Runaway Train (Andrei Konchalovsky, 1985) -The "little bitty spot" speech

[Batpunkz]

This was some cold water to the face that I needed.

[elise6spirit]

Whenever I feel bad about my little job that doesn't pay very much, I just remember Manny, who wishes he could get a little job cleaning toilets or sweeping off cafeteria trays or mopping floors.

[amazingdany]

Genuinely talented Eric > shitty Pretty Woman-riding bullshit untalented sister.

[KellyGreen5555]

@amazingdany Agreed. Eric Roberts got all the looks and talent in that family. Little sister Julie just got the lucky break.

[ripley450]

earn for your family, thug

[Hemulen40]

Eric Roberts is a gr8 actor ! Sadly enuff his silly sis seems to be gettin all da attention . / Jon Voight is , and always was , one of da best !

[wandererlain]

If they ever try and remake this masterpiece, I'm going on a rampage, starting with Hollywood.

[wandererlain]

@7117Nate Best movie and performance of Jon Voight ever. It punches you right in the soul. A scene that demonstrates a hard but firm lesson from Manny, who probably landed up in jail because of his incompatability with the rule of The Man. But Manny IS The Man to all the lost souls and rebels of this world. He's so fucking cool.

[dega723]

@j80021 the scenario was written by a famous ex-convict, Edward Bunker. This scene really means something that transcend the movie. If all the kids that begin to turn out badly could see (I mean really see) this, it could change their point of view.

[wandererlain]

@dega723 Yes. That's why films like this and MCVICAR are the best prison-themed movies ever.

You get it right from the horse's mouth. That is, reality. Eddie Bunker also played of the RESERVOIR DOGS.

Mr. Blue.

[dega723]

@wandererlain Yes I knew that. He also plays the caracter Jonas in this one : the bald convict, best friend of Many

[dega723]

@wandererlain But I haven't seen McVicar (thanks). I think you would like films like "Bronson" and "Chopper" (two actual convicts). Did you know the Shakespeare quote given at the end of Runaway train was also the title of the first (and great I might add) Eddie Bunker novel "No beast so fierce". I strongly recommand you this one.

[wandererlain]

@dega723 I've seen Chopper. Not bad. Bronson is a tragic case. He got in more trouble in prison than out! Silly fool keep fighting all the time.

I'll have to read that book when I can find it. Money is scarce. Time is plentiful.

[sclogse1]

Eric Roberts is superb in this...but my favorite film with him is..

The Coca Cola Kid.

Just get it. It's a great film. Great.

[ripley450]

It's parts exceed it's sum; cinematography, score, script ... simply brilliant.

I'd next suggest Ridley Scott's - Alien 1979

[ripley450]

a real piece of art, written by a Japanese, directed by a Russian and VERY well acted ... well worth the investment

[danning1]

P.S. I think what makes this scene truly great is that Manny at the very end sadly admits he could never do what he's advising Buck to do. Without that part it wouldn't have the same impact.

[phambo101]

@j80021 No neeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee­eeeeeed to write out the script, asshole...We can hear the script WORD BY WORD!!!

[ebuz218]

@phambo101 FUCKIN A, DUDE! I HATE THAT SHIT TOO!!!!!

[blowsoncath]

a real masterpiece!

[danning1]

That's Generation X (Voight) talking to Generation Y (Roberts), particularly what Manny says at the very end. In my own case, that's a rare moment when someone could rightly accuse me of not practicing what I preach.

[mrebelo71]

@j80021 - Great lines.... a masterpiece

[Pestigor]

Great movie and scene.

[1f5sda]

The train is the star of this film.

[1f5sda]

I got this on DVD for Christmas in 2007.

[TonyManeroNY]

An' I'ma partyy, EEUH! Yayuh. Sheeit.. I'magota Mardi Gras. I'magota Vegas. An' I'munna go wit enough money in mah pocket ta catch 'em faaahhyn bitches, y'knowhatahmean? Y'know - Ah spend almost every night of mah life dreamin' about this kinda sheeit.

[ripley450]

@TonyManeroNY a learning moment for the Jersey Shore, lolz

[Setebos]

One of Jon Voight's finest moments. You want a neat contrast?  Compare this with the role he plays in the "National Treasure" films.

[Giffertronics]

Thanks for putting this up - perfect edit. I was talking to someone about the film and this scene stuck with us. Thanks to you, we were able to throw it onto the big screen and enjoy it instantly. Much appreciated Powerful film with superb acting throughout the entire cast, great soundtrack and beautiful cinematography

[rinbar70]

This movie is so powerful it's scary.

[felson99]

I think the true power of this scene is the fact that there is a little of Buck & Manny in all of us. We may be better at controling it, but it's there. Truly, it's the human condition............

[ILYA1831]

Do you know this speech was written by Edward Banker? Others dialogues in this film was wtitten by him too

[TheKonrad1984]

Does anyone were they were recording scenes with this train moving=?

[lowriderrob64]

Pay Attention to what im saying MUTHA FUCKA !!!

[Lastchancers]

As Dustin Hoffman once said to Jon Voight..."Man, you are such a good actor" As usual, Dustin was right.

[ericlv102]

has probado las trufas?-si las hubieras probado te acordarias...

[MeBenHalpin]

Jon Voigt deserved an oscar for this performance.

[cheezday]

Just amazing!!!! No other words!!

[Stinkerstien]

Maybe one of the best scenes in Film history. The first would be the final scene.

[sjje11]

One of the great mysteries of cinema is why Voight didn't get an Oscar for one of greatest acting performances of all time....Irving, Olivier, Gielgud?...they wouldn't have got through the audition.Vought inexplicably missed out to William Hurt and worse, the dire Out of Africa won Best Picture!

By the way people............clean that itty bitty spot........clean it for yourself, nobody else. If you don't, how will you explain that to your grandchildren?

[BlueRoseRocketBand2]

@sjje11 Yes, Voight should have won! What a performance. A movie buff friend of mine went to see movie. We talked over phone and I remarked on how great Voight was. He said " Voight is in the movie"? Till this day we'll talk about it when movies come up. Thats acting as an art form. This was the same guy who played "Conrack"!

[MeBenHalpin]

@BlueRoseRocketBand2 Think Jon Voigt made this movie really work his performance as the ruthless villian was so explosive and powerful, should got an Oscar.

[achastos]

I don,t think it,s a social statement but psychological.If you are willing to compromize your pride, ego, dreams and feelings then you evolve.But if you have the will to be yourself, unchanged under all circumstances you are walking your heroic way to a dead end

[ernk72]

@achastos agree

[mrwfraser]

@achastos Great summary, you have just said the quote of the year!

[taitoimpact]

@achastos This is a hard lesson that i had to learn (and still am).

they say that free movies on the net damages movie production and earnings. I watched this movie when i was a toddler and the other day i streamed it. Today i got this movie on DVD at the store. My point is, if the film is worth it, we will pay. And this movie is like Manny said "GOLD. 

[achastos]

My favorite scene in almost the entire cinema history

[ma7799]

You gonna clean that spot, and you gonna clean that spot.....

[amazingdany]

Also, Eric Roberts had ALWAYS 1000 times more talent than his phony, fake, untalented sister.

[amazingdany]

Everybody listen to that motherfucker, because he's telling the truth.

[YoSoyZuri]

I think the final scene is simply GENIUS!! I think it's impossible to see it and not feel real moved by it!! It should be watched from when they discover the train is going to a dead end - the powerful scene when he disconnects the wagon .... check the girl's face ..... IT SAYS IT ALL!!!!!

[YoSoyZuri]

I love that scene is such a lesson from Manny.... what a great scene!!!! I love everything about this film!!! John Voight is the ultimate heroe .... such an actor! Erick Roberts proved his talent in this movie!

[strat4860]

@intelligenceneeded soon we'll all be working for the government in one way or another: either directly or to pay taxes for all of the programs

[strat4860]

@j80021 yeah, better to go on welfare and live off of others who are willing to work hard and EARN a living... you idiot.

[rivkySS]

true classic..

[TURDPRODUKTION]

best scene of this fuckin film!

[jeansteph3d]

Thank you for this... jewel from the cinema

[sonderangerbot]

GREAT scene

[Sumumabitch78]

That might be,but it´s hilarious how some break their backs to blacklist him.And yes,it´s a disgrace that he supported Bush,Shame!.But he has SOME points in his criticism towards Obama.Fuck it!.So actingwise I don´t agree...After this movie he went under ground for unknown reasons fpr 10 years!He returned to film in Heat ´95.After that he never became BIG again,but he´s really good and i prefer the older Voight. The Rainmaker,M:I,Pride And Glory,Ali,Enemy O.T.S, U-Turn, And some crap,yes.

[sebastianclock]

All time favourite film.Can anyone tell me the name of the track playing on the radio in the prison when the riot breaks out

[skullcrusher301]

@sebastianclock the yellow rose of texas i think

[chaba49]

mores the pity

[brdrcrsr08]

he said what? ? against health care for the poor? so much for actors an empathy.

[Hypsan]

A powerful film with a couple of amazing performances and a soundtrack to match those final spectacular scenes of Jon riding on top of the engine, leaning all his weight into the wind and bitter cold, resigned to his fate -- a violent man all his life because that was what he did best. He couldn't get respect any other way. He lived violently, so he concluded he should go out violently -- especially if he could take out that sadistic warden who represented his life of few legit opportunities

[verdle]

Depressing as fuck. Inbelievable. This awesome actor. "Somethings can´t be explained"

[brdrcrsr08]

Listen to me when Im talking motherfucker! You gonna clean that spot. you gonna clean that spot! Mores the pity youngster...

nice Im not the only one that loves this film-can still see the guy voight based his character on from the first prison scared straight doc. Peace! gobama!

[TheKonrad1984]

allright keep going too 100 times hehe Greetings

[TheKonrad1984]

yeah i have seen this movie more then 50 times :)

[HangingTree]

Brutal! One of the greatest movies ever made. I've only seen one or two more that can bring you to your knees like this. A masterpiece!

[TheKonrad1984]

@HangingTree Totally AGREE with you,,yes one of the greatest movies ever made..for this scene right here,,i have no words :) Awesome.Greetings to you HangingTree and to all Runaway Train fans :)Peace,love and understanding!!!

[1f5sda]

Manny was a scary character!