.
15 seconds
@@ralphus44 And quick thinking to boot.
Like somebody mentioned above: „Amadeus destroyed literally everything that came out in 1984. There was no point in naming the nominees...”
Who else is here after Al Pacino didn’t announce the nominees before announcing the winner?
Olivier: "And my eyes see Amadeus."
Me.
Academy, wadda ya got?!
Probably the best picture ever made. Truly amazing.
Absolutely perfect -- especially the music! :)
1:56 you can hear the audience gasp knowing he had messed up.Guy couldn't help it though.
You can see the representative give the thumbs up at 2:06 or 2:07.
@@CJODell12 No, he's just putting the Oscar on the podium.
Well, Olivier himself said his job was to present the award. He didn't say anything about having to recognize the nominees, lol.
Al Pacino made a nostalgic: touching tribute 40 years later announcing Oppenheimer lol
"Amadeus" best movie of all time!
U r so right. Just amazing
Go back and see more movies pls, th' ur talking about
Outstanding movie. My absolute favorite one.
Definitely top5 for me!
Not best movies all time,but Amadeus is one of the greatest movies all time
The other nominations for 1984 Best Picture were:
"Places in the Heart"
"The Killing Fields"
"A Passage to India"
"A Soldier's Story"
"what?" "WHAT?" *_"WHAT!?"_* and *"HUH!??!"*
+Bijinius Cross Heh, I've seen Places and Killing, but not the other two...I did hear of Passage, but not of Soldier's.
+Bijinius Cross it said that he forgot read the other nominees
Dawn Welch haven’t even heard of those other ones other then Passage to India but I know nothing about it.
A Passage to India, David Leans swansong.
And, now, 40 years later, Al Pacino forgets the nominees as well
History repeats itself
He forgor
No he said the producers intentionally told him to leave them out as they had already been named all the time before. He could still have said the iconic line "And the Oscar goes to..."
@@suyashjoshi8 nah there’s that way, the wrong way, & Pacino way
Both mistake by the greatest actors of their respective generations
We will never have movies like this ever again.
Agreed!
One of the best movie EVER.
I bet a lot of people don't know Tom Hulce voiced Quasimodo in hunchback of notre dame
Robert Manning pretty sure most everyone knew that lol he's got and incredibly distinctive voice
Huh... I had no idea.
The interesting thing is that in the 20+ years that have passed since he did that role, his voice hasn't changed at all. It's instantly recognizable, even today.
I dont even know what quasimodo in hunchback is. Notre dame or wherever. 😄
Actually no lmao
Sir Lawrence Olivier gets a slide. Imagine getting the best picture Oscar from Sir Lawrence Olivier. It doesn’t get ANY better than this in the movie industry.
Al Pacino followed in Lawrence Olivier’s footsteps in 2024 by not reading off the list of nominees before announcing the Best Picture winner.
Lol I was just thinking this. He probably was in the audience thinking, "Hey that's a good idea!"
Sir Laurence, Mr Brevity and straight to the point. No pussyfooting around, I love him.
Even though he was clearly ill at the time, Sir Laurence Olivier’s voice was something to behold!
Just here to say that listening to Jack Lemon reminds me how much class, elocution, and dignity Hollywood has lost in the 21st. I'm not even going to mention Olivier, the comparison to our own time is too painful!
william downey You're really right there. The speeches are So elegant, classy, amazing. Most "stars" of today are just random famous people in comparison. That had to be the best intro I've ever heard. And the stars of Amadeus deserve every award and accolade. Brilliant and beautiful.
I was thinking the same thing, watching this. And honestly, I’m sorry to say many CZcamsrs as well as members of modern day Hollywood won’t know what the word “elocution” even means.
Did Jack have tears in his eyes ? Who wouldn't. I wanted more Laurence Olivier..
It looks like it.
Imagine how hard it would be to introduce someone who influenced you
"I apologize...for the understatement..." That was funny!
pretty cool of Saul Zaentz to gracefully make up for Olivier's snaffu by naming the other nominees
What a beautiful moment. Such a classy speech. Current stars should watch these old speeches to see how being gracious and elegant and humble is done.
And my eyes see Amadeus!
I can watch this movie over and over again. And I remember when I saw this movie for a first time......went straight to the music shop to buy Mozart music.
Me too..It got me into playing piano..All I wanted to do was learn how to play Mozart..I became obsessed with it
@@joshprendiz71 Very sad he didn't mention Milos Forman, director, in his speech. It was his movie, Milos Forman, big time.
Murray and Tom were amazing in playing such difficult characters to play.
My father worked for Fantasy/The Saul Zaentz Company and the magic that took place in that building amazed me as a kid. I got to hold an Oscar and meet some big name actors and musicians, incredible place and people.
“This man has a personal strength and courage that equal his professional skill…and his daring.” According to Dustin Hoffman, Olivier was still making movies even when his health had deteriorated badly.
Jack Lemmon was tearing up
Everyone had a tear in their eye, he had Alzheimers.
Back when the Oscars were one of the best shows every year
Remember when the Academy Awards was about celebrating the art? I use to look forward to them every year - haven’t watched in a decade.
Aegis of the Republic YES. The Academy should watch these old CZcams recordings of days gone by, learn how it should be done, and shape up. It's all so political now, both in the award choices and the speeches. I'm with you. I no longer watch as well. But I'll watch 35 year old Oscar clips like this that still have merit after all these years.
Class and respect are a distant memory for Holywood
Coming here again after watching Pacino announced Oppenheimer
That was real classy they way Saul manoeuvred his speech in such a way as to correct the mistake lawerence Oliver made, without embarrassing the great man himself
It was so fitting that Olivier, a theatre deity, presented this Oscar to an adaptation of a stage play. Amadeus is a cinematic landmark.
Saul Zaentz was the best...triple Oscar winning producer....such class and humor.
Oliver failed to read the list of nominees. But Saul Zaentz mentions all 4 other films in his speech. That's called class, people.
Saul Zaentz
RIP
Saul Zaentz, piss on him. he financed the movie, why should he accept the award? he wasn't an artist, he was a conceited jackass. he made his money cheating other people. the director should have been up there.
It's always the producer of the film who gets Best Picture. That's why Forman won for Best Director though
Tell John Fogerty that. I'd think he'd remove the "cl"
Did you do it yet, Danny?
Yeah ill gotten wealth. You call stolen wealth a class act?
That was CCR's money.
Jack Lemmon, a man made of humor, love and sincerity. I love his work and the man he seemed to be.
For a musician and music fan as myself, the most wonderful film I have ever seen EVER. Loved Tom Hulce, Murray Abraham, wonderful wonderful actors.
Jack in tears, Saul with class mentioning the other nominees and the incomparable Sir Lawrence
Just finished watching this for the first time in my life I’m only 28 years old it was superb ! I’m hooked ! Ofcourse I saw the directors cut which I wouldn’t watch any other version and every minute of all three hours was hilariously entertaining !!
Love Olivier and love Pacino.
Tons of respect for this movie; a great period movie in itself, but it also kickstarted the Mozart-Classical music revival, especially with the appearance of the CD around the corner
You can hear the audience gasp in disbelief when Sir Larry forgot to read the nominees.
Amadeus was great film it deserved an academy award for Best Picture.
Once upon a time in America should’ve won
@@ethanwood9124 The Academy voters has opinion and so do I because I never disagreed with the oscars.
Hockey reviews27 Na Amadeus was better
@@ethanwood9124 Amadeus is x10 better
it is very sad to see what old age and illness do to such great artistes.
he cannot be blamed for that gaffe. Saul zaentz. was very graceful and quick to understand it and honored sir Olivier and the other nominees
He was not "suffering from amnesia." As he explained later, he was so overwhelmed by both Lemmon's introduction and by the audience's reaction that he lost his place and just opened the envelope.
A humble acceptance speech for such a stellar movie.
Amadeus was a huge monster, so big that there was no need for mentioning the nominees...
Right, he didn't mention MILOS FORMAN in his speech. AMADEUS was Milos Forman (Best Director Oscar ), movie, big time. I really wonder why he didn't. AMADEUS was really Milos Forman movie. And YES , movie was a monster !! Funny story... they ( movie studio ) did random showing, strangers... out of the street..... in the middle of the movie it broke for half an hour..... NOBODY left.
Olivier was 78 years old here, and he had five years to live.
I read somewhere that the great Laurence Olivier was suffering from mild dementia at that time due to age. So those who are mocking him should realize this.
And Saul Zaentz was also so great in trying to amend that error by acknowledging other nominated movies
He nailed his speech and his effort to validate the work of the other nominees was effortless as is the undercurrent of love for Sir Lawrence.
Saul Zaentz actually has a perfect Oscar track record. He was nominated for Best Picture three times; One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (with Michael Douglas), Amadeus, and The English Patient. He won all three times and the same year he won for The English Patient, Saul also took home the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award.
Michael Douglas wasn't in One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest.
@@markw3598 Correct. However, Michael Douglas did co-produce it with Mr. Zaentz.
“I hope I won’t let down the occasion too badly.”
*forgets to read the nominees*
Somewhere, in some unknown and unmarked grave, WA MOZART is hearing his music again and again and again and again. The best picture EVER.
The awesomeness of Jack Lemmon & the timelessness of the movie Amadeus! It's a dream come true!!
Laurence Olivier was a great choice for presenter. He directed and starred in a Best Picture adapted from a play (Hamlet) and presented Best Picture to Amadeus, which was also adapted from a play.
In 2016, Amadeus still remains tied as the number 1 best picture of all time in my opinion. Jesus of Nazareth ties with Amadeus.
In which year did Jesus of Nazareth win?
+Denise Spurlock Jesus of Nazareth is a TV miniseries.
Jesus of Nazareth was my personal favorite that ties with my favorite Amadeus.
Jesus of Nazareth was a TV Mini-Series. Couldn’t win the Best Picture Academy Award as it wasn’t a film on the big screen. It was nominated for 2 Emmys though, for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy or Drama Special (James Farentino) and for best Drama or Comedy, but did not win either of them.
Couldn’t agree more. Jesus of Nazareth was outstanding and Robert Powell was incredible.
Poor Mr. Olivier.. he forgot to list other nominees. X-D
When Zeus and Hamlet don't need to read out the Nominees... Because Marcus Licinius Crassus already knows who the winner is....
Sir Lawrence Olivier, Naval Aviator, veteran of the Battle of Britain, WW2 Hero...Naval Aviation, Wings of Gold!!
I read that Olivier didn't even open the envelope with the winner in it. He couldn't make out the words on the teleprompter, got a little confused and simply read the first name on the alphabetical list of nominees and said that was the winner. Fortunately, that was in fact the actual winner - avoiding an embarrassment like "La La Land".
He was in the first stages of Dementia, unfortunately. Great actor.
Laurence Olivier accepts the oscar for best presenter of an award at the Oscar's. It was his Spartacus moment.
One of the best films of all time. One of the best Directors of all time.
This was before the entire cast, crew, and cronies stampeded the stage. Not as exciting or energetic, but a bit classier.
*I LOVE Jack Lemmon, and Sir Laurence Olivier was such a fine man.* The honorable mention to Audrey Hepburn sealed this beautifully.
True legends. RIP&Honor to each and all of them. 💛
"Amadeus" and "One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest" are two of my favorites in film history. This is a genuinely classic clip.💎
The best movie ever made ❤️
That intro fro Sir Lawrence Olivier. Goosebumps
Back when Oscar was given to the best film, performance and art, and Amadeus is certainly one of the greatest of all times, and was not a dog and pony show around another agenda of the day.
There will not be a movie as good as that made anytime in the foreseeable future.
1984 was a great year for film. I loved Amadeus, but also A Passage to India and A Soldier’s Story. All well made films.
WOW !!!! Imagine being in the same room with Lawrence Olivier.
Sir Laurence Olivier, said to be the greatest actor in history, blew his lines, presumably, because of an illness in his old age (amnesia according to Wikipedia). Saul Zaentz had enough class to mention the other pictures that were nominated but not announced by Sir L.O.
Not sure if he planned to announce the other films but you are right it was a classy move. Especially if he had to ad lib on the spot.
Peace.
I like gay Olivier got upstaged by his frilly white shirt.
In Oliviers defense, he had Alzheimer’s and didn’t remember to list all the nominees. Wikipedia is wrong. He didn’t have amnesia, he had Alzheimer’s. Plus, Wikipedia isn’t always the most reliable source.
Anyway it was so decent of Saul Zaentz to mention all the nominees so easily and politely when Olivier forgot it.
no words can describe this movie…
Amadeus is truly one of the best films of all time. A true masterpiece. Olivier didn't need to announce the other nominations. He probably thought so too.
The first film from Orion Pictures to win Best Picture!!
jesusfish it was Orion’s film. Warner Bros. just bought the rights later on when the company went under. Just like Fox and MGM owns the rights to the other Orion Best Picture winners Platoon and The Silence of the Lambs.
@@Jared_Wignall Oh, and Dances With Wolves
well deserved , oh yes, I agree, you know soooo much work and wow, the things that went into making this wonderful movie, I absolutely love ❤️ this show,
I love Tom Hulce... he's so cute at 3:35... he deserved the oscar... LOVE AMADEUS FOREVER!!!!
Awesome acceptance speech!
my uncle luis had the soundtrack of amadeus on vinyl, probably he saw the movie so many times that every time that the family was going to visit him he always put the melody number 5 on the vynil number 1, i don´t remember the name very well, but yeah in special the cover of that soundtrack is so well done and impactant same as the movie, sadly mi uncle died in 2004 and probably his wife undone all his favorite music including amadeus soundtrack to the garbage ¡that´s pretty sad!, I must see that movie looks very powerfull.
Amadeus- one of my all time favourites.
Look, the movie's a genuine masterpiece but I requested this just to finally see Olivier's presentation and it was great. Cheers!
Best winner of the 80s, easy.
Time when the Oscar was a true celebration of cinema.
If I was the producer at that ceremony, I would probably be struggling a little! You have all the clips ready and then suddenly Olivier just completely skips them all. Ah well, at least he was right. Love this movie so much!
Even worse, the producers didn't know who won. That's why you see one run out on stage to check the envelope. They didn't know if Olivier hadn't just read off the first nominee. They almost had their own Moonlight/La La Land moment.
2:14 Drop it, it´s my Oscar! xD
What grace Saul had, mentioning the other best picture nominees..
Amadeus is an excellent film, but it was competing with The Killing Fields an excellent film as well. Watch it if you haven't seen it.
Once Upon a Time in America was better.
Gebnut THE KILLING FIELDS was pretty amazing, too.
Actually I've seen all of the films nominated in 1984 and it was a banner year, they were all fantastic. But "Amadeus" was such a crowning achievement that it would have been hard to compete against it. It's interesting to compare it to "A Soldier's Story." Both are based on stage plays, but despite the fact that I liked "A Soldier's Story," it felt far more stagey in its filmmaking than did "Amadeus."
There's so much true respect in the words of Jack Lemmon. He seemed to have been a big Olivier fan.