Scent of a Woman (1992)

Frank Defends Charlie in Court

Frank (Al Pacino) decries the charges against Charlie (Chris O’Donnell) and makes a scene in the courtroom.

Directed by Martin Brest.

Released in 1992 by Universal.

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  • editors-choice: Inspirational Speeches
  • editors-choice: Monologues
  • editors-choice: Male Performances
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  • primary-genre: Drama
  • secondary-genre: Courtroom Dramas
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  • mood: Inspiring
  • prop: Cane
  • prop: Gavel
  • setting: Courtroom
  • setting: College
  • setting: School
  • theme: Honor
  • theme: Humility
  • theme: Ethics
  • actor: Al Pacino
  • actor: Matt Smith
  • actor: Baxter Harris
  • actor: Philip Seymour Hoffman
  • actor: James Rebhorn
  • actor: Nicholas Sadler
  • actor: Chris O'Donnell
  • actor: Todd Louiso
  • director: Martin Brest
  • producer: Martin Brest
  • producer: Ronald L. Schwary
  • producer: G. Mac Brown
  • cinematographer: Donald E. Thorin
  • composer: Thomas Newman
  • editor: William Steinkamp
  • editor: Michael Tronick
  • editor: Harvey Rosenstock
  • costume-designer: Aude Bronson-Howard
  • production-designer: Angelo P. Graham
  • role-name: George Willis, Jr.
  • role-name: Mr. Trask
  • role-name: Lieutenant Colonel Frank Slade
  • role-name: George Willis, Sr.
  • role-name: Charlie Simms
  • role-name: Jimmy Jameson
  • role-name: Trent Potter
  • role-name: Harry Havemeyer
  • screenwriter: Dino Risi
  • screenwriter: Giovanni Arpino
  • screenwriter: Ruggero Maccari
  • screenwriter: Bo Goldman
  • year: 1992
  • studio: Universal