Philadelphia: Opening Statements Court Scene (DENZEL WASHINGTON HD CLIP) 

The techniques that Denzel uses during cross-examination are effective techniques that are still taught to lawyers today. Whoever the legal consultant was in this film deserves high praise.

I remember watching this in the theaters, and everybody groaning at Mary Steenbergen's incessant "Fact. Fact. Fact." opening statement. If the writers were shooting for "annoying" with her opening, they nailed it.

I simply love Denzel Washington for his gesticulations alone. The way he points at the defendants is beyond cool. What an amazing actor!

Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington, Jason Robards, Charles Napier, Mary Steenburgen and Daniel Von Bargen in one scene. All legends.

'Congratulations, that must have been a very. . . satisfactory experience.' Denzel is one sarcastic bastard. :-) Absolutely brilliant.

i still use the phrase "explain this to me like i'm a 4-year old" to this day because of Denzel's character

I love that the defense starts their opening by stating “fact”, then immediately proceeds to state an opinion

I’ve always loved Denzel as an actor and a person. His acting is no less than impeccable. He becomes the character in the movies he has made.

Denzel can be anyone but still be cool as hell.

-Brian: "Oh, my God. What is wrong with you?" -Stewie: "I swear to God, that was supposed to be Food Fight."

This is the moment when Kruger realized he needed to run his Industrial Smoothing business as a workplace that treated his employees with dignity and respect.

Do you know what a courtroom smells like? It smells like pine oil.

Denzel is a fucking legend. Even though he's done a lot of cheesy action flicks lately he is still my favorite of all time.

DENZEL WASHINGTON is such a legend

2 academy award winners side by side showing how its done right there 👏

Damn, who doesn't love a great courtroom drama! Since it's so solitary, you have to have great dialogue, acting, camera work, story, etc, etc, and same goes for comedy! My cousin vinny is still one of my all time favorite comedies!

I like how the Denzel Washington character plays into the emotions of the jury about the lack of understanding of AIDS in the 90's, a lawyer who was fired because his lawfirm panicked, and a mystery element of if his client disclosed his illness to his job or what he does behind closed doors (sexual orientation).

I love that they're looking directly into the camera like we're the jurors.

Seven months from filing to completed discovery and then trial???? Philadelphia is an awesome jurisdiction!

Doesn't matter the character Denzel plays, he does it to perfection. Tom Hanks too. Gifted actors !!!

Bruh Tom Hanks got an oscar for this but lets be 100 Denzel was the real MVP

My favorite part is when the guy keeps saying “yutes”, and the judge says “Mr. Gambini! What is a yute??” And he says “excuse me your honor, yoouuuthhhs”. LOL. Hilarious!!

this movie is a master class on every level best performance from both leading men

Denzel is such a good actor

Fact. A bologna sandwich can be a very delightful meal if youre hungry enough.

Krueger sitting there thinking maybe he could make it 4 times around in the spinning chair if he kicked off the desk with enough force

It occurred to me recently: Denzel Washington has not appeared in any of my favorite movies. Films I like, sure, but no favorites. Yet he is quite possibly my favorite actor. He's riveting. Every. Single. Time. What a gem.

**DINGO AND THE BABY! 97.1!**

The "Fact" part reminded me of Jim from the Office, Impersonating Dwight. "Bears!....Beets!....Battlestar Galactica!"

I love how this film captures my city❤️. Stellar performances from both Denzel and Tom

If she says fact one more time I’m gonna lose it

Fact: Denzel and Hanks are the best actors of all time

2 of the BEST actors of our time.

I can still hear the woman lawyer scream EMMETTTTTTTTTT!!!

Nobody can act like Denzel Washington

Denzel's small mannerisms, the headshake and his particular accent.

"Forget everythin u seen in the movies and the media", is a classic

Denzel Washington is an actor for me, that I easily forget how amazing and powerful he is when I'm not watching him. Then every time I see him in a scene I'm reminded why he is absolutely INCREDIBLE at what he does. Show stopper and scene stealer no matter who they opposite him. Its always been that way, and it will be until he is done. True master of the craft!

I just love how much time movies took to set a scene back then and really took time for each scene.

Denzel should have received an Oscar. Best theme song in history

It's infuriating hearing the judge's ruling at the end. It's a pretty big leap from "impressed and delighted" to "merely satisfactory", and it's a leap made by altering - not "amplifying" - what was initially said.

“I swear to god that was supposed to be food fight!”

This movie is beautiful on so many levels

An important movie on many levels. My biggest complaint is the “confession scene”. Jason Robards’ character wouldn’t have hung himself out there like that.

looking right into the camera like we are jury members is very clever direction.

One of the best movies ever. Tom Hanks and Denzel Washington are amazing together.

every single actor in this movie bet all their coins. There is not a single performance that can be questioned. That is why it was so effective and emotional.

Permission to treat the witness as hostile, Your Honor? He's a dead fish up here.

Fun-fact: Mr. Laird was played by the legendary B-movie filmmaker, Roger Corman. Corman gave many actors and filmmakers their early start in Hollywood through his numerous low-budget productions. Director Jonathan Demme was one of those people, having made his directorial debut with the Corman-produced 1974 women-in-prison film Caged Heat.

Where are these types of movies nowadays? The depth, the intelligence. the emotions, the great writing, the humanity, the lessons? Nowadays its about what superhero is hot and how bloody can it be. I miss these types of stories

Joe's opening statement is so rational, very good one

Aside from the two most obvious stars here I hadn’t realized how many long time character actors were in this film. I saw several in this scene alone.

Antonio hates court...lemme out! and Clara Clayton loves story telling

Denzel would have been a spectacular lawyer

Denzel Washington’s performance in this film was so great

Howard Shore’s score is amazing.

I like how Kruger is paying attention in the jury

Great cast, and Tom Hanks deserved the Oscar, but Denzel carried this movie.

Excellent movie! Absolutely ridiculous that Denzel didnt win anything,he was perfect for this role.

The jury members all looked at Denzel thinking, "Creasy Bear."

This clip alone convinced me to buy this movie. I love court room dramas, especially those that show a high degree of legal accuracy. And I've never seen this one before.

So many brilliant actors

I wonder if the "most replayed" mark is because people are fond of Antonio Banderas' gesture, or if everyone else (like me) absolutely despise Miss Conine

This is a movie anyone can love.

I saw this in a theater and now realize how star studded the cast was at the time with minor characters. Denzel should of won best supporting for this role. Tom won best actor 👏

00:01 wow, I recognised Howard Shore's style immediately. Nice.

Denzil Washington is a brilliant lawyer.

Mary Steenburgen is a smart smart beautiful creature and she played a total monster in this movie.

1:00 Is that Antonio B.????

The way Tom Hank sits still watching the woman layer is impressive.

uh, everything that woman just said is bullshit. thank you. - Vinny Gambini

At 0:22 put the playback speed at 1.75x and you'll get a dead-on impression of Jackie Chiles

Denzel is a fine actor, as is Tom Hanks.

That type of opening "helicopter city shot" has been replaced by the steadier drone shot...

This is one reason I always tell ppl upfront that I’m disabled. Most employers would rather take their chances by pretending they didn’t know.

Love, love, love this film, actors, & soundtrack! 😍😍👏👏

Dang! I just realized how much Denzel resembles Jackie Chiles.

Denzel should’ve won an academy award for his, and should’ve been the lead

Denzel is the Philadelphia lawyer who saves the day.

I like the jury discussion at the end.

Oh Denzel. You just get better with age. Thank you.

Brother Denzel Washington is the goat & a legend

Antonio Banderas looked so cute in this scene.

Nah the way bell came and hands opened up this was a classic

He has acted in a lot of movies, a few really good detective thrillers and sci-fi type movies but this is probably the only role that he will be truly acknowledged, recognised, known and remembered for. It always makes good sense to make strong and serious movies with socially relevant themes to them, conveying the right message, but those need not be the only types of movies either. There is plenty of humor and comedy in the real world, you don't even have to look for it, it's all around. There is plenty of drama, action and adventures and experiences in the real world, you don't even have to search for it.

Aghhhh damn it. Didn't want the clip to end.

I've spotted about four actors in this scene who also played minor roles in Jonathan Demme's previous movie, Silence of the Lambs.

Great movie Dingo and the Baby used it for there sound board...

Savage opening statement from the defense

Ohh darn it, now I have to watch the whole thang!

@4:25 Roger Corman would not employ someone who didn't make him money

1:57 whats wrong with you 😂😂 family guy

Damn it! Now I have to go watch the movie.

i have yet to watch this movie and now i will

I hate her... and that makes her an awesome actress. Wow... she really killed it.

Denzel is amazing in this movie.

The actress playing the lawyer is soooo good at making us hate her. The Proto-Karen

The Privacy act of 1992 does not require that Andrew Beckett disclose his illness to his employer.

Dingo: oh my god, what's wrong with you

Bugger now I'll have to watch the entire movie.