Al Pacino's Iconic Final Speech (Full Scene) | Scent of a Woman

One of the best speeches and scenes ever …. “ be careful what kind of leaders you’re making here “

"There is nothing like the sight of an amputated spirit" What a profound statement

Al Pacino's performence in this flim has to be one of the best any actor has ever done

This scene always gives you goosebumps... Even if you watch it a million times...

I don’t know if Charlie’s silence here today is right or wrong. I’m not a judge or jury. But I can tell you this: he won’t sell anybody out to buy his future! And that, my friends, is called integrity. That’s called courage. Now that’s the stuff leaders should be made of. Now I have come to the crossroads in my life. I always knew what the right path was. Without exception, I knew. But I never took it. You know why? It was too damn hard. Now here’s Charlie. He’s come to the crossroads. He has chosen a path. It’s the right path. It’s a path made of principle that leads to character. Let him continue on his journey. You hold this boy’s future in your hands, committee. It’s a valuable future. Believe me. Don’t destroy it. Protect it. Embrace it. It’s gonna make you proud one day. I promise you.

One of the very best performances shown in a long time. Al Pacino definitely deserves recognition for his superior role in this film. He has certainly made his mark. And, an amazing actor.

One of the best scenes from any movie I have ever scene...

One of the best films produced

What a fantastic final speech it was. It brought tears to my eyes the first time I watched the movie.

Pacino at his absolute best. A more finer acting performance you will never ever witness. Hell! He even made me believe he was blind for a time. As for the speech, full marks to the scriptwriter also for an inspirational set of words, together with Pacino's masterful delivery. A more accurate and heartfelt exposition in a few lines of what true integrity really means, I have never heard or read before or since. I also love the bit at the end of his speech when Frank turns to Charlie and says: How's that for cornball. Frank has known from the outset that this is a show trial and he recognises that to counter the conniving asshole of a Dean trying to crucify his newfound friend, he's got to do some playing to the gallery himself, hence his eloquent defence of Charlie. Shows you something about the power of well-chosen language in the art of persuasion. A scene that should be shown in every law school to their students. Rhetoric 101...

The Sweet Smell of JUSTICE

I never saw Al Pacino in a movie that I did not like but I truly agree this was his best of one of his best movies; best performance.

Best scene ever. I have showed this to my son many times and we have discussed this. I pray he gets it. ❤

Given the time elapsed since this movie came out and the people we see filling up Congress, I must say that the "be careful of what type of leaders you are creating" now seems eerily prescient.

How on earth did Pacino keep from blinking during these long lines? Just astounding. Probably the best acting job in Hollywood history. So glad he got the Oscar.

I bought a flamethrower after watching this. Oh my god greatest actor of all time.

One of Al Pacino's best performances ever... Epic

integrity, a word you don't find anymore, especially in politics in the u.s.

The days of an Oscar meaning something is long gone

This and the speech from Any Given Sunday are the best! Glad to find the whole thing in one place.