Slapshot (1977) Bar Scene

Bar scene from Slapshot (1977) featuring Maxine Nightingale's "Right Back Where We Started From" and Leo Sayer's "You Make Me Feel Like Dancing".

[@OneEyedKeys]

I miss times like this. Drinking in bars. Playing pin-ball. Being bored, but hanging, out. Observing. Before internet and cell phones and modern clubs. Just sitting, drinking and talking...with the occasional dancing when good songs came on, or the band was hot, or the occasional argument or scrap.

[@CarbiesChronicles]

yup, technology has turned everyone into anti-social zombies...

[@timothyreuscher8511]

I would've love to have been there. Was born too late, born in '85.

[@gkprivate433]

You called it man. I was 20 in 1977. In college you could go out to any of the local places, actually meet a girl, talk to her, get a phone number 9 out of 10 times, get a date. Now, everybody is so judgemental, everybody is waiting for their knight in shining armor, and in the meantime doing nothing, going no where.

[@michaelsuncle5085]

I know what you mean

[@CanoeToNewOrleans]

I was born in a small town where people used to spend a lot of time visiting. Can you imagine there was actually a time when spending time with your neighbours was seen as valuable and important? We've lost a lot of social connections in the last 30 years but people passively accept that. No wonder so many people are lonely.

[@JeffreyGlover65]

Slap Shot and Bad News Bears are the two greatest sports movies ever made.

[@peterniemira9536]

Bull Durham was a good one

[@jameshoran8]

I could see Vic Morrow playing Reg Dunlop

[@baronbrrrrett]

What about Rudy or Miracle?

[@JeffreyGlover65]

@@baronbrrrrett good movies. But imo not close to those two.

[@MoosefromCanada]

🤣🤣yup ! Saw the bad news bears at the drive - in . We had a 77 Chevy Van and all our friends would load up & Go. Good times.

[@cansino1636]

I love background music.

[@tjcim44]

Was dancing with my wife at a party; "You make me feel like dancing" came on, so I told her "Francine You Look Terrific!" Her reply: "You're right!"

[@johnbgriffinjr116]

That’s a classic! So cool to have a woman like that in your life. Never take it for granted my brother 👍🏼

[@stevewhite7084]

Best feeling when you and your better half are on the same wavelength like that.

[@jaymiller6009]

Without knowing anything else about your wife, that one comment alone is enough for me to know that you hit the jackpot when you married her.

[@georgemallory797]

That music was right out of my elementary school roller skating parties.

[@jonblankenship5908]

RIP Paul Newman and M Emmett Walsh

[@luckyj.ferguson6308]

Who doesn't listen to that song and think of Slapshot?

[@PillarCrown]

I had recently watched slap shot again and just heard the song and was asking myself where it was from. I was not disappointed when I realized it was slapshot

[@gmar7836]

Exactly, it is classic 70s. This song was also used in the movie the family Stone

[@SnoopReddogg]

The producers got their monies worth out of the songs licensing fee.

[@Biggdoom344]

One of my favorite 70s songs to this day

[@eamakesart]

1:43 is so perfect! Yeah, we'll work on it.

[@evanthorpe4908]

Agreed. That part is 💯 on-point!

[@mikemeyer7759]

The wink 😉

[@ChicagoIrishman]

"Why dontcha get the power play together?"😆

[@erikmunson2457]

So good...was always one of my favorite Slap Shot lines.

[@MackeyWilliams]

But is it Yeah we'll work on it or yeah, we're workin on it?

[@ZingsVideos]

Lily didn't need a makeover. She was hot already.

[@dnasty312]

I still can't believe she's the mom in _The Indian in the Cupboard_

[@drlepper72]

I tried to capture the spirit of the thing Reg

[@davidsconnelly2613]

haven't watched “Slapshot” in its entirety since I was 15. I had insomnia last night & watched it through the lens of a man who’s lived a lot of life. Coach Reggie Dunlap is motivated to win in this movie because he wants to win Francine's heart back. (Love how he dances with her to the Leo Sayer tune in this clip.) There's a scene following this one where he follows her home, & she rejects him because of his myopic disregard of the future. She reminds him that they’re estranged due to his Peter Pan syndrome. (He thinks he's going to continue to get by on charm & looks & athleticism.) That’s when Reggie decides he might need to focus on the future. He buys a chest of beer for the team claiming it's complements of the team’s owner & makes up a story about a Florida deal where they’ll all be playing in the sunshine state! Reggie is inspired not just to play pro hockey - but to WIN - & that spirit motivates the rest of the Charlestown Chiefs to win! Why this epiphany??? He's still in love with Francine! ❤️ “No amount of fire, force, or freshness can challenge what a man will store up in his ghostly heart...” - F.Scott Fitzgerald [Brandy, if you ever read this, would you dance with me to the jukebox?…]

[@JohnSmith-op1tc]

Those Stroh's bottles behind the goalie at 2:50 warm my heart, since I'm from Michigan. A great movie. Leo Sayer sounds like he's running a little quick there.

[@JohnSmith-op1tc]

@Scrappleton II to each his own. It was revered in my youthful experience, which went from prior to the time of this movie, to around 1984. If you got the Bohemian, fire-brewed product in gold and black cans, or "registered" 5-cent deposit bottles, that was part of the regional heritage. A sale of the company led to blue cans, and the advent of what I call "death march Stroh's," which is still made. Stroh's is back with new brands, but at around $9 a six, four times what we spent two generations ago.

[@lukelang46]

Also a michigander here

[@realitywithmj4334]

can you imagine that "faggot" line being said in a movie today? there would be protests, riots, work closures, government news conferences, etc.

[@alucard624]

The majority of the dialog in this movie wouldn't fly today. It was a better time back then when you could speak your mind and not worry about getting cancelled by soyboy fruitcakes.

[@DarthPhallix]

@@alucard624 Splendidly put. You’re absolutely correct.

[@adm712]

@@DarthPhallix And what people don't realize is that including dialogue like that in movies brings to light how segments of the population talk and think. Society then has the freedom to choose whether or not they applaud that way of thinking or protest against it. By censoring dialogue like that you are controlling and censoring our freedom of speech.

[@adm712]

@Shannon Jaensch I'm just a dumb shmuck from Brooklyn. That being said, I don't understand a damn thing you just wrote.

[@gfoot9916]

The Sopranos movie came out last year and nobody said anything when they used Black and Gay slurs. You’re mistaken.

[@downhomesunset]

That’s good writing Dickie!

[@libertydynamicsolutions171]

Oh trying to capture the spirit of the thing reg.

[@KeithFroehlich07]

The bartender watching as Reg sets up Denis.

[@j.p.8304]

Dickie Dunn Pulitzer Prize case closed.

[@FAD1953]

He's trying to capture the spirit of the thing.

[@joel8583]

Oh he did!

[@spudskie3907]

RIP Dickie Dunn.

[@michaelbradley3853]

Eddie Shore vs Gordie would be a fucking Blood bath on Ice.

[@deeg8849]

1:42. Ya were working on it (with the great grin)

[@brianmorrison7542]

"Who own da Chiefs?" "Owns, owns..." Love it

[@clutchplayer19]

😉 yeah we’ll work on it

[@srpdesigns]

Trying to catch the spirit of the thing Reg'....😅😢😅😅😅 Every line is this movie is a classic!!!!

[@kiddetroit8403]

Five dollars you don't even look at your face😂😂😂

[@laddergoat9000]

Ian Fraser, lloyd fraser the pilot, chartwell?

[@ChicagoIrishman]

1:12 Ned did get a nice dog,...and she left without the keys. Ain't marriage special?

[@fooel7630]

1:32

[@jamesjordan5531]

1:31

[@KeithFroehlich07]

@@jamesjordan5531 Look at Denis looking back and forth.

[@downhomesunset]

@@KeithFroehlich07 that’s great! She’s just scrapping!

[@michaeliassogna5380]

who own the chiefs? Owns Owns piss on Eddie Shore they brought their F***** toys putting on the foil 🤣😝

[@neilmackinnon2425]

What makes this movie so great is the work of the casting team. Denis is an example of great role as the goalie. While Paul Newman is the star, the supporting cast is the difference between a classic movie and ok movie. I love that there is no egos. Great work!

[@jcurrin1904]

Francine walking in with that giant fur coat like an absolute boss.

[@gmar7836]

The b*tch. No one should wear fur. Ever. And nobody should be wearing leather suede either, evil evil trade

[@gavinreid8937]

Paul pulled the same trick in The Color of Money.Tom Cruise didn't see Slap Shot.

[@joel8583]

Hmmm, I didn't notice that!

[@ILikeSunsets]

Continued high quality content. Love it. You are one tremendous fellow you know that?

[@paperclip121]

I give the people what they want ahahaha

[@elliyahugenesove9777]

Love Newman's pants

[@johnbgriffinjr116]

This is a slice of my youth…. Thank you for posting 😊

[@jaymiller6009]

The scene right after this was actually quite amazing; it really showed how Paul Newman was a seriously talented actor. It’s when he comments on Francine’s dress, that she looks good in it; but it’s a little tight. What he says next though is magical… He asks if she has been going out in that dress, if she’s been wearing that dress for someone else and getting around. She responds that it’s none of his business anymore. As a kid, that scene was just filler for me and didn’t register. As a man in his 50’s, that scene really hit home for me. You could hear the sadness in his voice; but there was way more than just some jealous man. If you haven’t watched the scene in a long time, it’s definitely worth watching it again.

[@twhis9843]

I’m with you on that scene. Those scenes where Newman would be so human then flip back into the endlessly hustling captain of the Chiefs was some the best acting of his career. It certainly takes a bit of maturity to catch those scenes. Newman was always great, but I’ve always thought he was over the top in Slapshot. It takes real talent to show emotional depth in a shallow character. Awesome.

[@SECRETARIATguy224]

Absolutely brilliant comment.

[@leanajo754]

I love how 2 of the hockey wives are dressed like they are in the 1950's. So funny. 😂

[@willfreeman3824]

Always good to see M. Emmet Walsh

[@MackeyWilliams]

Just strange that he somehow managed to avoid playing a swimming coach.

[@ChicagoIrishman]

0:11 - American hockey wives always have a flask in their bag. God bless 'em.

[@williampitt1537]

It feels really good to hear some canadian french on tv in an american movie for once.

[@4inchesofpleasure]

Yep, Slap Shot is super authentic. Props to everyone involved!

[@downhomesunset]

Canadian French? A real Canadian would know that’s called Québécois. They actually released a version in European French AND in Québécois!

[@williampitt1537]

@@downhomesunset *french-canadian if your prefer. Québécois is for newsees, french-canadian is for old schools, the old guard ;)

[@ChicagoIrishman]

@@downhomesunset I'd pay a Quebbie girl next to me for Slap Shot on NFLX. At least $8CAN.

[@angeurbain6129]

@@downhomesunset I have never seen the France french version of this movie. This language just do not fit with the spirit of this movie. But the film being translated in Québec french keep this spirit.

[@TomClooney]

It's amazing how many of the actors in this movie are NY based casting. If you watch any random episode of early Law & Order you will see many of these actors.

[@joeldavis8851]

Five dollars she won't even look at your face. Reg screws Denis over. 😆

[@jerseyforhawks]

1:45 Newman being awesome. Tom Hanks stole it for 'A League of their Own' when mumbling to hometown crowd.

[@johncronin1082]

Brilliant and funny film

[@petermoto409]

I had a massive kid crush on Lindsey Crouse when this film came out. She was absolutely adorable.

[@smithwesson7765]

Halfway House in Esquimalt...squids and grunts fighting.

[@michaeltootikian4402]

Great scene

[@rymichael7203]

Miss you Paul

[@theDanTack]

Long time follower and subscriber! Big fan of your content! Keep up the great works of art!

[@paperclip121]

I give the people what they want what can I say.

[@danielbarrett1368]

Put the movie on KZbin

[@buddyvilla7393]

None of that stinking root beer”. My grandfather said Reg Dunlop was a great player in his day. But Reg partied and caroused too much so he never quite had the career he should have!!! I heard he was still coaching somewhere perhaps in Minnesota?????

[@blackbird5634]

Nancy Dowd "Andrea'' really got me as a kid watching this movie. I loved her. Thought she was the best.

[@Silverhands]

What's the song they're dancing to?

[@paperclip121]

You Make Me Feel Like Dancing - Leo Sayer

[@Phil-li9qd]

What a classic movie funny as hell!😅😅😂😂

[@MackeyWilliams]

Yeah, we're workin on it...

[@stop....hammertime]

Mo Wanchuk🙌

[@melissageiger71]

Ned Braden was such a buzz kill, and his awful girlfriend too...they were the only thing that sucked about this movie! So really, Ned was the real killer...the real buzz killer!

[@OneEyedKeys]

Ned was the 'heart' of the movie, and his girlfriend also. Ned was the 'purist' who Dunlop, after his lies and agitations to create mayhem, returned to trusting. He asked for Ned's company during the final game to 'play it straight'. They did. Then goonery again erupted, and the circus that Dunlop created was praised by the owner and sought after by the scouts. Mayhem ensued. Ned rebelled, and took the movie to a whole other level with his striptease, so it was not just another cliche sports movie ending. He won his woman back, and it was the only romance of the movie. The team won the Championship, and Dunlop was vindicated. All because of Ned.

[@Hjerte_Verke]

@@OneEyedKeys What a fine well-ordered comment there. Nicely done!

[@OneEyedKeys]

@@Hjerte_Verke Ha! Thanks! I try my best. All the best to you wherever you may be! Take care!

[@KeithFroehlich07]

@@OneEyedKeys Hey that's good writin' Dickie!

[@jacobcastro1885]

Need stole the end of the movie. Was glorious.

[@markvery65]

Love this movie! All time favorite sports movie! 🏒😃

[@sensualtiger5561]

I loved watching them film this movie in my hometown. Hoisted a few in that bar myself.