Midnight Run (1988) litmus configuration

[@fiscalchaos]

The old guy next to Charles Grodin was my Uncle, Bill Fritz. He answered a local casting call for extras... Sadly he passed away about 10 years ago.

[@BoobLover4Life]

Sorry to hear that man. He can always be remembered by starring there. Safe

[@GisherJohn24]

God bless.

[@diamondtran8331]

A brief appearance in such a renown and epic movie is worth remembering in many a lifetime! RIP, Mr. Bill Fritz.

[@SamHusseini]

Did he get groupies?

[@FaraanBabar2616]

That's dreadful I hope everything will be okay for u only

[@davidp7037]

I am rewatching “Midnight Run” tonight in honour of Charles Grodin. He was amazing in this movie. Rest In Peace.

[@willdeaquino263]

I am doing exactly the same thing. He was not only a great actor but also a very brilliant human being. Rest in peace, Mr. Grodin.

[@MrAitraining]

Him and Deniro's chemistry was a amazing in this film. Movies like this get blown off for academy awards, but could these 2 be any better?

[@balaton1]

The best dead pan ever. Saw it in the theater 1987'is, this scene made me lol!!! To this day. Thank you Charles!!!!

[@geoff3103]

Adam West couldn't have done it better

[@sailormann1]

"six feet tall? six five! dark brown hair. light colored. that's our man." those lines crack me up every time!

[@phillyfansufferer]

lol

[@fluorosco]

His face 😂 deadpan 😂awesome Charles Grodin

[@MrAitraining]

"you get em' all the time!" Love it. Charles Grodin was so good in this.

[@MatOrchard]

De Niro’s face when they look at each other after that line! 😂

[@seano19]

Grodin’s final suspicious glance at the old guy before they walk away is subtle comic brilliance 😂

[@MrHereWeGoYo]

lol omg Grodin's performance here is legendary..

[@borbetomagus]

There is a similar scene in the 1972 film "The Heartbreak Kid" that starred Charles Grodin and Cybill Shepherd, though this deadpan version is much funnier. I don't know if Grodin suggested this sequence for the film or if writer George Gallo or director Martin Brest (who has a cameo as the airline ticket clerk) suggested it, as they were most likely familiar with his earlier film.

[@fluorosco]

Hes Awesome !😆

[@Eleventhearlofmars]

He’s just died as well, RIP Charles Grodin.

[@jimjones4838]

so hilarious lmaooo RIP charles

[@Gen3ralGrimReaper]

He died yesterday

[@jbyesterday3959]

This one, & the scene where DeNiro is in the phone booth saying he's gonna throw Grodin in the river - but gives him an "I don't mean it" look, are my 2 favorite scenes. Rest in Peace Charles Grodin. Loved your acting & how late night hosts interviewed you !

[@tnargskoorb1]

Ha ha ya that phone booth scene is the best too.

[@sandralee3091]

Yes, mine too!

[@JustinLodes]

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[@mortb9]

HE DOESN'T" LIKE TO FLY?? WHAT THE F*** DOES THAT MEAN???

[@TDKiller415]

Robert De Niro, Charles Grodin and Yaphet Kotto, the three actors with the honour of introducing themselves as "Alonzo Mosley, FBI".

[@balwc147]

😂😂

[@jimjones4838]

RIP charles, and yaphet

[@AchtungBaby77]

I'M MOSELY!!!

[@garyrossetti2443]

Yes its safe to say "Alonzo Mosley" must have been a pretty popular name with the people who made Midnight Run

[@victorjbarker]

I introduce myself as him often!

[@DaaimShabazz]

Grodin: Are you doing the litmus configuration? DeNiro: Litmus configumeration

[@DanielRivera-sn7is]

😂

[@DanielRivera-sn7is]

@Major Marquis Warren I love 80s action comedy movies! They don't make them like this anymore

[@DanielRivera-sn7is]

@Major Marquis Warren it's not a real word that's why it's funny he made it up!

[@kofikhalid1130]

Lol I noticed that too

[@jfq7223]

Grodin is doing police 'work' there better than Deniro...shows how long Jack had not been involved.

[@hibob418]

The sheer awesomeness of this scene cannot be quantified in human terms.Thanks for posting

[@BeelySalasBlair-uy5wn]

💛

[@conorbrosnahan5464]

RIP Charles Grodin 🙏😢😪💔

[@FaraanBabar2616]

Everybody are seeing and feeling Charles Grodin has died huh, I'm so shocked aswell

[@MadMaxFuryRose]

It always bummed me out that they lose so many of their groceries after that brilliant con 🙈

[@Keeleysound]

Me too! A little more care and they could have jumped the train AND kept the groceries (and enjoyed the groceries on the long train trip)

[@kofikhalid1130]

Me too. I felt like I lost the groceries

[@johnkennethwiseman682]

pity they didnt include de niro shouting out son of a bitch continously

[@vissapragadasatyanarayana2750]

Because he has to climb to the other side of the train.

[@jackedkerouac4414]

All that bread, peanut butter, beef jerky and god knows what else!

[@davidrendall2461]

I was on a first date once, pulled a £20 note from my wallet to pay for the first round. While I was waiting I absentmindedly straightened and cleaned off a crumpled edge of the note with my fingers. The girl next to me at the bar (not my date) said "are you doing the litmus configuration?" She had pulled! Best pick up line ever. Not even sure I went back to my official date's table.

[@RichEarle14]

That’s such a great pickup line / date story! I hope you married that girl!

[@diamondtran8331]

She liked you by the first sight and simply wanted to make a connection.

[@johncgw4011]

I really really hope that's true. Please tell me it is, even if it isn't, and that you now have 2 kids and are really super happy. And a dog...you have a dog.

[@joseph_b319]

Please tell me you married her

[@Ack359]

Sounds like a bunch of bullshit

[@truth1128]

Bar None the most underrated actor. Grodin is fantastic. I just finished reading his book written in 1989. What a truly awesome guy.

[@MkeKen67]

I love that book! Most hilarious stories about being a struggling actor I have ever read, especially the one about the acting school, where he slept on a mattress that smelled like a rat died in it, and then later discovered a rat actually did die in it.

[@alonzomosley7]

Man I need to read this book sounds great

[@MkeKen67]

@@alonzomosley7 - Hey, how do we know you're the real "Alonzo Mosley" and not an impostor?

[@alonzomosley7]

@@MkeKen67 Man you are going to make watch this brilliant movie again !!! Wow what a movie I laugh the whole way through everytime 😂

[@Eleventhearlofmars]

RIP Charles Grodin, just heard he’s died aged 86, this, imo was his best piece of film acting, this is such a great movie. Gone but not forgotten.

[@joerudder9447]

This movie is hilarious, thrilling, poignant, well-acted and infinitely quotable. Pretty much perfect.

[@natnaelberhanu-i8w]

He would’ve been 52-53 during filming of this and tbh he looked amazing for his age at the time. In the 80s a 50 yr old looked 70

[@zachmeasures6962]

That old guy always cracks me up. Just two lines. He doesn't try to milk it. Just says it as it is: "Nope. Yep."

[@cfx5000]

That scene was totally ad lib.

[@mediasawdust2458]

RIP the great Charles Grodin. His dry sense of humor will be missed.

[@MrGordonGartrelle]

This is in the pantheon of perfect comedic scenes.

[@DavisSchulz]

perfect acting, script, soundtrack and so on and so on. this movie is a masterpiece!! so good.

[@apseudonym]

The dialogue in this film is so solid. I laugh every time.

[@joshuarayfield4300]

Rest in Peace, Charles Grodin, I will always remember this film from my teenage years. I still enjoy it today.

[@tnargskoorb1]

I like when DeNiro runs into him and his shoes squeak. Such a small detail but funny. RIP Chuck.

[@davidp7037]

I agree. It’s the little things.

[@MichaelLee-dt1iw]

RIP Agent Mosely. Mr. Grodin thank you for this comedic gem.

[@zeebags9885]

RIP Charles. You will be remembered forever. This movie was one of the greatest of all time.

[@talladale]

Isn't this the best scene ever!

[@glynnthomas1328]

We can prove your theory with a simple litmus configuration.

[@mskidi]

@@glynnthomas1328 Yeah, get on it. Do the litmus god damn configuraration

[@DrSynapse72]

Yes!

[@gsy971]

Um... there were about 20 best scenes in this movie LOL

[@encinobalboa]

Greatest movie ever. No agenda. No soy. No super heroes. No CGI. No screen tint. Just good old fashioned character driven film.

[@joseph_b319]

When Hollywood use to make fun movies. This is why many movies today will not stand the test if time. Like this movie will.

[@moltonrocka1784]

the way he grills the old guy sitting there, LOLOLOLOL

[@tonyedwards2064]

The long look 👀👀 After he confirms hes from "Around there" is fuckin classic 🤔🤣

[@rogerkincaid931]

This scene is tremendously funny. RIP Charles Grodin.

[@adamcole4623]

Charles Grodin, such a talented man. Rest In Peace. 🖤

[@Casarzino]

'litmus configururation' - Robert De Niro

[@cumbrianmackem9296]

Contract 2 hank. Check them out.

[@Kratosx23]

"Would you describe exactly what the last man who passed a $20 bill to you looked like?" "30, tall." "About 6 feet tall?" "6'5." "Dark brown hair?'" "Light colored." "Sounds like our man." 😂

[@balwc147]

😂😂😂

[@americanescu]

I died at the end of that! HAHAHA!

[@natnaelberhanu-i8w]

Sounds like they were describing the manager and the symbolism is perfect because his name is Bill which represents the stack of money and his last name is redwood symbolizing the red cardigan he’s clearly wearing.

[@twilighttortoise]

I love this scene, it's one of the funniest... all that carry on for groceries!

[@MJ-fj9yv]

RIP Mr. Grodin. Thanks for passing by, appreciate the laughs.

[@_Francis]

I just can't believe they were able to shoot this without rolling on the floor laughing, Seriously, I'm trying to repeat those lines with a straight face, it's impossible, and it has been impossible since 1988 🤣 The 80's gave us so many priceless comedies! From this to Overboard, or Trading places, don't even know where to begin

[@mmscuf]

Tin Men?

[@_Francis]

@@mmscuf you name it

[@1jemq2]

A brilliant, brilliant scene. I love this movie! This is one of my favorite scenes.

[@therealtoxicbeast2267]

You get them all the time.

[@sopphocles]

The Real ToxicBeast 😂😂😂

[@galemiller8936]

Charlie Russell painting in the background in the bar called “The Trail Boss”. Russell was a western artist from Montana

[@SinicizedTurk]

What a random but awesome post. Good looking out!

[@thecoingeek5473]

Awesome. This is my favorite movie.

[@MsReginafilangie]

Mine too)

[@mollyp.sasser223]

" u from around here?" "yep". "hmm..." OMG LOL

[@justjoan926]

One of my favorites scenes ever. RIP Charles Grodin. 💔

[@douggrey6253]

Always loved how Jack stood back and gave John the lead on this beautiful scheme…

[@vinniemoran7362]

De Niro playing the passive role in a scene, how rare is that. I bet he just stood in silent wonder watching a master at work.

[@johns8412]

One of my favorite scenes....RIP Charles

[@frecklefingers]

1:40 -- Sounds like our man.

[@cumbrianmackem9296]

30. Tall

[@sopphocles]

Fregoli Delusion 😂😂😂

[@jorgegaytan3012]

That's him..

[@dustinanglin]

The pause after the guy says his name is "Bill" followed by the little nod cracks me up every time. Charles Grodin was the absolute master at comic timing.

[@midnighttornado22]

The serious-face silent pauses are hilarious. 🤣

[@unclejeffj]

Under-rated hilarity!!

[@gibbo501]

RIP Charles. This and "Dave" are my two favourite CG movies.

[@runawaymutts]

Definitely one of my favorite movies. They were both so damn good. Still makes me lol every time I watch it.

[@chrismassiah7683]

Always loved this scene. R.I.P. CG

[@applescruff909]

Charles Grodin: Master of the pregnant pause.

[@actaccordingly100]

RIP Charles Grodin. Thank you for this stone classic!

[@myluckythumb5987]

This scene stole the whole movie as great as the rest of them are. But dammit John had me in tears with the eye contact and the way he turned to his left to speak to the older man. 😂

[@themoonbat]

You get them all the time! RIP to a great one

[@serpico18]

Masterpiece.

[@jeffreese5977]

Sounds like our man.

[@peterfrancis7]

Sounds like our man!

[@StarsOnSports]

RIP to Charles Grodin Aka The Duke AKA Jonathan Mardukas

[@davidrowland1266]

The thing about this scene that always killed me was they pulled off a great con for grocery money and then they ended up dumping the groceries to get on the train lol

[@axebomber2108]

The characters always waste their food in movies.

[@MrWhite-pn7ui]

-_- Thank you for your cooperation, Bill.

[@anthonyvasquezactor]

Rest in peace, Charles Grodin.

[@balaton1]

Grodin just kills this scene. How could it be done better??

[@wanderboyd]

"do you dye your hair?"

[@truth1128]

Awesome line. I about died laughing in the theater when this part came on.

[@dph22013]

Scott Boyd one of the greatest lines in the movie 😂😂😂😂😂.

[@michael78014]

It’s up there with chorizo and eggs

[@r3tr0actiongamer24]

*Pounds bar with fist* "You get em all the time"...

[@deansarno8240]

R.I.P Charles Grodin .One of THE very best.

[@cfx5000]

Legendary scene.

[@Jedizen07]

What a RIOT this film is. Love it!

[@Atif_Ph.D._Kate_Bush_Fan_Club]

The brilliance of this scene is that moment where The Duke asks Jack ‘are you doing the litmus configuration?’ Almost to catch him out and to make him anxious.😬

[@random-nz7dy]

6ft? "No 6 5." Dark hair? "Light colored" "that sounds like our man". "That's him." 🤣🤣🤣

[@dph22013]

Too bad the exchange right before that isn’t in this. Duke: now take off my handcuffs Walsh: take off your handcuffs?? Duke: do you want something to eat or not ?” Walsh: you fuck with me..... Duke: yeah you’ll punch me in the head and throw me in the thing

[@raulmacias1311]

One of the funniest ever movies! R.I.P. CHARLES SIDNEY GRODIN

[@llynnie888]

Epic scene! The acting is so good I believe this would be Grodin & Deniro's relationship in real life. RIP to the great Charles Grodin💞

[@davidletellier289]

Amazing scene!! This movie is so funny

[@JohanLebbing]

Mardukas: What's the name of this establishment? Red Wood: Red's Corner Bar. Mardukas: Are you Red? Red Wood: Yes. Mardukas: Do you dye your hair? Red Wood: No. Mardukas: Why do they call you Red? Red Wood: It's short for Redwood. My last name's Wood. Mardukas: What's your first name? Red Wood: Bill........😅😅😅😅🤣

[@PHDiaz-vv7yo]

Mardukas : ……….. ….. thank you for your cooperation Bill

[@abbaszaidi8371]

RIP Charles Grodin “See you in the next life Jon”

[@danfab4]

God, I love this scene thanks for sharing!!

[@chingasofarkaso]

*slams fist on bar* You get em all the time.......

[@marko6947]

One of the funniest scenes ever.

[@andrewroberts1258]

This film had me in stitches, Charles Grodin is 🤣

[@hgmarsh1]

became a fan of Charles Grodin after this movie. He was always great on the johnny carson show too. RIP

[@nenadmilovanovic7283]

Sounds like our man!!!!😂😂😂😂

[@reckia]

Charles Grodin is hilarious in this scene!

[@Guitarman7133]

Back in the 90's when i was training ELECTRICAL apprentices I would use the "LITMUS CONFIGURATION" liberally. EX: "Hey, we cant get the heater to work..." "Did you fuckers use the LITMUS CONFIGURATION?" THEN ID START LAUGHING LIKE A MENTAL CASE.

[@andykang6469]

"You get'em all the time".

[@Atif_Ph.D._Kate_Bush_Fan_Club]

One of the most underrated movies of all time. Certainly the funniest film of all time 🕰️ in my opinion. Love the emotional touch of two of them occasionally bonding and Jack sharing his vulnerability.

[@tomtrinchera8405]

RIP Mr Grodin.

[@nathanandersen8719]

This was filmed in Williams, AZ

[@kbholla]

"Sounds like our man." Pvvvppphahahaha

[@ismailtazegul5867]

i have had watched thise moveies three times.

[@Unklechopchop]

RIP MR GRODIN ..... May your laughs live on

[@RichardBletz]

This was the most underrated DeNiro movie ever

[@maxthepupp]

RIP Chuck. Love ya man.

[@vasilisneorun1700]

What a great and entertaining movie!!!!

[@amyfisher6380]

I think this is the movie that made Robert De Niro realize that he could do comedy.

[@Solitaryman70]

I love that scene ❤😂, Sadly I had no idea Charles Grodin had died. 😢 I also liked him in the movie “DAVE” !!!

[@pablo27930]

Great film

[@Guitarmike91]

Fun Fact: The FBI doesn't investigate counterfeiting. That's the job of the U.S. Secret Service.

[@bugsy1028]

When deniro said this was bad too - reds reaction was priceless

[@augerontgen8240]

This movie is so awesome ...