I agree! That movie and these words he spoke at the end were and always will be in my mind....and that was only the 70s! Imagine how things are now....thanks Al and whomever wrote this.....❤
The thunderous determination in his voice as he yells "my client, the honorable Henry T Fleming should go right to fucking jail! The son of a bitch is guilty!" is just utterly riveting. After everything he dealt with in the movie, he finally gets his moment to rip into the judge.
"Hold it, hold it, I just completed my opening statement!" What an incredible scene this is! Al Pacino totally rules the screen in this movie! Thanks again for sharing this with us! :)
I'll tell you all why .. Throughout that opening statement, you can see all the stress and pain in his eyes from all that happened throughout the entire movie. His partner went crazy, he lost two clients (one killed himself and the other shot down by swat), him being forced to defend a creep judge who was blackmailing him. Even if you didn't see the whole movie, the whole recap is all over his face, the tears in his eyes tell you the entire story. That to me is superb acting from a legend. I've seen all of Pacino's movies and that is why this is my absolute favorite of all of them. He deserved that Best Actor Oscar nomination and he should've won for this one.
I disagree with 71dude about the movie not being as good as this final scene. IMO the movie was outstanding....it showed the absurdity of a justice system that permits guilty people to go free, innocent people to be locked up, corrupt judges, deal-making, certain lawyers that don't give a shit about doing a good job, and Lawyer Review Boards that think they're doing something to right the ship. All of this while an honest lawyer (Pacino) tries to maintain his integrity and be an honest lawyer.
Pacino is a great actor. But there are others that are high up on that list. The late Alan Rickman, Jack Nicholson, Christopher Walken, Robert DeNiro, Mel Gibson, the late Richard Lynch, Burt Lancaster, Henry Fonda, Robert Mitchum, ect.... . The list is very long with these outstanding talents. 🤗
I believe it. Would imagine that they would have any right to refuse to defend (moral wise, much evidence stacked against). >deep down, the poor guys having to stand OJ and Casey Anthony (everybody knows "did it") *If someone constructs time machines and bring the influence on the lawyers everywhere*
@@stevehess7976 To be fair, he didn't say how many of them have actually done it but how many of them wanted to do it. It's gotta be hard defending monsters, even if it's your job. They don't do it but I bet a whole lot often wish they could.
@charlietarr youre missing the whole point! the movie is not about teaching law & order and how to win or lose a case, but how corrupted are the system sometimes and justice is not a clear meaning in these courts. if they want to teach how to be lawyer they would have made a different movie...
My first job if you don’t count being a paper boy for five years was at Cinema 21 in San Diego. I had just turned 16 and as an usher I had to open up the doors about 5 minutes before the movie ended. The first movie AMan , A Woman , and a Bank flopped only lasted about two weeks. Then And Justice For All opened and I saw Al Pacinos summation 3 Times every night for about 2 Months. So I used to be able to recite from memory “ your out of order ,they’re out of order , the whole trial,..,
So the only issue I have here is that in real life this would cause an irreversible mistrial. I mean they probably couldn’t even file this again, case over. Raping judge wins, honest lawyer gets (at least) disbarred. I doubt he could get a gig as a paralegal after this.
The parking garage is a really great scene as well.......but yeah....this one is the best. I love this man. No other man could have played this part! Just can't stop watching him play this scene.
No other actor could play, Serpico, Dog Day Afternoon, Michael Corleone, Tony Montana, and several other characters he played. Just think they didn't want him as Michael Corleone.
Another Actor who would have been brilliant was Jerry Ver Dorn who from 1979-2004 played Attorney Ross Marler on Guiding Light. Both Guiding Light & As The World Turns were both owned by Proctor & Gamble.
At 0:45 there is a man holding a device in front of his mouth and it looks like as if he's talking to it. What is that? Is that how they used to record court sessions back then? Didn't they use stenography? Or is it something else?
Do you guys think that Arthur got disbarred after he "told the truth". I don't think he'll ever be able to live what he did down as honorable as it was.
I've always thought Pacino just sitting on the steps was the perfect ending because it shows how its just business as usual. Lawyers just walking out discussing their cases and Jay just walking into the courthouse tipping his wig is the icing on the cake basically confirming this is all a shit show..
The scene is very funny, but it's inappropriate in real life. He would be disbarred. I'm a defense lawyer, and this hasn't yet occurred yet. Hilarious though!
This should be played in an add by the Democrats, starting in September 2024. Trump as the usual defendant and Jack Smith or Fani Willis as ( Al Pacino) talk about art imitating life ... literally 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Why Pacino didn't get the Oscar for this is beyond me. Awesome scene!
I agree. Unfortunately, Dustin Hoffman won for Kramer vs Kramer. Not sure if Hoffman's performance was better than this.
Brilliant!
I agree! That movie and these words he spoke at the end were and always will be in my mind....and that was only the 70s! Imagine how things are now....thanks Al and whomever wrote this.....❤
Stunning!
WINNING IS EVERYTHING.... politics thousands of years ago and presently...
The fact he nailed this scene in one take...
Al Pacino is him. 🔥
The thunderous determination in his voice as he yells "my client, the honorable Henry T Fleming should go right to fucking jail! The son of a bitch is guilty!" is just utterly riveting. After everything he dealt with in the movie, he finally gets his moment to rip into the judge.
"Hold it, hold it, I just completed my opening statement!" What an incredible scene this is! Al Pacino totally rules the screen in this movie! Thanks again for sharing this with us! :)
THIS IS MY FAVORITE AL PACINO PERFORMANCE EVER
Michael Corleone is my fav.
ME TOO!
Serpico, Michael, Corleone, Dig Day Afternoon, Scarface, Bobby Deerfield. I love all of his characters!
Me too!!!
I'll tell you all why .. Throughout that opening statement, you can see all the stress and pain in his eyes from all that happened throughout the entire movie. His partner went crazy, he lost two clients (one killed himself and the other shot down by swat), him being forced to defend a creep judge who was blackmailing him. Even if you didn't see the whole movie, the whole recap is all over his face, the tears in his eyes tell you the entire story. That to me is superb acting from a legend. I've seen all of Pacino's movies and that is why this is my absolute favorite of all of them. He deserved that Best Actor Oscar nomination and he should've won for this one.
Now that is acting. How he didn't win the academy for this scene alone boggles the mind.
"the prosecution is not going to get that man today because IM GONNA GET HIM". AWESOME
"My client, the honorable Henry T. Fleming should go right to fucking jail" . LOL That's awesome !
I disagree with 71dude about the movie not being as good as this final scene. IMO the movie was outstanding....it showed the absurdity of a justice system that permits guilty people to go free, innocent people to be locked up, corrupt judges, deal-making, certain lawyers that don't give a shit about doing a good job, and Lawyer Review Boards that think they're doing something to right the ship. All of this while an honest lawyer (Pacino) tries to maintain his integrity and be an honest lawyer.
Well said! ✌️😎🤗✌️😎🤗
This is truly one of Pacino's best performances.
All the characters he played were excellent! Imho, His best was God Father 2!
And he eventually got his academy award in 1993 for scent of a woman
"WINNING IS EVERYTHING..." POLITICS EONS AGO AND PRESENTLY..
This is truly one of the GREATEST scenes in motion picture history.
Never seen this before.
Man this is powerful.
Al is definitively the best. As I use to say afer watching the movies is in.
One of the great scenes in cinema history! Thanks!
i love how he builds up th tesion then just explodes perfected acting
Damn!! Pacino has ALWAYS been the man! IMHO, no one can even touch him...
Pacino is a great actor. But there are others that are high up on that list. The late Alan Rickman, Jack Nicholson, Christopher Walken, Robert DeNiro, Mel Gibson, the late Richard Lynch, Burt Lancaster, Henry Fonda, Robert Mitchum, ect.... . The list is very long with these outstanding talents. 🤗
True, but the characters Pacino took on no other actor could have given what he gave playing the characters he played.
I wonder how many defense attorneys wanted to do that to their own clients?
None. They would be disbared and the client would get an immediate mistrial with a new jury and judge. Changes nothing
I believe it. Would imagine that they would have any right to refuse to defend (moral wise, much evidence stacked against).
>deep down, the poor guys having to stand OJ and Casey Anthony (everybody knows "did it")
*If someone constructs time machines and bring the influence on the lawyers everywhere*
I always mention to Attorneys I meet this scene in the movie, 'And Justice For All.'
@@stevehess7976 To be fair, he didn't say how many of them have actually done it but how many of them wanted to do it. It's gotta be hard defending monsters, even if it's your job. They don't do it but I bet a whole lot often wish they could.
Chills when he says “because I’M GONNA GET HIM”
Man oh man , what a performance ! Pacino the greatest of all .
The most underrated performance I'm aware of.
This is another master piece from his long list !!
AL PACINO IS THE BEST ACTOR EVER
This is one of the best courtroom scenes of all time.
Al is a legend!
As a guy who loves Scarface, man this is a better showcase of his acting than Tony Montana.
Don't forget Michael Corleone
Michael Corleone my favorite.
Watching him, I am convinced he is an attorney in court giving his opening statement! WOW!
classic Pacino, in more ways than one.
BEST SCENE IN MOVIES HISTORY
To anyone who plays D&D, this is what it looks like when an Lawful Neutral character goes Lawful Good.
What EVERY LAWYER should be!!! Most LIKEABLE CHARACTER that Al Pacino ever played!!!
AUTHOR! AUTHOR! was a WONDERFUL CHARACTER as well!
Great movie. Excellent film.
Hey?? You still alive???
Great movie ⚖️⚖️⚖️⚖️⚖️⚖️⚖️⚖️ and Al Pacino put on a great performance
I’ve always LOVED this scene!!!!
RIP John Forsythe
This man is a legend! I just saw this movie for the first time and I'm speechless!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AL! HAPPY 81st! Great movie! I own this movie on DVD. Damn, he was so good looking. Am I right, ladies? 🤗
Yes Rene, you are right. And those hypnotic dark eyes could melt an iceberg!
He was fricking GEORGEOUS!!!!!
Have you seen him lately? He did not age well. 😳 I was so inlove with him! 🤭
Diane Keaton said, "he was the most beautiful man she had ever seen." I agree!
Man.......I swear this scene always gets me right outta my grips.
Most amazing scene!!!
He shouldnt have been disbarred....
Maybe a probation period but no disbarrment
That last stare-down.
For the ages.
one of the prosecuters was craig t. nelson
Absolutely great acting ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
@charlietarr youre missing the whole point! the movie is not about teaching law & order and how to win or lose a case, but how corrupted are the system sometimes and justice is not a clear meaning in these courts. if they want to teach how to be lawyer they would have made a different movie...
Honest Lawyer is an Oxymoron.
My first job if you don’t count being a paper boy for five years was at Cinema 21 in San Diego. I had just turned 16 and as an usher I had to open up the doors about 5 minutes before the movie ended. The first movie AMan , A Woman , and a Bank flopped only lasted about two weeks. Then And Justice For All opened and I saw Al Pacinos summation 3 Times every night for about 2 Months. So I used to be able to recite from memory “ your out of order ,they’re out of order , the whole trial,..,
I've never seen this movie..it looks good
So the only issue I have here is that in real life this would cause an irreversible mistrial. I mean they probably couldn’t even file this again, case over. Raping judge wins, honest lawyer gets (at least) disbarred. I doubt he could get a gig as a paralegal after this.
The parking garage is a really great scene as well.......but yeah....this one is the best. I love this man. No other man could have played this part! Just can't stop watching him play this scene.
No other actor could play, Serpico, Dog Day Afternoon, Michael Corleone, Tony Montana, and several other characters he played. Just think they didn't want him as Michael Corleone.
One of the greatest movie scenes of all time
HAHA! I really love this guy's acting! Go Al!
AND in tomorrows mail comes a letter from the state bar, permanently disbarring you…
Great movie!
Another Actor who would have been brilliant was Jerry Ver Dorn who from 1979-2004 played Attorney Ross Marler on Guiding Light. Both Guiding Light & As The World Turns were both owned by Proctor & Gamble.
pacino at his best.
The courtroom scene is so powerful.Wow this was a great movie
This was great! Love Al Pacino!
"I have just completed My Opening Statement." :)
@ddskreamer Hahaha there is a bar in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, named the Honest Lawyer...
why the fuck didnt al pacino win the academy for this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! the academy board is out of order for this.
just after that, there's the other lawyer coming back and taking off his wig xD
Another great Pacino film...Author Author
Jose Biaz could take a lesson from this.
Just on the edge of his voice going into older Pacino
Unfortunately, 99.8% of lawyers give the rest of them a bad name.
Yep. Michael Avenatti (Creepy Porn Lawyer) definitely did 💯
Chills … what a performance
It was a very good movie!!
At 0:45 there is a man holding a device in front of his mouth and it looks like as if he's talking to it. What is that? Is that how they used to record court sessions back then? Didn't they use stenography? Or is it something else?
I'd like to know what that was as well
Hello there. I believe that is a steno mask. That's how they recorded what is being said in court. Have a blessed week.
6:39 YOURE OUT OF ORDER
I want him defending me.😂
that was so unexpected
Powerful.
Pacino in his prime!
shame on you who give this a 4 star rating
Do you guys think that Arthur got disbarred after he "told the truth". I don't think he'll ever be able to live what he did down as honorable as it was.
Lol That's funny!
This is one hell of a plot twist in a movie if I ever saw one, the defense lawyer is going to get the defendant and not the prosecutor.
my mom is in that movie :-D
Which part? That's too cool.
Legally accurate, probably not, masterfully executed and acted, 110%
Ladles and gentlemen of the jewry
@davewoodring it is all about competition.
You left out Jeffrey Tambor!
He turned into Tony Montana before Tony Montana was Tony Montana, right in front of the jury!
Epic......
Als worst period when directors wouldnt say NO!!!!!¡!!!!!!!!!😮😮😮😅
why is the judge pissed?
The judge was nuts! During husband lunch he would sit on the window seal with a rifle in his hand feeding the pigeons.
The judge was nuts? Spent his lunch break on a window seal, with his rifle feeding pigeons. Lol
HOLY SHIET!
The guy at 4:17 looks like bush.
What do you think?
Now he'll need to choose a new career after that fiasco lol.
😅
Is there any actor who can do this ? HELL NO
I agree👍
I've always thought Pacino just sitting on the steps was the perfect ending because it shows how its just business as usual. Lawyers just walking out discussing their cases and Jay just walking into the courthouse tipping his wig is the icing on the cake basically confirming this is all a shit show..
And what happens in the real world?
They'd call it a mistrial
He's the guy's lawyer.
The scene is very funny, but it's inappropriate in real life. He would be disbarred. I'm a defense lawyer, and this hasn't yet occurred yet. Hilarious though!
Al defending tronald.
Great performance and horrible wig.
This should be played in an add by the Democrats, starting in September 2024. Trump as the usual defendant and Jack Smith or Fani Willis as ( Al Pacino) talk about art imitating life ... literally 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Why do people think you're a great actor if you yell and scream?
Nicolas Cage is the king of the screaming and yelling watches movies he screams half his lines