"Because she's not lying. Ladies and gentlemen of the jury...the prosecution is not gonna get that man today...because I'M GONNA GET HIM!" The delivery of that is so well done. I love Al Pacino.
I'm old enough to remember seeing this film in a movie theater when it first came out. When Pacino said, "My client...should go right to f*cking jail!" the whole audience erupted in cheers and applause.
That's something you rarely if ever see anymore -- yet it was commonplace in the 70s: Crowds applauding and cheering at scenes in the movies. I think it really says something about our times versus then. People are more cynical now, and also much more afraid.
Me, too. I think it's because for one thing we can't see him. And for another, he knows he's in deep sh*t and there's no point in saying it, but he says it anyway.
I agree with you. I think that the moment he knew for sure that he was going to expose the evil Judge was when Judge Fleming had the audacity to admit to Pacino that he wouldn't mind doing the same thing to the rape victim again. As you say, sheer brilliance, and the look of shock on the rape victim's face when she realizes that she has been vindicated, and that she is going to get Justice.........absolutely incredible.
What's interesting to note that both the judge and the DA physically threaten Pacino. Both actions committed by those men are ultimately repaid in spades.
@@jacquelinegreen2561 I'm not sure that this ending necessarily indicates that the victim will receive actual justice -- only that, regardless of the ultimate outcome, the judge has been publicly disgraced and discredited. Maybe, sadly, that's the best she can hope for, but even that, if so, is better than the total false vindication the judge would've otherwise received through a rigged and skewed system.
@@alpacino3086 Al you have a God given talent You are my most favorite actor I’ve ever seen on screen. Nobody comes close. You give out such an explosive dramatic performance in all your movies. That’s what I call acting! Especially in the Court scene ending movie Justice for all. Wow! totally blew me away. No other actor can do that scene ever. I love all your movies! I watch over and over especially The God Father I thank you so much for all your brilliant performances in all your movies
I love this scene. But if you haven´t seen the movie it´s not that good. It´s how they, in the whole movie build it up just for this last scene. A masterpiece in screenplay 😐 When i saw this the first time i was shaking in my whole body, and had to see this final scene more than once 😍
@@allaboutmusicmovies9606 yes your right. but in my opinion, the majority of movies fail to work on the whole. its all about the powerful scenes. But this movie was too dark and chaotic. shouldve toned it down.
I met Pacino once - 20 years ago as a young movie nerd - having watched Godfather 1 and 2, Scarface, Frankie and Johnny, Heat, Scent of a Woman and Dog Day repeatedly and religiously. Infinitely explosive and charismatic on screen; kind, warm and down to earth in real life.
@@charlesmurphy3222 I don't know. From interviews, it sounds like James Caan would have had an even better career if he wasn't such a prick to work with.
lionel bergen Amazing film!!!!! I’m from Boston and he nailed the classic Irish drinking man..... and , oh Those Eyes!!!!! Like Al Pacino, he says it all with the eyes...
The passion in that whole rant is breathtaking. And how he got his voice to break when he says your supposed to protect Is incredible. Not going to lie that felt so real and made someone cut onions in my home.
Read the replies, fuck Tom Cruise... Props for Pacino, De Nero, Hopkins, D D Lewis, Hackman, Hoffman, Nicholson, Hanks, Freeman, Di Caprio, Jackson, etc.
Al Pacino is truly great (one of my favorites and this scene is gold), but Robert De Niro is one step above anybody else. Not this old DeNiro we see today. But the one that did Ragging Bull, The Mission, Cape Fear, Taxi Driver, GoodFellas, Awakenings, The Untouchables, Frankenstein, and Angel Heart
I remember watching this in the theater. I had no clue this was coming. Pacino was incredible in this scene. How he could take it so naturally from 0 to 100 was a work of art.
This is one of the best scenes in the history of movies. Al Pacino is a living legend and is great in every movie he has done. Dog Day Afternoon, Scarface, Scent of a women, the God Father Trilogy, etc
Pacino should’ve won awards for this, Serpico, Dog Day, Godfather trilogy, Scarface, Heat, Devils Advocate, and so many more! Unbelievable and fantastic actor. One of the greatest and my personal favorite
Pacino is originally a stage actor. That's why he's so good at delivering lines this way. Now compare that to a guy like De Niro who needs Scorsese to cut the film every 3 seconds and splice together a good performance. Pacino just acts to the audience without any trickery
@@commanderkeen3787 Stage actor? How do you know how a movie is filmed? Is this here say? Dam give the guy credit for this movie not on how if you believe it’s spliced on and off. That doesn’t have anything to do with his brilliance in acting in this movie. Ty
The whole movie was about a lawyer trying to do his best to defend his clients but getting increasingly frustrated with justice not getting done on technicalities, costing the lives of two his clients. Now the judge who screwed over one of his clients compels him to represent him in the rape charge, knowing the lawyer's reputation for giving his clients the best defense possible, regardless of status. When the judge not only admits to the rape to the attorney but then says he would like to connect with the victim again, the attorney decides to resign from the legal profession, going out in a blaze of glory. "If my client is innocent, then she's lying. Why?" "Yesterday, I found why. She has no motive. Why? Because she's not lying."
I remember the first time I saw it: as soon as I noticed tears in Al Pacino's eyes I said to myself: shit's about to go down real fast and I wasn't wrong. Very satisfying scene.
You really have to see the whole movie uninterrupted to appreciate his passion and humanity. He did not hide beyond the fear of losing his license. Bad language, but good conceptual movie. An award earning effort from Mr. Al Pacino, one of the best ever efforts!!!
I think the writers set us up for failure watching this. I saw it two days ago for the first time. And I think they should’ve made it more about him being clever so he knew something that perhaps we wouldn’t. Instead we already know he’s guilty, and it’s all just a fight in his head, moral over winning. Both his other clients had died, we knew what would happen here. They undermined Al, I think.
I saw this movie when I was 19. I am 62 and have NEVER forgotten this scene. Flew up to see him perform on Broadway. Amazing talent. He is a master of his art.
This is my favourite Al Pacino performance. I loved him in Godfather 1,2,3, Serpico, Dog Day Afternoon, Scent of a Woman, Scarface, Heat and all. But there was something powerful. He's relatable because of the way he's broken into a moment of insanity due to corruption, unfairness and blackmail he faced. We feel for him.
Absolutely agree. I love all those films too. But just the righteous fury that he cannot contain even if he knows he's potentially ruining his career he just can't stand the sham that justice has become another moment and snaps. The fact he's already shed a tear before he snaps, not just Pacinos best but in my opinion the best monologue moment portrayed by any actor (only possible competition is some Shakespeare adaptations but that's almost a different category in of itself though Al also does great with the bard)
I was in the USAF at Myrtle Beach AFB in 1979 when this came out. 4 of us went out to see this at a pretty large theater. This scene was so powerful 1/2 of the packed theater stood up, cheered, and applauded! Until this day I've never seen an audience reaction to compare with that! Bravo!
I hear ya’...Amazing when the movie theatre erupts. Only time I ever saw it happen was when DeNiro lit up the bad guys during the roulette scene in the Deer Hunter.
The acting of John Forsythe is pretty amazing considering he doesn’t say one word, yet you can feel the hatred he has for Al Pacino in this scene; actually all the acting is great in this scene.
Pacino should've won several times over. The Godfather, Serpico, The Godfather Part II, Dog Day Afternoon, And Justice For All... he got passed over so many times. It's ironic that he finally won for Scent of a Woman when it wasn't even his best film.
This scene gives me goosebumps all over Every. Single. Time. Outstanding performance, completely Oscar worthy. Pacino, one of the greats, and truly and inspiration.
Hands down one of the greatest scenes in cinema ever. Flawless. Crystalline. Pure. Powerful. Moving. Spoken as if coming from the very SOUL of Al’s being. Good stuff from one of the all time MASTERS of acting. 👍👍👍👍👍
When he says, "...you're supposed to stand for something...you're supposed to protect people...", so anguished and on the verge of breaking down. Powerful. Every politician should be forced to watch this, judges too.
1) To actually be there to see Kirkland (Pacino) lay everything out - his vigorous work detail vs the prosecution’s lack thereof, only to *FLIP THE SCRIPT:* “The prosecution is *not* gonna get that man today… because _I’M_ GONNA GET HIM!” Completely masterful. 2) He couldn’t be more right: winning is everything, and it’s not just limited to the courts. 3) The first instance of Wild and Crazy Pacino, and certainly not the last.
This great movie was set and shot in Baltimore, my dad owned a restaurant, bar, hotel ( Hotel Armistead) directly next door to the parking garage ( Rivoli ) where one of the most dramatic scenes was filmed, across from War Memorial Plaza……we were standing behind the camera at the early morning hours, watching the great Al Pacino and his classic acting in that scene……our bar was open for the crew…..
2:18 Anyone notice Jack Warden on the bench, and how he's rubbing his forehead, chin, and face all seemingly in apathy while Pacino is giving his closing argument...Absolutely stellar acting.
Can we just take a minute to realize how insignificant the prosecution lawyer is conpared to al pacino, your man tried his best to capture the scene, but when al comes in there is no question no competition. He is the best of all time he shines out every other actor by a mile !
@@OscarMoreno-zx1oxI disagree, al pacino could have been given the same script, hypothetically if they swapped placed and al pacino was the prosecutor, do you think that actor could command the stage and shine like pacino did?
“Has it ever struck you that life is all memory, except for the one present moment that goes by you so quick you hardly catch it going?”― Tennessee Williams.
As a whole, the movie really stands on it's own two legs. But let's face facts. Anyone who watches this waits, in great anticipation, for this BRILLIANT last scene in the court room. "POWERFUL"!
Everyone in the jury is like, "Who gives shit about what Al is saying? Let's watch the man act and pickup some tips. This is a masterclass WE get paid to attend."
Between this scene and the closing scene of Scent of A Woman, it's so tough to decide which one is the best. Both are explosive and climactic. Al Pacino is the greatest of all time!
Absolutely incredible performance from Al Pacino. I get goosebumps whenever I see this final scene. If only there were more Lawyers with this much honour and integrity.
Simply wonderful. Pacino totally dominates the screen with his presence, charisma and perfect timing. Every word is audible (take note, all actors) and it is impossible to take your eyes from him.
I know, for certain, that Al Pacino believed every word he was saying at that moment. Look at his eyes at 6:02 This scene is pure. I first saw this movie when I was 14 in 1993. They used to play movies late at night on television and I came upon this movie. I was so shocked and thrilled by this scene. Hollywood doesn't make decent movies anymore. They just copy the same thing said or done in other movies. This movies has stayed relevant all of these years. Al Pacino, if you ever read this, I want you to know that you are amazing and I v7gg5v and your movies. Thank you very, very much.
Al deserved a shelf of Oscars for that scene. I believe he didn't get one for the simple reason the Academy had never seen anything like it. He was so believable they couldn't tell if it was greatness or a brainstorm, until they saw Al repeating the passion and genius over and over again in any role he ever played. Acting? He owns it.
My wife thinks I have OCD about movies. She’s only partially right. I keep watching movies, every time I only hope to see an inkling of Pacinos performance! Film was invented for Mr Pacino to perform his craft!
First time I saw this in the movie theater, the part at the end were officers are grabbing him and he saying "you suppose ro protect people..." made me break down and cry...still gets to me after all these years. If you watch the entire movie, you get it.
Where can I get to see the MOvie without paying for it on YOuTube.? I have Netflix right now and it is not Netflix or even on any of the Premium Cable Channels.
40. years later i just lost it... i remember it... someone AL was drfending hung up in jail cos a plea deal he farmed out got botched and they looked at 3-5 in real, shower rai p jail... so fkn sad!!!! im losin as i type...
This gives me chills every time I see it. I must say it was difficult to see John Forsythe play the character he did because I really have never heard anything bad about him. But, when Forsythe's character says what he does in the courtroom, Pacino's character is shocked at first and during the opening arguments you can tell he is really thinking, it is a crucial moment for him because he knows he is throwing his career as an attorney away out of a sense of real justice in our courts because at some point someone has to and he must decide what kind of man he is, what he stands for and if he has the courage to stand up for what he believes and also reminds him of why he got into law in the first place as I think many do. The courtroom scene is the best courtroom scenes ever as far as I am concerned.
Al Pacino performed so many iconic superbly acted scene in his career in front of the screen , this is one of many that demonstrate ACTING beyond SUPERB, beyond EXCELLENCE! His excellence in acting is incredibly constant from early on movies ("doug day afternoon" etc...) to recent films ("you dont know jack" or "Irishman")
There are so many things to like about this scene, but one that I think often gets missed is the decision to edit to the victim after the statement is finished and to see her crying. It brings home the devastation of the crime and that no legal proceeding can really heal her pain.
Oh Really and you really think this is fact based your comment that his performance in this movie is the more underrated one!!!!!!!!!!!! He was nominated for an Academy award for Best Actor for his performance here so i don't see how his performance in this movie was underrated it' was praised by critics and fans as well the line "You're out of order! You're out of order! The whole trial is out of order! They're out of order!" has been referenced many times in Popular Culture, including "Friends"1994-2004 i think people like to throw the word underrated around a lot without getting their facts straight.......
@@TechNoir-wz5ic No, no a tremendous performance no doubt, but usually Pacino is more known for his amazing performances as Michael Corleone, Tony Montana and Frank Serpico... seems he doesn’t seem to get the praise as Arthur Kirkland that’s all, maybe under rated was too harsh, personally love In Justice For All... forgot he earned an Academy Award nomination....
"We wanna win regardless of the truth, and we wanna win regardless of justice. Regardless of who's guilty or innocent.." So true. I understand that one has the right to be defended but sometimes, the obvious guilty can get away scot-free.
I think we get caught up in this ‘right to be defended’ bollocks. You have a right to tell your side of the story. To use your wealth to pay for a professional to speak for you, that shouldn’t be a right imo. The law needs to be simplified and accessible to all, and we need to stop giving people incentive to ‘win’ and lie for someone else. If you’re guilty, why should you have a right to a defence? A trial should be about finding the truth impartially, lawyers are not impartial and juries never know what’s going on.
My mom the other day told me about a case of child abuse where the defendant's lawyer started crying while they showed the evidence of the child being abused, (ffs even writing this makes my eyes water a little), I don't think he's over reacting, I think its perfect.
It won’t be as good but Al Pacino inspired me to try to get into filming I hope to even catch a glimpse of what he was able to bring out of a story and character
When I saw tears flood out, I was like there’s something he knows that he’s not telling but yet eating him. And boy oh boy, he snapped just as I thought to myself. Greatest Actor without a doubt.
The most iconic scene in a courtroom drama....the acting in this 8 min scene is majestic....Pacino did all the justice for "and justice for all" afterall.
"Because she's not lying. Ladies and gentlemen of the jury...the prosecution is not gonna get that man today...because I'M GONNA GET HIM!"
The delivery of that is so well done. I love Al Pacino.
HOOah
@@barrysmith1202Attica!
@@Silas.Marner prison uprising! everybody should rise up
@Trry331 you're not spamming, are you?
Me too. I hate that he didn't age well! I'm 75. I was so in love with him. 😊
I'm old enough to remember seeing this film in a movie theater when it first came out. When Pacino said, "My client...should go right to f*cking jail!" the whole audience erupted in cheers and applause.
That is against lawyer's duty about client ?
@@kmupia you'd have to see the whole movie to understand why this scene is so powerful
Wish I could return to those days
That's something you rarely if ever see anymore -- yet it was commonplace in the 70s: Crowds applauding and cheering at scenes in the movies. I think it really says something about our times versus then. People are more cynical now, and also much more afraid.
@@kmupia If this were to happen today, he would be immediately disbarred.
Him yelling “I just completed my opening statement” as he is hauled away, for some reason always makes me laugh.
lol, yeah, Also when the just says “Ah shit…”
Could it be because, he just hit 2 birds with one stone and got the case thrown out? 🤣
Me, too. I think it's because for one thing we can't see him. And for another, he knows he's in deep sh*t and there's no point in saying it, but he says it anyway.
@@ThatVeryArtGal absolutely. You nailed it🤣
You gradually see him snap as he goes on with the speech. He is also fighting with himself over the situation. It is sheer brilliance.
I agree with you. I think that the moment he knew for sure that he was going to expose the evil Judge was when Judge Fleming had the audacity to admit to Pacino that he wouldn't mind doing the same thing to the rape victim again. As you say, sheer brilliance, and the look of shock on the rape victim's face when she realizes that she has been vindicated, and that she is going to get Justice.........absolutely incredible.
All can pull this off no one ellse can
Yes, pure magic, by Mr. Pacino. He deserves all respect!
What's interesting to note that both the judge and the DA physically threaten Pacino. Both actions committed by those men are ultimately repaid in spades.
@@jacquelinegreen2561 I'm not sure that this ending necessarily indicates that the victim will receive actual justice -- only that, regardless of the ultimate outcome, the judge has been publicly disgraced and discredited. Maybe, sadly, that's the best she can hope for, but even that, if so, is better than the total false vindication the judge would've otherwise received through a rigged and skewed system.
This scene by Al Pacino was done in ONE take. He was also nominated for an Oscar for this role. GOAT (greatest of all time)!!!
@@garima3823 apparently it was shot on multicam
@@garima3823 right??
If that is true, then we gotta spread the love for ALL the actors in this scene.
In one take?
Is that what GOAT means? Wow, never knew! Thanks so much for that gem of knowledge
"You're supposed to stand for something!"
"You're so supposed to protect people!"
I felt this entire scene in my spirit.
Cry of Black Lives Matter
Me too. Best scene ever!
Those two lines and their delivery drove it all home
@@natewatson6962 yes…. “You’re supposed to stand for something…!” What the fuck happened?
@@nowwhat33 In 2016 Trump happened
"I just completed my opening statement" is the best line ever.
Thanks for all the love❤️ and support. Seriously blown away by the love from all of you.
@@alpacino3086 you’ve been commanding the camera from day one, sir. It is we who thank you.
Seriously, it made me laugh so hard 😂
@@alpacino3086 Thanks. Just hope this comment is coming from the real (you) Al Pacino. You are one in a million.
@@alpacino3086 Al you have a God given talent You are my most favorite actor I’ve ever seen on screen. Nobody comes close. You give out such an explosive dramatic performance in all your movies. That’s what I call acting! Especially in the Court scene ending movie Justice for all. Wow! totally blew me away. No other actor can do that scene ever. I love all your movies! I watch over and over especially The God Father I thank you so much for all your brilliant performances in all your movies
This film is one of the most underrated in history. The Academy is out of order!!!
lmao they are though, once upon a time in hollywood gets oscars?
yeah, totally right.
I love this scene. But if you haven´t seen the movie it´s not that good. It´s how they, in the whole movie build it up just for this last scene. A masterpiece in screenplay 😐 When i saw this the first time i was shaking in my whole body, and had to see this final scene more than once 😍
@@allaboutmusicmovies9606 yes your right. but in my opinion, the majority of movies fail to work on the whole. its all about the powerful scenes. But this movie was too dark and chaotic. shouldve toned it down.
@@JackJackKcajify its supposed to. Thats whats building up that final scene?
I met Pacino once - 20 years ago as a young movie nerd - having watched Godfather 1 and 2, Scarface, Frankie and Johnny, Heat, Scent of a Woman and Dog Day repeatedly and religiously. Infinitely explosive and charismatic on screen; kind, warm and down to earth in real life.
Cool 😎 I know it's not much, but I saw Jack Warden at a Duty Free shop @ LaGuardia airport.
The great ones aren't assholes in real life. It's why they're such great actors
I too met The Man. He was alone-scouting for a film 21st NYC-he was going to direct-but never came to fruition
@@charlesmurphy3222 I don't know. From interviews, it sounds like James Caan would have had an even better career if he wasn't such a prick to work with.
@@robbone4 lol. 'Brando too was a real reigning it over Madonna'. Cruise is nuts. James woods is James woods. plenty of all kinds all sides.
BECAUSE IM GONNA GET HIM.
Best line said by a defending lawyer ever
when he said "my client should go right to fucking jail" it's this perfect mix of comedy and seriousness to me, i love it
@@jackbauer555 Pacino is seriously one of the best actors ever. Theres no part he can't play
Toooo funny !!!
@Byrons Reward, nobody proved shit against "The Juice."
JJ, that showed how evil he was, too.
There will NEVER be an actor with as many iconic scenes than Al Pacino! And those eyes......❤️
Absolutely!
lionel bergen
Amazing film!!!!! I’m from Boston and he nailed the classic Irish drinking man..... and , oh Those Eyes!!!!!
Like Al Pacino, he says it all with the eyes...
James cagney tops the lot of em.😉
Take a cold shower, Amy. I got brown eyes like Al too.
I have the exact same eyes
The passion in that whole rant is breathtaking. And how he got his voice to break when he says your supposed to protect Is incredible. Not going to lie that felt so real and made someone cut onions in my home.
You never did find that onion peeler didja? I think he just passed through here
@@BoogWar01 🤣😭😞
Pacino sounds like a seasoned 20 year lawyer. This man is the greatest actor ever, it’s not even close.
Tom Cruise in a Few Good Men, did
James Spader as Alan Shore in The Practice & Boston Legal too
He puts 100 and ten percent of himself into every roll. Bravo 👏
Read the replies, fuck Tom Cruise... Props for Pacino, De Nero, Hopkins, D D Lewis, Hackman, Hoffman, Nicholson, Hanks, Freeman, Di Caprio, Jackson, etc.
Al Pacino is truly great (one of my favorites and this scene is gold), but Robert De Niro is one step above anybody else. Not this old DeNiro we see today. But the one that did Ragging Bull, The Mission, Cape Fear, Taxi Driver, GoodFellas, Awakenings, The Untouchables, Frankenstein, and Angel Heart
@@VelhaGuardaTricolor the godfather part 2
This is one of the greatest scenes in movie history.
Yes, it is. Brilliantly crafted and one of the most memorable scenes ever.
another fantastic scene is from Scent of a Woman : ua-cam.com/video/Jd10x8LiuBc/v-deo.html
I remember watching this in the theater. I had no clue this was coming. Pacino was incredible in this scene. How he could take it so naturally from 0 to 100 was a work of art.
No, this IS THE greatest scene in movie history
This is one of the best scenes in the history of movies. Al Pacino is a living legend and is great in every movie he has done. Dog Day Afternoon, Scarface, Scent of a women, the God Father Trilogy, etc
Pacino should’ve won awards for this, Serpico, Dog Day, Godfather trilogy, Scarface, Heat, Devils Advocate, and so many more!
Unbelievable and fantastic actor. One of the greatest and my personal favorite
My favorite...
You forgot the best one, scent of a woman ❤
Glengarry glen ross, insomnia, the insider … a few more
Pacino will always be one of the greatest American actors. Awards have no bearing on that whatsoever. They are meaningless.
There are so many actors that have won Oscars they didn't deserve that it's sickening. Every movie Pacino made was Oscar material.
Watched this film for the first time recently. Absolutely glorious. How on Earth has this man only won One Oscar?!
Yes, that's also my question!
@@abhijitmukhopadhyay5900 why he did not win, cause there is something funny going on in the hollywood elite.
Probably because the whole Academy is out of order.
@@vhsmaniaman6986 They need to go right to f**king jail
The Oscars mean nothing. Pacino will always and forever be an acting legend regardless of how many statues he has.
Pacino was absolutely incredible here. One of the best monologues I’ve heard in film.
He's the monologue King. I don't get why people on the sly, dismiss him. Him and Denzel, tops.
One of our great actors!
Pacino is originally a stage actor. That's why he's so good at delivering lines this way. Now compare that to a guy like De Niro who needs Scorsese to cut the film every 3 seconds and splice together a good performance. Pacino just acts to the audience without any trickery
@@commanderkeen3787 Stage actor? How do you know how a movie is filmed? Is this here say? Dam give the guy credit for this movie not on how if you believe it’s spliced on and off. That doesn’t have anything to do with his brilliance in acting in this movie. Ty
@@pammozuch276, Pacino likes playing "the heavy."
You can hear and feel the pain and empathy in Arthur's voice.
Yes. Very powerful.
Eb, Art was making up so much stuff without showing any evidence.
@@pammozuch276 Uhhh the judge actually admitted to beating her up. That judge was as crooked as a $3 bill.
Absolutely 👍👍👍
Out of order?!
I'll SHOW you out of order!
Woops, wrong movie
ha haa ha haa
😂😂😂
@ultradeadd ...now you got the wrong actor.
Outta oder*
hahaha just recently watch scent of a woman
Anytime you get Al Pacino in the courtroom it just never disappoints. Great scene.
The whole movie was about a lawyer trying to do his best to defend his clients but getting increasingly frustrated with justice not getting done on technicalities, costing the lives of two his clients. Now the judge who screwed over one of his clients compels him to represent him in the rape charge, knowing the lawyer's reputation for giving his clients the best defense possible, regardless of status. When the judge not only admits to the rape to the attorney but then says he would like to connect with the victim again, the attorney decides to resign from the legal profession, going out in a blaze of glory. "If my client is innocent, then she's lying. Why?" "Yesterday, I found why. She has no motive. Why? Because she's not lying."
I really felt it when Arthur cried before he lashed out, he’s battling himself inside and the good wolf in him finally won when he spilled the truth
Only who watched the movie can fully appreciate the genius of Pacino in this scene and his outburst....Greatest
I remember the first time I saw it: as soon as I noticed tears in Al Pacino's eyes I said to myself: shit's about to go down real fast and I wasn't wrong. Very satisfying scene.
Overrated and lucky and he is like a two note singer: brooding or screaming
@@mitchelll3879 You're repeating yourself.
his voice began to shiver, like, shake, during the end, and this was 1000% great !!🔥🔥
the scene is epic !
the acting is epic !!!
You really have to see the whole movie uninterrupted to appreciate his passion and humanity. He did not hide beyond the fear of losing his license. Bad language, but good conceptual movie.
An award earning effort from Mr. Al Pacino, one of the best ever efforts!!!
Love love love Al Pacino ❤The best!
I think the writers set us up for failure watching this. I saw it two days ago for the first time. And I think they should’ve made it more about him being clever so he knew something that perhaps we wouldn’t. Instead we already know he’s guilty, and it’s all just a fight in his head, moral over winning. Both his other clients had died, we knew what would happen here. They undermined Al, I think.
I saw this movie when I was 19. I am 62 and have NEVER forgotten this scene. Flew up to see him perform on Broadway. Amazing talent. He is a master of his art.
“I just completed my opening statement.” So brilliant.
What a lunatic he was.
@@valuecalc What a troll you are...
@@valuecalc What a troll you are.
This is my favourite Al Pacino performance.
I loved him in Godfather 1,2,3, Serpico, Dog Day Afternoon, Scent of a Woman, Scarface, Heat and all.
But there was something powerful. He's relatable because of the way he's broken into a moment of insanity due to corruption, unfairness and blackmail he faced. We feel for him.
And Dick Tracy
Absolutely agree. I love all those films too. But just the righteous fury that he cannot contain even if he knows he's potentially ruining his career he just can't stand the sham that justice has become another moment and snaps. The fact he's already shed a tear before he snaps, not just Pacinos best but in my opinion the best monologue moment portrayed by any actor (only possible competition is some Shakespeare adaptations but that's almost a different category in of itself though Al also does great with the bard)
Forget It Title Movie It's. The Irishman (2019)
I was in the USAF at Myrtle Beach AFB in 1979 when this came out. 4 of us went out to see this at a pretty large theater. This scene was so powerful 1/2 of the packed theater stood up, cheered, and applauded! Until this day I've never seen an audience reaction to compare with that! Bravo!
I hear ya’...Amazing when the movie theatre erupts. Only time I ever saw it happen was when DeNiro lit up the bad guys during the roulette scene in the Deer Hunter.
Same thing happened which I witnessed at a movie theater in Boston...riveting!
That was the 70s versus now. A braver, less timid time.
The acting of John Forsythe is pretty amazing considering he doesn’t say one word, yet you can feel the hatred he has for Al Pacino in this scene; actually all the acting is great in this scene.
Absolutely agree
@@televinv8062 me too
"I'd like to visit her again", sealed his fate.
"I have just completed my opening statement!"
What a great line. Comedicwith a touch of insanity. THAT’S Frank Serpico charging in without back-up.
But the money shot was "You're supposed to stand for something; you're supposed to protect people."
I like, "Sit down, Frank!"
Pacino should have won an academy award for this incredible performance.
He was good at playing the villain in this story.
I agree 100%, there are so many scenes in this movie where Al Pacino is a pure acting genius!
That year Dustin won for Kramer vs Kramer.
@@valuecalc how was pacino the villain?
Pacino should've won several times over. The Godfather, Serpico, The Godfather Part II, Dog Day Afternoon, And Justice For All... he got passed over so many times. It's ironic that he finally won for Scent of a Woman when it wasn't even his best film.
This scene gives me goosebumps all over Every. Single. Time. Outstanding performance, completely Oscar worthy. Pacino, one of the greats, and truly and inspiration.
All of the actors in this scene did a superb job, especially Al Picino. Among the best 8 minutes and 45 seconds in court room movie history.
💖💖💖
This court scene >>>> "A few good men" court scene.
Hands down one of the greatest scenes in cinema ever. Flawless. Crystalline. Pure. Powerful. Moving. Spoken as if coming from the very SOUL of Al’s being. Good stuff from one of the all time MASTERS of acting. 👍👍👍👍👍
Agreed! Amen, God rest
When he says, "...you're supposed to stand for something...you're supposed to protect people...", so anguished and on the verge of breaking down. Powerful. Every politician should be forced to watch this, judges too.
umm no. far from
You got him 😂👏👏👏Al love it you was funny and so dam cool as ice
@@televinv8062 Timeless message there.
1) To actually be there to see Kirkland (Pacino) lay everything out - his vigorous work detail vs the prosecution’s lack thereof, only to *FLIP THE SCRIPT:*
“The prosecution is *not* gonna get that man today… because _I’M_ GONNA GET HIM!” Completely masterful.
2) He couldn’t be more right: winning is everything, and it’s not just limited to the courts.
3) The first instance of Wild and Crazy Pacino, and certainly not the last.
Nobody can do it like Pacino. A living legend.
That is for damn sure!
@@docmalthus Hooah!
@juneaug Lok That's Al Pacino not DeNiro.
@juneaug Lok I guess you're right.
Absolutely 💯
This folks is what you call acting! Al Pacino at his best.
Arthur Kirkland was basically Frank Serpico as a lawyer.
Since IASIP I only see Frank Serpico as Charlie dressed as Frank Serpico.
Al Pacino played an honest cop in the movie Serprico! In this movie Pacino leaves a reminder what TRUE justice is all about!
You’re right. Frank shaved the beard. Pacino is masterful but I hate to say, He’s Serpico, Michael Corleone to some extent as another.
@@samlouie1985 what???
@@Carcosahead i always think of pacino but as soon as I think of pacino, my mind jumps straight to Charlies impersonation.
This great movie was set and shot in Baltimore, my dad owned a restaurant, bar, hotel ( Hotel Armistead) directly next door to the parking garage ( Rivoli ) where one of the most dramatic scenes was filmed, across from War Memorial Plaza……we were standing behind the camera at the early morning hours, watching the great Al Pacino and his classic acting in that scene……our bar was open for the crew…..
What a gifted actor Al Pacino is
I m watching this scene repeatedly since last 3 days, no one can match his style,
Wow salute to legend
"Hold it, I just completed my opening statement" 😄👏👏👏👏
“I just completed my opening statement” such a great line
2:18 Anyone notice Jack Warden on the bench, and how he's rubbing his forehead, chin, and face all seemingly in apathy while Pacino is giving his closing argument...Absolutely stellar acting.
That is easily one of the best scenes of all time. The movie was fantastic.
Solid opening statement. I can't imagine how his closing statement sounded.
This why he's one of the best actors of all time!
THE greatest.
Can we just take a minute to realize how insignificant the prosecution lawyer is conpared to al pacino, your man tried his best to capture the scene, but when al comes in there is no question no competition. He is the best of all time he shines out every other actor by a mile !
Although I agree with you that Pacino is a brilliant actor, to be fair the actor playing the part of the prosecutor is at the mercy of the script.
@@OscarMoreno-zx1oxI disagree, al pacino could have been given the same script, hypothetically if they swapped placed and al pacino was the prosecutor, do you think that actor could command the stage and shine like pacino did?
“Has it ever struck you that life is all memory, except for the one present moment that goes by you so quick you hardly catch it going?”― Tennessee Williams.
Omg I wasn’t expecting that! I can’t believe I never watched this. Definitely once to watch. Al Pacino is too good. Fabulous.
Thanks for all the love❤️ and support. Seriously blown away by the love from all of you.thank you
@@alpacino3086 Thanks Al! I grew up with you and as long as you were there...I was living.
Sheer strength of his energy and intensity is mesmerizing...World Class performance...My favourite actor AL PACINO
As a whole, the movie really stands on it's own two legs. But let's face facts. Anyone who watches this waits, in great anticipation,
for this BRILLIANT last scene in the court room. "POWERFUL"!
You got it backwards. This is the beginning seen
Everyone in the jury is like, "Who gives shit about what Al is saying? Let's watch the man act and pickup some tips. This is a masterclass WE get paid to attend."
"Its a show, its a show! Let's make a deal!"
This scene is right up there with the ``out of order`` scene in Scent of a Woman which won Pacino the best actor Academy Award. He`s simply amazing.
It's way better.
Name one actor today who could do that scene. Only Pacino
"because she's not lying" that hit so differently!! #GOAT
this film is so underrated
AL deserved Oscar for this film
I think it's one of my favourite lines in movie history "HOLD IT! HOLD IT! I HAVE JUST COMPLETED MY OPENING STATEMENT!"
How lucky for those extras to be part of one of the greatest scenes in motion picture history and to witness one of the greatest monologues ever!
Between this scene and the closing scene of Scent of A Woman, it's so tough to decide which one is the best. Both are explosive and climactic. Al Pacino is the greatest of all time!
Absolutely incredible performance from Al Pacino. I get goosebumps whenever I see this final scene. If only there were more Lawyers with this much honour and integrity.
If only there were any.
A lawyer who does this is the opposite of honorable.
Iconic actor ! Al Pacino is the best !
Al Pacino at his FINEST!
Simply wonderful. Pacino totally dominates the screen with his presence, charisma and perfect timing. Every word is audible (take note, all actors) and it is impossible to take your eyes from him.
Funniest thing Flemming thought Aurthur was on his side the whole time, his face was priceless when he realized he was dead wrong 😂
I know, for certain, that Al Pacino believed every word he was saying at that moment. Look at his eyes at 6:02
This scene is pure.
I first saw this movie when I was 14 in 1993. They used to play movies late at night on television and I came upon this movie. I was so shocked and thrilled by this scene.
Hollywood doesn't make decent movies anymore. They just copy the same thing said or done in other movies. This movies has stayed relevant all of these years.
Al Pacino, if you ever read this, I want you to know that you are amazing and I v7gg5v and your movies. Thank you very, very much.
Al deserved a shelf of Oscars for that scene. I believe he didn't get one for the simple reason the Academy had never seen anything like it. He was so believable they couldn't tell if it was greatness or a brainstorm, until they saw Al repeating the passion and genius over and over again in any role he ever played. Acting? He owns it.
My wife thinks I have OCD about movies. She’s only partially right. I keep watching movies, every time I only hope to see an inkling of Pacinos performance! Film was invented for Mr Pacino to perform his craft!
Al really knows how to deliver a monologue
Al Pacino what an breathtaking actor. The greatest actor that ever lived.
This man's work belongs in the history books. Truly remarkable and to do it with so much ease, my goodness -- Pacino. ❤👌🏾
First time I saw this in the movie theater, the part at the end were officers are grabbing him and he saying "you suppose ro protect people..." made me break down and cry...still gets to me after all these years. If you watch the entire movie, you get it.
You are*
This scene makes me cry every time. Amazing movie.
Where can I get to see the MOvie without paying for it on YOuTube.? I have Netflix right now and it is not Netflix or even on any of the Premium Cable Channels.
@@HoldenNY22 I'll have a look around for it. I'd like to see it again.
40. years later i just lost it... i remember it... someone AL was drfending hung up in jail cos a plea deal he farmed out got botched and they looked at 3-5 in real, shower rai p jail... so fkn sad!!!! im losin as i type...
"....hold it hold it I've just completed my opening statement " ah Pacino. One of the GREATEST
This gives me chills every time I see it. I must say it was difficult to see John Forsythe play the character he did because I really have never heard anything bad about him.
But, when Forsythe's character says what he does in the courtroom, Pacino's character is shocked at first and during the opening arguments you can tell he is really thinking, it is a crucial moment for him because he knows he is throwing his career as an attorney away out of a sense of real justice in our courts because at some point someone has to and he must decide what kind of man he is, what he stands for and if he has the courage to stand up for what he believes and also reminds him of why he got into law in the first place as I think many do. The courtroom scene is the best courtroom scenes ever as far as I am concerned.
@Chris Madison just leave , these movies aren’t for ur mind
Only Al Pacino can do this scene, the greatest
Al Pacino performed so many iconic superbly acted scene in his career in front of the screen , this is one of many that demonstrate ACTING beyond SUPERB, beyond EXCELLENCE! His excellence in acting is incredibly constant from early on movies ("doug day afternoon" etc...) to recent films ("you dont know jack" or "Irishman")
I can never get bored from this masterpiece
👍👍👍
There are so many things to like about this scene, but one that I think often gets missed is the decision to edit to the victim after the statement is finished and to see her crying. It brings home the devastation of the crime and that no legal proceeding can really heal her pain.
What about taking the law in your own hand ?
@@kmupia I wouldn't recommend it.
@@blindbuymedia7798 I would recommend it
Imagine your defence lawyer losing his shi* and doing that to you in court.
the best performance of his career...! And he’s had MANY!!BRILLINANT.
How did Al Pacino did not win an Academy award, nor a global globe award for this brilliant performance? That is the best I have ever seen Al Pacino.
One of Pacino’s best and more under rated performance’s... such a good movie!
Who under rated his performance here, no one. It was then and is now amazing.
Oh Really and you really think this is fact based your comment that his performance in this movie is the more underrated one!!!!!!!!!!!! He was nominated for an Academy award for Best Actor for his performance here so i don't see how his performance in this movie was underrated it' was praised by critics and fans as well the line "You're out of order! You're out of order! The whole trial is out of order! They're out of order!" has been referenced many times in Popular Culture, including "Friends"1994-2004 i think people like to throw the word underrated around a lot without getting their facts straight.......
@@TechNoir-wz5ic No, no a tremendous performance no doubt, but usually Pacino is more known for his amazing performances as Michael Corleone, Tony Montana and Frank Serpico... seems he doesn’t seem to get the praise as Arthur Kirkland that’s all, maybe under rated was too harsh, personally love In Justice For All... forgot he earned an Academy Award nomination....
Al Pacino--Another mind-blowing awe-inspiring performance !.
So many great actors in this scene. Forsyth, Nelson, Warden, Lahti... WOW.
He was Crestfallen, understandably so
"We wanna win regardless of the truth,
and we wanna win regardless of justice.
Regardless of who's guilty or innocent.."
So true. I understand that one has the right to be defended
but sometimes, the obvious guilty can get away scot-free.
I think we get caught up in this ‘right to be defended’ bollocks. You have a right to tell your side of the story. To use your wealth to pay for a professional to speak for you, that shouldn’t be a right imo. The law needs to be simplified and accessible to all, and we need to stop giving people incentive to ‘win’ and lie for someone else. If you’re guilty, why should you have a right to a defence? A trial should be about finding the truth impartially, lawyers are not impartial and juries never know what’s going on.
My mom the other day told me about a case of child abuse where the defendant's lawyer started crying while they showed the evidence of the child being abused, (ffs even writing this makes my eyes water a little), I don't think he's over reacting, I think its perfect.
He should have got his Oscar long back ...one great actor emotes absolutely perfect rare breed
Ladies and Gentlemen of the jury.... The prosecution is not gonna get that man today... Noooooo... Coz I am gonna get him.... 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Gives me chills.
Name of movie please
@@emekpujerry3629 "And Justice for all"
@Ern Alejandro , Judge Fleming had taken enough of his crap.
@Ern Alejandro , and yet Kirkie betrayed him. What a douche.
Pacino is electrifying in this film
He is electrifying in all his movies
He always is. Love him.
Classic Pacino rant. Love it when he loses it.
What is "it," anyway?
I love that film. Al Pacino is so charismatic in it. That scene is brilliant!!!
The calmness going into an intense climax, only Pacino can deliver that!
Personally, it just feels that we're never gonna get cinematic moments like these in modern movies these days
It won’t be as good but Al Pacino inspired me to try to get into filming I hope to even catch a glimpse of what he was able to bring out of a story and character
@@milkgotzgames Same here. I want to get into filming too. Good luck man
@@Love-Sensibilityright back at you fam wish us both luck on our journey
@@milkgotzgames Thanks bro
Arguably Pacino's greatest scene of all time. Which is really saying something.
I love it, no matter how many times I watch, I still cheer and laugh. Outstanding.
When I saw tears flood out, I was like there’s something he knows that he’s not telling but yet eating him. And boy oh boy, he snapped just as I thought to myself. Greatest Actor without a doubt.
Exactly and VERY well put 👏👏👏👏 !!!!
The most iconic scene in a courtroom drama....the acting in this 8 min scene is majestic....Pacino did all the justice for "and justice for all" afterall.
You can say The Godfather, but I believe that scene made his career. Bravo.
Al Pacino + his performance = 💎