"I'd Take a Flamethrower To This Place" (Al Pacino) | Scent of a Woman

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  • Frank Slade (Al Pacino) defends Charlie (Chris O'Donnell) in a thrilling speech that changes the tide of the Baird hearing.
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    Watch here: • Scent of a Woman
    A prep school student needing money agrees to "babysit" a blind man, but the job is not at all what he anticipated.
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Komentáře • 290

  • @goma3
    @goma3 Před 28 dny +293

    "When the s**t hits the fan, some guys run and some guys stay to face the fire"
    Ain't that the truth

    • @raulcastro925
      @raulcastro925 Před 24 dny +2

      The problem is "some guys think they are.." Can't say more cause youtube will ban me again.

    • @Tommy1977777
      @Tommy1977777 Před 22 dny +1

      You'll be punished for integrity.

    • @Infam0usKiller
      @Infam0usKiller Před 11 dny +1

      @@raulcastro925I’ve been warned so many times and was banned from commenting 2 or 3 times.

    • @raulcastro925
      @raulcastro925 Před 11 dny

      @@Infam0usKiller I feel your pain.

    • @YummyBaer
      @YummyBaer Před 3 hodinami

      We know someone who who runs every time he’s accused. He is an orange man that everyone knows and either hates or loves. He has no integrity

  • @aclarkedesign
    @aclarkedesign Před 28 dny +273

    One of the best speeches in movie history.

    • @ap7454
      @ap7454 Před 23 dny +1

      True

    • @junglemoose2164
      @junglemoose2164 Před 23 dny +2

      No. It's silly and unintentionally goofy.

    • @aclarkedesign
      @aclarkedesign Před 23 dny +1

      @@junglemoose2164 And who are you?

    • @piad2102
      @piad2102 Před 23 dny +1

      Such a shame uni got infiltrated by woke SJW and genderclowns and racegrifters.
      Uni is dead in USA.

    • @duncanmoore8921
      @duncanmoore8921 Před 23 dny

      Speech was okay and masterfully delivered by Pacino, but not a patch on Pete Postlethwaite's in Brassed Off.

  • @markkover8040
    @markkover8040 Před 27 dny +157

    Pacino is a brilliant actor. This role showed how much of a range he has. His stage presence is monumental.

    • @The2ndFirst
      @The2ndFirst Před 19 dny +1

      It's striking. I saw this in the theatre.

    • @markkover8040
      @markkover8040 Před 19 dny +2

      @@The2ndFirst My wife and I saw it on the big screen too. WOW! The range this role required from him! He played it to a tee. This was a movie that I think was meant for the big screen. Definitely one of my favorites.

    • @capihood4530
      @capihood4530 Před 15 dny +1

      He completely took over the whole movie despite the cast being full of brilliant talent.

  • @alextepe4309
    @alextepe4309 Před 26 dny +123

    Charlie saved Col. Slade’s life. Slade figured that speaking on his behalf was the very least he could do.

  • @danielb7660
    @danielb7660 Před 22 dny +86

    This speech still gives me chills. Honor, honesty and steadfastness will never go out of style. Only the weak and the ethically challenged will find these qualities an inconvenience. Bravo to Mr. Pacino. Great acting.

    • @RuddyAnnis-ko2sz
      @RuddyAnnis-ko2sz Před 11 dny +1

      Style might be the wrong word, styles go outta fashion Honor is everlasting

  • @user-rk8rm7dl7v
    @user-rk8rm7dl7v Před měsícem +393

    Al Pacino DESERVED HIS OSCAR for this scene alone.

    • @rejijai9120
      @rejijai9120 Před 27 dny +7

      immortal performance

    • @FuquarProductions
      @FuquarProductions Před 27 dny +1

      Except most blind people look in the direction of the person they are talking to.

    • @cxa24
      @cxa24 Před 26 dny +2

      Im just going to have to quit everything i like

    • @jjs13rj
      @jjs13rj Před 26 dny +1

      Who's Oscar

    • @user-rk8rm7dl7v
      @user-rk8rm7dl7v Před 26 dny +1

      @@jjs13rj wake up

  • @denniscatanese4846
    @denniscatanese4846 Před 2 měsíci +128

    That "Hoo-Rah", with the explosion of applause behind it, gives me goosebumps every time. This is such a great scene.👏👏👏👏

    • @wasanthacweerathunga9819
      @wasanthacweerathunga9819 Před 27 dny +7

      "Hoo haa" I think... he uses it many times during the movie.... even when the chips are down... at the dinner table... a very somber hoo Haa in a going down voice..... I may be wrong, been a long long time since I've seen

    • @RicardoSilva-qp4bb
      @RicardoSilva-qp4bb Před 26 dny +1

      @@wasanthacweerathunga9819 You are correct.
      What a great movie.

    • @ATSaale
      @ATSaale Před 20 dny +1

      ​​@@wasanthacweerathunga9819correct, Hoo-rah (or ooh-rah) is Marines, Navy says hoo-yah (I know, it's kinda lame) and Army and Air Force say Hoo-ah.
      That was my experience in the Navy working with Marines and a few Air Force service members .

    • @tonyodonnell8472
      @tonyodonnell8472 Před 15 dny

      mr pacino is amazing as tears rolll down my face- thank you sir for this great message- ex militrary police

  • @beaujits1129
    @beaujits1129 Před 25 dny +62

    The tone. Depth. The voice

  • @jonathanbarr9764
    @jonathanbarr9764 Před měsícem +77

    Pretty sure that speech is why he finally got the Oscar.

  • @billlawrence8520
    @billlawrence8520 Před 7 dny +8

    Chris O’Donnell’s facial expressions are marvelous. He shows his fear, apprehension, and gratitude just by his eyes.

  • @GobiSubramaniam
    @GobiSubramaniam Před 20 dny +24

    Movies like this, and Dead Poet Society, Good Will Hunting and a few more I forgot was created with the focus of showcasing the right attitude and ideals which young boys should follow to become proper young men. These movies should be considered gems.

  • @freindlycannuck1591
    @freindlycannuck1591 Před 28 dny +60

    Now without the shadow of a doubt! This is one of the greatest actor of our time. Just so many different roles, different personalities played to perfection!

  • @lincoln2324
    @lincoln2324 Před 23 dny +24

    I wish the new audiences learn to appreciate the quality of acting that Al Pacino delivers here. This scene alone makes him an Oscar winner, his entire performance here is unique

  • @marziahpadhani148
    @marziahpadhani148 Před 20 dny +8

    How much this speech ( with all the substantive material ) is needed today in this unjust world !!!

  • @soopoman
    @soopoman Před 23 dny +22

    Everyone there was in awe of this performance even Chris O’Donnell just staring almost forgetting he is in a movie for a moment, I bet everyone there sorta zoned out too.

  • @inesbarros1944
    @inesbarros1944 Před 27 dny +36

    One of the greatest moment in movie and only Al Pacino could do!!❤❤

  • @samxyx
    @samxyx Před 14 dny +18

    “You better be careful what type of leaders you’re producing”

    • @GeorgeKanatas
      @GeorgeKanatas Před 2 dny

      They produce exactly the 'puppet-leaders' they want.

  • @james.jesse.
    @james.jesse. Před 13 dny +10

    Great to see a leader standing. UP for a POTENTENTIAL LEADER with merit, character is more important than reputation

  • @atm-abutaqimayestino
    @atm-abutaqimayestino Před 27 dny +45

    A normal-sighted person makes you believe that he is truly blind, by looking directly at his eyes, is a tremendously incredible acting skill!

    • @wasanthacweerathunga9819
      @wasanthacweerathunga9819 Před 27 dny +6

      Heard in one of the interviews, it was his daughter taught/ suggested him to do the "blind" look

  • @Shobi-74
    @Shobi-74 Před 25 dny +9

    So many years ....and still whenever I watch it, it feels so great...classic

  • @jokerinthebronx
    @jokerinthebronx Před 21 dnem +58

    Fun fact. I'm legally blind with limited vision. When Al was rehearsing for this part, he went to blind schools.
    He observed how the blind walk, the differences in their facial expressions, etc.
    An absolute thespian and a fellow New Yorker.

    • @stillcantbesilencedevennow
      @stillcantbesilencedevennow Před 20 dny +2

      "Fellow New Yorker" doesn't carry the same bona fidus it used to though. Ask Rick Moranis.

    • @jokerinthebronx
      @jokerinthebronx Před 20 dny +1

      @@stillcantbesilencedevennow LOL. True.

    • @adrianpoesiat
      @adrianpoesiat Před 17 dny

      One of my favourites. And New York’s

    • @PatsyNunez-dv6tb
      @PatsyNunez-dv6tb Před 6 dny

      I'm so sorry; you touched my heart ❤️! I pray your eyesight improves 💯 %. ✨️✨️🎶🎶🍒🍒🫐🫐🍑

  • @daveb2280
    @daveb2280 Před 27 dny +31

    Pacino has had many brilliant performances over his career....this one is on the very top!

    • @apuman224
      @apuman224 Před 21 dnem

      No way it can top his performance in The Godfather 1 and 2 though. But agreed. The range of his capabilities.

  • @Mi3940
    @Mi3940 Před 11 dny +5

    Even the GLIMMER of his eyes moving and SHIVERING like a REAL BLIND man.
    What else you want from an actor 👏

  • @stillcantbesilencedevennow

    Al is a class act. Good actor and a nice dude who doesnt overstep.

  • @NitroModelsAndComics
    @NitroModelsAndComics Před 19 dny +6

    If ever anyone ever stood up for that I would owe them my life. What beautiful words he used to come to Charlie's defense.

  • @LeanderHall
    @LeanderHall Před 28 dny +22

    You gave me back my life. I give you back your future.

  • @BestPicsCollectionTM
    @BestPicsCollectionTM Před 23 dny +7

    This speech contains so much wisdom it blows my mind!

  • @greaterbayareahero1401

    One of Al Pacino's best performances. He made us cry for this boy...

  • @stevensmith780
    @stevensmith780 Před 25 dny +20

    Rumor has it this scene was done in one take! That’s insane if true!

  • @michaeljoseph2303
    @michaeljoseph2303 Před 27 dny +14

    Incredible Al Pacino performance Love this move!

  • @aaronanderson9047
    @aaronanderson9047 Před 28 dny +17

    Al Pacino is tha man!

  • @StylonWang
    @StylonWang Před 27 dny +23

    Always captivated by this scene no matter how much times I’ve seen it.

  • @joeletaxi821
    @joeletaxi821 Před 26 dny +14

    Al Pacino squeezed by me at the Aldwych Theatre in London. We were both there to see The Rise and Fall of Little Voice. In a way, I think that makes us best friends. Although it was 32 years ago and he ain't called.

  • @AlecKeller
    @AlecKeller Před 2 dny +3

    WATCHED IT HUNDREDS OF TIMES... LOVE IT....I CRIED IN EVERY ONE

  • @l-wolverine2211
    @l-wolverine2211 Před 24 dny +13

    Let’s just assume about what happened after the movie ended
    “The 3 boys were later expelled for committing another heinous prank, Willis Jr would leave the school after being shunned for his actions, and Trask was dismissed for conduct unbecoming of an educator. Slade would later marry Ms Downs, and Sims would become a phenomenal district attorney with Slade as his mentor.”

  • @jeremywilson7975
    @jeremywilson7975 Před 3 dny +1

    For Pacino to give this entire speech and still "look" blind is incredible.

  • @user-yh3uk4xl8j
    @user-yh3uk4xl8j Před 28 dny +14

    This was always my favorite scene

  • @JacobChacko3008
    @JacobChacko3008 Před měsícem +24

    And Harry, Jimmy, Trent wherever you are out there , 3:40

  • @tomb20061
    @tomb20061 Před 27 dny +9

    Greatest movie speech EVER!

  • @michaelreece2966
    @michaelreece2966 Před 20 dny +5

    To have been on this set and witnessed the brilliance of Al Pacino would have been a once in a career experience.

  • @vkaustralia1898
    @vkaustralia1898 Před 25 dny +7

    What a powerful scene
    Great acting….

  • @tommyzai7038
    @tommyzai7038 Před 7 dny +2

    My favorite film scene EVER. I watch it monthly for inspiration.

  • @donlemarr8240
    @donlemarr8240 Před 25 dny +8

    Absolutely an amazing movie and speech

  • @michaelb866
    @michaelb866 Před 24 dny +7

    Best film ever. I’ve seen it a hundred times and still brings tears to my eyes

  • @harrymiram6621
    @harrymiram6621 Před 21 dnem +5

    IMO...Not only is this one of The Greatest orations in recent cinematic history, LTC points out what is Seriously Lacking in today's society...Competent, unabashed leadership & integrity!

  • @ericschreiber9027
    @ericschreiber9027 Před 15 dny +2

    One of the Greatest scene by Al Pacino.
    Ever!!!!!

  • @MarkPerzinski-um2fl
    @MarkPerzinski-um2fl Před 24 dny +4

    One of my favorite movies. Pacino's only Academy Award performance.

  • @joris-zuphert
    @joris-zuphert Před 26 dny +45

    Watched this many times. Should be a standard lesson in schools. Unfortunately america lost its values, its character and its mind completely.

    • @raulcastro925
      @raulcastro925 Před 24 dny +3

      Tell me about it! No respect is the current mantra should you not be part of the... well, you know.

    • @robleary3353
      @robleary3353 Před 23 dny +3

      Not just USA!.

    • @joris-zuphert
      @joris-zuphert Před 23 dny +5

      @@robleary3353 true but definitely usa

    • @stillcantbesilencedevennow
      @stillcantbesilencedevennow Před 20 dny +2

      Sad times. The world is in a bad state. Very bad.

    • @phelopatirabdel-malak554
      @phelopatirabdel-malak554 Před 19 dny +1

      I got a question. I’ve only read the overview of the film but from what I got, is Charlie really in the right here. Yes, the teacher bribed him but if the students do the prank then why stay silent? Even though technically the prank was wrong, I’d get it if they were mates but, from this scene, it doesn’t look like. What’s really the point of it realistically speaking?

  • @maricarmark7448
    @maricarmark7448 Před 5 dny +1

    Yes he deserves one HE IS ONE of the charismatic actor he is into the character AL PACINO

  • @Jai-Hind-Forever
    @Jai-Hind-Forever Před 4 minutami

    So many emotions, Pacino surely knows what buttons to press. What an actor, one for the ages.
    GOAT!!

  • @steven2345
    @steven2345 Před 12 dny +2

    Oscar well deserved. Love Alphonse pacino

  • @BenjaminWilliams-rb4kx
    @BenjaminWilliams-rb4kx Před 14 dny +2

    Al Pacino. Like all his movies are pretty good.

  • @kravenmoorehead7927
    @kravenmoorehead7927 Před 28 dny +8

    That was beautiful. I have watched it many times and it thrills me every time. Don't be a Sammy "the bull."

  • @usmcmos0317
    @usmcmos0317 Před 7 dny +1

    Reminds me of the scene in movie scent of a woman…. “ id take a flamethrower to the place’ Thank you sir for your service and sacrifice outstanding job gentlemen outstanding.

  • @robleary3353
    @robleary3353 Před 24 dny +3

    Bril!. One of the best movie monologues ever!. Nuff said.

  • @richardknecht809
    @richardknecht809 Před 22 dny +1

    I have probably watched this 500 times, give or take a few. Excellent , this should be a stranded for the future. People should raise their children with these standards.

  • @daveenyart
    @daveenyart Před 25 dny +1

    Pacino....whew....great writing and the perfect delivery.

  • @910rick
    @910rick Před 25 dny +4

    Now every university and college is like this …

  • @Magooch86
    @Magooch86 Před 26 dny +8

    Thank you for this upload, there used to only be a few patchy uploads of this monologue that didn't include the important parts before and after.

  • @arashramezani8535
    @arashramezani8535 Před 25 dny +5

    This is the most amazing speech in movie history for me!!! Love Al!

  • @princepaul1058
    @princepaul1058 Před měsícem +10

    The unbeatable Pacino at his best...who...haaa

  • @claudiamanta1943
    @claudiamanta1943 Před měsícem +17

    If only life were like this…with men being men and standing up as parents (or teachers) for the young people, and authorities being so democratically and fairly run… It is one splendid movie and this is probably the best monologue in a movie, but it’s just a movie.

    • @michaelthompson342
      @michaelthompson342 Před 28 dny +2

      I wish that too…

    • @freindlycannuck1591
      @freindlycannuck1591 Před 27 dny +2

      Yes, you're absolutely right about everything in your comment. And yes it's just a movie. But isn't it exactly what movies are all about? Make us dream about some things and times that are no longer achievable?

    • @claudiamanta1943
      @claudiamanta1943 Před 27 dny +2

      @@freindlycannuck1591 I think that art should have, also, a pedagogical component. But if what it depicts is no longer possible in reality, I’d say let us drink the poison cup to the last drop and be properly and honestly insane by making mindfuck movies, other forms of visual art, and horrendous ‘music’. I’d say let’s completely devalue art and hand it to technology. Nay, I’d say let’s devalue Mozart and Rembrandt as AI can replicate their creations. Who needs artists when cheap fakes will achieve the same result?
      Oh, wait. I think we are actors and spectators at the same time in a global rampant mindfuck fest. There is a time to leave when it’s grotesque. Unfortunately, nobody will give me a refund for my life. My loss.

    • @freindlycannuck1591
      @freindlycannuck1591 Před 27 dny

      @@claudiamanta1943 Well here you go! You have managed to take a simple sharing of opinions about a good movie into an infernal intellectual debate for which I have not the time nor the inclination to participate in! Have a nice day!

    • @claudiamanta1943
      @claudiamanta1943 Před 27 dny +2

      @@freindlycannuck1591 Reality too strong for you? 😈
      Listen. I am fascinated by beauty. Apart from the obvious fact that there is beauty in Good, there is, also, beauty in Evil. Alas, this world knows neither and is just incredibly UGLY.

  • @DigitalRe-Productions
    @DigitalRe-Productions Před 24 dny +1

    One of the BEST films of all time.

  • @emperorpalpatine783
    @emperorpalpatine783 Před 4 dny

    One of the top best and powerful speeches to watch

  • @user-hr9tr4ro8b
    @user-hr9tr4ro8b Před 12 dny

    LOVE this Scene...AL PACINO 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 TALENT!!!!!! GOD bless you always ❤❤❤🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

  • @shankarbalakrishnan2360
    @shankarbalakrishnan2360 Před 28 dny +5

    Give me eyes ill see the world like no one else does give me ears I will listen like no one else does and give me a tongue ill speak beauty❤❤🎉🎉

  • @pse888
    @pse888 Před 28 dny +4

    what an actor!

  • @jpercy4811
    @jpercy4811 Před 7 dny

    Arguably, the’ most compelling scene in cinematic history, and there have been many.

  • @Dugiesrevenge
    @Dugiesrevenge Před 22 dny +3

    When a blind veteran can show the way your path is truly lost

  • @MikeOriginal21
    @MikeOriginal21 Před 25 dny +1

    Τα πανεπιστήμια, σε όλο τον κόσμο, θα πρέπει να προστατεύουν, τα παιδιά που μάχονται για την ζωή και να εισπράττει κάποιο εισόδημα για να πληρώσει τα δίδακτρα.
    Είναι το πιο δύσκολο, σκληρό θέμα, που πολλά, ίσος τα περισσότερα πανεπιστήμια, δεν το λαμβάνουν ιδιαίτερα με προσοχή. Έχω βρεθεί σε κάτι παρόμοιο. Ήμουν πάντα δίπλα σε αυτά τα παιδιά και τους προστάτευα, από κάτι παρόμοιο.
    Χάρηκα και ένιωσα περήφανος γιατί πέτυχαν στη ζωή τους.
    Έγιναν ηγέτες που προστάτευσαν του αδύναμους και αυτό ήταν το καλύτερο δώρο για μένα, επειδή έγινα φάρος για αυτά τα παιδιά.
    Η ταινία αυτή πρέπει να διδάσκεται, έτσι ώστε η παιδεία να έχει νόημα.

  • @SkadiandNjord
    @SkadiandNjord Před 19 dny

    Such a feelgood moment

  • @russellwilson902
    @russellwilson902 Před 17 dny

    One of my top 5 favorite movies!!!

  • @hennesseyme9112
    @hennesseyme9112 Před 14 dny

    Al Pacino is just untouchable in his acting!

  • @vizares
    @vizares Před 16 dny

    Al Pacino = the Master of acting

  • @daksrigor5590
    @daksrigor5590 Před 23 dny +2

    Powerful.

  • @annelizebritnor6715
    @annelizebritnor6715 Před 13 dny

    There was such a Connection between Al Pacino and Chris O Donnel ❤❤❤

  • @AnaniaProcopiuc
    @AnaniaProcopiuc Před 26 dny +2

    Asa ar trebui cei buni sa fie

  • @Littleangel_-jp4xb
    @Littleangel_-jp4xb Před 12 dny

    fantastic movie through and through

  • @elviragarcia3258
    @elviragarcia3258 Před 5 hodinami

    This was the best of the best ,

  • @user-uh6gf5dp5l
    @user-uh6gf5dp5l Před 20 dny

    D*A*M*N... never saw the flick...but I will... kudos to Mr. Pacino!!

  • @waynewright5023
    @waynewright5023 Před 23 dny +3

    Our "elected representatives" in D.C. should be required to have to watch this scene from this movie. It would teach a lot of them something about character.

  • @shakthidhasan4544
    @shakthidhasan4544 Před 27 dny +1

    Absolutely badass❤

  • @josephmoret6245
    @josephmoret6245 Před 25 dny +5

    But not a snitch!!

  • @redjeunesse6292
    @redjeunesse6292 Před 17 dny

    "don't destroy it! Protect it!
    Embrace it! IT'S GONNA MAKE YOU PROUD ONE DAY! I PROMISE YOU!!"

  • @JF-iq1yx
    @JF-iq1yx Před 8 dny

    I been around ya know! There was a time when I could see!

  • @williamcooke6056
    @williamcooke6056 Před 2 dny

    Best movie ever!

  • @josephselvaratnam3136
    @josephselvaratnam3136 Před 13 dny

    There is no prosthetic for a amputated soul....wow blows me away!!

  • @MuzikandArkis92
    @MuzikandArkis92 Před 18 dny

    Bravoooo Mr Al Pacino,my favorite Hollywood actor,GodFather,Heat, with Robert De Niro

  • @Nomadic10
    @Nomadic10 Před 17 dny

    Al Pacino, gentlemen, the greatest actor of all time

  • @ildafranco5687
    @ildafranco5687 Před 2 dny

    Magnifíco👏👏👏👏👏

  • @josephselvaratnam3136
    @josephselvaratnam3136 Před 13 dny

    Agreed Pacino did great
    ..actually reprises his great closing speech years earlier in another great Pacino debut : And Justice for All!!

  • @megabotofficial8519
    @megabotofficial8519 Před 21 dnem +2

    Mr. Nimziki, you're fired!

  • @gregorymcnear6474
    @gregorymcnear6474 Před 2 dny

    This was an excellent movie 😁😉

  • @pingamalinga
    @pingamalinga Před 22 dny

    Top shelf

  • @deanbodishowpodcast9437

    Pacino 🔥🔥🔥

  • @tedmabey1852
    @tedmabey1852 Před 22 dny +2

    Al Pacino is the MAN! He is the Oscar of actors!! A performance to end all performances!! Well done Mr Pacino!!

  • @Christie-nb9zg
    @Christie-nb9zg Před 8 dny

    Exactly 💯

  • @mattyholcombe9258
    @mattyholcombe9258 Před 20 dny +2

    Hoo Ha!!!!😎

  • @kuriel1988
    @kuriel1988 Před 3 dny

    Awesome. Woow

  • @Andrea-xy5tr
    @Andrea-xy5tr Před 21 dnem +1

    Al Pacino did great