Billy Bob Thornton’s “Sling Blade” Transformation | Late Night with Conan O’Brien

[@leonritchie3413]

I think Dwight Yoakam was absolutely great in the movie, him and his band trying to play drunk and arguing cracked me up.

[@mariocooldude9092]

Yes he was great 👍

[@aaronaldrich1546]

WE AIN'T GOT NO FUCKING MICROPHONES!!!

[@thenazz724]

"we need some PAYING gigs!".

[@TerrapinCreations666]

Damn. I was hoping he’d do a little bit of Carl.

[@jamiebell2164]

Every member of his band in that movie were legit musicians. Ian Moore, Vic Chesnutt, Col. Bruce Hampton, and Mickey Jones. Mickey was the only "actor" of this small group, but he had played drums with the likes of Kenny Rogers (and the First Edition) and Bob Dylan.

[@coloradodayhiker]

One of Billy Bob Thornton's greatest performances of all time.

[@virgilschmoe9435]

he was good in tombstone

[@lennyandrews9328]

Jealous that you couldn't take a little league team to a championship? Or where you a worst santa?

[@fortisetfelix8166]

I remember when I saw it in a video store, rental. The clerk said, "Why don't you get this one?" And I said, "eh, I don't like fighting movies" (well, the title, right?) and she said, "Oh no! And she made two full moon eyes and said, "You. Will. Love. This. Movie! ...and you will cry, you like to cry, I know!" Well she was right on on all accounts and I loved the movie and have been in love with Billy Bob Thornton ever since!

[@tcnarber1]

His best.

[@swanpb1]

To this day, I still can't see Billy Bob's likeness in the character Karl he plays, what a brilliant piece of acting.

[@clinicaltranscription1190]

I know, me too! Karl even seems about 4 in taller 25 lbs heavier 😂 Incredible directing and acting by entire cast. One of those movies can watch 1000 times and never get sick of

[@dallasherring1092]

Only comparison I can make is Charlize Theron in Monster. I dont care much for her personally, but great job in that film.

[@bigl6322]

I think billy bob, being a bit more of an unknown at the time, did not get the recognition for the stunning transformation he did for this role.

[@EricW-ug4nz]

OSCAR WORTHY!

[@ChickenWranglers]

Unrecognizable

[@comicalsquid1496]

Dwight blew the hinges off this role, brilliant brilliant portrayal

[@dennislaskowski3773]

He played his character so good, I want to punch him if I ever see him.😂😂😂

[@MichaelStewart-y3u]

BILLY BOB DOESN'T GET ENOUGH CREDIT. DESERVES MANY OSCARS.

[@larryfunnelcake9669]

I don't understand the amazement of John Ritters acting on Three's Company he played gay on Sling Blade he played gay, in Bad Santa he played gay, same character right across the board!!!

[@raymondhamill6702]

Billy Bob Thornton was Amazing as Davy Crochett in The Alamo

[@davidturner7363]

And in Dead Man . Great Man !

[@ComplainingIsRecreation]

He literally gets so much credit though lol, by everyone... He's one of the most celebrated actors of our age...

[@_IslandRealtor]

Not near enough credit, he’s still amazing. Goliath on Amazon is fantastic.

[@waderivers99]

It's been 25 years now, it ranks amongst the best movies made since then. Definitely top 5.

[@bultronlagore4932]

I agree. Back when it wasn’t about putting woke political agenda 💩 in 90% of the entertainment like it is today.

[@waderivers99]

@@bultronlagore4932The best writers in Hollywood are not from Hollywood. Billy Bob is a perfect example of what quality is.

[@sarahfarr272]

Agreed 💯

[@neilh9442]

Aa yip. Got any dem French fried pertaters?

[@garrykennedy5484]

Billy Bob created this character all the way. I've never seen a better job at doing this other than,,,,(kinda hate ta say it) MAYBE Sam I Am with (ugh) Sean Penn. I'll give credit where credit is due I reckon mmmmhmmm

[@mikerodrick2430]

This was Thornton's best movie ever. Just an awesome job playing such a character.

[@HankAaronJoseph19]

Friday Night Lights was better

[@mikerodrick2430]

@@HankAaronJoseph19 Not in this lifetime!

[@robertschumann7737]

Bad Santa was by far my favorite role for him. Sling Blade has to be his best overall movie. There are so few talented moviemakers that can step into any role needed to produce a top film like Billy Bob and Tarantino. Some direct, some act barely 10 in the history of Hollywood could do it all.

[@richwightman3044]

@@robertschumann7737 Totally agree and I think his bit part in Tombstone was my next favorite role. “You run your mouth kinda reckless for a man that don’t go heels.”

[@bradleymorris8875]

Monsters Ball

[@bettersteps]

John Ritter did an amazing job in that role. Fantastic actor.

[@John-ik2eg]

*He played a funny person. Not funny 'ha-ha', funny queer.*

[@jhafer5150]

I had watched it twice before I realized it Mr. Ritter

[@kellycoleman715]

He really did.

[@fluhartz]

yep

[@cootriley6]

For Sure- RIP John Ritter.

[@Scollie290]

I live in Malvern, Arkansas... Billy Bob, Rick Dial, and my mother were classmates in the early 70s.

[@marianmartin9441]

I have always liked Billy Bob I just wish he was this big now! He’s way too thin now.

[@VickySwindoll]

Billy Bob deserved an Oscar for his performance!

[@scoh840]

Who did win that year?

[@BrittanyCNAvictoria]

I agree 👍

[@bentonja668]

He won the Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay

[@nunka34ify]

@@scoh840Nicolas Cage for Leaving Las Vegas

[@ericabrittain6761]

@@scoh840Geoffrey Rush in Shine

[@danrynazewski4151]

I still do the sling blade voice when I work on stuff lol like the lawn mower..

[@mikerodrick2430]

"Aint got no gas in it."

[@lorenzoparedes2306]

I recommend that you use the voice and ask the question at the nearest fast food franchise:"What you got that's good to eat?" 😂

[@daves2354]

"You art not say sech things, you just a boy" lol. At least that's how it goes in my head

[@joeybonin7691]

Mmm-hmm.

[@NateC.]

French fry potaters

[@judysullivan684]

Billy Bob Thornton is laid back and has a lot of talent, I love him in Sling Blade ❤

[@zekelucente9702]

Slingblade is a classic and the best of Independent film. BBT is a great talent.

[@DavidWilliams-jt1im]

Side splitting, hilarious, dark, suspenseful and with a deliberate tempo! Well done Billy Bob Thornton!

[@MRJAZZCAT-wr2su]

SLING BLADE IS AN ABSOLUTE MASTERPIECE and WHAT A TRANSFORMATION . I SHOWED THIS FILM TO FRIENDS and after the real BILLY BOB and they said naw thats not the same person🎷

[@brainsironically]

Agreed, 100%. That movie was so well done, perfectly cast, just an absolute wonder to watch. I love watching it and *still* can't believe it's Thornton, he was so good.

[@donhaywood6542]

I was watching Sling Blade on TV. My wife came in and asked "what are you watching"? I said a movie with Billy Bob Thornton but I haven't seen him yet, and we're halfway through the movie..... She said "That's him right there". I didn't believe her.

[@austinteutsch]

Hands down one of the greatest movies ever made because I knew every one of those characters while growing up in the 60's and 70's.

[@reneesantiago6496]

Did you recognize who the fat band member was?

[@Feralcat330]

Absolutely fantastic movie

[@Feralcat330]

​@@reneesantiago6496who was it?

[@TerryFlynn-sd1ho]

When Billy Bob Played This Nerdy guy on the 'Big Bang' He Looks like another Person and it Shows How Amazing This SLINGBLADE Actor Is!

[@reneesantiago6496]

Billy Bob wrote and directed this film!! Amazing classic and AMAZING character he became as Carl. Dwight Yoakum was absolutely fabulous too!!

[@matthewfarmer2520]

I saw this movie in the theater back in 97 with my dad. I was 21 he paid for the tickets it was good and my dad like it, his favorite was Robert Duvall, my favorite is Billy Bob Thornton and John Ritter. That movie never gets old watching it.

[@hawkinatorgamer9725]

This is an awesome conversation, respectful, professional, just awesome.

[@marcywalters524]

The comments are awesome too!

[@SaltyLassie]

Yeah when I came to this clip I was concerned about that.

[@billyjoel7541]

Great, sometimes dark movie. Unbelievable transformation with Billy Bob. John Ritter and Dwight Yoakam were impressive in their roles too ! Saw the movie several times over the years.

[@daves2354]

I liked Dwight Yoakum's music before the movie but it was hilarious seeing him as belligerent, profanity spewing drunk lol

[@SZPWS1777]

"How far ye goin' with those sacks fulla warsh?" - Karl Childers

[@chriscullum4527]

SlingBlade was filmed where I lived (part of it) in Benton Arkansas. So very cool watching the movie and then driving past where it was filmed. Same thing with the Hank Williams Sr. movie "the last ride" which my mom and step-dad were in as extras. The gas station scene, the station was owned by my step-dad .

[@kentkearney6623]

❤Ding...ding... full service but what logo 76, Shell, Clarke, Sinclair? Fill us up.

[@EazyE-501]

I lived in Benton for a few years at a few different spots, all pretty much off Edison, and of course I spent a large portion of 2014 and most of 2015 in Saline County Detention Center before going to ADC. Small world, eh?

[@jeffvoght1632]

He seems like a really great dude.

[@themechaniacal1558]

Sling Blade is my number 1. So far I have watched it about 25-30 times. It's a tutorial for brilliance.

[@pompom11]

BillyBob and I were born the same year. I loved that movie so much I bought the DVD. Any time I happen to see the movie on cable I’ll drop everything to watch Slingblade. I met John Ritter at LAX airport, after speaking to him I felt like I’d known him for 20 years. It wasn’t a few months later his aorta desiccated, such a loss to us all, John was wonderful. 💕

[@pompom11]

@FRANK RIZZO FROM CHICAGO yes that’s my favorite child star Wally.

[@marcialivingston-nq8xk]

Dwight Yoakum was amazing.

[@prussian5770]

Yes! One of my workers looked just like Dwight yoakam and acted like him in that movie one of my other workers came in while I was watching it and said oh my God that's Randy!

[@Bigsky1991]

I still see him getting slapped around in " Tombstone " by Kurt Russel..." go ahead boy...skin that smoke wagon..."!

[@bentonja668]

It's like I'm playing cards with my brother's kids!

[@panaderofilms]

​@bentonja668 he improvised much of his scene...

[@tomcole4736]

Never knew he was from Arkansas and of all places Malvern. My Grandmother, the second Homecoming Queen at University of Arkansas in the 1920's, Lived in Prescott, Raised my father and Uncle and we used to drive there all the time to visit them form Houston. 7 1/2 hour drive of pure joy. Always love hearing about people who grew up in small towns around Arkansas

[@etxkevin7452]

The acting in this movie is amazing. Billy Bob's especially since it's so transformative. Hard to still realize they aren't two different people.

[@antonnym214]

Billy Bob got an Oscar for best writing, best adapted screenplay. He was also nominated for best actor, too. When Billy Bob writes something, it stays written.

[@slabbusterrtr7690]

Slingblade ia a masterpiece

[@jumpinjojo]

*Is

[@rc9660]

@@jumpinjojo Are you serious?! get back to your classroom Dipsy Doolittle!

[@jumpinjojo]

@@rc9660 Simmer down, Karen. It’s merely a spelling correction. It wasn’t even directed towards you.

[@GrooveSpaceArk]

Cool your jets bozo. Nothing to get worked up about kid. ​@jumpinjojo

[@kowalskikowalski8080]

It ain't got no gas in it

[@brandond2635]

Ya see Scooter? He thinks of the simplest things.

[@samuelclaessens7699]

@@brandond2635 +”first” “he thinks of the simplest things first”

[@mynameisnotlarry7149]

Mmmm hmm

[@josephriggs5950]

🤣

[@user-et2fj8xm5l]

Did ya check ‘em points??

[@fredsavage4925]

The absolute pathos he makes you feel for his character in Sling Blade is just about unparalleled.

[@vb8428]

Can't believe he didn't mention JT Walsh as he listed those names. This film made me a big fan of him.

[@butchvito]

"Mercury, is a 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭 good car."

[@jbetnar]

​@@butchvito rolled the window down via electric power

[@indycarcomplainer2304]

JT was disturbingly amazing in this role. I’m sure Billy Bob was just nervous and forgot to mention.

[@arphod]

"And there before me lay a thin, crooked, uncircumcised penis -- you can imagine how bad I wanted my twenty dollars back."

[@stevesheroan4131]

I kinda missed hearing JT a mention also. That guy had to be terrifying to act with, because he steals every scene he’s in in every movie he’s in IMO. One of the most undervalued actors in history.

[@dsim6703]

One of my favorite actors. He really does become the characters he portrays

[@joey_bonin]

That movie was an experience to me, not just a film. A fantastic bit of fiction.

[@mohamed_m_hagag]

I don't know if Conan knew it while he did the interview, but one year later, Billy Bob really went Hollywood and worked on a blockbuster with asteroids, if Conan didn't know about this, he is the real psychic here

[@rihamy2nd]

I caught that too, lol

[@mediocreman2]

What was it called?

[@cbglassiii9362]

@@mediocreman2 - the name of the movie is Armageddon. Asteroid disaster pic. If memory serves, it came out around the same time as Deep Impact.

[@jerrywoods4066]

​@@mediocreman2you probably know it. Bruce Willis was the main star. Big cast big disaster type move .

[@mohamed_m_hagag]

@@mediocreman2 Armageddon

[@user-zx1ir7jt4c]

There's some amazing acting in this film... Very underrated!

[@HighSpeedNoDrag]

Can you think of authoring a comment minus the sheeple underrated forum?

[@anthonytaylor7928]

How in The hell was it underrated it got nominated for an Oscar and he won for Best screenplay and he was nominated for best actor what a dumb comment

[@ratter531]

Sling Blade was a masterpiece movie.

[@MrMustangMan]

no joke.!!!!!!!

[@t.y.5565]

I love movies that cast people you would not expect to pull off certain roles. Like Dwight and John. Love John in Bad Santa too. Rest in Peace John.

[@timmbos]

RIP....John Ritter! Comedy genius!

[@mikeroullier6875]

Billy Bob is an amazing actor!!!... "sling blade"..."u turn"...and "perfect plan".. are all incredible movies!! ... I especially liked Billy's character in "u turn"!!!

[@toddbrisette4070]

It's called a simple plan not perfect plan.

[@genghisken0181]

Was also good in Tombstone. Bit part but very believable.

[@mikeroullier6875]

@@genghisken0181 agreed

[@leonmack1628]

Billy Bob Thornton doesn’t get enough recognition. He’s amazing

[@fluhartz]

great movie and all of the actors were awesome.. BB, Dwight, John and the the kid Lucas just all did an amazing job.

[@phil-1115]

Lucas Black was recently in NCIS New Orleans.

[@gyromefmj]

It's probably one of the best performances I've ever seen. When you couple that with the fact that he wrote and directed the movie, it ranks up there with one of the best artistic accomplishments of all time. BTW - I put Sylvester Stallone and Rocky I in the same category. I miss these kinds of talents. Who's next ?

[@MattJones1829]

My mom was an RN and worked in a state psych hospital for eleven years (1977-1988). She told me that BBT's mannerisms, etc. were spot on in the movie. She said he or someone associated with the movie must have done their research.

[@Chair-by-a-bench]

Your mom must have some interesting stories from that job.

[@MattJones1829]

@Chair-by-a-bench indeed she did! Mom passed away back in July but not before imparting a LOT of wisdom, advice and amazing nursing stories.

[@Chair-by-a-bench]

@MattJones1829 care to share some stories?

[@MattJones1829]

@@Chair-by-a-bench I'd have to think about it, she last worked there in 1988...36 years ago. Man time flies...

[@jessgatt5441]

As a testament to Billy Bob's acting ability, when I watched the film I had had idea the lead was Billy Bob.

[@zora_noamflannery2548]

- I had to watch it 4 times to see Robert Duvall, same with To Kill A Mockingbird. The luckiest actor ever, been in many iconic movies and shows from Twilight Zone to the Godfather.

[@Nuthin2Gein]

Billy Bob knows how to surround himself with great actors, because without John Ritter, Dwight Yoakum and JT Walsh among others this movie would not be the caliber it was. In my top ten of favorites.

[@joegray5314]

As writer-director-lead actor, what you ought to have said is Billy Bob really knows how to write for and cast specific actors.

[@msoiseth3419]

One of THE best movies ever IMO. He deserved every award there is for this movie. Outstanding.

[@donreid6399]

Thornton was like Lon Chaney in this role...a totally different person. What a great performance!

[@kathleenmccown3066]

Sling Blade is one of my Favorite movies ❤❤❤

[@threeg6966]

Slingblade is an AWESOME movie.

[@neiljoosse8989]

Dwight Yoakam should have gotten the academy award. Best performance ever.

[@davidhaskell9893]

My mom just met his band. She said he gave her a hug. No pen he didn't have one either. I said you have to bring one!. Said he was a great guy.

[@ericadams214]

Dwight Yoakam was a phenomenal and believable heel in Sling Blade... such a great choice and performance

[@tt600pch]

In a former career I had to call places for parts. My Sling blade imitation was pretty spot. My Sean Connery is no slouch either. Vendors always knew it was me.

[@eddievenuto1862]

He was so different in the movie then in real life. It's amazing. Great movie great acting

[@EvilKnevil42013]

ZZ Top and Elvis ! Gotta love BBT

[@ranger-1214]

Really liked Sling Blade and also the kid - Lucas Black. Lucas has now been in some good movies as well as CSI-New Orleans so has done pretty well. Billy Bob had a short but really well-acted part in Tombstone, although he had to let Wyatt (Kurt Russell) smack him around a bit.

[@riverraisin1]

I didn't recognize his face in Tombstone but immediately recognized his voice as soon as he spoke.

[@bubbispapa2053]

I think Lucas Black was phenomenal in Sling Blade. He really stole a lot of scenes.

[@439530]

Lucas Black and Billy Bob in Friday night lights as well

[@benjaminvillarreal1499]

He's a pretty famous dude for being in different fast and furious movies. And he was in X files the movie and The war with Kevin Costner. But check out Get Low.

[@olds97lss]

The kid he befriended in that movie, Lucas Black, had such a thick accent. I thought he was playing it up for the part. If he was, he has played it up in everything he's been in since. Really liked the kid in Friday Night Lights as well, which was also with Billy Bob Thornton. Another of my favorite movies. Kind of wish he had been in the TV series too.

[@jadefire1814]

No, that's Lucas's actual accent. (Alabama) He refuses to take roles that ask him to change it.

[@SumnerWilson]

This guy is the only actor today who changed his entire looks and speech in a movie. Great performance.

[@dreadedkitty980]

Lol. You don't watch many movies, do you?

[@Automotive_Intervention]

Robert Downey Jr in Tropic Thunder. One of the best movies

[@Fryether]

Johnny Depp??

[@katepenna3861]

Are you daft?

[@saintcruzin]

Daniel Day Lewis….in pretty much everything…

[@JacobC479]

Love Billy Bob, he’s from Arkansas and actually dated one of my high school teacher’s mom and actually made a cassette tape for her that she still had and brought to show us😂

[@danielvanness6936]

He is not only a great actor he’s also a very cool guy. Very intelligent, good natured and cool!

[@shawng7902]

WE DON'T NEED TO FCKN PRACTICE RANDY!!!! What a movie. He has been my favorite since his famous Mtv awards interview. Got out of the limo all out of breath so they had to ask them what was up lol. Just proving how badass he really is. Then seeing a lot of behind-the-scenes, he seems like the coolest dude ever.

[@harringtonvo]

4:20 “some folks calls it a Kaiser Roll… I calls it a Vienna Roll”

[@chipbrandstetter]

Billy Bob FTW. Slingblade is an amazing flick.

[@MikesOrganicVideos]

I get the impression that Billy Bob is a pretty loyal guy. John Ritter, I’m guessing probably had to approve Billy Bob’s in the TV series “Hearts Afire”, I believe it was with Markie Post. And Billy Bob was the funniest guy on the show. That was his first big break before people really discovered him in Sling Blade. I appreciate loyalty. And I think Billy Bob put John in that movie as a thank you for having him in the TV series.

[@marcywalters524]

Aw! Great info! Thanks for that fun yet imperative fact! Loyalty is my favorite quality about someone. It says everything. I love hearing all the stuff like this cuz so many of us would be soul crushed to find out he’s really an asshole in real life! I’ve liked him since way back when anyway but it’s been forever since I’ve revisited this movie or heard/seen this phenomenal dude.

[@rvgreen4]

awesome movie, have watched it many times, and still can't believe its mr Thorton- the platinum standard for acting

[@Assassin_initiate]

Billy looking like he just got off his shift at the tire repair shop😂

[@SummoningSnakez]

One of the best actors in the buziness. In my opinion. Can't imagine how bad that has to hurt his face.

[@TheGoofygoobr]

It’s interesting when Conan asks him if he is gonna write a big blockbuster Hollywood screenplay about asteroids and volcanoes, he didn’t, but a year later he starred in Armageddon which is exactly what Conan described

[@rsmith3033]

my hats off to you Mr. Thorton i LOVE tha movie it truley shows how everyday life goes on for some folks

[@maximusolivia9982]

Watching pre 9-11 clips is so surreal. It’s like catching a glimpse, not just of the past, but of a place and a people that don’t exist anymore.

[@Darci3333]

Great movie and will be great forever....timeless ....

[@thetr00per30]

Every single actor really put everything they had into their performances, and it showed, every single character was real, and the world it created felt real

[@cyrusumberger5285]

I think all should see “Doyle lose it” at least a 1000 times!! It’ll help others understand us Drunks a little better!!👌👌😜

[@davidmccann3651]

Awesome interview

[@bobbyw6137]

Billy Bob is a cool , smart guy. Very good actor too. He had Angelina for awhile so he must be doing something right

[@spiffhedge]

What an awesome interview! Love Conan and BBT

[@MisterLumpkin]

"Asteroids". Conan is bit of a psychic himself.

[@bendavidson7122]

Won an Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay

[@jasonhawkins3522]

Let’s give Lucas Black his props, he did a great job. Especially being so young.

[@lindboknifeandtool]

Is that the child? He really did act like an actor

[@mikerodrick2430]

Many child actors just amaze me.

[@lorenzoparedes2306]

I have watched Sling Blade several times, and it's always a powerful experience. Carl was far more human and kind than most people understood him to be. He knew what to do to the express his love for that boy.

[@kamillgran9408]

Billy Bob had to settle for his second career choice since full service gas station were no longer available.

[@rebeccap5538]

That's fucked up but it's funny 😉

[@kamillgran9408]

@@rebeccap5538 he is one of my favorites, didn’t mean any disrespect.

[@M60gunner1971]

That's very rude

[@jumpinjojo]

*Stations

[@kamillgran9408]

@@jumpinjojo thanks Karen!

[@timmypilkerton2835]

I just came across this. Definitely one of my top five favorites. Billy Bob was awesome and Dwight Yokam played that part exactly right. I know guys like that.

[@robh3267]

Sling Blade was made on a budget of less than a million dollars and multi million dollar movies these days don't even come close, true talent and genius is far more entertaining than the crap movie studios put out these days, I don't think there are many screen writers left these days that are even close to the level of Billy Bob, everyone in that movie was absolutely brilliant.

[@larry3064]

One of my all time favorite movies

[@eddailey7881]

One of my all time favorites..

[@ssjones350]

I wish Doyle would get that band back together.

[@ReverendSoupbone]

One of my all time favorite movies. Everything about it was amazing. Just dragging that chair across the psyche ward was powerful. I’m gonna watch it later.

[@davesandlin2145]

" Can I help you sir "

[@hangdogdaddy38]

One of my favorite movies. This man did an amazing job of doing this character.

[@jeffdurall8353]

I can't even begin to guess how many times I've seen this movie. It's in my top 5!!

[@andrewmize823]

Hobos used to refer to the rats that inhabited freight train stations as "track rabbits." Not exactly a delicacy, but there were always plenty to go around.

[@dizzylizardproductions]

Fantastic film. Billy Bob Thornton is so talented

[@ihsahn77]

My favorite talkshow host and my favorite actor 😎

[@John-ik2eg]

*Almost had my favorite musician there at the end, but it was cut short.*

[@markhicks71]

Some of the quotes are just classic " ain't got no gas in it ".. " reckon what you got back there good to eat, I like them french fry potatoes " 😆😆

[@jerridcook8811]

"Not funny haha, funny queer. Mmhmm."

[@markhicks71]

@@jerridcook8811 some others " some call it a sling blade, I call it a kaiser blade "... " coffee makes me nervous when I drink it "

[@jerridcook8811]

"Reckon you can make me some biscuits?"

[@rc9660]

'potaters'

[@chucknola484]

This movie was a Top 100 IMDB film for a long time on IMDBs Top 250 list but now has been bumped to the 101st spot as of this writing. Nevertheless, this is a film you must see if you haven’t seen it. The acting is top level, it’s a well written film and it’s a movie that will challenge your intellect. I watched this film on DVD in the mid 2000s damn near 10 years after it was released and was shocked how great it was.

[@lindboknifeandtool]

It’ll go down as a classic I hope.

[@txtpqb]

The movie was filmed in my home town, as was much of the movie 'White Lightning' starring Burt Reynolds. Great movies!

[@kellycoleman715]

“It ain’t got no gas in it.”

[@TheSpock23]

"See there, he thinks of the simplest things first"

[@jeffhale2278]

You'd be surprised how many machines come into the shop only needing gas. I was working in one when this movie was released, and I swear on my guts and livers, we would get at least one per week. One in particular I remember was the lady said she had just got it back from a different shop that charged her over 200 dollars to do a carb kit and basic "tune up" (oil change, air filter, plug, sharpen blade, clean rust off flywheel magnets / coil, blow debris off cooling fins, etc.) Back then we were charging 45 per hour, so the whole thing should have come in at less than 100. She said it ran fine when she picked it up, but after 20 minutes it died and wouldn't start back. She stated she felt they didn't do a good job, wanted me to see what they did wrong, or missed. Put a splash of gas in it, it started right up. No charge. Her husband owned a mowing service, and felt he was being overcharged on repairs. He had sent her to us to test our honesty. We got all his business after that day.😃

[@Sclimenti82]

Mmhmm