Witness - Dance scene - Community Lecture

[@KLD2305]

I think this is one of the most romantic movie scenes I've ever seen. He truly loved her, but he knew he could never fit into her world & he loved her enough not to make her leave it for him, so he let her go rather than make her unhappy.

[@StarWarrior91]

One of Ford’s best scenes in his entire career. I remember seeing it as a kid and being amazed at how different it was from Indy or Han Solo

[@margheritarobba3164]

he was so sweet and humble in this scene. The music and scene helps of course, but it shows what a great trasformative actor he is

[@Nachtmusik-ej3zc]

@@margheritarobba3164 He was Oscar-nominated for this role. He lost to *William Hurt* in _Kiss of the Spiderwoman._ The other nominees were *James Garner* in _Murphy's Romance,_ *Jack Nicholson* in _Prizzi's Honor,_ and *Jon Voight* in _Runaway Train._

[@nataliedelagrandiere4022]

​@@Nachtmusik-ej3zc Really too bad he lost!

[@afrozeahmed6515]

This is real and gentle romance with smouldering underlying passion.He loved her but couldnt live that lifestyle.He loved her enough not to touch her even though he definitely wanted her.

[@user-tb4el1sr1q]

Respected her enough to not get too outside the realm of his realistic world of dealing with horrific things day in day out and living in her type of life that he may taint her ability to keep a happy outlook by just being him and all the burdens he has carried and idk guess they said smell ya never and kicked him home to his world

[@heartfire451]

We love Han Solo, We love indiana Jones. But films like this truly showed Ford to be an actor's actor and this is why despite age, we still love to see him act. I just love to see his name on a cast list.

[@happypancakev6396]

Me too. :)

[@mattporter6903]

As we all know, there's an age limit to acting well...

[@Squab1972]

heartfire451 he didn’t want to be typecasted as Han Solo and Indiana Jones, this film showcased his talent as a serious actor and earned him an oscar nomination in the process.

[@rifleshooterchannel208]

Can’t forget about Kimball and Deckard and Jack Ryan too 👍🏻

[@Squab1972]

Rifle Shooter Channel yes I know.

[@William_Sk]

I read that Harrison Ford himself picked a song that he knew the words to. What a wonderful choice!

[@sliat1981]

What a wonderful choice it could be…

[@nataliedelagrandiere4022]

Definively 😊

[@howardnelthrope2694]

Goodness. The expressions on Kelly McGillis' face. Trepidation, nervousness, the hidden romantic feelings that she has been developing coming to the fore. That is some great acting right there.

[@geoffm5937]

Cause in real life she wanted to come out.

[@geraldfichtner1915]

yeah I seen that look in real life once, two hearts ripped apart by circumstance there was nothing to do but look. and endure the heart break for quite a while

[@Pickleleen]

@@geoffm5937 grow up

[@lillywasfound4660]

Kelly McGillis, a véy great actress !!!

[@0scillator]

lol its been a long time since i heard anybody use the word trepidation

[@elizabethhoagland6860]

The sexiest scene in cinema history.

[@kathym.248]

I agree. If men want to understand most women, listen to us when we say this thrills us.

[@tatjanalazarevic5363]

This is the most beautiful love scene ever

[@aussiefrostie8137]

Whenever that song is playing, I think of this scene.

[@danbasta3677]

Aussie Frostie What a Wonderful World, i believe is the title of the song, by singer the late Sam Cooke, who was shot to death in i believe, 1965.

[@michelegerson7735]

Me too.

[@MCO18]

Dan Basta Who doesn’t?

[@timothyq.5070]

Aussie Frostie guilty as charged! Only Harrison Ford and Kelly Mcgillis!!

[@BodaciousWickerman]

For sure! And don't forget the cafeteria scene fron National Lampoon's Animal House!

[@SophieLovesSunsets]

I've always thought this was the most beautiful love scene of any movie there has ever been. The two of them just dancing in a barn to a golden oldie song is so romantic. Most love scenes in movies tend to be over the top with bells and whistles. This scene is REAL romance and incredibly sexy 💖💖💖

[@clancywalker8390]

Absolutely.

[@fluxcapacitor]

This scene struck me as I was a kid when I first saw it. Pure Romance & Love. It was in fact very sexual in essence, but without any vulgarity, just irrepressible attraction by the heart only refrained by the mind. Whenever I hear this beautiful song, I remember this scene and how Harrison Ford and Kelly McGillis were awesome and gorgeous in it. The impossible love between them made it even more vibrant for the soul.

[@christianorr1059]

@@fluxcapacitor Yeah, I was 14 or 15 y/o when I saw this movie, and this particular scene (and the song) stuck with me.

[@Shelama]

: )
This is also far and away the best scene of Harrison Ford, ever, anywhere. And Witness is Ford’s best acting. But Kelly McGillis was the real star of the movie, and the better actor.

[@thebordernow]

@@fluxcapacitor "just irrepressible attraction of the heart only refrained by the mind" - wonderfully described!

[@romeo82587]

She is so pretty in this scene we all have them special moments in our lives we never forget

[@terrymokihana1421]

Kelly McGillis is stunning and perfect. How she didnt get the Academy award is beyond me. Great performances by Ford, the chemistry is off the charts

[@garrethenderson9695]

She wasn't even nominated. A crime.

[@jameshoran8]

I have no idea why she let herself go. I know she was a lesbian, but.....

[@starwarsunfiltered7848]

Everytime I hear this song at work, it reminds me of this scene. Harrison can be such a goofball in real life, and I wish more movies had him cut loose with charming and off-the-cuff scenes like this one.

[@jabonosa1]

A mí también me sucede lo mismo. Maravillosa escena.

[@Squab1972]

One of the best scenes, an amazing performance from Harrison Ford and Kelly McGillis

[@sarahheath3946]

The most romantic movie scene ever❤️

[@sputnick2035]

Great movie. This was one of the best parts.

[@snapmyneck8818]

Oh dear lord, the way he walked up to her 😳😳

[@alohatraveler]

My goodness, this scene was magical. So romantic.

[@laneyfrancis990]

Having Harrison Ford serenade and dance with you is the dream

[@piciallanana]

Whenever he stops and stares at her...what a wonderful torture.

[@Tommyboy6426]

What are you talking about?

[@Johnlindsey289]

Great scene in a great movie, Ford was fantastic

[@GurpreetSingh-by5ih]

I don't no why but I have seen this scene almost 150 times. Superb

[@indiana_jones_girl6998]

Harrison Ford is singing and dancing😍😍😍😍

[@mitchellhodack657]

Harrison Ford got an Academy Award nomination for best actor in a leading role as John Book.

[@michaelengel3407]

Kelly, Harrison, Sam and a Volkswagen in a barn. A scene of pure love.

[@Locadel2003]

One of the finest scenes of Harrison Ford career

[@daughterofolaf]

This is some really amazing direction and camerawork. Love it. There is so much thought put into the framing and movement-I can truly feel what she is feeling here. Scenes like this are why people love movies!

[@queenchristel]

What a wonderful movie! What a great actor! Harrison Ford

[@Bfdidc]

And then dad shows up and ruins everything.

[@danbasta3677]

Bfdidc Father in law. That was her dead husbands father, i believe.

[@lisadc4681]

@@danbasta3677 Are you sure?? I always thought it was her own father.

[@lpsmovingstyles1]

Oh my gosh.... I screamed SOOOOO LOUD when he started singing. I was like: HOLY COW SOLO'S GOT PIPES!

[@garonmario99]

What of my favorite love/romantic scenes of all time... It's just perfect! I love this movie so much!

[@ri.z869]

His laugh is wonderdul isnt it? 😄😄

[@vanessal5882]

Indeed!

[@LaurenMiddleton28]

Carrie Fisher wrote it perfectly.. Harrison Ford had a "Hero's Face". So True. Good looking. Tall. Great Smile. Perfection.

[@clincpb8903]

Eyes, movements, voice😍❤

[@tobiasfoppe725]

How fucking lovable can people be? If I ever will fear to become a misanthrope - this scene will prevent me from becoming one!

[@BlueMoonHL]

One of the best movie scenes ever. It took me 6 weeks to hunt down the song. One of my favorites since then.

[@ajoe78000]

Would you be so kind to tell me ? I’ve been scrolling down the comments forever :(

[@glennborrageiro6257]

What a wonderful world by Sam Cooke

[@bloggaloggs]

FUN FACT: The rights to the original Sam Cooke recording this song were deemed too expensive for the producers to acquire. Instead they opted to pay a lesser fee and re-record the song with a mimic.

[@scrapplepig]

@@bloggaloggs I won't believe this unless you have a link to what you are saying. Sure sounds like the original to me.

[@eamon2please]

​​@@scrapplepig This cover by Greg Chapman sounds very different from the original. Your ears are defective.
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wonderful_World_(Sam_Cooke_song)

[@jackstewart3967]

This is definitely my favorite Harrison Ford movie! So good!!

[@brandonmartin1707]

Love this Scene. Beautiful & Classic!

[@christinelc61]

He should an Oscar for this movie!!!

[@user-rh2io7gm1l]

He was nominated but lost to *William Hurt* in _Kiss of the Spider Woman._ The other nominees for Best Actor that year were *James Garner* in _Murphy's Romance,_ *Jack Nicholson* in _Prizzi's Honor,_ and *Jon Voight* in _Runaway Train._

[@TheMaccagirl56]

Exquisite in every sense. I adore this scene.

[@jennybean1998]

I just want someone to dance with me like that. Just once!

[@BeauJames59]

I want that for you too...

[@trainsacomin2088]

May it come to pass

[@christianorr1059]

@@trainsacomin2088 Amen…

[@Pickleleen]

If you want it, grab him and let it be so! I make my dude dance and twirl me and now he likes it, probably more than he ever thought he would 😊

[@loonylaura85]

Ugh. #HarrisonFord He's so *cute* in this scene! 😁 😍

[@ri.z869]

I completely agree with you ^^ i love the way be smiles haha

[@loonylaura85]

Rizou Une Fille Comme Tout Le Monde I know... 😍

[@happypancakev6396]

yes ^^

[@spiritsoaring7103]

Really good 👍 movie I remember this movie back in 1985 I'm watching the movie now love this movie.

[@Bia-ib5op]

Aww I ship them SO HARD! I wish they have stayed together :( how sad! But this scene is really beautiful!

[@aaronwalderslade]

I want to mention that this was one of Al Reese's favorite scenes to show us in film theory. I still remember the laughter filling the room at various points. Travel well, Al.

[@via-anghelmagahum2586]

I watched this when I was in the fifth grade with my dad.
That’s the moment I fell in love with Harrison Ford. I’m 18. And everyone always teased me about crushing on a man older than my own old man.
Don’t care he’s like cheese and wine: gets better with age

[@ravenmasters2467]

I'm 53, and i approve of this message 👍😉. Good for you, honey!

[@shelloz09]

aw this scene makes me so happy! I love Harrison

[@Parramatta84]

Ultimate actor. His gestural is just perfect.

[@raybrettman9618]

Beautiful song of course. Used very effectively in that movie.

[@bloggaloggs]

FUN FACT: The rights to the original Sam Cooke recording this song were deemed too expensive for the producers to acquire. Instead they opted to pay a lesser fee and re-record the song with a mimic.

[@heathercrook6516]

Love this scene. One of the films I always watch again

[@12classics39]

The most poignant part of this is that for the rest of his life, whenever he hears this song, he will undoubtedly remember this moment and yearn for her.

[@scrapplepig]

I think this scene really stands alone from the rest of the movie....till Eli pops his head in. I prefer this kind of romance instead of when actors rip each others cloths off in a frenzy.

[@user-bu7ig1dr9e]

I absolutely agree with you! I Love this movie one of Harrison Fords Best!

[@scorchioD]

I just can't even deal with him in this scene 🙈🙈🙈❤️❤️❤️❤️😎😎😎😍 lucky I have my own carpenter 👌👏😍❤️

[@glennborrageiro6257]

Harrison Ford moves so seductively in this scene and the sexual tension is palpable.One of my all time great movies. Not to mention the music itself Sam Cooke was awesome and who knows how big he would have been if he had not died so early.

[@dondelano9181]

boy Ford was a nice looking dude. Her face was radiant too

[@captussupernena6287]

I really love that movie, i love harrison and this is my fav scene

[@clancywalker8390]

The sexiest scene ever! Peter Weir and John Seale - great job.

[@rubytuesdayphoenix]

Kelly McGillis looks almost exactly like my (non-Amish) aunt in this movie, so every time I'm watching this scene I'm thinking "ooh, go Aunt Janet!"

[@nataliedelagrandiere4022]

😂😂

[@linajurgensen4698]

The only shortcoming in this scene for me personally is the fact that the old man is speaking high German (standard German). The Amish don’t speak standard German.

[@elisrebeca5911]

Oh myyyyyyy ...he couldn't be more handsome and sexy ...oh Harrison

[@delfinodelfino]

(What a) Wonderful World - Sam Cooke
Don't know much about history
Don't know much biology
Don't know much about a science book,
Don't know much about the french I took
But I do know that I love you,
And I know that if you love me, too,
What a wonderful world this would be
Don't know much about geography,
Don't know much trigonometry
Don't know much about algebra,
Don't know what a slide rule is for
But I do know that one and one is two,
And if this one could be with you,
What a wonderful world this would be
Now, I don't claim to be an "A" student,
But I'm tryin' to be
For maybe by being an "A" student, baby,
I can win your love for me
Don't know much about history,
Don't know much biology
Don't know…

[@nataliedelagrandiere4022]

Thank you

[@margonca17]

The staging, the cinematography, the background music, the performances, all masterfully choreographed by Peter Weir, what I do not know is why the Ford character does not come out in defense of her when the old man represses her

[@user-gh5dv7sf9b]

What this Music

[@daughterofolaf]

I don’t think he feels it is his place to do so. And he would be right.

[@1986Unlimited]

Because it wasn't in his place to. He's a guest in their home. They have customs and he had to respect those customs but he slipped up on that and knew he made a mistake. Keeping his mouth shut was the respectful and right thing to do.

[@oddlyn638]

Ohhh
J ai toujours adore ce film
Magnifique
Et cette scène reste superbe
Avec 2 acteurs bien choisis pour l alchimie
Que du bonheur ....de le revoir
Harison ❤

[@Fern19671]

This man was my hearttrobe for as long as I can remember! here he was something, so natural, just perfect! Lol ❤ 😍😆
But seriously now, what a great actor, his face, his eyes expresses all he is thinking as the character.

[@KK-ug5nq]

Good Man, Beautiful Woman, Nice Music, This is Great, This is the Best and This is the World!!!

[@mariamonden1656]

Cena inesquecível....Amo esse filme..!❤

[@daughterofolaf]

1:02 Oh, bananas. 😻😻😻

[@malongsserve4735]

Best scene in cinematic history

[@nellololli8798]

bellissimo film ,ottimi interpreti e una canzone STUPENDA !!wonderful world by SAM COOKE.👏👏👏👏👏

[@michaelmccartin2054]

This is such a great movie and such a great romantic scene! I love both Harrison Ford and Kelly McGillis in this!

[@elenamunozaldecoa9783]

Can a human being be more Handsome & besutiful than these two ?!!. Can a scene be more romantic ?!. NOup!. I fell in love with John Book first sight while watching *Witness in a cinema in Spain 13 I was. Number 1 ❤ forever !!. Lucky Calista !!! (By the way, charming film, msrvellous Soundtrack stunning photography, 🎉 Peter Weir).

[@M-20-100]

Hah! I’d forgotten that there used to be a time when Harrison Ford could actually _laugh_ or even _smile._

[@MCO18]

1:06 That moment when you start falling for someone

[@tbonemaloneknowsitall]

Oh man...the "English automobile" shining wordly headlights into the barn and playing a way wordly english song on a wordly english radio! He should have known better!

[@hunterazaola]

I can't stop watching this lovely Amish woman. So beautiful.

[@trainsacomin2088]

Yes, one of the magnificent scenes in what IMHO is the best movie ever.

[@lena-cv3tv]

I can FEEL the emotion of the 2 people in the story that find out they are both in love with each other🔥😳❣

[@chikakomaki6598]

1:02 I love his smile 😊

[@patricia959jjjlll]

amo esta película es buenísima que lindo Harrison 😍

[@marialuisadellagramatica9672]

film meraviglioso l'ho visto tante volte e che attori! e che musica !

[@rosethorn2873]

Great song! Its okay to realize not everyone loves you- take them for what and where they are and arent- love IS answer BUT WHO is the question to this answer

[@cheriedebreuil]

still blows me away lol

[@sherlock.117]

Harrison Ford already fell in love with a Rachel back in 1982 lol

[@romeo82587]

earthian i never knew that Kelly is so pretty she got that look

[@aubertmarie3263]

quelle scène , merveilleuse , mythique , il voudrait bien lui donner un baiser , mais il ne peut pas ...............la culture Mormon l' interdit , vu sa situation de famille et en plus avec un porte fling ! quel merveilleux film , une réussite ; on ne s'en lasse pas !

[@shalala8297]

wow indy's hot stuff

[@prathameshbhambure]

This scene is the depiction of what every grown man & woman wants to have in his/her life. This is all there's to it when it comes to love, in my opinion - great music, dance, true laughs. I wish they'd made love later in the film. They were perfect together.

[@japaredoakfield3537]

Love this movie.

[@wafamg213]

(Harrison Ford) embodies greatness.❤

[@bjarnefogh484]

It IS Sam Cooke :-)

[@meme-afied7400]

So someone explain to me again how and why Harrison (the fucking man) Ford didn't win the oscar

[@mctildina]

Quando canta.
Quando ride.
Ma io lo amo! 😍

[@melodraminha]

this is so sweet

[@janiafrancisco7422]

Hoje, 21 de junho de 2024, assistindo mais uma vez essa cena.
Não me canso...

[@MsSawyerbrookescott]

it's my favorite scene of this movie ❤

[@celtbell]

as a young lad growing up in Ireland in 1985 this movie triggered something in me..the knowledge of sex and motown....ive grown out of motown

[@steveulinski98]

I remember when I was a kid (I think 6 years old to be exact) I woke up from a nap on a Saturday and my Dad had this movie turned on the TV (a local channel played movies at a very specific time through the day) in which at the time this scene was playing with Harrison Ford and a beautiful woman dancing (which I found out later in life it was Kelly McGillis) and I had no clue what the movie was called. I then remember seeing the barn raising scene after. Through my teen years, the random thought popped in my head wondering what in the hell was the movie called? After doing research, I figured out it was Witness and I already seen Kelly McGillis in Top Gun (another movie I saw on a local channel as a kid at age 7 for the first time and have it on DVD). I love this movie and last week i watched this with my fiancée in which she loved it as well.

[@daughterofolaf]

😻😻😻

[@user-vq2jp4zi7h]

Amo esta canción !

[@bolle1912]

They always take me full, wonderful.🙂

[@no2well]

Harrison, hubba hubba fantasy man!

[@MarkARhodie]

My favourite part of this film, it introduced me to this song.