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INTRODUCTION When the time came to decide on a topic for my senior project, I knew I wanted to make a project related with movies. That's why I decided to prepare a book of movie quotes because famous film quotes are regularly referenced in culture and eventually understood and recognized by people who have never seen the original film. The purpose of generating this book is to provide people, who are watching and collecting movies, with something that might be valuable for their own collection. While selecting my list of 25 Imperishable Movie Quotes, I first turned to the AFI's list of 100 movie quotes. In addition to that, I've benefited from numerous articles and movie critics. Each quote had to be widely known and referenced in popular movie culture. I hope that the audience will recognize every quote easily. The books are created in the range of specific time periods, 2000's, 1990's and 1980's. While creating the book, I set up each quote on its own spread only accompanied by a screenshot from the film. I also added an iconic illustration related with the movie. I hope it will give each person a chance to remember the films. Moreover, I wanted to use unique typeface for each quote to provide visual cues to the film. For each quote, a different typeface was chosen that was either the exact font used for the marketing of the film or one quite similar. Each quote presented the opportunity to adjust the typography and the interaction between type and iconic illustration. I strove to make each quote distinctive so the viewer gets a sense of the language as well as the film. I hope you get even more pleasure after every page flipping. Moreover, I admit that, not every great quote could be included on this list, but every quote on this list is great. In addition to that, you will have a chance to replenish yourself with this treasury of memorable dialogues from various famous films. The quotes are one page each and the information about their sources is available on the next page. You'll find lots of familiar quotes, even less common ones, plus a generous helping of "Movie Trivia" lines.
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CONTENTS 06 Goodfellas [1990]
20 Carlito’s Way [1993]
Look at me, never rat on your friends, and always keep your mouth shut.
The dream don’t come closer by itself. We gotta run after it now.
08 Silence of the Lambs [1991] I do wish we could chat longer, but I’m having and old friend for dinner.
10 Unforgiven [1992] It’s a hell of a thIng kIllIng a man.Take away all he’s got and all he’s ever gonna have
12 Arizona Dream [1992]
22 Leon [1994] The closer you get to being a pro, the closer you can get to the client. The knife, for example, is the last thing you learn.
If you believe in your dreams, you could be sure that any force, a tornado, a volcano or a typhoon, wouldn’t be able to knock you out of love; because love exists on its own.
14 Scent of a Women [1992]
24 Pulp Fiction [1994]
Touch me again, I’ll kill ya, you little son-of-a-bitch! I touch you. Understand?
English motherfucker, do you speak it?
16 Schindler’s List [1993]
26 Shawshank Redemption [1994]
I could have gotten one more person... and I didn’t! And I... I didn’t
Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies.
28 Forrest Gump [1994] My momma always said. Life was like a box of chocolates.You never know what you’re gonna get.
18 Philadelphia [1993]
30 The Usual Suspects [1995]
In thIs courtroom, Mr.MIller, justIce Is blInd to matters of race, creed, color, relIgIon, and sexual orIentatIon.
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn’t exist.
32 Casino [1995] In the casino, the cardinal rule is to keep them playing and to keep them coming back. The longer they play, the more they lose, and in the end, we get it all.
44 Wag The Dog [1997] A good plan today is better than a perfect plan tomorrow.
34 Desperado [1995]
46 Jackie Brown [1997]
It’s easier to pull a trigger than play a guitar. It’s easer to destroy than to create.
AK-47. The very best there is. When you absolutely, positively got to kill every motherfucker in the room, accept no substitutes.
36
Se7en [1995]
This isn’t going to have a happy ending.
48 Donnie Brasco [1997] If you’re a rat, then I’m the biggest fucking mutt in the history of the maffia.
50 American History X [1998]
38 Primal Fear [1996]
We are not enemies, but friends. We must not be enemies. Though passion may have strained, it must not break our bonds of affection. The mystic chords of memory will swell when again touched, as surely they will be, by the better angels of our nature.
There never was an Aaron, counselor.
52 The Big Lebowski [1998] 40 Titanic [1997] Promise me that you will never give up... no matter how hopeless.
42 The Game [1997] They just fuck you and they fuck you and they fuck you... and then just when you think it’s all over, that’s when the real fucking starts!
Yeah, well, you know, that’s just, like, your opinion, MAN.
54 The Green Mile [1999] I’m tired of all the pain I feel and hear in the world. Mostly, I’m tired of people being ugly to each other.
LOOK AT ME,
never rat on your friends, and always keep your mouth shut.
GOODFELLAS 1990
The word “fuck” is used 296 times, for an average of 2.04 fucks per minute. About half of them are said by Joe Pesci. After Joe Pesci’s mother saw the film, she told her son that the movie was good, then asked him if he had to swear so much.
Henry Hill is a small time gangster, who takes part in a robbery with Jimmy Conway and Tommy De Vito, two other gangsters who have set their sights a bit higher. His two partners kill off everyone else involved in the robbery, and slowly start to climb up through the hierarchy of the Mob. Henry, however, is badly affected by his partner's success, but will he stoop low enough to bring about the downfall of Jimmy and Tommy?
Who Said It: Robert De Niro as Jimmy Conway Director: Martin Scorsese Stars: R.De Niro, R.Liotta, J.Pesci, L.Bracco Box Office Gross: $46,836,394 (1990), (USA) Oscars: Best Actor in a Supporting Role (J.Pesci) 06
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I do wish we could chat longer, but I'm having an old friend for dinner. THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS 1991
John Hurt, Christopher Lloyd, Patrick Stewart, Louis Gossett Jr., Robert Duvall, Jack Nicholson, and Robert De Niro were all considered for the role of Dr. Hannibal Lecter. Jeremy Irons turned down the offer.
Young FBI agent Clarice Starling is assigned to help find a missing woman to save her from a psychopathic serial killer who skins his victims. Clarice attempts to gain a better insight into the twisted mind of the killer by talking to another psychopath Hannibal Lecter, who used to be a respected psychiatrist. FBI agent Jack Crawford believes that Lecter, who is also a very powerful and clever mind manipulator, has the answers to their questions and can help locate the killer. However, Clarice must first gain Lecter's confidence before the inmate will give away any information.
Who Said It: Anthony Hopkins as Dr. Hannibal Lecter Director: Jonathan Demme Stars: Jodie Foster, Anthony Hopkins, Lawrence A. Bonney Box Office Gross: $272,742,922 (1991) Oscars: Best Actor in a Leading Role (Hopkins), Best Actress in a Leading Role (Foster), Best Director, Best Picture, Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published 08
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IT’S A HELL OF A THING KILLING A MAN. TAKE AWAY ALL HE’S GOT AND ALL HE’S EVER GONNA HAVE UNFORGIVEN 1992
The town of Big Whisky is full of normal people trying to lead quiet lives. Cowboys try to make a living. The town whores just try to get by.Then a couple of cowboys cut up a whore. Unsatisfied with Bill's justice, the prostitutes put a bounty on the cowboys. The bounty attracts a young gun billing himself as 'The Schofield Kid', and aging killer William Munny. Munny reformed for his young wife, and has been raising crops and two children in peace. However, his wife is gone. Therefore he calls his old partner Ned, saddles his ornery nag, and rides off to kill one more time, blurring the lines between heroism and villainy, man and myth.
The film was shot in 39 days, coming in 4 days ahead of schedule. The town had to be built very quickly, with a relatively short run-up time (2 months) to the start of filming; the construction period was used by the stunt coordinator to work on actors’ riding skills and stunt choreography.
Who Said It: Clint Eastwood as Will Munny Director: Clint Eastwood Stars: Clint Eastwood, Gene Hackman, Morgan Freeman, Richard Harris, Anna Levine, Frances Fisher Box Office Gross: $159,157,447 (1992) Oscars: Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Best Director (Eastwood), Best Film Editing, Best Picture 10
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If you believe in your dreams, you could be sure that any force, a tornado, a volcano or a typhoon, wouldn't be able to knock you out of love; because love exists on its own.
ARIZONA DREAM 1992
The first cut of the film was about 4 hours long. Emir Kusturica gave Johnny Depp a copy of the version.
An Innuit hunter races his sled home with a fresh-caught halibut. This fish pervades the entire film, in real and imaginary form. Meanwhile, Axel tags fish in New York as a naturalist's gofer. He's happy there, but a messenger arrives to bring him to Arizona for his uncle's wedding. It's a ruse to get Axel into the family business. In Arizona, Axel meets two odd women: vivacious, needy, and plagued by neuroses and familial discord. He gets romantically involved with one, while the other, rich but depressed, plays accordion tunes to a gaggle of pet turtles.
Who Said It: Johnny Depp as Axel Blackmar Director: Emir Kusturica Stars: Johnny Depp, Jerry Lewis, Lili Taylor, Vincent Gallo Box Office Gross: $112,547 (1994) (Limited Release) Oscars: None 12
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Touch me again, I'll kill ya, I TOUCH YOU. Understand? You little son-of-a-bitch!
SCENT OF A WOMEN 1992
Al Pacino was helped by a school for the blind in his preparation for this role. He said that he made himself appear blind by not allowing his eyes to focus on anything.
Frank is a retired Lt Col in the US army. He's blind and impossible to get along with. Charlie is at school and is looking forward to going to university; to help pay for a trip home for Christmas, he agrees to look after Frank over thanksgiving. Frank's niece says this will be easy money, but she didn't reckon on Frank spending his thanksgiving in New York.
Who Said It: Al Pacino as Lieutenant Colonel Frank Slade Director: Martin Brest Stars: Al Pacino, Chris O'Donnell, James Rebhorn Box Office Gross: $134,095,253 (1993) Oscars: Best Actor in a Leading Role (Pacino) 14
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I could have gotten one more person... and I didn't! And I... I didn't SCHINDLER’S LIST 1993
Who Said It: Liam Neeson as Oskar Schindler Director: Steven Spielberg Stars: Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes, Ben Kingsley, Embeth Davidtz Box Office Gross: $321,306,305 (1993) Oscars: Best Art Direction-Set Decoration, Best Cinematography, Best Director, Best Film Editing, Best Music, Original Score, Best Picture, Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published
Steven Spielberg offered the job of director to Roman Polanski. Polanski turned it down because the subject was too personal. He had lived in the Krakow ghetto until the age of 8, when he escaped on the day of the liquidation. His mother later died at Auschwitz concentration camp. Polanski would later direct his own film about the Holocaust, The Pianist.
Oskar Schindler is a vainglorious and greedy German businessman who becomes unlikely humanitarian amid the barbaric Nazi reign when he feels compelled to turn his factory into a refuge for Jews. Based on the true story of Oskar Schindler who managed to save about 1100 Jews from being gassed at the Auschwitz concentration camp. A testament for the good in all of us. 16
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IN THIS COURTROOM, MR.MILLER, JUSTICE IS BLIND TO MATTERS OF RACE, CREED, COLOUR, RELIGION, AND SEXUAL ORIENTATION. JOE MILLER: WITH ALL DUE RESPECT, YOUR HONOR, WE DON'T LIVE IN THIS COURTROOM, DO WE? PHILADELPHIA 1993
Daniel Day-Lewis, Michael Keaton and Andy Garcia were all offered the role of Andrew Beckett. Tom Hanks lost 26 pounds during his role for this film.
Andrew Beckett, a gay lawyer infected with AIDS, is fired from his conservative law firm in fear that they might contract AIDS from him. After Andrew is fired, in a last attempt for peace, he sues his former law firm with the help of a homophobic lawyer, Joe Miller. During the court battle, Miller sees that Beckett is no different than anyone else on the gritty streets of the city of brotherly love, sheds his homophobia and helps Beckett with his case before AIDS overcomes him.
Who Said It: Denzel Washington as Joe Miller Director: Jonathan Demme Stars: Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington, Roberta MaxwellBox Office Gross: $206,678,440 (1994) Oscars: Best Actor in a Leading Role (Tom Hanks), Best Music, Original Song 18
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The dream don't come closer by itself.
We gotta run after it now.
CARLITO’S WAY 1993
Al Pacino had difficulty with his scenes with Jorge Porcel, who played Saso, the club owner. The actor, who was primarily a television comedian, spoke no English and learned his lines phonetically.
Finally released from prison, Carlito Brigante has vowed that he will not go back to the life he once had. His move to a new life isn't easy, as Carlito must resist every taunt and every opportunity back into his old lifestyle. He meets up with his old love, Gail who shows him the person he can be in a happy life, but his good friend and lawyer, David Kleinfeld is having problems of his own and would love the help he could gain from the legend known as Carlito.
Who Said It: Al Pacino as Carlito Brigante Director: Brian De Palma Stars: Al Pacino, Sean Penn, Penelope Ann Miller Box Office Gross: $63,848,322 (1993) Oscars: None 20
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The rifle is the first weapon you learn how to use, because it lets you keep your distance from the client. The closer you get to being a pro, the closer you can get to the client. The knife, for example, is the last thing you learn.
LEON 1994
According to Luc Besson, the role of LĂŠon was always intended for Jean Reno and no one else. However, according to the Fact Track on the Deluxe Edition DVD, both Mel Gibson and Keanu Reeves were extremely interested in the role.
Mathilda, a twelve-year old New York girl, is living an undesirable life among her half-family. Her father stores drugs for two-faced cop Norman Stansfield. Only her little brother keeps Mathilda from breaking apart. One day, Stansfield and his team take cruel revenge on her father for stretching the drugs a little, thus killing the whole family. Only Mathilda, who was out shopping, survives. Leon, who is completely unexperienced in fatherly tasks, and in friendships, does his best to keep Mathilda out of trouble - unsuccessfully.
Who Said It: J.Reno as Leon Director: Luc Besson Stars: Jean Reno, Gary Oldman, Natalie Portman, Danny Aiello Box Office Gross: $45,284,974 (1994) Oscars: None 22
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English motherfucker,
do you SPEAK it?
PULP FICTION 1994
This true story follows FBI agent Joe Pistone as he infiltrates the mafia of New York. Befriending Lefty Ruggiero, Pistone is able to embed himself in a mafia faction lead by Sonny Black. Ruggiero and Pistone become tight as the group goes about collecting money for ''the bosses''. Eventually, the group become big time when Black himself becomes a boss, all the while Pistone collects evidence. However, the trials and tribulations of the undercover work become more than Pistone can bear. His marriage falls apart and to top it off, the mafia suspect a mole in the organization. The real dilemma is afforded to Pistone, who knows if he walks away from the mafia, Ruggiero will be the one punished.
During a two day break in filming, Michael Madsen impulsively proposed to and married DeAnna Madsen. According to Madsen, when he told Al Pacino, Pacino was disgusted with Madsen’s impulsiveness, but the Madsens have now been married for almost 15 years.
Who Said It: Al Pacino as Lefty Ruggiero Director: Mike Newell Stars: Al Pacino, Johnny Depp, Michael Madsen Box Office Gross: $124,909,762 (1997) Oscars: 1 Nomination 24
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Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies. SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION 1994
At the location where the jail scene was to be shot a prison riot broke out the day before, causing a lockdown and a “prison” had to be constructed.
Andy Dufresne is a young and successful banker whose life changes drastically when he is convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of his wife and her lover. Set in the 1940's, the film shows how Andy, with the help of his friend Red, the prison entrepreneur, turns out to be a most unconventional prisoner.
Who Said It: Tim Robbins as Andy Dufresne Director: Frank Darabont Stars: Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, B.Gunton Box Office Gross: £2,344,349 $ (1995) Oscars: 7 Nomination 26
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My momma always said. Life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get.
FORREST GUMP 1994
The line, “My name is Forrest Gump. People call me Forrest Gump,� was ad libbed by Tom Hanks while filming the scene and director Robert Zemeckis liked it so much that he decided to keep it in.
Forrest Gump is a simple man with a low I.Q. but good intentions. He is running through childhood with his best and only friend Jenny. His ''mama'' teaches him the ways of life and leaves him to choose his destiny. Forrest joins the army for service in Vietnam, finding new friends called Dan and Bubba, he wins medals, creates a famous shrimp fishing fleet, inspires people to jog, starts a ping-pong craze, create the smiley, write bumper stickers and songs, donating to people and meeting the president several times. However, this is all irrelevant to Forrest who can only think of his childhood sweetheart Jenny Curran. Who has messed up her life. Although in the end all he wants to prove is that anyone can love anyone.
Who Said It: Tom Hanks as Forrest Gump Director: Robert Zemeckis Stars: T.Hanks, R. Williams, S.Field Box Office Gross: $677,387,716 (1993) Oscars: Best Actor in a Leading Role (Hanks), Best Director, Best Effects, Visual Effects, Best Film Editing, Best Picture, Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published 28
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The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.
THE USUAL SUSPECTS 1995
When Redfoot flicks his cigarette into the face of McManus, it was originally intended to hit his chest, so McManus’ reaction is actually Stephen Baldwin’s real unscripted reaction that Bryan Singer decided to keep in the movie.
Following a truck hijack in New York, five conmen are arrested and brought together for questioning. As none of them is guilty, they plan a revenge operation against the police. The operation goes well, but then the influence of a legendary mastermind criminal called Keyser Söze is felt. It becomes clear that each one of them has wronged Söze at some point and must pay back now. The payback job leaves 27 men dead in a boat explosion, but the real question arises now: Who actually is Keyser Söze?
Who Said It: Kevin Spacey as Verbal Director: Bryan SingerStars: Kevin Spacey, Bencio Del Toro, Kevin Pollak Box Office Gross: $34,482,404 (1995) Oscars: Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Spacey), Best Writing-Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen 30
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In the casino, the cardinal rule is to keep them playing and to keep them coming back. The longer they play, the more they lose, and in the end, we get it all.
CASINO 1995
This Martin Scorsese film depicts the Janus-like quality of Las Vegas-it has a glittering, glamorous face, as well as a brutal, cruel one. Ace Rothstein and Nicky Santoro, mobsters who move to Las Vegas to make their mark, live and work in this paradoxical world. Seen through their eyes, each as a foil to the other, the details of mob involvement in the casinos of the 1970's and '80's are revealed. Ace is the smooth operator of the Tangiers casino, while Nicky is his boyhood friend and tough strongman, robbing and shaking down the locals. However, they each have a tragic flaw deepening spiral of drugs and violence.
The word “fuck� is said 428 times, including in the narration - 2.4 times per minute on average. The film held the record for the most uses of the word until the release of Summer of Sam, which has a reported 435 uses. There are two other films that use it more as well; Gutterballs at 625 and the documentary Fuck at 824.
Who Said It: Robert De Niro as Sam 'Ace' Rothstein Director: Martin Scorsese Stars: Robert De Niro, Sharon Stone, Joe Pesci, Kevin Pollak, Frank Vincent Box Office Gross: $116,112,375 (1995) Oscars: 1 Nomination 32
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It’s easier to pull a trigger than play a guitar. It’s easIer to destroy than to create. DESPERADO 1995
Though Quentin Tarantino wasn’t initially cast in the movie, the character he plays was based on him. Steve Buscemi was originally cast in the role, but when Tarantino expressed an interest he was immediately given the part.
We pick up the story as a continuation of El Mariachi, where an itinerant musician, looking for work, gets mistaken for a hitman and thereby entangled in a web of love, corruption, and death. This time, he is out to avenge the murder of his lover and the maiming of his fretting hand, which occurred at the end of the earlier movie. However, the plot is recapitulated, and again, a case of mistaken identity leads to a very high body count, involvement with a beautiful woman who works for the local drug lord, and finally, the inevitable face-to-face confrontation and bloody showdown.
Who Said It: Antonio Banderas as El Mariachi Director: Robert Rodriguez Stars: Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Steve Buscemi Box Office Gross: $25,405,445 (1995) (USA) Oscars: None 34
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THIS ISN'T GOING TO HAVE A HAPPY ENDING.
SE7EN 1995
This thriller portrays the exploits of a deranged serial-killer. His twisted agenda involves choosing seven victims who represent egregious examples of transgressions of each of ''the Seven Deadly Sins''. He then views himself as akin to the Sword of God, handing out horrific punishment to these sinners. Two cops, an experienced veteran of the streets who is about to retire and the ambitious young homicide detective hired to replace him, team up to capture the perpetrator of these gruesome killings. Unfortunately, they too become ensnared in his diabolical plan....
Denzel Washington turned down the part that went to Brad Pitt, telling Entertainment Weekly that the film was too “dark and evil.� Washington latter regretted his decision upon seeing a screening and David Cronenberg was offered a chance to direct this but he turned it down.
Who Said It: Morgan Freeman as William Somerset Director: Jonathan Demme Stars: Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman, Gwyneth Paltrow, Box Office Gross: $327,311,859 (1996) Oscars: 1 Nomination 36
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THERE NEVER WAS AN AaRON,
COUNSELOR. PRIMAL FEAR 1996
When a young man, Aaron, is charged with the horrific murder of Archbishop Rushman, hot-shot Chicago lawyer Martin Vail takes on his defense at no charge. Aaron was a homeless street kid before he was taken in by the Archbishop. He's shy and speaks with a stammer. Vail is convinced that Aaron is innocent but after discovering a video that shows Aaron may have had good reason to want the Archbishop dead, he begins to question that conclusion. Aaron has something of a surprise for him as well.
When trying out for the role of the altar boy, Edward Norton went into the audition in character, complete with stutters and all, and this won his role.
Who Said It: Edward Norton as Roy Director: Gregory Hoblit Stars: Richard Gere, Laura Linney, Edward Norton Box Office Gross: $102,616,183 (1996) Oscars: 1 Nomination 38
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PROMISE ME THAT YOU WILL NEVER GIVE UP... NO MATTER
HOW HOPELESS.
TITANIC 1997
At the location where the jail scene was to be shot a prison riot broke out the day before causing a lockdown and a “prison� had to be constructed.
101-year-old woman named Rose DeWitt Bukater tells the story to her granddaughter Lizzy Calvert, Brock Lovett, Lewis Bodine, Bobby Buell and Anatoly Mikailavich on the Keldysh about her life set in April 10th 1912, on a ship called Titanic when young Rose boards the departing ship with the upper-class passengers and her mother, Ruth DeWitt Bukater, and her fiance, Caledon Hockley. Meanwhile, a drifter and artist named Jack Dawson and his best friend Fabrizio De Rossi win third-class tickets to the ship in a game. Story from departure until the death of Titanic on its first and last voyage April 15th, 1912 at 2:20 in the morning.
Who Said It: Leonardo DiCaprio as Jack Director: James Cameron Stars: Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Billy Zane Box Office Gross: $2,185,372,302 (1997) Oscars: Best Sound, Best Picture, Best Music, Original Song, Best Music, Original Dramatic Score, Best Film Editing, Best Effects, Visual Effects, Best Effects, Sound Effects Editing, Best Director (Cameron), Best Costume Design, Best Cinematography, Best Art Direction-Set Decoration 40
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They just fuck you and they fuck you and they fuck you... and then just when you think it’s all over, that’s when the real fucking starts!
THE GAME 1997
In searching for a perfect engine sound for Nicholas’ 7 series BMW, one member of the sound editing team located in Sausalito, CA actually borrowed his high school friend’s Dinan modified BMW 540 for half-day.
Nicholas Van Orton is a very wealthy San Francisco banker, but he is an absolute loner, even spending his birthday alone. In the year of his 48th birthday (the age his father committed suicide) his brother Conrad, who has gone long ago and surrendered to addictions of all kinds, suddenly returns and gives Nicholas a card, giving him entry to unusual entertainment provided by something called Consumer Recreation Services (CRS). Giving up to curiosity, Nicholas visits CRS and all kinds of weird and bad things start to happen to him.
Who Said It: Sean Penn as Conrad Director: David Fincher Stars: Michael Douglas, Deborah Kara Unger, Sean Penn Box Office Gross: $109,423,648 (1997) Oscars: None 44
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A good plan today is better than a perfect plan tomorrow. WAG THE DOG 1997
After this film started production and before its release, US President Bill Clinton became involved in a sex scandal and threatened military action against Iraq.
After being caught in a scandalous situation days before the election, the president does not seem to have much of a chance of being re-elected. One of his advisers contacts a top Hollywood producer in order to manufacture a war in Albania that the president can heroically end, all through mass media.
Who Said It: Robert De Niro as Conrad Brean Director: Barry Levinson Stars: Dustin Hoffman, Robert De Niro, Anne Heche, Kirsten Dunst Box Office Gross: $64,256,513 (1997) Oscars: 2 Nomination 44
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AK-47. The very best there is. When you absolutely, positively got to kill every motherfucker in the room, accept no substitutes.
JACKIE BROWN 1997
Quentin Tarantino’s first and only film (as of 2010) to adapt from pre-existing material, rather than his own and probably the least violent of all Quentin Tarantino’s movies, as only 9 shots are fired, and 4 squibs of blood are seen used.
44 year old flight attendant Jackie Brown gets caught with gun dealer Ordell Robbie's money and to get the ATF off her back she sets up Ordell with her new friend, a bail bondsman named Max Cherry. However, what the ATF doesn't know is that they are part of her wild plan to get Ordell's half a million dollars and get off scott free. However, she has to do it under the noses of both Ordell, the ATF man and a local cop. What she doesn't know is Ordell's blonde beach bunny wants the money for herself as does Ordell's ex-con friend.
Who Said It: Samuel Jackson as Ordell Robbie Director: Quentin Tarantino Stars: Pam Grier, Samuel L. Jackson, Robert Forster, Robert De Niro, Michael Keaton Box Office Gross: $72,673,162 (1997) Oscars: 1 Nomination 46
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If you’re a rat, then I’m the biggest fucking mutt in the history of the mafia. DONNIE BRASCO 1997
During a two day break in filming, Michael Madsen impulsively proposed to and married DeAnna Madsen. According to Madsen, when he told Al Pacino, Pacino was disgusted with Madsen’s impulsiveness, but the Madsens have now been married for almost 15 years.
Who Said It: Al Pacino as Benjamin 'Lefty' Ruggiero Director: Mike Newell Stars: Al Pacino, Johnny Depp, Michael Madsen, Bruno Kirby, James Russo, Anne Heche Box Office Gross: $124,909,762 (1997) Oscars: 1 Nomination
In the 1970s, FBI Agent Joe Pistone goes undercover and infiltrates the mob in New York City. Using the name Donnie Brasco, he befriends a 'made' mafioso Benjamin 'Lefty' Ruggiero. As time goes by, Pistone begins to identify and care for his mafia friends, especially Lefty. Pistone is married and has children but he is away for weeks or months at a time eventually leading to his wife asking for a divorce. When he stops reporting to the FBI daily as is required, his superiors decide the time has come to pull the plug on the operation. Based on a true story. 48
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We are not enemies, but friends. We must not be enemies. Though passion may have strained, it must not break our bonds of affection. The mystic chords of memory will swell when again touched, as surely they will be, by the better angels of our nature. AMERICAN HISTORY X 1998
Seth wears a shirt during the basketball game featuring the number 88. This is a Nazi skinhead code for HH, or “Heil Hitler,� H being the 8th letter of the alphabet. It also refers to a set of 88 precepts written by the neo-nazi leader David Lane. The 88 precepts are rules and concepts that all White Supremacists lived by.
Derek Vineyard is paroled after serving 3 years in prison for killing two thugs who tried to break into/steal his truck. Through his brother, Danny Vineyard's narration, we learn that before going to prison, Derek was a skinhead and the leader of a violent white supremacist gang that committed acts of racial crime throughout L.A. and his actions greatly influenced Danny. Reformed and fresh out of prison, Derek severs contact with the gang and becomes determined to keep Danny from going down the same violent path as he did.
Who Said It: Edward Norton as Derek Vinyard Director: Tony Kaye Stars: Edward Norton, Edward Furlong, Beverly D'Angelo Box Office Gross: $23,875,127 (1998) Oscars: 1 Nomination 50
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Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, MAN.
THE BIG LEBOWSKI 1998
The word “dude” is used around 161 times in the movie. 160 spoken and once in text in the credits for “Gutterballs” the second dream sequence and The Dude says “man” 147 times in the movie, nearly 1.5 times a minute.
When "The Dude" Lebowski is mistaken for a millionaire Lebowski, two thugs urinate on his rug to coerce him into paying a debt he knows nothing about. While attempting to gain recompense for the ruined rug from his wealthy counterpart, he accepts a one-time job with high pay-off. He enlists the help of his bowling buddy, Walter, a gun-toting Jewish-convert with anger issues. Deception leads to more trouble, and it soon seems that everyone from porn empire tycoons to nihilists want something from The Dude.
Who Said It: Jeff Bridges as The Dude Director: Ethan Coen, Joel Coen Stars: Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Julianne Moore, Steve Buscemi, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Tara Reid Box Office Gross: $46,189,568 (1998) Oscars: None 52
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I’m tired of all the pain I feel and hear in the world. Mostly, I’m tired of people being ugly to each other.
THE GREEN MILE 1999
Paul Edgecomb is a slightly cynical veteran prison guard on Death row in the 1930's. His faith, and sanity, deteriorated by watching men live and die, Edgecomb is about to have a complete turn around in attitude. Describing John Coffey, he's eight feet tall and he has hands the size of waffle irons. He's been accused of the murder of two children... and he's afraid to sleep in a cell without a night-light. And Edgecomb, as well as the other prison guards - Brutus, a sympathetic guard, and Percy, a stuck up, perverse, and violent person, are in for a strange experience that involves intelligent mice, brutal executions, and the revelation about Coffey's innocence and his true identity.
Originally, Tom Hanks was going to play the Old Paul Edgecomb but the makeup tests didn’t make him look credible enough to be an elderly man. Dabbs Greer was cast instead as the older Paul Edgecomb.
Who Said It: Michael Clarke Duncan as John Coffey Director: Frank Darabont Stars: Tom Hanks, Michael Clarke Duncan, David Morse , Michael Clarke Duncan Box Office Gross: $286,801,374 (2000) Oscars: 4 Nomination 54
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