Sidney Lumet's Honorary Award: 2005 Oscars

Al Pacino presents an Honorary Oscar to director Sidney Lumet in recognition of his brilliant services to screenwriters, performers and the art of the motion picture, at the 77th Academy Awards.
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[@dheerajhazarika1836]

Can’t believe ‘dog day afternoon’, ‘network’, ‘serpico’ , ‘ 12 angry men’ were overlooked by the academy for best direction!

[@waynej2608]

Not to mention, The Verdict and The Pawnbroker.

[@spb7883]

Believe it. The Academy usually gets things WRONG. Another reason the awards-obsession among younger generations today is so laughable. As if it truly means anything...

[@65g4]

It had a bit to do with bad timing as well. Twelve Angry Men lost to Bridge On The River Kwai Dog Day Afternoon One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest Network Rocky any other year those three would have won

[@mariobabbo3497]

@@65g4even The Wiz

[@ChrisWolff2013]

@@waynej2608 He was nominated for The Verdict.

[@fitchmate2321]

Can you believe "12 Angry Men" was his film debut? I mean that film is straight up classic and it was his first one! What a legendary director.

[@laurajones1773]

IKR. Citizen Kane is Orson Welles' directorial debut, and that's saying a lot considering that it is arguably the greatest movie of all time.

[@LOSTEpisodesForFree]

Best film ever made!

[@AA-sn9lz]

A first debut film doesn't necessarily mean the first feet of film they've ever shot. Doesn't mean they walked on the set for the first time. Lumet was a heavyweight in the tv industry and had a lot of experience making tv commercials. Orson Welles was a theatre heavyweight. He was called Radio and Stage's Boy Wonder. So from the very first feature, he enjoyed a big status. He was given complete freedom in all aspects.

[@J.S.3259]

@@AA-sn9lz Correct. Lumet, John Frankenheimer, William Friedkin, Arthur Penn, and Robert Altman all made huge marks on American television and subsequently returned to that medium later in their careers.

[@PhilAndersonOutside]

Some years ago I had a teacher who worked under Lumet, and said he was the most hyper efficient director imaginable. Extremely well planned and organized. In an industry where 12-16 hour days are common, schedule and budget overruns equally so, his shoots were just 8 hour days, with 10 hours being a rare long day, and the films completed on time, and on budget. Every day he knew exactly how the day was going to go, and it went just that way. Brilliant.

[@joliecide]

Lumet-Pacino was one helluva partnership. Excellent filmmaking in the 70s.

[@2822MJ]

Dog Day Afternoon, Serpico, Network, Murder on the Orient Express, 12 Angry Men, Fail-Safe, The Pawnbroker, The Verdict, Prince of the City. Just a great body of film work.

[@Austin-fh2ui]

Most directors would be considered one of the all-time greats with only half of those. Lumet was a master of film.

[@773SleepyHollow]

Not to mention The Group, The Wiz, Deathtrap, and his final film, Before the Devil Knows You're Dead.

[@waynej2608]

@@773SleepyHollow and what a last film that was! One of our greatest directors.

[@gemsicle1720]

running on empty?

[@dnstone1127]

Q & A.

[@jackspry9736]

RIP Sidney Lumet (June 25, 1924 - April 9, 2011), aged 86 You will always be remembered as a legend.

[@moviefan700]

GOAT! He made movies that literally changed my views in life. His movies are true art. They have a purpose. They have important themes. They tell stories that not many know. Legend!

[@CYP0]

Twelve Angry Men is my favorite film of all time. RIP, Master. Btw Morgan Freeman's wink holding an Oscar is COOL.

[@OMFGITSROHIT]

Greatest director ever. How the heck did he not win an Oscar?

[@JS-tk2co]

2:06 look at johnny listening to the headmaster like a sincere student

[@40Pacino]

Who better to present it to him than Al Pacino? The man who helped create two of his greatest movies. Rest in Peace Sidney, Heaven is now occupied by yet another master of cinematic art.

[@andrea966x]

One of the best top 10 directors of all time

[@lonestar6709]

_"He never won an Oscar. But who cares? He's bigger than Oscar. You do dig?"_ -Spike Lee. Oh yes, Spike. We dig!

[@MrImiller07]

Sidney Lumet directed an extraordinary body of films, encompassing 12 Angry Men [ great work by Fonda, Cobb and Warden]; The Pawnbroker [ Steiger's best performance ] ; Long Day's Journey Into Night [ terrific work by Robards, Hepburn, Richardson ] The Verdict [ Newman's best screen work ] Network [ Finch's Oscar, Dunaway's Oscar and Holden's exemplary work] The Hill [ Connery's best dramatic performance ] and Serpico and Dog Day Afternoon [ two of Pacino's best].

[@ChrisWolff2013]

Don;t forget Running on Empty (River Phoenix's only Oscar nomination)

[@waynej2608]

I forgot that he did Long Day's...I love that film. I would say that that is Kate Hepburn's best film performance. I agree with your assessments, for the most part. Lumet was one of the greats, though. Hands down!

[@mirazusta2002]

Excellent presentation. I watched "The Hill" some time ago. Brilliant movie.

[@mirazusta2002]

I would add to the list his memorable swang song "Before the Devil knows you are dead"

[@JS-tk2co]

as much as i admire sidney and his work, i might be responsible for atleast 5000 views out of 70000 on this video because of al pacino. how often do you see him speaking so comfortably and charmingly at an award ceremony. i wish i could live his life

[@tipofday]

I can't believe he had to get an "honorary"Oscar... this man should've had at least 5 Oscars under his belt! The impact his movies continue to have is really all that matters in the end. The messages he sent are priceless!!

[@sriharsha5036]

What a director

[@qassemalsalamat1658]

The oscar prize being honored, not other way around This man is bigger than an oscar

[@joshuaoha]

I just discovered today, a bunch of movies I like are from him. It turns out, almost all his films are great. And there are fifty years worth of them.

[@sunnymarky]

Just watched The Verdict and like all Sidney's movies you feel you are there , He was a master

[@ChrisWolff2013]

The ultimate Actor's Director. A true Cinema God and master of his craft. RIP you gifted man.

[@christophermoltisanti6704]

Lumet is one of the best directors of all time, If not the best.

[@WilliamJohnson-ml7ij]

One of the most underrated directors. Also one of the best New York directors. He made films that made you feel the city

[@jm1657]

Well said

[@Gaston088able]

when he name...SPIELBERG, SCORSESE, COPPOLA, KUROSAWA....wow....the names resonate in all the room!!!!!!!!....what a legends he name it

[@toddmoline9022]

Great Director! 12 Angry men, Serpico, Network and The Wiz. Such a wide range of work. He was amazing.

[@shubhamgoel1057]

0:53 look how Martin Scorsese listening to him

[@sleuthentertainment5872]

From 12 Angry Men to Before the Devil knows you're Dead, almost all Lumet's career are filled with cinema masterpieces

Her name is Amy Lumet. You're welcome

[@kevinilango7896]

Huh?

[@feyan9983]

Lmfao Thnx bruh

[@psycictree27]

Ha ha ha....I was just searching for it.

[@WastingTime1878]

Ahhahaha

[@filmdirector3]

3:07, Scorsese looks like he's holding back tears. They must have been close seeing how Lumet mentioned him in his speech.

[@773SleepyHollow]

There may be other people in the biz with as deep an abiding love of the movies as Marty has, but surely there's no one who loves them more.

[@lotfibelamri]

When pacino talks , all the rest listen and consider , what a great actor and personality

[@rinishachalasani8208]

My !!2005 must have been the time Academy finally came to it’s senses !!, both scorcesse getting his first oscar and Sidney lumet getting his lifetime achievement, even though both should have had a couple oscars already for their prior masterpieces.

[@waynej2608]

Agree. The same thing with Robert Altman, who should've won for Nashville, The Player, Gosford Park, but he, also only got an honorary award from the academy. Well, better late than never, I suppose. And Scorsese had to wait way too long, but I suppose they were finally getting a bit embarrassed with all of the slights.

[@user-hi2cf9fw1m]

ATTICAAA!!!!!! ATTICAAAAAAA!!!!!!~~

[@waynej2608]

You got it. You got, man.

[@mirazusta2002]

If humbleness paves the way for greatness, then these two artists are undoubtedly among the greatest ever in the business. RIP Sidney Lumet and Long life Al Pacino. Thank you very much for sharing!

[@anthonybaruch8618]

Fantastic! sidney lumet is a genius and his films are amazing.. everything from 12 Angry Men to Before the Devil Knows Your Dead are masterpieces.

[@JOJO22858]

It is downright sinful that the Academy chose not to recognize one of the greatest directors who ever lived: Sidney Lumet with an Oscar in competition. He should have won in 1977 for NETWORK. Giving an Oscar to John Avildsen for ROCKY was just a waste. At least Mr. Lumet lived long enough to get an Honorary Oscar. RIP.

[@ic9778]

I don't think he deserved it for Network, he deserved it for 12 Angry Men and The Verdict.

[@bloodystain]

Network is an acting lesson. RIP Mr. Lumet.

[@mrjones29]

A true master director and really shocking he never won Oscar even once for all the great films he done. I know this is a touching tribute handing him a Honorary Award but it's to the Academy eternal shame they didn't award him one for the job he done.

[@773SleepyHollow]

Hey, Hitchcock never won a competitive Oscar either... what would the Oscars be without its snubs?

[@xanamata5386]

he did not need an oscar , he is is better than that .

[@wendy18o]

I happened to see "Network" today, total brilliance!!!

[@Dr.Ahmed1995]

What a great movie maker

[@juancpgo]

“If you dig it, it's yours”, reminds me of what Dizzy Gillespie said: “If you can hear it, you can have it”

[@antoneanania]

I've read his book ten times and I always watch serpico and dog day afternoon and I always will..... always. thank you Mr. Lumet 💗

[@PaleFolklore13]

What a classy man. I recently started working my way through Sidney's filmography. I finished Dog Day Afternoon on the day of his passing and it truly affected me. The man is absolutely brilliant and it really is a true loss. He also gives one hell of a speech. I also picked up his book Making Movies and I can't put it down.

[@Jayla60]

One of the absolute best directors ever in Hollywood. Class act.

[@MrRacine67]

A Master. Great and humble speech.

[@JustSomeCanadianGuy]

He KEPT making great movies after this too, Before the Devil Knows You're Dead DAMN that's a great movie!!!!

[@ldhproductions112]

He should’ve won for 12 Angry Men, but I’m glad he got an honorary Oscar.

[@NICC234]

I can't believe he's gone :(. His films are true works of art.

[@mistamistaladyisdead]

This man was the greatest thing to happen to cinema, no exaggeration

[@rexcrossnet]

Rest in Peace Sidney Lumet

[@Baxion5]

One of the best. Hands down. So many directors of todays films study Lumets work. Bravo Sidney! RIP

[@lightingcobra]

Just saw Network about a week ago. It was a freaking masterpiece

[@soldierfilmspresents]

Made so many classics ! Probably an underrated gem...

[@DavidMatias79]

"I'd like to thank The Movies" It's very real to me too. I'd kie to thank Sidney Lumet for his movies.

[@ZombieFlanders]

What a loss.. RIP Sidney Lumet, you will be missed greatly.

[@SCMusicStorage]

12 Angry Men got me into cinema. Network is my favorite film. I just watched Prince of the City tonight and was blown away. I owe a lot to this man.

[@pruett89]

When he said “In mind and body” it made me tear up. That’s powerful they went to that place together. He guided the actors there.

[@AAAIJungwon]

and thanks for choosing Al Pacino as well!

[@ErenTheWarcriminal]

It's so interesting to see all these younger people

[@MultiEvil85]

Great Director!Underappreciated!

[@LadyAmerican]

Thank you so much for posting this video I surly remembered this speech back in 2005!!!!! Awsome speech!!!! "I like to thank the movies." RIP Sidney Lumet. Your films will truly live on forever!!!!!! BTW, did anyone catch Morgan Freeman winking at the camera with his Oscar? Priceless

[@lynnturman8157]

What a great director. Put him right up there with Chaplin & Ford & Hawkes & Bergman.

[@mefirst5427]

Network is my favorite because it is SO relevant today here in 2021

[@footvideo2]

Great director, 12 angry men, dog day afternoon, network. One of the greatest director with Kubrick, Hitchcock, Lang, Ford, Forman .... We miss you gentleman !!

[@griffin324]

R.I.P. what a legend.

[@lynnturman8157]

Yes. And the other girl is his daugter also who wrote the movie RACHEL GETTING MARRIED. Jenny Lumet.

[@reving19]

Visionary extraordinaire...RIP Mr. Lumet and thanks for sharing your talent with us all!

[@harrietamidala1691]

You are the movies, Sidney Lumet. The World is a sadder place without you. May you rest in peace.

[@HermioneTurner]

12 Angry Men was an utterly brilliant movie!!! Amazing director and screenwriter!!!

[@MapleSyrupPoet]

"Quality is a measure of an artist" :)))

[@AndrewHeard]

A great man with a great career.

[@AAAIJungwon]

R.I.P... Oscar.. apart from all arguments of your role.. you did very memorable job here..thanks!

[@brollan1234]

Fantastic! If there's anyone who's an aspiring filmmaker, I suggest you get Sidney's book 'Making Movies'!

[@arthurmiller9103]

Eloquent and truly deserving Sidney will still be "making movies".

[@dcasey77]

A great director who deserved this Oscar. RIP. Although there's something wrong when they guy introducing the award talks for longer than the recipient. I thought Pacino was never going to stop.

[@JohnGuitarSolo]

Thank you and God Bless America John

[@okonh0wp]

I'm so sad he's dead. He's just been around for as long as I can remember and until his last days he was making great films. 50 Years, he was doing his thing.

[@magicpen6666]

this is meant to be about sidney lumet, and he was an extraordinary director and deserves all the praise he ever got, but.... dat morgan freeman wink doh 0:38 sly AF

[@Texus8]

What an excellent speech :)

[@TokyoKazama]

There's something quite unsatisfying about seeing a legendary director receive an "honourary" Oscar.

[@FoxydoK]

Wow that was a magnificent speech.

[@TheNemanja20]

@Oscars can you please tell me what is the music that you played from 2:47 for Sidney Lumet....pls tell me.....i would be very thankful to you........

[@siphillis]

Is it just me, or are most directors far more charismatic than actors?

[@TheNemanja20]

This was one of the best oscars ever.......oscars please return back tto that old favour and try to have a big stage set like this in the next year instead of oval shaped stage sets....thank you.

[@ZackGomez198035]

Great speech!

[@DTD110865]

None of the clips from his movies? That's a bummer. I remember when this aired and they were showing clips from all his movies. As soon as they showed "The Hill," I stood up and screamed YES! YES! PUT THAT MOVIE ON DVD, RIGHT NOW! Thankfully, it is.

[@luitaurus]

at least he received an honorary oscar, despite i think he deserved it a long time ago :'( RIP Sidney

[@dani71277]

When an icon presents an icon ❤👌🏼

[@Psifonian2]

Rest in peace, Mr. Lumet.

[@iamdafuriousofall]

4:23 look at those massive jingaloos

[@sdkelmaruecan2907]

Thanks, I just had to check. Now, I can go back to Al's speech.

[@waynej2608]

@@adamzanzie but, are those real?

[@suzettebennett2564]

No they are not. Who cares!

[@bluejazz44]

Great director, will miss the quality of his work during all these years, like Dog Day Afternoon, 12 Angry Men and many others. Thanks for such wonderful entertainment.

[@blablaman233]

aww they didn't mention serpico, thats my favourite by him :(

[@guileniam]

4:22 holy moly is that his daughter?!

[@queenzbeenyc9713]

Dizzy Blu yes, the one Russell Simmons raped I believe

[@waynej2608]

@@queenzbeenyc9713 I thought Russel Simmons didn't like girls.

[@Pedropaulocastilho]

NETWORK is one of the greats movies and directings of ALL TIME! Also as Long Days Journey Into Night.

[@interestingreads2168]

You didn't give this man a regular Oscar for directing. Shame on you Oscars!

[@g2g144]

RIP sidney lumet

[@Darthmonk3y]

so very deserving. he will be missed.

[@xixrubenxix]

R.I.P Sidney Lunet.

[@luitaurus]

i envy you so much Sidney, you got the best job :') RIP genius

[@doloreswallin4381]

His 1983 film Daniel was excellent.