Philadelphia: Opening Statements Court Scene (DENZEL WASHINGTON HD CLIP)

[@briandtnguyen]

The techniques that Denzel uses during cross-examination are effective techniques that are still taught to lawyers today. Whoever the legal consultant was in this film deserves high praise.

[@michaelbuettner1487]

Hollywood writers are amazing, I never watched this movie because the topic made me sick in the stomach, but I think I’m tough enough to watch it now ..

[@patriceaqa288]

@@michaelbuettner1487 made you sick???

[@michaelbuettner1487]

@@patriceaqa288 👍 the thought of AIDS and how they got it

[@jeredsteadman4160]

I noticed that and a lot of her opening statement depending on the judge or in front of would be counted as inadmissible you can't state that something is a fact without previous evidence in certain courtrooms.

[@Ermac97]

@@michaelbuettner1487 So what you're saying is that you couldn't watch this movie because it dealt with the AIDS scare and homosexuality? Basically, you're homophobic.

[@martins.28]

I simply love Denzel Washington for his gesticulations alone. The way he points at the defendants is beyond cool. What an amazing actor!

[@KNByam]

Gesticulations. Adding that to the vocabulary. Thanks mate.

[@fergalhughes165]

@@KNByam Mastication is another one, although make sure and pronounce it correctly.

[@KNByam]

@@fergalhughes165 Yes, at first glance I saw something else, I added a 'B' where it shouldn't be. . Lol. Thanks mate.

[@beausorensen268]

@@fergalhughes165 😂😂

[@stephenr80]

As a spanish viewer and since my english knowledge has improved over the last two decades I am even more surprised at Denzel's bostonian accent in his role? Or am I wrong?

[@RR-ey6hc]

I love that the defense starts their opening by stating “fact”, then immediately proceeds to state an opinion

[@ilovebrandnewcarpets]

Right. Several opinions, at that.

[@jaliaskilo]

Duh….You stated the obvious, just to sound smart… but it had the opposite effect; FYI

[@jamilahparker7176]

@@jaliaskilo and you sound like you were just waiting for a reason to be upset. Calm down no one gives af

[@seanclements6206]

No objections called

[@Shatter84]

It's a bit concerning how many likes and agreeable comments this got. He said, 'Fact. Andrew Beckett got fired' (he was fired). Then he said he had to prove the next point. It's concerning that it has to be spelled out to so many people but it's implied that's when he moves on from the facts to the arguments. It feels like English is a second language to Americans sometimes, haha.

[@whitedevil2]

i still use the phrase "explain this to me like i'm a 4-year old" to this day because of Denzel's character

[@skelter1153]

Lame.

[@whitedevil2]

@@skelter1153 you're gonna have to explain that to me like i'm a 6-year old

[@drumsticknuggets5123]

Me too - I use it when talking with business partners (I work as a data engineer). Though I had forgotton where I'd gotten it from.

[@thomasgriffin2326]

@@skelter1153 your mom

[@HigHrvatski]

@@skelter1153 Explain it to me like I'm a 2 year old.

[@jasonreid9267]

I remember watching this in the theaters, and everybody groaning at Mary Steenbergen's incessant "Fact. Fact. Fact." opening statement. If the writers were shooting for "annoying" with her opening, they nailed it.

[@tellyshonestreviews1293]

I remember watching this scene, I wanted to strangle Mary for that.

[@4realjacob637]

Her claims about Hank's character would not be allowed in court.

[@jaylockwood5030]

but then we learn that the case was destroying her on the inside

[@marvissmith4588]

@@4realjacob637 she reminds me of the defense attorney in the aumahd Aubrey case. "His long, dirty toenails".

[@PresidentGas1]

She so reminds me of that idiot Marsha Clark from the OJ Simpson trial.

[@TNG173]

Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington, Jason Robards, Charles Napier, Mary Steenburgen and Daniel Von Bargen in one scene. All legends.

[@joelbrian2256]

Antonio Banderas too

[@raphaelmckinney]

And Zorro

[@Beeznitchio]

How do you say all those names and not mention Roger Corman? The guy is a true Hollywood legend.

[@Sbannmarie]

Agreed!

[@Melly3112-ox3ey]

Joanne Woodward as Andy's mother. She was an Academy Award winner.

[@MrIrishscouse]

'Congratulations, that must have been a very. . . satisfactory experience.' Denzel is one sarcastic bastard. :-) Absolutely brilliant.

[@umberct]

I’ve always loved Denzel as an actor and a person. His acting is no less than impeccable. He becomes the character in the movies he has made.

[@wickedwaiata2939]

His acting in this movie was ... satisfactory!!!

[@blugreen123]

I love that they're looking directly into the camera like we're the jurors.

[@shanet5604]

The director was known for it,but way too much…

[@JoeChillton]

Denzel can be anyone but still be cool as hell.

[@MetalMilitia072583]

Na, Denzel's just satisfactory

[@JoeChillton]

@@MetalMilitia072583 don't understate him like that

[@0428733]

Hell aint cool, man

[@JoeChillton]

@@0428733 shut up. It's an expression

[@BNatoAk]

2 academy award winners side by side showing how its done right there 👏

[@jokeralfeeen]

DENZEL WASHINGTON is such a legend

[@charliep5139]

Damn, who doesn't love a great courtroom drama! Since it's so solitary, you have to have great dialogue, acting, camera work, story, etc, etc, and same goes for comedy! My cousin vinny is still one of my all time favorite comedies!

[@fplbighead1352]

I absolutely died watching my Cousin Vinny. My all time fav comedy too LOL

[@felipeaguena5289]

**DINGO AND THE BABY! 97.1!**

[@nerdock4747]

I swear to God that was supposed to be food fight

[@michaelcolello2735]

It occurred to me recently: Denzel Washington has not appeared in any of my favorite movies. Films I like, sure, but no favorites. Yet he is quite possibly my favorite actor. He's riveting. Every. Single. Time. What a gem.

[@Ryan07_20]

I don’t know you personally but Malcolm x and crimson tide are insanely great movies

[@TheFlyingCougar]

Denzel is a fucking legend. Even though he's done a lot of cheesy action flicks lately he is still my favorite of all time.

[@13strong]

Check out the Tragedy of Macbeth, just came out.

[@sophiapetrillo3008]

The flying cougar. 😂 🤣

[@scuddaent.2095]

Lol he slaughtered the equalizer what are you talking about?😂😂

[@PlanetXerox]

Man on Fire, Unstoppable, and Pelham 123 are fire movies dafuq are you on about

[@GuineaPigEveryday]

Honestly though he makes every film he’s in so damn entertaining, i could watch absolute shit with him in the lead, and i have, I mean The Bone Collector or John Q both have very low ratings, but even just mediocre action flicks with him are so damn entertaining, he has good range but also knows to be entertaining in mediocre flicks which is not every actor. I mean he still is watchable in shitty movies whereas other more famous actors can just becoming boring in bad movies

[@cathyprosser1050]

Doesn't matter the character Denzel plays, he does it to perfection. Tom Hanks too. Gifted actors !!!

[@jordanking6939]

I like how the Denzel Washington character plays into the emotions of the jury about the lack of understanding of AIDS in the 90's, a lawyer who was fired because his lawfirm panicked, and a mystery element of if his client disclosed his illness to his job or what he does behind closed doors (sexual orientation).

[@andywiess3019]

2 of the BEST actors of our time.

[@tommym321]

Seven months from filing to completed discovery and then trial???? Philadelphia is an awesome jurisdiction!

[@julianmouton3]

And you need not fret over delivering an argumentative opening statement because defense counsel is asleep at the wheel!

[@caglioso]

It’s not about it being in Philly, it’s simply due to the suit being against one of the biggest white shoe firms in the country, and they used every trick in the book to delay litigation and procedure. A firm that size has infinite resources and can tort someone into the stone age.

[@tommym321]

@@caglioso uh yeah, that’s precisely my point. In No real world would a lawsuit of this kind in a major city like Philadelphia make it to trial in seven months. It would take several years, minimum.

[@caglioso]

@@tommym321 ahh I misread the tone of your comment; my mistake. I agree the scenario would be incredibly prolonged.

[@hermanspencer3448]

this movie is a master class on every level best performance from both leading men

[@chriswesterfield2042]

bullshit, over dramatic Hollywood nonsense.

[@jeremykline6687]

@chris westerfield nah you’re just wrong but good try

[@TheFreshTrumpet]

@@chriswesterfield2042 this actually lacked a lot of the real-life drama and tragedy of being a gay man with AIDS in the 80s, hard to wonder why anyone would think this film was just /too much/ lol

[@deniseevers6798]

I love how this film captures my city❤️. Stellar performances from both Denzel and Tom

[@Sbannmarie]

What to visit a Philly!

[@wadereardon6483]

Denzel is such a good actor

[@jasonreid9267]

This is the moment when Kruger realized he needed to run his Industrial Smoothing business as a workplace that treated his employees with dignity and respect.

[@christaylor4419]

Kruger, my son tells me your company SUCKS!!

[@dragonoftheeast7572]

After this trial Kruger decided to relax and take his kids to the beach, where he promptly decided to throw George Costanzas belongings into ocean.. This starts another trail.. A trail by combat.. Where the two men wrestled bare chested... Both men now acknowledge that match was a draw and they now can vacation together like a normal family... Thanks for listening

[@TCM215]

Haha k ooger k ooger

[@UxCANxDOxIT]

T-bone!

[@joelgoff6408]

Lol!!!!! I just rewatched this and saw Kruger!

[@marksutherlandjr.2121]

Denzel Washington is an actor for me, that I easily forget how amazing and powerful he is when I'm not watching him. Then every time I see him in a scene I'm reminded why he is absolutely INCREDIBLE at what he does. Show stopper and scene stealer no matter who they opposite him. Its always been that way, and it will be until he is done. True master of the craft!

[@smoofsg]

Fact: Denzel and Hanks are the best actors of all time

[@lynncoombs5719]

One of the best movies ever. Tom Hanks and Denzel Washington are amazing together.

[@MAnuscript421]

-Brian: "Oh, my God. What is wrong with you?" -Stewie: "I swear to God, that was supposed to be Food Fight."

[@MomMom4Cubs]

I was scrolling the comments for just that! Thanx!

[@aznmarty256]

1:55

[@Ferraridude13]

Krueger sitting there thinking maybe he could make it 4 times around in the spinning chair if he kicked off the desk with enough force

[@jennetorazova]

Nobody can act like Denzel Washington

[@lukacalov1988]

Bruh Tom Hanks got an oscar for this but lets be 100 Denzel was the real MVP

[@Falconlibrary]

Denzel alway is.

[@justinmix143]

Absolutely-100% man. And I remember that I felt like that went triple for the following year for when John Travolta was nominated for Pulp Fiction, but everyone knew it was truthfully Samuel L. that REALLY put down the amazingly unforgettable performance for the ages. I guess they didn’t really let go of too many Oscars to non-white actors back then? I dunno. But two years in a row w/ that same scenario was pretty weird.

[@rasheeda1303]

@@Falconlibrary always 🤩

[@tooakki]

Yep, but you know how it is in Devilwood.

[@Icedxylophone]

Both actors are beyond fantastic actors and did a great job in the movie! I think the people that decide these kinds of prizes are movie snobs and have a very different experience when they see a movie or a series, and in many cases the normal audience would chose another winner.

[@CarlosRomanZ]

every single actor in this movie bet all their coins. There is not a single performance that can be questioned. That is why it was so effective and emotional.

[@natogeo1234]

The "Fact" part reminded me of Jim from the Office, Impersonating Dwight. "Bears!....Beets!....Battlestar Galactica!"

[@ArchLars]

"Forget everythin u seen in the movies and the media", is a classic

[@Ritermann]

I just love how much time movies took to set a scene back then and really took time for each scene.

[@aabidamn]

They still do. It depends on the movie, not about era.

[@arseface2k934]

​@@aabidamn yeah, when we look back 30 years we tend to only think of the best of the best. they had plenty of shit back then too, you just don't have to think about it.

[@AlexanderNixonArtHistory]

looking right into the camera like we are jury members is very clever direction.

[@doreck07]

Director uses this technique all the time.

[@AlexanderNixonArtHistory]

@@doreck07 who's the director?

[@doreck07]

@@AlexanderNixonArtHistory Jonathan Demme he uses that technique in many of his films.

[@AlexanderNixonArtHistory]

@@doreck07 I only know Married to the Mob and Silence of the Lambs. Which other films do you think capture his signature cinema-storytelling?

[@beck4218]

Denzel should have received an Oscar. Best theme song in history

[@thesoultwins72]

@Steph S........You clearly don't get out much do you!

[@beck4218]

@@thesoultwins72 Get out and do what? Try again.

[@alexmendoza9270]

He doesn’t need it it. He’s better than an Oscar.

[@titusmccarthy]

@@alexmendoza9270 He already won one.

[@wesmantooth5908]

Do you know what a courtroom smells like? It smells like pine oil.

[@Gonken88]

That's where you're going son, to a pine oil heaven.

[@andrewmasters5573]

Jake! I need that money Jake!

[@MrAledro84]

@@andrewmasters5573 " you mothafucka, you shot my ass!"

[@darkknight17]

Reaches for the shotgun: "Gimme da bitch."

[@stillgotyourmom]

Fits in both movies - "They build jails because of me!"

[@j92000n1]

Denzel Washington’s performance in this film was so great

[@LeVontrellJones]

Meh.

[@MaeseSantiago]

Joe's opening statement is so rational, very good one

[@EyeMixMusic]

It's infuriating hearing the judge's ruling at the end. It's a pretty big leap from "impressed and delighted" to "merely satisfactory", and it's a leap made by altering - not "amplifying" - what was initially said.

[@shane1489]

Aside from the two most obvious stars here I hadn’t realized how many long time character actors were in this film. I saw several in this scene alone.

[@nicholastomaselli7958]

If she says fact one more time I’m gonna lose it

[@SunlightGwyn]

Is that a fact?

[@bossmodl3thalpoppa484]

Excellent movie! Absolutely ridiculous that Denzel didnt win anything,he was perfect for this role.

[@aabidamn]

Excellent movie. FACT! Absolutely ridiculous Denzel didn't anything. FACT! He was perfect for this role. FACT!

[@seraphinaaizen6278]

This clip alone convinced me to buy this movie. I love court room dramas, especially those that show a high degree of legal accuracy. And I've never seen this one before.

[@_Trenchfoot_]

Where are these types of movies nowadays? The depth, the intelligence. the emotions, the great writing, the humanity, the lessons? Nowadays its about what superhero is hot and how bloody can it be. I miss these types of stories

[@duffman18]

There's tons of amazing, original, thoughtful, unique, complex, wonderful movies being made these days. The fact you only watch superhero movies and then declare "all modern movies are bad" as a result, doesn't make it so. That's like saying that all modern music is bad because you only listen to Justin Bieber. Stop being lazy, and go and find all the fantastic films that are incredibly well made and are original stories instead of just endless sequels and cinematic universes. It's your own fault if you can't find them. Because it's not like they're hidden gems, tiny little cult films or things like that. They're still big films. Look at something like Arrival for example.

[@_Trenchfoot_]

@@duffman18 who said I only watch superhero movies? I’m saying there’s no original thought nowadays and no quality small movies that end up being good compared to 80s and 90s movies. I can list like 20 off the top of my head that blow away all these 250 million dollar pieces of $hit they release nowadays

[@Adam_AZ1976]

‘ I was 17 years old in 1993 when this movie came out - a good 90s movie

[@maxten]

Denzel's small mannerisms, the headshake and his particular accent.

[@M0rmagil]

An important movie on many levels. My biggest complaint is the “confession scene”. Jason Robards’ character wouldn’t have hung himself out there like that.

[@terryosinga2155]

it's a domestic movie not an "import" ; )

[@M0rmagil]

@@terryosinga2155 ;P I’ll fix that.

[@mikeg6606]

Wait till you see 'A Few Good Men'! Hahaha Hollywood got to have its "gotcha" moments, even when Denzel said they won't.

[@briandtnguyen]

I agreed with you when I first watched the film. But when you keep in mind the time period wherein it was socially acceptable to be blatantly homophobic, his “confession” isn’t really a confession. It’s a deliberate trial strategy chosen by the defendant that backfired spectacularly. Also, you combine that strategy with his gigantic ego, and you get that “confession.”

[@davidleedutton]

Great cast, and Tom Hanks deserved the Oscar, but Denzel carried this movie.

[@tyrantgregcagkaiju71]

Fun-fact: Mr. Laird was played by the legendary B-movie filmmaker, Roger Corman. Corman gave many actors and filmmakers their early start in Hollywood through his numerous low-budget productions. Director Jonathan Demme was one of those people, having made his directorial debut with the Corman-produced 1974 women-in-prison film Caged Heat.

[@josibee3238]

And going on to direct Silence of the Lambs, a masterpiece as well!

[@tyrantgregcagkaiju71]

@@josibee3238 Yep, and Roger Corman had a cameo in that movie, too, as well as the remake to The Manchurian Candidate.

[@CodaMission]

Permission to treat the witness as hostile, Your Honor? He's a dead fish up here.

[@rajendranadarajan8931]

Denzel would have been a spectacular lawyer

[@usadaytrader]

I can still hear the woman lawyer scream EMMETTTTTTTTTT!!!

[@uglybetty8747]

Omg yes XD !

[@mariadorantescastillo5231]

So many brilliant actors

[@richardwolcott5567]

This is a movie anyone can love.

[@tadah21]

I saw this in a theater and now realize how star studded the cast was at the time with minor characters. Denzel should of won best supporting for this role. Tom won best actor 👏

[@akuma4u]

Fact. A bologna sandwich can be a very delightful meal if youre hungry enough.

[@jfern2101]

Next time try frying it... much better

[@CheerfullyCynical829]

If you're hungry ENOUGH, a piece of white bread with some old butter spread on it can be delightful. The bar can go as low as you want.

[@akuma4u]

​@@CheerfullyCynical829especially if its FRESH bread still warm out of the oven with real salted butter. So good

[@CheerfullyCynical829]

@@akuma4u Well you're right there....

[@arsalan101]

I like how Kruger is paying attention in the jury

[@sahiblindberg]

I don't know what is it about Denzel but he makes acting look so damn easy. He is so damn charismatic

[@CruceEntertainment]

My favorite part is when the guy keeps saying “yutes”, and the judge says “Mr. Gambini! What is a yute??” And he says “excuse me your honor, yoouuuthhhs”. LOL. Hilarious!!

[@DavenHiskey]

Antonio hates court...lemme out! and Clara Clayton loves story telling

[@poisonpen4460]

“I swear to god that was supposed to be food fight!”

[@renevalice3056]

The legal battle, with the defending lawyer’s statements, is severely harsh and brutal, verbally of course. The shrewd techniques is sincere and cold.

[@marcy3127]

Denzel is a fine actor, as is Tom Hanks.

[@D_isco_D_ancer]

The way Tom Hank sits still watching the woman layer is impressive.

[@tonibaena7046]

Love, love, love this film, actors, & soundtrack! 😍😍👏👏

[@ekathe85]

I wonder if the "most replayed" mark is because people are fond of Antonio Banderas' gesture, or if everyone else (like me) absolutely despise Miss Conine

[@mg19cal]

At 0:22 put the playback speed at 1.75x and you'll get a dead-on impression of Jackie Chiles

[@NormAppleton]

Mary Steenburgen is a smart smart beautiful creature and she played a total monster in this movie.

[@Jimmyfly215]

Denzel should’ve won an academy award for his, and should’ve been the lead

[@TheRealBDouble]

The 90's were a great time for films. Hanks and Denzel in the same movie? We got spoiled back then

[@Argumemnon]

00:01 wow, I recognised Howard Shore's style immediately. Nice.

[@bonnie3447]

Denzil Washington is a brilliant lawyer.

[@StephenZ827]

I object....he might make a satisfactory lawyer , however he's an excellent actor.

[@calm1047]

@@StephenZ827 you have no way of recognizing a person as a lawyer from watching a movie! If he chose to be a lawyer before he went into acting he very well could have been a brilliant lawyer!

[@StephenZ827]

@@calm1047 he could have been a lot of things...train engineer...garbage man...or a bad cop dealing drugs while ducking the Russian mob...but hey...he could have been a drunk pilot ..we'll never know but you keep up your day job.

[@mkruger3852]

@@StephenZ827 he probably be good at any profession he would choose

[@StephenZ827]

@@calm1047 key words " could have been ". Pretending to be a lawyer or a Doctor or a hit man or a CIA guy..it's pretending, acting, it's entertainment. YOU have no way of recognizing DW would be a good Sub commander either, he's an actor, let than sink in. DW is awesome actor, and I suspect from what I have heard and seen in his interviews an awesome human being. Mind you I'd never want to ride on a train with him. MHO, he's the best actor we have today.

[@zb3495]

This is one reason I always tell ppl upfront that I’m disabled. Most employers would rather take their chances by pretending they didn’t know.

[@anthonybeyond]

At least if you never get hired, you already know that your disabilities were at least part of the reason.

[@zb3495]

@@anthonybeyond and that way I won’t find myself in a moment where , having made clear my needs up front, I’m abandoned in a heartbeat.

[@whitedevil2]

uh, everything that woman just said is bullshit. thank you. - Vinny Gambini

[@SuperRobertoClemente]

That type of opening "helicopter city shot" has been replaced by the steadier drone shot...

[@sapphirelight748]

I like the jury discussion at the end.

[@maryeliason1504]

Oh Denzel. You just get better with age. Thank you.

[@marvinrodriguez7971]

Brother Denzel Washington is the goat & a legend

[@leafyutube]

Hanks and Denzel have flown airplanes in movies.

[@Dr.Kananga]

Denzel is amazing in this movie.

[@nonyafkinbznes1420]

6:15 Okay, okay, alright hahahaha

[@kentallard8852]

@4:25 Roger Corman would not employ someone who didn't make him money

[@GavinAeilts]

Holy shit i new he looked familiar.

[@umartariq]

i have yet to watch this movie and now i will

[@aabidamn]

The jury members all looked at Denzel thinking, "Creasy Bear."

[@ryans756]

Aghhhh damn it. Didn't want the clip to end.

[@persiangodlegend8166]

Nah the way bell came and hands opened up this was a classic

[@jackjackthompson5771]

Funny how he opens saying to no drama like TV.......oh no, there WILL BE DRAMA! And LOTS of it!!!!!

[@CPHYSO]

Ohh darn it, now I have to watch the whole thang!

[@CBright7831]

I've spotted about four actors in this scene who also played minor roles in Jonathan Demme's previous movie, Silence of the Lambs.

[@ronniechilds2002]

Dang! I just realized how much Denzel resembles Jackie Chiles.

[@SlackersIndustry]

That's totally inappropriate. It's lewd, lascivious, salacious, outrageous.

[@aprev039]

Ladies and Gentlemen of the jury, I am shocked and chagrined!

[@JimmyDoresHairDye]

And Kruger, from Kruger Industrial Smoothing, is one of the jurors!!!

[@rc....]

should be the other way around :)

[@martincampbell3595]

could easily say that for the black dude on the defense team too 😂😂

[@housesg5981]

1:00 Is that Antonio B.????

[@bernieudo9072]

Denzel is the Philadelphia lawyer who saves the day.

[@specialized29er86]

Bugger now I'll have to watch the entire movie.

[@williamdon3442]

Prime Denzel

[@wolfganggraham2165]

Damn it! Now I have to go watch the movie.

[@ilovebrandnewcarpets]

Savage opening statement from the defense

[@Falren1]

Calling a sentence fact doesn't make it a fact

[@jpx8793]

I know, and I agree. She's just doing her job, representing her clients to the best of her ability.

[@jonathancineus6424]

I hated Mary Steebergen’s character in this role… however I loved the entire cast of amazing and convincing actors. Everyone brought their A game. Denzel is A+ though.