Billy Crystal's Hannibal Lecter Entrance: 1992 Oscars

Host Billy Crystal's opening Hannibal Lecter skit at the 64th Academy Awards® in 1992.

[@Oscars]

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[@OmoriSupportsPalestine_143]

Yes of course!

[@grahamblack1961]

Hopkins knew the Oscar was in the bag at that point.

[@mirrorlight1812]

He even brought a bag to the oscars

[@carlamartinezvega13]

True!

[@maxpax7389]

Emilo Estevez from 'The Mighty Ducks' thought the same about his nominee that year.

[@1archengdes111]

@Graham Black- maaaan! he played the hell out of that scene, yes definitely he knew the Oscar was in the bag at that very moment!

[@maxpax7389]

@Ethan Hunt Annette benning. Haha. She is old now

[@sapphyrus]

This scene alone was more fun than the entirety of 2021 Oscars.

[@trvman1]

How do you have NO life? You make sure you have nothing planned so you can watch the Oscars because it's important to you.

[@Candlelight10]

2022?

[@qy72hund]

@@trvman1 Watching oscars mean you have no life? Same could be said for the olympics, tv dramas, sports, and a lot more. It's all about your perspective. Thank you for sharing your particular point of view.

[@codeblue8922]

But not quite as fun as 2022 🤣

[@speedking7224]

Ain't got shit on 2022

[@joelv5190]

With 83 years old, Anthony Hopkins win again a Oscar. Legend!!

[@pemo2676]

@@stoolpigeon4285 maybe use your english comprehension to make sense of the comment, which is easy, rather than shaming someone for not using perfect english

[@ripleybrown2626]

@@stoolpigeon4285 jeez dude

[@oscarkoop2548]

Bill is 74

[@jasonsworld333]

@@stoolpigeon4285 maybe the fucking dude isn't English, or mistyped you dumb cunt. Imagine being that pathetic.

[@sharonsolana]

Really?

[@micky100]

When the host enter the stage with that soundtrack you already know which movie is going to rule the Oscars that year

[@favilindacara318]

Yes agree with u

[@spatepheni]

Its like hamilton with the tonys

[@unimprenditore]

Pulse is a masterpiece

[@floppyastro2988]

What is the name of this theme

[@danlippershey380]

@@floppyastro2988 Presume its the Hannibal Lecter theme

[@CitizenHarrisCH]

"Yes, anytime" made me sweat. Hopkins is awesome.

[@mohamedabdo7822]

CitizenHarris C.H made me watch that movie again

[@alibertobertolo8954]

CitizenHarris C.H I

[@kathyloveless6525]

Yes he is

[@orlandobabe]

He should’ve asked “for dinner or as dinner?”

[@thaitom6410]

I'd have replied: "But only if there're some fava beans and a nice chianti..... (slobber, slobber)"

[@pdegan2814]

There's never been a better Oscars host than Billy Crystal.

[@jjemii365]

so agree! hope he comes back soon

[@umiismyname4142]

Whoopi goldberg also good

[@juncelcarreon7893]

Hugh Jackman in 09?

[@humbertoflores2545]

The best one was Bob Hope, he lasted for many many years, much more than Billy Crystal..

[@ricomajestic]

Johnny Carson!

[@MissFawlty]

I love that they opened with the camera on the audience to show their reactions!

[@dman1737]

Lol drunk Nick Nolte was loving it!

[@dman1737]

@movingonandup773 Jesus chill lol.

[@dman1737]

@movingonandup773 that's cool

[@kendallrivers1119]

​@@dman1737 drunk? Really? Get some class you pathetic troll.

[@dman1737]

@@kendallrivers1119 Cry more

[@JuliusCaesar888]

It's really cool how Hopkins got into character for his response to Crystal. Completely summoned Lecter from within, knowing everyone would hear the response. Hopkins is legendary.

[@bruceleehiiiyaaa]

bro he just said anytime

[@kjthekunoichi]

It could be that Hopkins’ natural voice is just Lecter hence, any word Hopkins utter is Lecter himself😝😝

[@holliswilliams8426]

''Completely summoned Lecter from within, knowing everyone would hear the response'' He's an actor, that's his job.

[@tommybrown9534]

I'm not sure what u mean.. isn't that how he sounds regularly??

[@abdulbasit-cn9ek]

​Should've done: "anytime... slurp slurp slurp slurp"

[@WendyMG247]

HE SHOULD HAVE WENT OVER TO JODIE AND SAID 'HELLO, CLARICE' LOL

[@yiyotellez3207]

*good evening Clarice

[@eligebrown8998]

That would've been AWSOME

[@AnneliesRosseel]

Wendy Garcia 😂😂😂 omg

[@kenrobeee]

I get now the reference from dwight schrute

[@georgigeorgiev9829]

he never said ''Hello Clarice'' in the movie, its the Mandella effect :D

[@awaydeboa]

Anthony, a legendary gentleman, stood up and asked how was Billy. And Billy just answered almost whispering. This little private conversation reveals the humble personality of both actors.

[@Mr.BoogieWoogie]

"I'm having some of the academy over for dinner."

[@sorellman]

Few remember this was the year of the JFK movie, one of the best movies ever. It had both artistic and historical significance. Instead, they gave the Oscar to a movie about a deranged human with cannibalistic instincts. This was the year the Academy lost a huge chunk of credibility.

[@elichaitman3294]

sorellman JFK was amazing it would of won any other year but silence was better

[@alexmansfield3268]

sorellman umm no it didn’t silence of the lambs was incredible. Hating the academy over not picking your favorite move doesn’t mean it lost credit it just means your a child

[@JL-so2eu]

JFK=good movie...silent of the lambs= excelent movie.

[@jibm4402]

@@JL-so2eu nah man JFK=Good movie The Silence Of The Lambs=Horror masterpiece

[@betocole]

Those few seconds were more exciting than 2021 full Oscar show

[@Victor020386]

Absolutely, unfortunately never going to see an Oscar show like this again. The magic of it seems to be gone. Different times for sure.

[@betocole]

@@Victor020386 pity ☹️

[@RoughChopTom]

@@Victor020386"everything woke turns to shit"

[@Cokecakepopcorn]

"yes any time" was said epicly.

[@jesusguerra1093]

Man that "yes anytime" give more chills than the actual movie. What a legend Mr. Hopkins is.

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Absolutely awesome he definitely was the best!

[@Tee-OhBee]

+James Wade just because you don't like him, doesn't mean you gotta spew out untrue statements like they're facts

[@el7jake]

+Tee OB Unfortunately, that's what most people do when they comment: opinions become facts.

[@Hakitt]

James Wade the least funny human being i know, is Jay Leno😹 but your right Anthony jumper straight in to the caracter saying anytime. Hopkins is really a fantastic actor and a fantastic human being!

[@sorellman]

He was very good. The best was Steve Martin.

[@-yourandyoureare2different612]

@@el7jake that's what leftists do!

[@watchout4520]

That movie was an absolute masterpiece. Very few films have got to that level.

[@crashpal]

Silence of the lambs?

[@movingonandup322]

Hannibal Lecter has been ranked as the most intimidating villain of all time. I agree that The Silence of the Lambs is a masterpiece, and I bet if the role of Hannibal Lecter was casted differently, it may not be the masterpiece that it is. Hopkins was BRILLIANT as Dr. Lecter.

[@elementohsix]

Anthony Hopkins looks so handsome here

[@comosea5950]

YES, ANYTIME

[@TruDis01]

@@girishkumarforever It's not unusual for someone to look handsome at 52

[@joetheman8550]

@@girishkumarforever he was actually 54 years old here. Born Dec 31 1937

[@lukaphavlenishvili8226]

@@girishkumarforever nobody gives a damn about your Indian actors piss off

[@Gurci28]

0:40

[@jeremy.802.]

When the oscar was fun and less political.

[@cementbox4430]

jeremy moviefan when I didn’t exist.

[@kingmaliik422]

Its gt political cause it didnt gt any Diversity bck then.

[@bonheura]

@@kingmaliik422 and this is why it is so less fun now. Got it?

[@bonheura]

@@kingmaliik422 Thank you for proving my point. It was funny then, and because of people like YOU, it is not anymore. Say hi to your left hand.

[@pierreo33]

@@bonheura yes very funny, hollywood was a pedophile ring back then as well so funny

[@MrMathsimon]

Oh and Anthony just one more thing, Love Your Suit.

[@invisiblepker]

+Math Simon where is it tickling you? tell me mom

[@Mintie365]

+Math Simon hahahahah!

[@selenagilbert5614]

OMG!

[@alanlee1355]

@@invisiblepker ma'am not mom.

[@AnneliesRosseel]

Math Simon if he said that I would have lost it

[@s.l.3673]

Billy Crystal has been and still is one of the best Oscar hosts of all times. It's fun, and in such a non-offensive way, without needing to be woke or politics involved. I really long for those times.

[@monique4540]

And no one got hit😂

[@eris8288]

I love the way Billy Crystals voice quakes when repeats "Anytime," the power of sir Anthony Hopkins acting can be felt even through a small bit of improvisation.

[@hiawathaclemons]

FACTS

[@penboyasgod6103]

Billy Crystal was the very best host for the Oscars .... There will never be anyone like him.

[@Au60schild]

Anthony Hopkins, always the poised gentleman. Nothing seems to surprise him or throw him off his bearing.

[@jennifersman7990]

I miss Billy at the Oscars, I think it would be so cool if one year when its time for the final award they say “...please welcome an old friend...” and he’d walk out. Guaranteed to bring a mix of cheers and tears

[@lauramauricio1426]

Love how Anthony says: " Any time"

[@coltranedeep]

Hannibal (Silence of the Lambs) is one of the most chilling performances I've ever seen. So short, and yet so brilliantly done. When he killed Pembry... wow Oh my God!!!

[@savannah9130]

"Yes, anytime." wow he gave me chills. He creeped me out just a little.

[@savannah9130]

@Chuckles McGee It makes sense to me considering Anthony Hopkins played Hannibal and even outside of the movie he manages to carry the same creepy factor in this unrehearsed skit. As for the chills it depends on what I'm watching.

[@jakqatif]

his voice was 👌👌👌😈

[@anaperez5442]

Billy Crystal is the best host the Academy Awards has had in a long, long time.

[@bacht4799]

Ana Perez because he knows what he doing.. at adware shows.. you entertain.. that’s it you came to entertain.. host around and let politics out of it..

[@BaarBear]

Nice touch of him coming up to address Sir. Anthony Hopkins.;-D

[@randombrokeperson]

Baar Bear exactly the words I thought!!

[@yagamilight64]

I think it was planned !

[@Fran_Tluanga]

he should have gone over to jodie foster and dead stare her for minutes without smiling or saying anything...her reaction would be priceless

[@nicolesong6199]

heheh he wasn't a Sir just yet...

[@nicolesong6199]

@@Fran_Tluanga no that's creepy. she won the film

[@Squidiot]

That was the greatest Oscar entrance of all time.

[@RetrofanFilms]

Billy Crystal : "I'm having some of the Academy over for dinner. Care to join me?" Anthony Hopkins: "Yes, Anytime/"

[@matthoard2221]

You don’t say...smfh

[@Boaz833]

We are having liver with Fava beans and a nice chanti. . .sfvsfvsfsvsfvsfv.

[@Robay146]

Amazing entrance! And very deep sign of respect to get off stage and go and greet him!

[@MrImiller07]

Anthony Hopkins could stand and read the phone book on stage and his work is still head and shoulders above the majority of his acting peers. His performance as Lecter is indellible and his acting in Merchant's "Remains Of The Day", "Howard's End" " Nixon" and many others is superb. I look forward to seeing his portrayal of Hitchcock.

[@sheawhitey5009]

When Billy asked Anthony I'm having a couple of academy over for dinner if Mr Hopkins would of just said "I'll bring the Chianti."I think Billy would have fell out

[@stgodless]

Should've told Hopkins.."love that suit"

[@Isabella-op6qq]

Haha yeah he should have

[@mustangsilver16]

damn it! I was just about to say that. lol

[@crispinjulius5032]

I absolutely loved watching the Oscars back then. So much fun and wonderful actors. We’d make it a night and have dinner and drinks while we watched. Haven’t watched it in years. It’s so changed. 😔

[@AliceWonderland89]

0:24 wait a moment, I need my glasses.. I wanna see that shit! xD

[@WendyMG247]

ROFLMAO XP

[@beckyleonardis6331]

Nobody did it better than Billy! He's a comedic genius!

[@kohatenclave]

Probably one of the best awards openings.

[@ednakelley814]

Notice Hopkins leans in close to Billy's face when he talks to make sure his words are caught by the mike. Great intro.

[@lazowayne]

Such a gentleman. Sir Anthony Hopkins

[@sohndustin]

"I'm having some of the academy over for dinner" Because of the word "over," he lost the double entendre of the original line. "I'm having some academy members for dinner, care to join?"

[@silentxnight]

when anthony hopkins said "yes, anytime." his voice was the sexiest thing i have ever heard, chills went down my spine.

[@cat_city2009]

If the host of the show comes out dressed as the character you played, you know you're gonna win the oscar.

[@Choices2aa]

Anthony Hopkins laughing at this! I am so happy Anthony Hopkins won for Best Actor! Its nice to see Anthony Hopkins have a sense of humor!

[@Choices2aa]

You knew Anthony Hopkins would win best actor when Billy Crystal came up and shook his hand! Anthony Hopkins laughing at this nice to know he had a sense of humor and Its nice to see Anthony Hopkins win the oscar along with Kathy Bates who played Anne Wikes who gave him the oscar two of the best actor's on the planet!

[@Meldreth56]

@@Choices2aa Where's the yearly update on how happy you are about Anthony Hopkins' Oscar for Silence of the Lambs?

[@jaynehaught9715]

Billy can do no wrong....he's the best no one can compete with him....I am always smiling when I see him.....❤️🥂

[@fede018]

Nick Nolte smiling? That's shocking...

[@landrordarksword107]

cocaine's a helluva drug.

[@gregfaber3417]

@@landrordarksword107 naw hes a former alcoholic

[@rayunited2010foryou]

@dungoist No, that's Nolte. The guy you are talking about is Anthony Heald who looks very similar to Nolte.

[@steviejd5803]

Just wind

[@johannsimonot]

Not the greatest, but an actor that I liked to see in movies :)

[@mooshy2]

Mr. Hopkins is a man of class, and very few men like him are around these days. Refined and polite as always.

[@HolandaChiquita]

The little eyebrow thing at 0:41 just genius!

[@sd-py1xb]

from the late great Jack Benny

[@MichaelLee-dt1iw]

00:25 ......absolutely priceless. Tony Hopkins is a class act.

[@sirenlucy8738]

Tony laughed, is so great seeing him enjoying himself so much - love you, Tony!! 💕💕💕

[@rocker76m88]

I remember seeing this back then. I laughed so hard. What a brilliant way to start the show 😂😂😂😂👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@hiawathaclemons]

Hopkins’ response proved just how brilliant he is.

[@jamesdrynan]

A fabulous comedic entrance! And I love the Jack Benny hand gesture, too! Billy was a great host.

[@vinyltapelover]

James Drynan I too caught the Jack Benny gesture. A lot of us old fans would have related to it. A great blending of a very scary theatrical character and a beloved, perennial "39" year old violinist.

[@rahulshome2758]

This movie was so Popular in the 90s and Sir Anthony Hopkins is a living legend and probably gave us the greatest villain in cinematic history. Even better than Darth Vader

[@ronniestar8762]

Billy Crystal legend! Showing them all how to host the oscars

[@JamesskywalkerMoriartyJr]

with the mask, he looks like anthony hopkins a lot, and the voice too

[@matthewkosakowski3151]

No he doesn’t lol.

[@eharper7]

The way Billy's voice cracked after Anthony did his Lecter voice!! 😂👌

[@0Smilelikeyoumeanit]

I almost died when Anthony Hopkin smiles, and then puts on his glasses... HAHA

[@yeffinhell]

I hope they do this for Joker as well.

[@ikeaboy5282]

I hope not

[@hute9727]

@ikea boy shut The fuck up U fucking Marvel Tard

[@frobsonsdesenhos]

@@hute9727 dude what does that even have to do with what he said ?

[@MonsterDOT]

I dont think so, Joaquín is very shy and reserved.

[@ikeaboy5282]

@@hute9727 grow up and go to the cinema not just once in a year scumbag, you'll see plenty of movies better than your Joker crap

[@jaypestano]

yess anytime , hearing that brings back creepy memory , love him

[@richardcalisi9188]

Hopkins is KING of just CRAZY MANIAC!!! Still to this day..i watch that movie and gives me chills...NO other actor can ever do what he did.

[@jasminedelis8072]

0:58 You could see in the background a young Brad Pitt with Juliette Lewis .. and Stallone!

[@kf31paris]

Yep!!!!😉

[@starwarsrebel2006]

Also Jack Palance.

[@hd591]

Yes...once upon a time...they were the hot couple.

[@shibinjes1276]

Y

[@SuperCosty2010]

Were they shooting "Kalifornia" at the time?

[@RM-pf3wd]

You know these magical oscar moments you just dont see these days.. those days were the golden days...

[@diyanamaya]

the voice imitation was good haha

[@Choices2aa]

Anthony Hopkins has two oscars one for The Father and Slience Of The Lambs. He deserved it and seeing him laugh at Billy Crystal make me smile even more you knew Anthony Hopkins won the oscar when Billy Crystal shook his hand. Total class. Jodie Foster won best actress and she deserved it as well. The idea that Kathy Bates handed Anthony Hopkins the oscar was epic and Kathy Bates is so classy and she won for Misery.

[@muhammadandraaditya4802]

This is the reason why the Academy used Billy Crystal several times. Many considers this is the greatest and funniest moment of Crystal's turn as an Oscars host

[@peterhazirhaiallaboutmovie6138]

Sir Anthony Hopkins...... 😍🥰.....he is a legend. What a performance he delivered in silence of the lambs.

[@ajh90210]

BRING BACK BILLY CRYSTAL TO THE OSCARS

[@VinelSeason]

30 years later he wins another oscar

[@JohnWesleyDowney]

Silence of the Lambs was such a huge film in it's day, it made a ton of money and got nominated for lots of awards and I think it swept the big ones, Best Pic, director, lead male and female. Such a clever and unexpected way to open. Kudos to Crystal and his writing team, people were laughing in the audience before he said a word, all they had to do was roll him on stage with that mask and the laughs started. Brilliant and simple.

[@Sanction05]

Yes, a time when award shows and late night talk shows were fun and entertaining.

[@Thorin632]

“Yes, anytime” I’m watching this scene over and over.

[@siniaura]

Thank God the Orchestra was playing in harmony that night, no need to eat anyone!

[@Abel0179]

Anthony Hopkins is Royalty!

[@incidentalist]

Man, the 80s-90s sure were a good time!!

[@Mintie365]

Aw Hopkins is always a good sport. Great opening!

[@KingCrimson82]

that stare was actually pretty good

[@DivineSimply]

For those too young to understand the reference at 0:40, he's impersonating Jack Benny. Lol.

[@samsignorelli]

And it was brilliant.

[@doge2899]

0:40

[@Sebastian-Miles]

Billy Crystal is the Oscar

[@maximusmeridius1665]

Brilliant opening! **Love** Sir Anthony Hopkins, who won an Oscar for his portrayal of the infamous **Doctor** Hannibal Lecter

[@thomaswaynesson4792]

When the Oscars and the films were great!!!

[@jennifersman7990]

Hopkins is such a pro, he played right along with Crystal

[@RG-ja34sep]

This was to honour one of the most magnificent and yet scariest performances of all time.

[@MrsMacTaylor]

Fantastic :) Love Hannibal Lecter so much!!! FEAD THE FEAR

[@melongenie1030]

FEED*

[@Mr.Tin_88]

1:17 "Yes, anytime" Back when the Oscars were REALLY good to see...

[@maxtew6521]

Let us compare how seriously actors took themselves in 1992 versus how serious actors take themselves in 2019.

[@michaelhatch1994]

Perhaps the best Oscar Host ever.

[@alejandropalacios9292]

The best host ever in the academy Awards.

[@melodyal3357]

Who can't love this precious human being and legend Anthony Hopkins?!

[@northaunt]

I love the vertigo effect made from scenography 0:12 - 0:20

[@Joe_Dominates]

With that level of facial protection, Billy must’ve thought Will Smith was in the crowd

[@mauisazonkingston3050]

Best actor of all time Anthony Hopkins

[@margaret6054]

The best Oscar host to ever grace us ! And , well there’s no one like Dr. Lecter , iconic !!! Sir Antony Hopkins 😍😍😍

[@dennismackey8169]

by far the best oscars host

[@MA-dh4bk]

So charming..."Good Evening" with a chuckle hahaha Love Anthony Hopkinssss

[@rafac7384]

This film was/is an icon!!!

[@herhc]

Mr Billy Crystal in all his glory. Absolutely brilliant !!!

[@thenewherooftime815]

Easily one of the best jokes ever at the Oscar’s, and considering silence won the big 5, makes sense why they did this