Body Heat -- Problem with the Will

You mean, it's all mine . . . ?

[@jeffreagan2001]

No, I don't need my own, I will just breath the air. Classic line from a classic move.

[@edgarjohnson5034]

RIP William Hurt Great actor

[@Charliecomet82]

"I'll just breathe the air!" I used that line a few times back in the day...

[@peepoop6630]

"Oh, no, no, no, I'll just breathe the air." This scene is a law-school classic.

[@davidcockrill7115]

"I don't need my own; I'll just breathe the air." Ha, Ha.

[@thomasbradley4505]

Love this movie. Many people don’t realize that Kathleen Turner left the soap opera The Doctors right before she made the movie. Her character was recast with an actress named Kim Zimmer. Kim Zimmer is the actress who played Maryann in Body Heat.

[@carolynhebert41]

What an absolutely great piece of movie trivia! I love every minute of this film... among other things, the musical theme just knocks my socks off.

[@skipeastport5529]

Another thing. With the exception of Bill Hurt every actor in this scene had within the last few years been on an NBC soap opera. As you pointed out Kathleen was on The Doctors. The attorney Miles was played by Michael Ryan who been killed off Another World as John Randolph the previous year. Lanna Saunders playing sister-in-law Roz was Marie Horton on Days of Our Lives. Ted Danson had been Tom Conway on Somerset and also had short roles on The Doctors too.

[@thomasbradley4505]

@@skipeastport5529 I forgot about all of them being in soaps. And my mom watched the NBC soaps so they were all familiar

[@allaboutmyart5706]

That is flippin WILD!

[@davidgangemi3314]

I thought Ted Danson had only been in The Onion Field and a one episode role on Laverne and Shirley before this. Didn't know he was in a Soap opera.

[@tomwilliams1915]

I also loved the scene where Ned gets the phone call from Miles Hardin about the new will "he" wrote, and then says "frankly Mr Racine, I think we have a problem". RIP William.

[@holdensagan]

Yes. You can hear in William's voice a slight sense of dread. Very weak. Like he knew his goose was cooked.

[@lisaschuttler7860]

My favorite among many scenes is when Hurt returns to his apt and Dansen and the detective are there and question him and he says, "I'm sorry guys . . .". That whole scene so male, so old boys club, superb. RIP Wm"

[@paulkunberger9606]

When I was admitted in DC in 82 the Judge told us not to get the phone call from Miami, referencing this scene.

[@bluecollarlit]

Wow! That's funny.

[@Cytron1515]

R.I.P. William Hurt. You will be missed.

[@paxwallacejazz]

William Hurt was the most versatile actor of his generation Children of a Lesser God, Kiss of The Spider Woman, The Big Chill, Body Heat.

[@47of74]

He was good as Duke Leto Atreides but Jürgen Prochnow was a better Duke. Waiting to see what Oscar Issac does with the role now.

[@randywhite3947]

Arguably the best actor of the 80s

[@asanta2023]

Loved Hurt in ‘Mr. Brooks.’

[@holdensagan]

The Accidental Tourist.

[@greenfield1944]

One of my favorite movies of all time. I have watched it many times. Always hoping for a sequel, Ned gets of of prison.............

[@cosadico2248]

Good idea

[@bophreyhumgart2953]

And goes after Mattie?

[@joel8583]

I highly doubt he ever got out of prison.

[@el7jake]

@@joel8583 It's a movie. They could bring back Edmund if they wanted to.

[@douglascarlson9006]

Me too ... it's a yuppie classic ... I'm nearly 70 now, but back then I was a young urban professional.

[@monisamontoya288]

The music is constantly finding it's way in my head. The info about the will had a profound effect on me in a personal financial matter.

[@paxwallacejazz]

William Hurt as good an actor as America has ever produced.

[@hansenmv]

and an odd selection of roles

[@shanet5604]

No,no he isn’t ! He’s not even top 50 !

[@eddiewillers1442]

Until he quit trying.

[@randywhite3947]

@@shanet5604 who’s top 50?

[@BrunetteOnTheCouch]

Best American actor. America's Burton

[@lisa-el3db]

Ugh, the smoke filled room. It aged all the actors and actresses who really did and do smoke, not to mention the cancer it caused.

[@shanefolan9175]

With Turner it was not smoking, drinking or excess food that aged her as the media speculated. It was the disease and the medication she was on; powerful steroids that greatly hindered her appearance and aged her.

[@huntsman145]

yeah it aged all of them like 20 years on the spot. meanwhile todays anti aging nuts obssess over the non existent skin texture of insta pics and their 20 step skin care routines while carrying some 40 pounds of excess weight, having one anxiety attack and or binge eating episodeafter the other and popping anti-depressants and adhd meds like tic-tacs.

[@jmnemonic99]

The whole scene is fascinating study. The little look she gives as the lawyer identifies the issue; she wants to know if Hurt knows what she's done in that moment. And then the flash as Danson's glasses reflect the light right as she's being told that she's going to be much wealthier than she imagined.

[@holdensagan]

It proved just how smart Maddie really was. Ned's smile while he was explaining the situation beared that intelligence out. He was impressed.

[@crowleysridgegirl]

@holde- you're Right,best look ever Had that sardonic expression as he barely glances at Mattie when he's explaining it

[@tomsweeney8173]

This scene highlights the great acting in this film, even by those playing supporting characters

[@julijakeit]

agree, supporting cast was fantastic, especially Mick Rourke - that guy stole the show for whatever time his character had! Two friends of Racine's as well - a detective and a lawyer - enjoyable interaction: from boyish friendship to suspecting their friend to falling for his tricks to sickening realization he's the one who murdered the husband...

[@velocitor3792]

This movie was from 1981, when the name Costanza wasn't associated with winning a maturation abstinence contest.

[@MrBradysteve]

I noticed that. Is that where Larry David got the name?

[@walterkiel552]

Classic!! Thanks for the video!!

[@erikdog2430]

Judgements on Wills have become an interest ti me followin me Ma passin.. . Oh, what I have read.. the greed of it all.. .What relatives will do rivals this scene...Abd I still have trouble 12months later!

[@nightflight83]

".....with the same kind of training as Mr. Racine."

[@abc3836able]

FSU Law School!

[@carolynhebert41]

Ouch ouch ouch! 🤣

[@jmnemonic99]

Too funny. And to say it out loud.

[@tel5690]

Brilliant movie. Lawrence Kasdan

[@holdensagan]

the screenplays Kasdan is responsible for is mind-blowing.

[@StereoSpace]

That was a really good movie.

[@davidgaugamela9801]

I loved the scene where Ned through the chair through the window to get to Mattie. So hot!!!

[@shanefolan]

it's funny how hollywood perceptions of beauty change with time, while Turner was indeed an absolute beauty, Hollywood standards wouldn't have her through an audition room door these days as her teeth are normal looking and not up to the impeccable standards they set for actresses playing her type of roles these days.

[@resaboutb.9566]

What??

[@lilchicklets]

What the heck are you talking about?

[@frenchinhalelvr2006]

Great French Inhale 2:25

[@walterlv01]

3:48 - this is factually incorrect. It was not as if Walker died with "no will at all" like the lawyer states because there already was a will prior to the one Maddie forged. By law, the "new" will is invalidated which means the "old" one goes into effect, as if the "new" will never existed.

[@abc3836able]

In Florida, a later-executed valid will or codicil will supersede any previous will. However this doesn't necessarily revoke the entire previous will. The probate court will attempt to reconcile the wills to the extent possible, and only sections of the previous will that cannot be reconciled with the new will will be considered revoked. The ultimate outcome may be a hybrid of the original will and the later will.

[@tonymanero5544]

The probate system is so corrupted that the state appointed officials will siphon off the quite a bit of money for themselves.

[@PrestigeLearning]

@@abc3836able Superseding will canceling out ALL wills was apparently New York law when Kasdan wrote the screenplay, which was originally set in New York

[@holdensagan]

@@PrestigeLearning keep it up, guys and I'll find myself in law school.

[@jmnemonic99]

@@PrestigeLearning Even if the superseding will was valid? Would it default to a previous will, or default to intestate?

[@lisa-el3db]

Beautiful people don't stay that way when heavy smoking habit takes hold.

[@joel8583]

I'm glad my office building doesn't allow indoor smoking.

[@onurbole7921]

You heard about age? She's pushing 70.

[@AEMoreira81]

Thanks Disney World for sending me back here!

[@markanthony9975]

Great Movie

[@int53185]

RIP William Hurt.

[@josiahtownsend5373]

Thanks for uploading

[@Ditka-89]

Thankfully most states now have laws which prevent this from happening these days

[@hicks727]

Ted knows......

[@crowleysridgegirl]

He's not 100% yet at that point but he's pretty close and as a prosecutor he just got handed a big bag of useful information

[@vg2binkey884]

Is that sam from cheers? If it is in this he sure is young in it! Lol

[@shanet5604]

Valeri Grillo Yep made in 1981 !!

[@newjeffersonian6456]

It's definitely Sam (Ted Danson). He dyed his hair black for this role.

[@raymondrose6596]

Yes and he only breathes second hand smoke.

[@SuperEduardoSuper]

Florida has abolished the rule against perpetuities.

[@shanet5604]

J Jackson Good answer lol

[@carolynhebert41]

Other things Florida gets rid of, minority voting and escaping covid-19 infections. I won't even mention the things they can't get rid of like hurricanes and cockroaches the size of squirrels.

[@captainh3831]

"Perhaps Mr. Racine would like to tell you."

[@planesteve]

Love this scene anyone mind if I smoke?

[@fcuringa-harris5389]

great scene

[@christinascibetta1043]

Kathleen playing all the boys

[@wotan10950]

I always thought Maddie concocted the whole legal scheme. In fact, I’m quite sure of it - look at Hurt’s reaction when he realizes what has happened: “Oh lady, you are good. Better and more dangerous than I ever suspected.” I think in this scene Ned is beginning to wonder if he himself has been set up. 4:00

[@barackillbombya3835]

He was set. She forged the will without him knowing.

[@carolynhebert41]

Very good points! Without his saying a word during that meeting you see the expressions on Hurt's face and you can read his mind as you see him go through the reactions. A literally amazing group of actors assembled for this movie!

[@resaboutb.9566]

Of course she concocted it! She'd done her research to find the lousiest, possibly most unethical, attorney in FL and sought him out to seduce then convince him to help murder her husband. She knew all about the previous botched case. When she initially broached the topic of altering the will, he adamantly warned her not to mess with it, as it would conjure up unnecessary suspicion -- that she (they) would have all they needed without getting greedy. But he had no inkling of the extent of her greed.

[@sueprice3315]

@@resaboutb.9566 on other videos related to Body Heat, there are actually debates about whether she loved Ned! It's as you say, she sought him out because she needed someone who had a reputation for being inept AND that she could seduce and get to do her bidding. She totally duped him.

[@onurbole7921]

There is no doubt about it, the entire plot is centered around her concoction. Ned is the exact lawyer who would make this kind of "mistake," that's why she seduced him. She had heard about him a year before he saw her, the botched case which had given him bad rep three years prior. So he was the fool she needed. In this scene Ned of course knows she set him up about the will, but he does not yet have doubts regarding her "love". After this meeting she apologizes about it, but claims she didn't know about the previous botched case which makes him look bad here, but temporarily dispels any suspicions about it being a planned thing.

[@paxwallacejazz]

But women are the best arbiters of Female Beauty. I once had a girlfriend ask who I thought was really beautiful. I mentioned this actress and she said she's kinda got a piggy face and that like most men I was hypnotized by her body. She said she wouldn't age well. I rest her case.

[@tiradoentertainmentllc.2517]

Kathleen Turner developed a disease sadly nothing to do with natural aging of a woman

[@ancayvettegradinariu]

For me, as a female, she is drop dead gorgeous in this movie, exuding sensuality and class.

[@waltrohrbach2459]

as a male, i liked her face especially, it was always eyes and face first for me, so much for stereotypes.

[@holdensagan]

@@ancayvettegradinariu she was beautiful, but she peaked in The Man with Two Brains. Check it out.

[@shanet5604]

@@tiradoentertainmentllc.2517Yes,alcoholism…

[@hansenmv]

the odd thing to me -- turner first movie -- she and hurt - because of the material - stripped and let the crew look them over - "let's get that over with"

[@michaeldodd3563]

This would have turned out differently if dependent relative revocation was applied.

[@carolynhebert41]

But... Florida? 😁

[@jlf115]

I love that law schools are still hawking this movie complete with kathleen turner's nicotine stained teeth.

[@jamescollinson2456]

Why would law schools want to promote this movie? The portrayal of lawyers is almost entirely negative. Ned appears sleazy from the very outset and allows his lust and greed to pull him into a murderous plot. Edmund Walker was a lawyer but quit his law practice to pursue business interests that he is very reluctant to talk about. In this video clip Miles Hardin seems to be a competent lawyer but confesses to trying to deceive a judge to enter Edmund Walker's revised will into probate.

[@Teallllllllll]

@@jamescollinson2456 You just described life. People suck and make poor decisions.

[@mrfunball5204]

Oops 😬

[@jamescollinson2456]

If Edmund Walker's revised will is found to be invalid then why wouldn't his prior will be entered into probate? He definitely did not die intestate.

[@holdensagan]

different law at the time in New York State where the film was written.

[@jamescollinson2456]

@@holdensagan What do you mean? The entire film takes place in Florida. What difference does it make where it was written and how do you know it was written in New York?

[@holdensagan]

@@jamescollinson2456 Original script's setting takes place in New York. Read that in an article many years ago. I could possibly be misremembering. How do you know it wasn't written in New York? And are you saying laws concerning wills have not changed in the last 40 years? Pet project of yours?

[@ericnelson9100]

Ned Racine, Valedictorian of his graduating class at Trump University Law School!

[@jeffreyrichardson]

johnson and johnson arthur rogers charles bronson cheese heads wisconsin

[@Teallllllllll]

you must tell me what this means.

[@bipulkumarchackrabarty309]

Bbbb

[@paxwallacejazz]

If Turner had been a yoga practitioner and had a healthy diet she never woulda lost it like she did. What a waste

[@karenr.sternberg1920]

Apparently you don't know she has some autoimmune disease requiring her to take a lot of steroids. So get yourself informed or HUSH UP.

[@el7jake]

@@karenr.sternberg1920 Rheumatoid arthritis

[@resaboutb.9566]

You think *yoga* would've prevented her issues? Laughable.

[@57colliegirl]

You are rude. There is more to a woman than her appearance. Men get old too.