This is one of the best set piece movie speeches I've ever seen. Burton's delivery made the hairs on the back of my neck stand up. It just doesn't get any better than that.
If I could only take one Burton movie scene to a desert island, this would it. Politically, I'm entirely with the sentiments expressed and the delivery is perfect. The voice is perfect too. What an actor he was.
phillipaugar2464 ... with people presently being imprisoned in the UK for writing opinion pieces on social media, it seems art, is imitating life, imitating art ... as a side-note, in April this year, I stood outside the house in Wales that Richard Burton was born in November of 1925, and admired the simple shrine that was made for him by the present owner, in her porch. Around the corner, the church that Elizabeth Taylor and Burton's family joined in eulogising his life in 1984, has been turned into a coffee shop, such for climate that we're hurtling towards ...
There is a great scene with Morlar and his wife The way he talks to her is terrifying She says "don't expect me back" and he says " I wont" In his oh so smooth velvet voice 😉
The guy on trial, james hazeldine, went on to be a great actor, with real screen presence. Watched as a youngster the film made quite an impression, doesn't make the same grade re-watching it now, but this scene was top notch.
I recall watching this as a child and rewinding our BetaMax VCR over and over again until I memorized his entire opening argument. Sir Richard was the absolute best.
But where in that asylum of grotesque s do we find framed the armament manufactures cheque book together with grandpas piss pathetic medal and his artificial leg I for one are with the defendent If i knew how ! i would blow the bloody place sky high!! could not agree more
fatterelvis After a good start, and some great "Burton stuff" in the middle, it all seemed to fall apart towards the end of the film. Happens a lot in movieland when the production budget thins out, and many potentially great films have fallen short in this manner. My favourite Burton film will always be "Villain", and if you're right into TELEKINESIS !!! then try and track down the 70's movie "Patrick". Very..... Australian, but quite scary. Its even got Aussie arts icon Sir Robert Helpmann in it.
Why did he get 9 years? Was the judge angry about what Burton said and decided to take it out on the defendant? The dirty looks as he was being led away.
This scene is very pertinent, from classic horror film, of the hypocrisy of the establishment when it comes to Rememberance Sunday. The question clearly put here is are we in danger of glorifying war with these monuments and museums?
What happened to the scene uploaded with Jeremy Brett? Damn UA-cam keeps hiding things...anyone able to find it and share the link? Think it was "Richard Burton Acting Masterclass" or "Acting his socks off"...
Great scene. I have family that fought in WW2 and I don't agree with blowing up the Imperial War Museum, but I can see what's he getting at. This is a speech is more relevant the pointless wars fought today against fake WMDs in Iraq and ISIS all for oil. And Lovelace only uttered WORDS. Words do not blow up little girls at pop concerts or throw acid in innocent peoples' faces . . . Does make you think.
But where in that asylum of grotesque s do we find framed the armament manufactures cheque book together with grandpas piss pathetic medal and his artificial leg If i knew how i would blow the bloody place sky high!! could not agree more
This is one of the best set piece movie speeches I've ever seen. Burton's delivery made the hairs on the back of my neck stand up. It just doesn't get any better than that.
Underrated movie great script, pity we don't have actors of this talent anymore.
RICHARD BURTONS FINEST MOMENT ON SCREEN. ALSO CHILLINGLY TRUE.
If I could only take one Burton movie scene to a desert island, this would it. Politically, I'm entirely with the sentiments expressed and the delivery is perfect. The voice is perfect too. What an actor he was.
phillipaugar2464 ... with people presently being imprisoned in the UK for writing opinion pieces on social media, it seems art, is imitating life, imitating art ... as a side-note, in April this year, I stood outside the house in Wales that Richard Burton was born in November of 1925, and admired the simple shrine that was made for him by the present owner, in her porch. Around the corner, the church that Elizabeth Taylor and Burton's family joined in eulogising his life in 1984, has been turned into a coffee shop, such for climate that we're hurtling towards ...
Richard Burtons voice was amazing Listen to him on War of the Worlds and Zulu 🥰🥰🥰🥰
THIS scene has more meaning to me NOW that I'm older.
This is what you call acting and writing -- WOW!!!!
There is a great scene with Morlar and his wife The way he talks to her is terrifying She says "don't expect me back" and he says " I wont" In his oh so smooth velvet voice 😉
What a fabulous Actor this man was.
The guy on trial, james hazeldine, went on to be a great actor, with real screen presence. Watched as a youngster the film made quite an impression, doesn't make the same grade re-watching it now, but this scene was top notch.
Brilliant scene.
Brilliant actor, what a charisma
Absolutely brilliant !!
Burton is sensational in this underrated movie. Although he is first billed his role is basically a supporting one..
brilliant speech and the lovely lee remick was in the movie too.
I adore the late great Lee Remick ! She didn't make as many films as most of her contemporaries but in each one she was memorable & mesmerizing !
I recall watching this as a child and rewinding our BetaMax VCR over and over again until I memorized his entire opening argument. Sir Richard was the absolute best.
The burton stare genious .Even better in the plane in the wild geese.
An underrated classic (IMO)!
Great actor Burton .
Burton had a great quality voice (the best I think) however he did work very hard at his speech .
if only we had actors like this today
He was no Percy Helton, but he was indeed one powerful actor !
Brilliant film. One if my all time favourites. I even have the excellent soundtrack by Michael J Lewis...
Morlar is the best horror movie monster. No claws, no teeth. All he needs are his eyes.
A Brit Horror classic, amazing film........with incredible dialogue
But where in that asylum of grotesque s do we find framed the armament manufactures cheque book together with grandpas piss pathetic medal and his artificial leg I for one are with the defendent If i knew how ! i would blow the bloody place sky high!! could not agree more
The Medusa Touch didn't quite make it as a great movie, but that certainly wasn't Richard Burton's fault. His courtroom scene was magnificent.
russell brown I agrre however as a film of its genre very good
fatterelvis After a good start, and some great "Burton stuff" in the middle, it all seemed to fall apart towards the end of the film. Happens a lot in movieland when the production budget thins out, and many potentially great films have fallen short in this manner. My favourite Burton film will always be "Villain", and if you're right into TELEKINESIS !!! then try and track down the 70's movie "Patrick". Very..... Australian, but quite scary. Its even got Aussie arts icon Sir Robert Helpmann in it.
How right you are ! It was a case of the actor being much better than the material !
No Bomb No conspiracy Great speech
2:47 Now thats a death stare, such hatred in his eyes
love Love LOVE this Movie!!!
Love this clip
Why did he get 9 years? Was the judge angry about what Burton said and decided to take it out on the defendant? The dirty looks as he was being led away.
Follow That.
This scene is very pertinent, from classic horror film, of the hypocrisy of the establishment when it comes to Rememberance Sunday. The question clearly put here is are we in danger of glorifying war with these monuments and museums?
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Where's the bit where Burton says, "Broadsword to Danny Boy"?
FFS its Baliff from Londons Burning Love Burton could watch and listen to him for ever
fatterelvis bayleaf
What happened to the scene uploaded with Jeremy Brett? Damn UA-cam keeps hiding things...anyone able to find it and share the link? Think it was "Richard Burton Acting Masterclass" or "Acting his socks off"...
a besotted establishment
Was he not defending the man named loveless that was the same one mentioned in the diaries?
Beautiful Welsh accent
Fantastic actor in villain 😂😂😂
The criminal's are the wealthy.
Great scene. I have family that fought in WW2 and I don't agree with blowing up the Imperial War Museum, but I can see what's he getting at. This is a speech is more relevant the pointless wars fought today against fake WMDs in Iraq and ISIS all for oil. And Lovelace only uttered WORDS. Words do not blow up little girls at pop concerts or throw acid in innocent peoples' faces . . . Does make you think.
The IWM is a bullshit exhibit on past glories based on a lie. Britain is unraveling fast as did it's empire after 1945, America is not far behind.
Tony Blair's words blew up plenty of little girls. I for one am with the writer of the script. The bloody place should be blown sky high.
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I recommend 'Wagner' for Burton fans. It is excellent
But where in that asylum of grotesque s do we find framed the armament manufactures cheque book together with grandpas piss pathetic medal and his artificial leg If i knew how i would blow the bloody place sky high!! could not agree more
Awful film.
Ever consider self immolation?
Get lost Harrison you dork