The Rainmaker (6/7) Movie CLIP - Rudy's Closing Argument (1997) HD

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CLIP DESCRIPTION:
After screening a video statement from his client's dead son, Rudy (Matt Damon) appeals to the jury to "do what's right."
FILM DESCRIPTION:
Francis Ford Coppola is both scripter and director of this drama adapted from the John Grisham novel about broke, inexperienced Memphis law-school graduate Rudy Baylor (Matt Damon), ready to take any job he can find. Signing on with slimy Bruiser Stone (Mickey Rourke), he learns ambulance-chasing tactics from Bruiser's leg man Deck Schifflet (Danny DeVito) and meets battered teen Kelly Riker (Claire Danes), abused by her husband (Andrew Shue). Baylor has his own clients -- friendly Miss Birdie (Teresa Wright), who has a large estate to dispose of, and desperate Dot Black (Mary Kay Place), whose son Donnie Ray (Johnny Whitworth) has terminal leukemia. Medical intervention could have spared his life, but the Great Benefit Insurance Company denied coverage, preventing Donnie Ray from getting a life-saving bone marrow transplant. Rudy finds a place to live in the apartment behind Miss Birdie's house. Deck and Rudy split from Bruiser to start their small firm. When they take on the Blacks' case, they go up against the insurance company's high-priced law firm and are continually thwarted by slick lawyer Leo F. Drummond (Jon Voight). Rudy's voiceover narration was scripted by Michael Herr. Filmed on location in Memphis.
CREDITS:
TM & © Paramount (1997)
Cast: Matt Damon, Johnny Whitworth
Director: Francis Ford Coppola
Producers: Michael Douglas, Fred Fuchs, Georgia Kacandes, Steven Reuther, Gary Marcus
Screenwriters: Francis Ford Coppola, John Grisham, Michael Herr
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[@swiftassociates]

This movie inspired me to become a lawyer. It has been a rough road but when you find empathy for your clients who need your help you find purpose.

[@Raveneye2000]

I never worked harder in my life than I did at the Harvard Legal Aid Bureau. I gave of my time and effort freely, for free. You never know what'll light a fire in you.

[@Pancakelei]

Are You Finally A Lawyer??

[@halleck3]

Hope it worked out!

[@cp2342]

Hope you’re still achieving your dream of becoming a lawyer if not gotta do what you’re passionate about bud and help as much people as you can

[@sistagalsistagal8136]

Did you finish your law degree?

[@Wildcat6319]

Watching Buddy show the Insurance people the photo of his dead son...heartbreaking.

[@marcolino0001]

I don't think I will forget forget how Buddy shows the CEO of the insurance company the picture of Donny. I am impressed that the most memorable part of the movie to me is the one character that hadn't said a word so far, say his only line. "why?"

[@mkb3333]

This is why I love Grisham. Some of his best work. And this scene always makes me sob.

[@almighty5839]

Just watched it for the first time and wow I’m speechless, this movie is a masterpiece one of Grisham best works and honestly has inspired me to become a lawyer even more.

[@KYExtemper]

The book is even better.

[@datalphabetboy676]

I love the book and i watched the movie too its both. great matt damon is a perfect Rudy Baylor

[@jfayiii]

Not bad for a yard boy.

[@Connor-fj5rc]

This is why we can’t rely on insurance companies to pay for healthcare.

[@averagecitizen8491]

Youre somewhat right but we cannot rely on an incompetent bureaucracy either. There should be fast track enforcement of legit claims

[@valeenoi2284]

When the father stood in front of the CEO and showed the picture of his son, I sobbed with him in the theatre.

[@brito863]

I was reading the book in jail

[@suhaa2881]

Wow what happened

[@bobbyrobbyn1838]

Damn ..... hope you’re on the right path now man

[@jessicamorgan407]

I'm about the finish the book. If you like the movie, read the book. It is so good!

[@jibran4794]

His books are always better than the movies. Or perhaps it's not possible to capture all of the great details in a 2 hr movie

[@dfa3366]

I forgot Francis Ford Coppola directed this movie. Very entertaining movie.

[@KYExtemper]

I think Grisham has said that this was the best film adaptation of one of his novels.

[@justfrankjustdank2538]

unironically the only time a piece of media made me feel like i needed to hold back tears, if someone finds this comment years later and is curious ill lyk if i find something else that elicits a similar emotional reaction

[@owebswearingen5235]

the father kinda looks like the guy from the PMRC hearings

[@Perseus27]

I was looking for the scene he talks about crossing the line and Drummond

[@davidcoty5168]

great benefits my butt! i love how they got put out of business

[@TheNopharatR]

Very good movie & book

[@TheNopharatR]

But why US legal is allowed insurance company to close businees to avoid claim payment

[@averagecitizen8491]

@@TheNopharatR they file bankruptcy

[@premprasun1516]

@@TheNopharatR bankruptcy

[@arielramirez3737]

The movie was fast tracked but if you read the book it is more detailed and complete.

[@CovProdJV]

I remember a lot more witty dialogue in the book. When Rudy attempts to continue without a license, Drummond makes it a point to deny this and claims that passing the bar exam isn't a "big deal" - Rudy roasted Leo's law firm in return, saying it was a "big deal" for a classmate that planned to work for Drummond but failed the exam.

[@brynne77]

Wow... Matt Damon had a very good closing statement, there. He didn't even need to have any sweeping dramatic statement like so many other laywers have in the past in movies. I think his last statement, 'If you don't punish Great Benefits, you could be their next victim. That is all...'.. that was all he needed to say.

[@tommym321]

That would be an improper closing argument. You are not allowed to say anything that suggests jurors will be personally affected by their decision.

[@hommecanard]

Just saw this movie on tv. Great movie. I was wondering though, wouldn't great Benefit as the defendant be allowed to go last (after Ruby)with their closing statement?

[@stevenbetz2041]

HI there. I have only read the book, and I have yet to see the movie, so I'm not sure how the movie portrays it, but in actual courtrooms the plaintiff (here, the Blacks) get to speak last. The plaintiff makes an argument, the defense makes an argument, and the plaintiff is permitted the final word with a rebuttal argument. This is because the plaintiff always has the burden of proof.

[@sistagalsistagal8136]

My Lawyers fought for my deceased son, and miracles do happen, they got what I wanted. Anything else that becomes from the next phase is bonus for me, and it sets a precedent for future similar cases. My Lawyer was once a kid fresh out of law school that knocked on the door of a new two lawyer only firm with his resume, and they gave him a chance. Now he is this attorney that has become a force to be reckoned with in court. 🙏

[@johnluckett3573]

Does he practice in LAD VEGAS?

[@premprasun1516]

Absolute masterpiece

[@dfa3366]

I’ve read other Grisham’s books but never this one. But the movie is great.

[@UnLugubreEquivoco]

John Grisham wrote a lot of good novels but this one has a special place in my heart. I can tell he must have seen a lot of bad things in his career and I feel that he felt this story on a personal level

[@garyspencer6291]

I'm hearing Matthew McConaughey's voice through the whole movie😂

[@jfayiii]

I always loved that ridiculous thick-rib corduroy jacket they made Scheider's character wear. Succinctly illustrated how rich and out of touch this character was.

[@chrisschuschu720]

Fucking great movie !!!

[@6295LARGE]

As soon as the verdicts were read, The judge should have immediately frozen all the assets of that insurance company if possible. Not one of its employees should get one damned cent!! If the company couldn't pay, each of the defendants should lose their house(s) and everything they own!!!

[@1978TVP]

wat? The Rimmmaker (1997) ?

[@darrynstewart7396]

Great movie but subtitles talking about something else?

[@jeffalexander465]

I ugly cried when I saw this scene..

[@swisscheese9540]

Why are the subtitles so different?

[@deanwalker7216]

Movie is a laugher.

[@T0mmy38]

Where can we have the lyrics ?

[@loro1rojo]

This closing is all objectionable.

[@ammagnolia]

Do you just go around KZbin making stupid comments? Wow your stupidity is fascinating. You can't get any dumber while still being able to walk on two legs

[@nour_cloud6911]

The Rainmaker more like SPLATOON RAINMAKER THEY MADE A GAME MODE AS A MOVIE.

[@Loveroffood41]

I honestly think that dot black is the hero of this movie. Yes the main hero is Rudy Baylor for winning the case but the fact that dot Went and consulted a lawyer and got the justice that she deserved for donny ray.