Field of Dreams (6/9) Movie CLIP - Doc Saves Karin (1989) HD

[@Rainman5000]

"Son, if I'd have only gotten to be a doctor for 5 minutes... now that would be a tragedy." Still gives me chills watching this movie, especially the character of Doc Graham.

[@AlanRichmon]

Not forget he was a doctor in the hard and bad days. He cured people free, he gave food for need it. Her failed career of player was the best happens to that town

[@karenrich9092]

He was truly meant to be a doctor and cure the people of his town. Doctor Graham wasn't meant to be a ballplayer.

[@robwillesq]

@@karenrich9092 That's why it's second most important scene in the movie.

[@simonmasters3295]

Immediately reduced to tears.

[@MrArcadia2009]

@@simonmasters3295 Same.

[@drby0788]

His last scene! What a way to walk off!. Hell of an actor!.

[@JSTX9216]

drby0788 makes it even sadder when the players all tell him goodbye. It really was goodbye for Mr. Lancaster. What an amazing actor he was.

[@go-goakins1489]

drby0788 awesome 👏 actor!

[@shawa1939]

Wow. This scene is like perfect!

[@WSenator1]

Agreed! Saw him in his first film ("The Killers" 1946) and now his last. Thanks, KZbin!

[@cassconner6023]

@MUFC I honestly find it terribly boring, it’s a third world sport because all you need is a ball and nothing else.

[@KS-xk2so]

"Hey Rookie!....... you were good." I love this line. I think a lot of people take it as him getting a nice compliment from a hero of his, or see a twinge of regret in him after this line, but I view it slightly different. For me its Joe confirming to him that he didn't miss his dream because he wasn't good enough, but because he chose something else. Part of him probably always wondered if he missed his dream because he just didn't have it, now he knows he did, and can rest peacefully with his cherished wife. Beautiful.

[@dynodonfb7]

Second favorite line in the whole movie.

[@verlinden80]

Well put. Makes the scene even more touching

[@katherineberger6329]

@@rusted8157 Graham played in the minors for 3 more years while he did his residency (1906-08). Among Doc Graham's particular contributions, he often collected used eyeglasses, from as far away as Minneapolis, to make sure that Iron Range children were getting good vision care.

[@fredwerza3478]

Yeah that was a necessary line I think --- to have Doc get validation from Shoeless Joe that he was a good player --- because Doc spent his whole life thinking he was never good enough to make it as a major leaguer

[@marklanfier8287]

That’s how I always took the line. The symbolism of him standing at the line knowing “he can stay & live his dream” or he can walk off & do what is right for another. One of those moments where “others mean more than yourself.”.

[@prawny05]

I love it when The Doc says, “Win one for me one day, will you boys?” It’s so moving as it represents all players and athletes who chase their dream and fall short.

[@Chris-0703]

THAT is the most moving part you took from these scene? What a clown.

[@prawny05]

@@Chris-0703 Get a life you pissant troll.

[@fredwerza3478]

@@Chris-0703 --- you watched the movie and still don't have any clue what it's about, asswipe

[@bvortex]

It's more poignant bc the player has a White Sox uniform that Doc talks to, and the Sox go to win the WS in 2005

[@michaelwainscott2633]

Moving? LOL

[@kevinbyrnes8670]

That shot of Archie looking back. The camera moving in on him. The twinkle noise. One of the most magical shots in cinema history. Gives me the chills.

[@timmclaughlin5033]

Burt Lancaster's swan song, almost like he KNEW......

[@deanlaffan2390]

One of the GREAT scenes in cinema

[@Rage_X_Kage]

I love when 80’s movies use that twinkle or similar sound effect to add that magical touch

[@bryantoliveira2813]

What makes this scene beautifully perfect - this was the last scene Burt Lancaster ever filmed, he died 5 years later.

[@stevesheldon8616]

Have you seen Ulzana's Raid (1972)? It's very good.

[@greggilbert6162]

Burt Lancaster was one of my childhood heros, he will live in my heart forever.

[@BRuane-pw6xq]

One of the greatest actors with a fitting ending to an illustrious career.

[@komatozecollector9475]

Mr. Lancaster was one of the all time greats of movie actors. He didn't just read a script. He became the part,as all the good pones did. Now days the new ones just steal a name that already made money,then toss trash at it until paychecks stop,then print it. Magnificent 7 is a good example of failed attempts.

[@michaelbarlow6610]

@ Bryant Oliveira. Someone posted a comment about one of the video clips of "Field of Dreams" saying that Burt Lancaster made two made-for-TV movies after he appeared in "Field of Dreams". So apparently "Field of Dreams" was Lancaster's last theatrical film but not his last film.

[@TheGaijinsider]

"Oh my God, you can't go back..." Gets me every single time.

[@27kutekait]

Same

[@khabbad]

@MANCHESTER UNITED McDonalds sells more hamburgers than anyone, by far the most popular burger joint in the world..........it sucks

[@jonmcclane7433]

Every goddamn time!

[@prosportsclips5564]

MANCHESTER UNITED stfu. Soccer is the worst sport. Go cry me a river bud.

[@ToonReel001]

I think it's Doc's completely graceful and forgiving reaction that hits harder. "It's alright...I'd be best getting home. Alicia will think I've got a girlfriend."

[@LPJack02]

RIP Burt Lancaster (November 2, 1913 - October 20, 1994), aged 80 RIP James Earl Jones (January 17, 1931 - September 9, 2024), aged 93 RIP Ray Liotta (December 18, 1954 - May 26, 2022), aged 67 You will be remembered as legends

[@waynejohanson1083]

Agreed!

[@wowenbhoen]

Damn I still can't believe Ray Liotta is gone...

[@mackheygrove6765]

And now RIP James earl jones. They are all disappearing

[@thatguyfromthatthing2476]

And Art LaFleur

[@matthewsstephens5945]

Amen!

[@vidchris0044]

"You were good". A simple line describe the career of an actors' legend. Thank you Burt Lancaster!

[@notRusl]

"hey rookie ...... you were good" great scene, not overplayed

[@skisportballer]

I wished they showed the longer reaction

[@mtklaric]

@@skisportballer that means that the cut was perfect! it leaves you wanting to see more...the essence of good editing

[@grumpyoldgraymetalhead2441]

Brings tears to my eyes no matter how many times I watch it.

[@colincostello7486]

The whole film is perfectly understated. Masterpiece.

[@millerjohn619]

Second best line of the movie! The BEST was "Hey dad, wanna have a catch?"

[@louisgarday9404]

Archie Graham represents all of us who grew up wanting to be in the big leauges, but realize we had a different calling.

[@NortonsNestMonthly]

This film created a new part of American culture. Some call it corny but I defy any man who has a father to get through it without tearing up,Christopher Stuart

[@taekwondotime]

But the point of the scene is that he did more as a doctor and saved/changed more lives as a doctor than he could have as a baseball player. So while he could he led the life of a ballplayer, the life he eventually did lead (as a doctor) turned out to be just as rewarding, so he has no regrets.

[@windridr66]

Well put. I'll always dream I got a couple of innings left in my arm in case the Yankees are looking for a closer in October. ⚾️

[@gawainethefirst]

Louis Garday, well said.

[@briansimpson5664]

Agree, but if you played pro competitively back then you didn't make any money. Moonlight obviously had two loves, in the end he had to make a sacrifice. He obviously missed baseball & being around the guys. He loved being a doctor so I'm sure he had no regrets. He played it cool but I think it made him feel good that the other players thought he was a good ball player and that he belonged playing with the pros

[@KS-xk2so]

Doc Graham gave up his lifelong dream, in a second, to save a little girls life. Showing exactly why he was given that second chance to finally live his dream as Archie "Moonlight" Graham in the first place, he was a selfless and wonderful man.

[@jorgemoreno44]

That is why he is in heaven...

[@Chris-cq5pw]

Yes, I never thought of it this way. Great insight!

[@falards]

Or actually his dream was to be a doctor one last time

[@2410jrod]

Well I say he earned it. Doc spent his life helping people who were sick and I’ll. I can’t think of better type of guy to get his dream.

[@sliat1981]

Being a doctor was was his true calling was

[@greggp491]

Moonlight giving up his dream of playing again, as he runs to save the little girl , he hesitates for 1 second and knows it's was his calling to be a Doctor, and then he Thanks Kevin for allowing him his dream if just for one game, best movie ever.

[@yarbles67]

I love the fact that Ray is torn up when he realizes what Moonlight had to give up - an eternity of being young and playing a sport he loved with a passion. With out self pity, Doc being the healer, tells Ray, 'it's ok'. all seems well in the universe as Doc goes off to the corn to be with his wife

[@yukimaruzam]

Absolutely outstanding.

[@develynseether4426]

Add the fact Shoeless Joe tells him he did good, let's him know whatever path he chose, he woulda turned out alright, a fact most of us could only hope for when the time comes

[@SaltiDawg2008]

Oh, you saw it too?

[@shannonhondo260]

Well said

[@TampaTec]

watching this after seeing sox vs yankees epic game ending on KZbin. Wow, Sox did win one for him 32 years later on the field of dreams.

[@josephstevens9888]

Yeah, it was great, although I wish New York wore period uniforms like Chicago did. The White Sox looked great!

[@katherineberger6329]

@@josephstevens9888 They did - it's just New York's uniforms haven't changed very much over the years, so the period details (mostly, no outlining around the words "NEW YORK") were very subtle (true period accuracy to 1919 wouldn't have numbers on the players' backs, but a number is part of a player's branding and the MLBPA likely balked at that idea, even for one game).

[@josephstevens9888]

@@katherineberger6329 Oh, I see. I did not realize that. Thanks Kate; I appreciate the info. Take care!

[@realist7934]

It wasn't the same field bub. It was a new field designed for the game. The original field was about 300 yards away. Still epic though but ya have to watch the whole taping from start to finish. They don't want to taint the original field

[@amandamorse2392]

This scene always makes me cry. When Ray realizes he can't go back. It's twofold: he loved baseball and there's the sadness that he never got to play. But he loved helping people too. It's a bit like saying goodbye to one love, and yet finding another. Beautiful scene. The screenplay for this whole movie is wonderful. And who else is here watching clips after watching the Yankee/Sox game in Iowa? ❤

[@splashnskillz37]

Me, what a game

[@konaIII]

Me. Ray Liotta did not say much. All he had to do was look at the camera. I cannot think of a better actor to be Shoeless Joe.

[@gregoryswartz4466]

Thank you. Finally someone who understands.

[@nathancano3551]

Burt Lancaster's performance in this scene is one of the most unforgettable. R.I.P. Burt Lancaster

[@tylerbrown2923]

My friend, it is the difference between choosing a wife and a mistress. Incidentally, Chekhov considered medicine his wife and literature his mistress

[@RaikenXion]

This was like its saying Burt Lancaster was saying goodbye to us all, a legendary actor from that golden age of Hollywood, we would never get them again.

[@wincubs1]

Yes!! Looking at it through that perspective makes me 😭 even harder every time I watch this. Of course it's just a good warmup for the waterworks that are about to come at the end of the movie!

[@robertgift]

@MUFC No. As a soccer player, I say soccer is too boring. There is something magical about baseball.

[@jamuga60]

To be told by someone who was great that you were good, for no other reason than to let them know is something to hang your hat on! All his life he didn't know if he was any good. Absolutely outstanding scene.

[@SilentDanDisney]

That’s me on a Basketball court. I was tall enough to play but never stepped on a court in a organized game to try. Especially try out which I didn’t do.

[@JoshuaFrick3]

+Daniel Moorefield Don't know how old you are bro, but when I was 26 I started training like I was a professional with a million dollars on the line. I found out that you could play NAIA ball at any age, so off to training I went. I'm 6-6, so I knew I had the size. I can shoot lights out, so I wasn't worried about that either. I'm not the fastest guy or the quickest laterally, and a coach when I was 17 told me I needed to "look the part" meaning hit the weight room if I wanted any scouts to take me seriously. When I was in high school, I played soft & got kicked off the team for grades & then the next year I quit. I always thought I could of been good enough to play somewhere, but never really applied myself til I was 26... After 5 months of training 50 hrs/week (which was a little too much), I went to my tryout & got somewhere between a yes & a no. I wasn't offered a position, but I was asked to come back & workout with the offseason team during the summer. The school was 3 hours away from my house, so I declined. Nothing ever came of my work, excepts I have the peace of mind knowing that I was good enough to play a small bench role at a community college or NAIA school, if I had applied myself in high school. That was worth every minute of those workouts I put myself through, and I would recommend you do the same for your own peace of mind.

[@ramonalejandrosuare]

That was such an important line for the character. He can rest at peace knowing that he he was good enough to make it and not have to wonder if he was ever again.

[@dirkgraham665]

Absolutely loved this scene. Everything about it. How it was shot, music and acting. Not overdone with words but done with expressions. Even though he left us 26 years ago, Burt Lancaster will not be forgotten. A legend making his legendary farewell.

[@Whooligan86]

"When did these ballplayers get here?" For a film that has a pretty serious emotional tone, that line really brings a smile to my face.

[@saberiandream316]

"Do not sell this farm, Ray."

[@baTonkaTruck]

“Win one for me one day, will you boys?” *Hand Gesture* Only a great actor could do that. I don’t know what it is about that hand movement, but it’s absolutely perfect.

[@craigwilson3532]

I was thinking the same thing

[@Ricardo-ns5hl]

No matter how many times I watch this scene... It will lways make me break in tears

[@jscordoba3]

yup, it just got me

[@jkcone43]

It is worthy of tears!!!

[@rr7firefly]

And of course the game of "Catch" at the end of the movie. I never make it past that with a dry eye. I think that it's the same thing for most guys.

[@abramsmm1]

Safe to say. Whatever the relationship was or wasn't, is or isn't, or in my case, all of the above.

[@hagar6359]

true mate it does it to me but good film

[@larrystuder6378]

The best thing about this movie is how Lancaster and James Earl Jones, in very few scenes and with very few lines, steal it from everybody else.

[@jweekley1]

So true. When Lancaster and Jones turned on the charisma they elevated an average movie to a masterpiece.

[@terrancethomas9792]

There is this scene in Boston after they leave the game. Reflections from the signs and store lights shine on the windshield of the van. One of course is a Citgo sign Another sign is BOOKS. It shines in front of the great author Terence Mann for a brief second. The word shines backwards. I don’t know how they did that. He wrote and complain how much it took out of him. If he wrote another book, “They would bleed me dry,” he said.

[@bobnellis375]

Lancaster and Jones were Hollywood legends when this movie was made --- Costner achieved some success but was not at their level yet

[@picard714]

Archibald Wright "Moonlight" Graham, M.D. (1879-1965). Look him up sometime. Sounded like a good man worthy of one of the last great Lancaster performances.

[@foofighter8895]

They don’t make movies like this anymore. Class.

[@ericpritchett820]

Does it bring anyone else to tears when he runs up to the line and steps across giving up EVERYTHING he always wanted and dreamed of and sacrifices it to save a little girls life?

[@Rainman5000]

"son, if i'd have only gotten to be a doctor for 5 minutes, now that would be a tragedy." just plays into the brilliance of this film.

[@charlottecorday8494]

Yes. I'm crying right now watching it.

[@williamburtis7111]

My dad and I did not get along, but one thing we did together was baseball. When my dad died I did not cry. It wasn’t until I saw this movie and the “do you want to have a catch” scene that I shed tears for my dad.

[@ronsterm7076]

@William Burtis that was exactly the situation with me and my father. Baseball was the only thing we had in common. Most of the time we barely talked to each other. But it was so different in front of the TV when the game was on. We had fun! Like two buddies sitting around razzing players for dogging it, or cheering when they rose to the occasion. I love this movie so much. It reminds me of the rare good times I had with my dad. When I watch it I feel his presence. And I always cry. No sin, I guess.

[@rogerhwerner6997]

The truly memorable films present timeless situations that repeat intergenerationally and resonate among many people. I don't think I ever played catch with my father. I wanted to but he had no interest in sports. In the last 15 years of his life we spoke but once. Thankfully we did make our peace. I can't watch this movie without falling apart at the end. Kinsella's book 'Shoeless Joe Comes to Iowa' is just as touching.

[@jolliebearforchrist5468]

(HERE IS THE GOSPEL MESSAGE OF JESUS CHRIST) JESUS CHRIST DIED ON THE CROSS FOR OUR SINS AND HE WAS BURIED AND HE ROSE AGAIN ON THE THIRD DAY BY FAITH IN GOD'S SON THE LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST AND JESUS CHRIST ONLY SALVATION SHALL BE YOURS AND ETERNAL LIFE WITH GOD IN HEAVEN WILL AWAIT YOU WHEN YOU DIE THE BIBLE JOHN CHAPTER 3 VERSES 16 THROUGH 21 AS WELL AS 1ST CORINTHIANS CHAPTER 15 VERSES 1 THROUGH 5 THE BIBLE

[@jolliebearforchrist5468]

@@ronsterm7076 (HERE IS THE GOSPEL MESSAGE OF JESUS CHRIST) JESUS CHRIST DIED ON THE CROSS FOR OUR SINS AND HE WAS BURIED AND HE ROSE AGAIN ON THE THIRD DAY BY FAITH IN GOD'S SON THE LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST AND JESUS CHRIST ONLY SALVATION SHALL BE YOURS AND ETERNAL LIFE WITH GOD IN HEAVEN WILL AWAIT YOU WHEN YOU DIE THE BIBLE JOHN CHAPTER 3 VERSES 16 THROUGH 21 AS WELL AS 1ST CORINTHIANS CHAPTER 15 VERSES 1 THROUGH 5 THE BIBLE

[@bobnellis375]

I dunno why but Boomer fathers have a hard time relating to their sons --- I am 49 and my Dad is a Boomer and we hardly speak but we seem to enjoy watching an NFL game when the score is close and the plays are dramatic

[@dirdib69]

Doc Graham's wife was waiting for him, as was his home. His life wasn't tragic, it was triumphant.

[@rosethornil]

That's beautifully expressed, and I agree. Doc Graham had a fulfilling career that was a natural dovetailing with his talents and abilities, and he had true love. That's about as good as it gets on this earth.

[@Grand12]

Great news! Jesus died for your sins! Trust in Jesus, turn away from your sins, and ask God for forgiveness!

[@darthvyll7466]

@@Grand12 Get lost.

[@katherineberger6329]

Archibald Graham never made a spectacular catch in the big leagues. Never hit a home run off Walter Johnson; never stood shoulder to shoulder with Babe Ruth. What he did with his life? He served a community that mined the iron that supported a nation in peace and war. He delivered babies; helped them grow into strong adults; helped them deliver babies of their own. He made a difference.

[@njdxnjdx]

Yes his wife was waiting for him, but in a plot twist when he arrived home he found her in bed with a big black ball player, And this time she was the one choking on the big hot dog

[@OsmanTheDragon]

"I best be gettin' on moving... ...Before Alicia thinks i've got a girlfriend!" Legendary...

[@BadMoonRising92]

Osman Bonfim Costa lol I love that line.

[@sce2aux464]

Ray Kinsella: Fifty years ago, for five minutes you came within... y-you came this close. It would KILL some men to get so close to their dream and not touch it. God, they'd consider it a tragedy. Dr. Archibald "Moonlight" Graham: Son, if I'd only gotten to be a doctor for five minutes... now *that* would have been a tragedy.

[@smitheree]

SCE2AUX2 lol Exactly

[@scottlouis]

SCE2AUX2 God, I love this movie. When Joe says "Hey Rookie.... you were good." So heartbreaking. The twinge of regret or maybe the unknown. He lived a full life but the wonder and "what if". It hurts.

[@marclederer9545]

I love that line too. Such great writing and storytelling in this movie. One of the absolute bests.

[@marclederer9545]

I never took it as regret. Just hearing such a compliment from one of your heroes took him a second to absorb it all.

[@mattguz55]

Marc Lederer I think there's a little regret. Every boy dreams of being a pro ball player. And he was as close as it gets. Maybe never knowing for sure if he could've made it. And he's told you were good, just adding to the thought of "what if". But dreams come to an end. He was born to be a doctor.

[@RegionalHotties]

"Hey rookie... you were good..." That line gets me every time :)

[@zap_sigma1]

Me too. This whole scene just sweeps me up into it all.

[@terrancethomas9792]

As if a Great Actor who remembers Lancaster as a kid, “Hey, you were GOOD.” That’s got to be a great feeling.”

[@Mq6vL9Bu]

That line between the fantasy of playing a kid's game for eternity in heaven versus taking up the cross of your calling in this world to serve and (in Doc Graham's case) heal others. Such a profound moment.

[@beans0708]

Beautifully said!

[@gutz1981]

This scene breaks my heart in so many ways. Just the symbolism alone of a person who gives up his second shot at his dream to do what he was ALWAYS meant to do.

[@kenkoller478]

And the ballplayers that he looked up to, paying him the ultimate respect as he walks away. Goodness this is an amazing scene.

[@jamuga60]

"hey rookie........................you were good".

[@jackvanderpool3417]

jamuga60 who wouldn't want to hear that from your Hero!

[@greggilbert6162]

the greatest line from any movie ever

[@pbyrne3193]

Gets me EVERYTIME!!! Best scene in the whole movie

[@tfewald01]

Absolutely the best line in the whole movie. And Burt Lancaster was terrific in this role.

[@michaeldiehl2458]

😢😭😭😭😭😭

[@Boygonebad]

That camera zoom after “hey rookie” is perfect

[@rustykuntz94]

So much love for James Horner and his brilliant score throughout this film.

[@rustykuntz94]

When that music comes in after Doc says “no son, thank you.” Whewww, got me good. This film really brought out the tears for me & I usually don’t cry at movies.

[@axisally]

One of the greatest movie scores. Completely underrated. RIP James Horner

[@craigwilson3532]

Gets me too 😭

[@cclifford9]

An eager baseball player that turned into a humble doctor who did not need fame or glory but use his skill to save other is a winner in my book

[@cuchelo1]

This film is chock-full of poignant moments. Of course, the famous line at the end gets most people (me included), but that moment when Ray says, "You can't go back- I'm sorry!" and Doc goes, "It's alright..." - It's just... heartbreaking.

[@califinn]

Burt Lancaster with a grandiose supporting performance. So measured and so endearing.

[@goatcheese4me]

It never really hit me until now, but there's great symbolism when Moonlight drops his glove. Remember when he says earlier that it would have been a greater tragedy if he were only a doctor for 5 minutes? Young Moonlight sees Karen and runs to help, then faces that exact dilemma at the gravel line, and without much hesitation, drops his glove to become what he was meant to be.

[@grovergarver3104]

Indeed, as great a game as Baseball is, his destiny was to become a doctor and that was more important. He knew that but his one regret was that he never got a chance to face a big league pitcher. Ray gave him that chance and then he returned the favor to Ray and Karen.

[@grumpyoldgraymetalhead2441]

With his black bag in hand. Classic.

[@leejee88]

couldnt of said it better myself he realized that being a ball player was just a dream in the moment for him he was destined to be a doctor

[@yukimaruzam]

You said it well. Wonderful thing to find your calling in life.

[@yukimaruzam]

Doc Graham lived his fantasy there on that ball field. He lived a great life as a doctor and no regrets. Through all the good he did he earned a glimpse of what it would have been like to be a baseball player. Such justice for a life well lived and for helping so many others.

[@roguishpaladin]

I missed something all this years. That last line..."You were good,"...I always thought it was complimenting his play in the game, sort of a consolation prize for giving up his dream. Today it dawned on me that, "You were good," is actually a moral judgment of Graham and his actions.

[@NeoNitty]

roguishpaladin it’s a combination of both plus more. Moonlight was able to live out his dream playing with his peers that he idolized growing up and receiving the validation that internally he always longed for. He was a doctor, first and foremost and he would’ve made that decision 1,000,000 more times if he had to. He understood that first and foremost Before anyone. But to do something you love truly and be acknowledged for it is truly humbling to the soul.

[@virtualbown]

I'm not sure. Anyone making that kind of decision would always look back and wonder if they were good enough to really play. I think it was another version of 'ease his pain'.

[@ryanmoon05]

"you were good" is past tense, I believe if he was referring to his actions and who is was as a person he wouldn't use "were" but instead he would have said "you are good". Saying you were good then refers to him being good as a talented ball player before he decided to become a doctor.

[@debbysmith5346]

This one scene makes me weep like a baby, each and EVERY TIME

[@mezipe6429]

I just love the shot at 1:01 of the young and old version of Moonlight. It really is a powerful image showing that sometimes in life you have to give up what you hoped and wanted in order to become what you were meant to do.

[@edwinroble3499]

Now, at least four of them have gone to the cornfield for good. Rest in peace while playing, gentlemen. Thanks for the great movie. My go-to feel good film.

[@jpoole314]

Don't break the Rules of GHOST BASEBALL

[@toressm]

This is why Burt Lancaster, is and will always will be a "ICON."

[@bubhub64]

NYCR I believe this was the final scene Lancaster ever filmed. Such a beautiful ending scene of this man's illustrious career! One of the greatest for sure!

[@Jestak]

+NYCR You said it--what a fitting capstone to a great, great career.

[@smitheree]

+NYCR Agreed

[@smitheree]

+NYCR Agreed

[@jkcone43]

I must apologize I never knew how great an actor he was...this scene was more than enough for me!!!

[@dannys1632]

Archie Graham was my grandmothers doctor when she was a child. Her family lived in Chisholm, we all still go back to visit the town sometimes. Very cool place, very amazing man. One of the many reasons I love this movie.

[@tomv5988]

Just read how he made sure children had glasses and eye exams. Which may seem like a minor thing, but imagine not having them and going to school. It gave a lot of kids a chance to succeed at life.

[@lesschoenberger3070]

That's fantastic!

[@npetkar7049]

They should play this movie in all primary schools and make today's children understand the value of respect and living your dreams

[@daveyboy_]

And respecting the older generations

[@scottmatheson3346]

@@daveyboy_ only those who deserve respect. That's one of the points of this scene - if graham had failed his moral test, he would not have been worthy of respect, and would not have gotten it.

[@MSW96]

@@stevenholmes4324 what’s wrong with that?

[@rydaler]

@@stevenholmes4324 i learned a lot more than that. Strange that you only remember those two things. Very strange.

[@bloodanddajugs]

and chewing your food

[@CelticMudkip]

The bank's like "you wanna pay your mortgage?" But Costner says "Nah, I'm gonna watch ghosts play baseball."

[@dodge96neon]

no greater love has anyone have than by laying their life down for others

[@KBurrito]

When Annie runs to the house and Ray says, “Wait!”, do you think he knew right then the choice Doc would make? Seems like he did because he saw Doc step forward. Then Doc hesitates and crosses the line. When Doc says, “No..thank you.”, he’s thanking Ray for not only giving him a second chance at glory, but also for the reminder that he was always meant to be a doctor and not a ball player.

[@YouDude60]

Ray knew- and was living out- that sometimes our calling is not what we want or hope for. Doc’s life was made complete not through baseball but by serving & saving lives through being a physician. Doc’s acceptance of this is truly the most-beautiful moment in a film full of great moments. Cheers.

[@rwhirsch]

how stupid must you be to let your kid lie on the ground dying while you wait for a ghost to save her.

[@troymash8109]

Horrible acting by all involved in this scene. Hardly parents reacting to a child choking to death.

[@T-bone9]

@@rwhirsch dude, its a movie, its not real

[@rwhirsch]

@@T-bone9 and then you get some dr. from the 1920s who doesn't even know the heimlich maneuver...he didn't lean her forward enough when slapping her back to possibly prevent the hotdog from going further down her windpipe. what a bullshit scene.

[@melvinsmiley5295]

I always loved Ray’s line at the end of the scene..”Hey Rookie….You were good”. What a movie.

[@williamfeldner9356]

For all of us who loved the game but were told it was over for us to early.. For all of us who would love to play catch with our fathers again…. What a great movie…..

[@MPD01605]

This should win Best Picture this year.

[@DamienLeone84]

Love how Doc’s dream was to be a ball player but his heaven is Alicia. So touching.

[@SeanCuebas-zl5my]

What an incredible actor Burt Lancaster was.

[@JohnWesleyDowney]

I'm not even a big baseball fan, but boy, this movie packs an emotional punch. The feels, the feels. This was made in 1989. How often does a movie this good come along nowadays? It happens, but it's rare.

[@funktron4]

I'm a big sports fan----was a huge baseball fan as a kid. For me, the movie transcends baseball, using baseball brilliantly to go into the most emotional things in a person's life. Everything about this movie is perfect----the actors' performances are the best of the best. It's a masterpiece.

[@muskogeefisherman]

I wonder if these actors realized how big of a scene they were shooting at the moment? This scene will live in sports cinema forever.

[@johnwilliamson2276]

One of my all time favorite movies! I can't watch these clips without the tears blurring my eyes. ❤

[@RockandRollMusic00]

The most moving scene in the movie. The subtlety and economy of Lancaster's acting here is superb.

[@jaysonmcewen4056]

Agreed. The way he slightly puts his hand up after saying, "Win one for me one day, will you, boys?" Classic. Beautiful.

[@thomastillman5395]

Wonderful! Burt Lancaster at his absolute best. Always and forever one of my favorite movie moments. Cry tears of joy......

[@zanytobbs]

The way Kevin Costner says, "Oh my god you can't go back" makes me so sad. I would apologize profusely as well.

[@76lochraven]

And immediately Doc calms Ray down by insisting that it was the right thing to do. Just incredible acting. I can't watch this scene without crying my eyes out

[@chrisgilliland105]

So am I the only one here after watching John Mulaney at the 2024 Oscars?

[@williamcondon7729]

Who is here after watching John Mulaney at the Oscars? Apparently there is a rule, he can’t go back.

[@thomasodetto4670]

A great movie. I will always remember my Dad teaching me how to catch a baseball. Rest In Peace Dad- You were good !

[@Iluvbisquits]

"Hey Rookie! You were good..." I'm not crying, you're crying!!!😭

[@mca1218]

The final film of Burt Lancaster...as elegant, articulate, and handsome at 74 as in any of his earlier films- still with a twinkle and a smile.

[@michaelbarlow6610]

@ mca1218. Someone posted a comment on KZbin on one of the video clips from the movie "Field Of Dreams" stating that Burt Lancaster made two made-for-TV movies after he was in "Field Of Dreams". So "Field Of Dreams" was actually Lancaster's last theatrical film.

[@docdave15]

It really is amazing how much warmth he gives off. Like, he doesn't even have to try.

[@TheNotbadphonedaddy]

I wish every great actor could go out the way Burt Lancaster did with an iconic, mesmerizing role like the one he played here as Archie "Moonlight" Graham. I know so many great actors, Bela Lugosi, Donald Pleasence, Raul Julia ect whose last performances were far from their greatest. I suppose its why we look at a person's overall career when evaluating them, but it would be cool if all great actors could go out on such a high note as he did here.

[@marshallmoore4275]

Burt Lancaster....a perfect ending from a near perfect film. I love the dolly in for his final close up, so powerful.

[@yuothineyesasian]

"If I'd only been a doctor for five minutes, that would have been a tragedy."

[@miceymolander]

Burt Lancaster sure looked like Clark Gable here. One of the most beautiful movies ever! LUV! LUV! LUV!

[@autumnhobbit]

Personally, I think it's more moving how the other ball players are suddenly a lot more respectful to him. But yeah. This is an awesome movie.

[@RDC_Autosports]

autumn hobbit called respect, he gave up his dream (again) to save a life

[@juanmartin4524]

Yes , awesome movie field of dream.

[@2410jrod]

I can’t imagine why a guy who could play forever to save a kids life. If you looked at his life. He gave up baseball and became a doctor and spent his life treating the ill pretty noble if you ask me.

[@jackdriscoll8387]

john mulaney sent me here. field of dreams still rules

[@svenmartin840]

When Ray says. Hey Rookie. You where good. I think it was a tribute. To all the great movies. MR Lancaster made. Which are priceless. And we didn't know. That it was his last movie.

[@cqcq374]

What a great film. Still moves me to tears this movie. Never really watched baseball as kid. I realize that it has stood the test of time and appreciate it now.

[@rosiegroovy]

Frank Whaley did an outstanding job in this, as he does in everything. This is where I first started to like him when I was 12 *sighs* Frank/Graham running and stopping at the line and looking down was very powerful.

[@carolynargabright8132]

Is Frank Whaley the one who plays young Doc?

[@rosiegroovy]

Carolyn Argabright yes

[@petergembus1146]

That scene of how defining moments happen and you have to make a decision ! Best scene well written part of all time !

[@YummyBaer]

Burt Lancasters last film. I wish actors like him could live on forever

[@richardoki8320]

If this scene doesn’t give you chills, nothing will.

[@DMalltheway]

Burt Lancaster had an awesome career. Working with Kirk Douglas, Robert De Niro, Kevin Costner, Jean Simmons, Gary Cooper, James Earl Jones, Audrey Hepburn, Katherine Hepburn, Spencer Tracy, and Montgomery Clift.

[@Whyistomatoafruit]

“Hey rookie!!!.....You were good.” Couldn’t even speak. Still can’t during this scene.

[@BEHEDETY]

ray we love you we gonna miss you so much rip and ty

[@debev6445]

Moonlight Graham, Burt Lancaster. What a scene!

[@chrispmis]

How good is Burt Lancaster? He's only on screen for a few minutes but that's enough to see greatness.

[@pauln8913]

My fav scene is when Ray said to Burt was "you were good"

[@chrisweidner4768]

Some of the scenes in this film are great life lessons. Wonderful film.

[@lordsnivyofnottingham2948]

We baseball fans remember Doctor Graham more than the player Moonlight Graham. Saving lives is actually greater than baseball itself.

[@brucemaguire7691]

I love how the director zooms in on Doc Graham as he turns around. It makes the character bigger than life

[@colleen3107]

This clip ends too before the best part, and the soundtrack just made it even better.

[@go-goakins1489]

Burt lancaster was phenomal in this scene

[@ijreilly01]

Doc’s passion was baseball, but his calling was medicine…and his commitment was to his wife

[@mkaleborn]

"You were good". Just realized on how many levels that line works. As 'Moonlight Graham', he was a good baseball player. Validation. But more importantly, Shoeless may be sending a message from 'beyond' - he was a good man. He chose the right path and made a huge difference in the lives of so many people, including Ray Kinsella and his family. No regrets. And of course there is Burt Lancaster. He was very very good. Right up to when he, too, had to step in to the cornfield one last time. You were good indeed, Doc. Thanks.

[@irishtexan899]

Scene still brings tears to my eyes Yes, Mr Hanks, there can be crying in baseball :-)

[@RetroHabit82]

Not only did he get to have his baseball moment, he got the respect of the ballplayers as well.

[@montrealfilmguy]

Ive seen this a thousand times its the first time i noticed Annie's brother goes silently WTF..LOL

[@blue1spiral]

ME TOO! lol!

[@ryanmarquardt4059]

my thoughts exactly - must be my 1001th time too

[@198634]

yeah so does Timothy Busfields acting career shortly after this..... lol

[@rustykuntz94]

Leafs Forever Hard to believe he was Poindexter just a year earlier in Revenge of the Nerds 2.

[@therealthreadkilla]

montrealfilmguy , Ditto, it's the reason I hit the comment to see if anyone else saw that as I just noticed it as well.......I thought this movie was stupid when I saw the preview....how f'ing wrong I was. Great movie, great cast, great acting.......a classic.

[@tonykavanagh9764]

Hey rookie....you were good RIP Ray liotta

[@jordanforever21]

This scene always gives me major goosebumps.

[@OfLanceTheLonginus]

Why does this always make me cry

[@paulamiles9559]

Me too. The 1st time my husband and I watched FOD together, we both cried.

[@DelightLovesMovies]

Burt Lancaster is so perfect and beautiful in this scene it made me cry for real. RIP

[@joeeagle896]

The sound of his glove hitting the ground was enough to invoke the emotion for this scene. Pure brilliance