This is from Tony Richardson's film, with Charles Dance as the Phantom, and Burt Lancaster as Carriere... It aint a good version of Gounod's masterpiece, tis true, BUT it was my introduction to the opera, and having seen this film, I sought the opera, and have loved it ever since. So, gratitude to the movie for that...!
This is just so so bad.... You cannot graft two distinct stories onto eachother like this! Just awful! It's a disservice to Gounod's opera, to Goethe's masterpiece, and also to Leroux, whose moving tale has been cheapened by this like a common strumpet!
@littleLotte8 exactly, and I think it wouldve been cool if they used that mask too.... you could hide a whole lot more ugly underneath... the way it shouldve been in that movie
WHAT IS THE ACTUAL NAME OF THIS PIECE FROM 'FAUST'??? I've seen a couple different titles, but would like to know the correct one. Anyone know?
By the way, this is my absolute FAVORITE version of The Phantom of the Opera (1990). My parents recorded it off of TV and I watched it a lot as a child. Now as an adult, I fall in love all over again every time I watch. This is one of the scenes I adore most. So moving, it makes me cry. :*)
Perfect!!! I love you!!! Beautifull!! Sou fascinada por ópera e tudo começou por este filme. Fausto é lindo e Charles Dance o melhor fantasma da ópera de todos os tempos.
@Camalot777 Well in some versions, he does go to Hell with Satan. In others, while Marguerite is praying, her interceding prayer saves him as well and they both go to Heaven. But in the original story, no.
I wish this song (at least the part with Erik and Christine singing) could be translated in English... I know it has something to do with showing love toward the end.
@phanofmusic626 The thing is - Marguerite sings her last lines to God, as she continues: "My Lord, protect me! I abandon myself to you! Pure angels, radiant angels, guide my soul to heaven's gate", while Mephisto and Faust sing: "Let's flee, maybe we still have time! Flee with me, I want it! See, the dawn is breaking!"
@Baccalaureus79 Yes, and that's what makes it such brilliant musical foreshadowing. :) Can you see how Marguerite being taken up to Heaven and Faust still being damned is echoed in the relationship between Christine and Erik?
@phanofmusic626 In the short duet scene, Faust (Erik) sings: "Yes, It's me, I love you. Despite all effort, even the evil demon, I've found you, already saved you, come, come in my heart." Marguerite (Christine) sings: "Yes, I love you. My bonds, death itself can't frighten me anymore, You found me, already saved me, I am in your heart."
@Baccalaureus79 Thank you so so much. Was there a place where you found the English translation for this or can you just translate it yourself? If there is a place you found the translation, could you please send me a link or something? Either way, thank you again.
@Baccalaureus79 But this is a very ominous piece of musical foreshadowing, as well. Do you remember what happens after this scene in the opera? Faust moves to embrace Marguerite... but she sees a vision of blood on Faust's hands, forces him away, and faints. Her soul is carried up to God, while Faust is still bound for Hell for his crimes.
When you think of it that way, this scene is brilliant in more ways than one.
@LittleKropotkin Yes, and this is the actual breakout role of Christine in the original story! Although it doesn't quite go this way in the book...
There is also quite a bit of foreshadowing in the use of this particular piece from Gounod's opera... can you see how the story of Christine and her relationship to Erik mirrors that of Marguerite and Faust, especially in the end?
I wonder what 2 fools disliked this video... probably Andrew L. Webber. lol I love his opera... but this aria is far more beautiful than anything in Phantom of the Opera.
The Webber musical and the film made from the musical are certainly fine, but this 1990 made-for-tv movie is THE best adaptation of Leroux's story, tout court!
@darkprose It doesn't even follow Leroux's story at all! The best adaption is probably Lon Chaney's.. but even that isn't all that close. Truth is, there is no really good adaptation of the original book.
@genmaximus110 I didn't say it was the most accurate or literal adaptation. If you don't like "adaptation," how about interpretation? For me, it's the best interpretation, though the silent version you refer to is right up there. It isn't often you can literally represent the novel or story on screen. There is always transformation involved, and I think this one captures something more than the others.
@darkprose Don't get me wrong, I do love this movie. It's just not accurate to the book, which I thought was what you meant. I liked the character that Dance added to Erik. He's so likeable and mysterious. And I love how he plays flute in the movie as well. It was so cool. And of course the Faust scene, which is important, because Christine should be singing Faust. That's how it is in the original book. And I love the pranks Erik plays on Carlotta, especially the itchy wig!
@darkprose But my favorite interpretation is the book "Phantom" by Susan Kay. It tells the story of Erik's birth all the way to his death. Kay did tons of research based on the few clues that Leroux gave about Erik's past. It's a phenomenal book.
@genmaximus110 And for uniqueness, I like "Angel of the Opera" by Sam Siciliano. It's a book that tells the same contents of Leroux's story, but throws in Sherlock Holmes trying to investigate the case. It sounds strange, but it's very true to the original book and it's just fun.
@genmaximus110 Thank you for these book recommendations -- they do sound very interesting. And I'm glad you clarified that you did like the movie. Some people believe that writing is a "purer" form, and that movies only end up distorting it. Which isn't completely wrong -- all movies adapted from books change their source material -- but that doesn't mean the movie is inherently inferior because of all that. All art is transformation, anyway.
@darkprose Writing isn't always so pure, especially when they write a book after a movie comes out. Those are some of the worst books ever! And movies help you visualize so much better, at least for me. I have an active imagination, but I do like to see visuals to help boost my experience. Yes, if you're a big Phantom fan, a fan of all the media out there, you must read those two books, especially the one by Susan Kay. It's priceless.
@LollirockStar7 yes, Charles Dane was lip sincing to the lyrics that were modifyied from the original libretto of faust just for the occasion of this soundtrack. They couldn't have chosen a more hansome and lovlier man to support the voice and interpretation of Garino...two very talented men!
AFAIK you're right, the singer is Gerard Garino. I remember that I saw the movie and ran to the next classical music store to find SOMETHING with him singing in. Back then, there was only one CD available... but I got one :)
i think that this adaptation is better than some others eventhough it is far from the book is because we see alot of character development and have perspective on all of the characters and not just thephantom and the story i think is one of the more touching ones and Erik is till my fav character. This scene is my favorite too I just feel so many emotions in the notes and in the inflection of the actiong and I prefer this tempo though it is just as good when its faster but I like this way better
Everytime I play this part the hair stands up on my arms, it's simply wonderful, I got this on DVD so I could be sure I could watch this whenever I needed goosebumps;) But thanks for posting this it's gives me easy access!
Combien de fois j'ai vu cette scéne quand j'étais un enfant: c'était la première fois ou j'entendais "Faust" et ... je voiais, et ré-voias toujour le VHS jusqu'à le consommer!
Would love to see a production like this on stage again. Today it seems to be popular to take an opera and twist into something totally unrecognizable from the original libretto.
the 2004 movie is more based on the musical done by Andrew Lloyd Webber , where this verison is based on Gaston Leroux novel. But i do agree with you on there
It is based on the teleplay by Arthur Kopit, who worked with Maury Yeston to create "the American musical" known simply as "Phantom." I like Leroux's story for my own quirky reasons, yet this adaptation is one of my favorites.
I fell in love with this opera because of this movie - and it's still one of my favourites! And especially the scenes from here - but the Phantom is sung originally by Gérard Garino, from whom I unfortunately only found one other recording. He's wonderful!
I consider myself something of a POTO purist so this movies wasn't really my cup of tea BUT...this scene steals all others in terms of Phantom cinema! It's too beautiful for words!
My dad taped this when it came on TV when I was little, and I never watched it until I became a Phan. There were some things that I thought were sort of silly, but this scene just blows me away. There's the true power of music for you! Wow.
You neglected to mention that the voice of Marguerite was French soprano, Michele Lagrange and the voice of the Phantom was French tenor, Gérard Garino.
Nossa! Incrível mesmo!
BianchiAdelson 2 weeks ago
I saw Faust a few days ago and during the prison scene this scene from the phantom of the opera kept coming to my mind.
cyanide336 3 weeks ago
Audience participation at the opera is usually frowned upon, but I think it works in this case. ;)
oatmealboy6 4 weeks ago
one question....is terri polo really singing here or is she lip syncing? who knew the meet the parents actress could sing like that
TheHuck73 1 month ago
@TheHuck73 actually, Michele Lagrange is the singing voice for Christine and
Gérard Garino for the Phantom.
emaneg 4 weeks ago
I wish this scene came with subtitles because you KNOW they're confessing their love to each other!
Koiscorpioberg2 2 months ago
I can't help it. Every time Meph appears, I laugh here. "I don't know what's going on here, but it's going to stop RIGHT NOW!"
blackleatherrain 2 months ago in playlist Classical Mix
Best version of Phantom of the Opera ever!!!!
MandyGR 3 months ago 4
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Doctor0Strangelove11 3 months ago
Superbly sung absolutely perfect but the "bravo" voices *in japanese makes me smile a bit....this must be updated from the NHK broadcast.
aosanshou 4 months ago
They cut off half of the scene?! Ahh... I suppose you can't have everything :) Oh Gounod... you were a genius
Engenue 4 months ago
This has got to be one of the most beautiful things I have ever heard/seen <3 <3 <3 This version kills me every time!
Singing4Disney 4 months ago
This is from Tony Richardson's film, with Charles Dance as the Phantom, and Burt Lancaster as Carriere... It aint a good version of Gounod's masterpiece, tis true, BUT it was my introduction to the opera, and having seen this film, I sought the opera, and have loved it ever since. So, gratitude to the movie for that...!
sennettfan2 4 months ago
They cut the final chorus out...this unequivocally sucks.
Sylderon 4 months ago
Grandiose...
InfernalPriest 4 months ago
This is just so so bad.... You cannot graft two distinct stories onto eachother like this! Just awful! It's a disservice to Gounod's opera, to Goethe's masterpiece, and also to Leroux, whose moving tale has been cheapened by this like a common strumpet!
mastermalaprop 4 months ago
and his voice please? c:
nathiecutie 5 months ago
@nathiecutie Erik's voice is dubbed by Gerard Garino and Christine's is dubbed by Michele Lagrange. Those were on the credits ;)
phanofmusic626 4 months ago
who's her voice?
nathiecutie 5 months ago
I would be very happy if somone could please tell me the lyrics in english, I am not the highest french translater at all, I only know basics! :P
SecretAngel98 5 months ago in playlist Classique
I finally found out what this song is about, and it makes it so much more special that she's singing it to Erik. <3
stakemespike04 5 months ago
This is how Gerard Butler needed to sound...
littleLotte8 6 months ago
@littleLotte8 Butler should never have been involved with Phantom in the first place....
Scar2401 5 months ago
@Scar2401 Completely agreed my friend...completely agreed.
littleLotte8 5 months ago
@littleLotte8 exactly, and I think it wouldve been cool if they used that mask too.... you could hide a whole lot more ugly underneath... the way it shouldve been in that movie
sirspamsalot2 5 months ago
I've watched this so much that I almost forgot that she's supposed to be blond.... hehe... Oops...
CallMeAngel234 6 months ago
I think it is called "Alerte! Alerte! Anges purs, anges radieux..." or something.
littleLotte8 6 months ago
good
redberry0 6 months ago
Le fers, le mort meme no me fond plus peur! :*
adkdmlie8 6 months ago
How could 3 people NOT like this?!?!? Ridiculous....
lmaja13 6 months ago
WHAT IS THE ACTUAL NAME OF THIS PIECE FROM 'FAUST'??? I've seen a couple different titles, but would like to know the correct one. Anyone know?
By the way, this is my absolute FAVORITE version of The Phantom of the Opera (1990). My parents recorded it off of TV and I watched it a lot as a child. Now as an adult, I fall in love all over again every time I watch. This is one of the scenes I adore most. So moving, it makes me cry. :*)
lmaja13 6 months ago
Who is the soprano?? She is so pure!!
pat7893 7 months ago
@pat7893 The singer double for Christine is Michele Lagrange :)
phanofmusic626 7 months ago
aww she is so in love with him. x
SweetieWee 7 months ago
I'm all smiles with this recording... Good find! :))
molecjdalton 8 months ago
I'm all smiles with this recording... Good find! :))
molecjdalton 8 months ago
Poor guy playing Faust got his part stolen.
sweeneysebbyalucard 8 months ago
Perfect!!! I love you!!! Beautifull!! Sou fascinada por ópera e tudo começou por este filme. Fausto é lindo e Charles Dance o melhor fantasma da ópera de todos os tempos.
MsMaurity 10 months ago
Where was Charles Dance when they were casting for Faust? lol
TheMEOWZERZ 1 year ago 12
What happens to Faust at the end of the opera? Does he go to Hell?
Camalot777 1 year ago
@Camalot777 Well in some versions, he does go to Hell with Satan. In others, while Marguerite is praying, her interceding prayer saves him as well and they both go to Heaven. But in the original story, no.
EmilyGreene1984 1 year ago
@EmilyGreene1984 I like the second version, then. We need more happy romances!
NeoVelocity 9 months ago
Thanks for posting this! Definitely where the movie should have ended. I liked how you edited the end. Good job!
OvaltineEucerin 1 year ago
I wish this song (at least the part with Erik and Christine singing) could be translated in English... I know it has something to do with showing love toward the end.
phanofmusic626 1 year ago
@phanofmusic626 The thing is - Marguerite sings her last lines to God, as she continues: "My Lord, protect me! I abandon myself to you! Pure angels, radiant angels, guide my soul to heaven's gate", while Mephisto and Faust sing: "Let's flee, maybe we still have time! Flee with me, I want it! See, the dawn is breaking!"
Baccalaureus79 1 year ago
@Baccalaureus79 Yes, and that's what makes it such brilliant musical foreshadowing. :) Can you see how Marguerite being taken up to Heaven and Faust still being damned is echoed in the relationship between Christine and Erik?
NeoItoh 1 year ago
@phanofmusic626 In the short duet scene, Faust (Erik) sings: "Yes, It's me, I love you. Despite all effort, even the evil demon, I've found you, already saved you, come, come in my heart." Marguerite (Christine) sings: "Yes, I love you. My bonds, death itself can't frighten me anymore, You found me, already saved me, I am in your heart."
Baccalaureus79 1 year ago
@Baccalaureus79 Thank you so so much. Was there a place where you found the English translation for this or can you just translate it yourself? If there is a place you found the translation, could you please send me a link or something? Either way, thank you again.
phanofmusic626 1 year ago
@Baccalaureus79 I translated it from the French myself. I'm glad that I could be of help.
Baccalaureus79 1 year ago
@Baccalaureus79 But this is a very ominous piece of musical foreshadowing, as well. Do you remember what happens after this scene in the opera? Faust moves to embrace Marguerite... but she sees a vision of blood on Faust's hands, forces him away, and faints. Her soul is carried up to God, while Faust is still bound for Hell for his crimes.
When you think of it that way, this scene is brilliant in more ways than one.
NeoItoh 1 year ago
I have watched this so many times it's brought my mother nearly to insanity! Yay for the handsome Charles Dance!
TheMEOWZERZ 1 year ago
Jacques Mars-блистательно ,красива,достойно!
TheWind1961 1 year ago
i could watch this scene forever <3 amazing
phantompanda14 1 year ago 3
I love how well this movie integrates the actual opera. And the singing is amazing. <3
LittleKropotkin 1 year ago 11
@LittleKropotkin Yes, and this is the actual breakout role of Christine in the original story! Although it doesn't quite go this way in the book...
There is also quite a bit of foreshadowing in the use of this particular piece from Gounod's opera... can you see how the story of Christine and her relationship to Erik mirrors that of Marguerite and Faust, especially in the end?
NeoItoh 1 year ago
Fler skulle lyssna till detta. Many more should listnen to this. This actually opera by Gounod.
KGQ39 1 year ago
I wonder what 2 fools disliked this video... probably Andrew L. Webber. lol I love his opera... but this aria is far more beautiful than anything in Phantom of the Opera.
genmaximus110 1 year ago 4
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CyboRKg 1 year ago
The Webber musical and the film made from the musical are certainly fine, but this 1990 made-for-tv movie is THE best adaptation of Leroux's story, tout court!
darkprose 1 year ago
@darkprose It doesn't even follow Leroux's story at all! The best adaption is probably Lon Chaney's.. but even that isn't all that close. Truth is, there is no really good adaptation of the original book.
genmaximus110 1 year ago
@genmaximus110 I didn't say it was the most accurate or literal adaptation. If you don't like "adaptation," how about interpretation? For me, it's the best interpretation, though the silent version you refer to is right up there. It isn't often you can literally represent the novel or story on screen. There is always transformation involved, and I think this one captures something more than the others.
darkprose 1 year ago
@darkprose Don't get me wrong, I do love this movie. It's just not accurate to the book, which I thought was what you meant. I liked the character that Dance added to Erik. He's so likeable and mysterious. And I love how he plays flute in the movie as well. It was so cool. And of course the Faust scene, which is important, because Christine should be singing Faust. That's how it is in the original book. And I love the pranks Erik plays on Carlotta, especially the itchy wig!
genmaximus110 1 year ago 2
@darkprose But my favorite interpretation is the book "Phantom" by Susan Kay. It tells the story of Erik's birth all the way to his death. Kay did tons of research based on the few clues that Leroux gave about Erik's past. It's a phenomenal book.
genmaximus110 1 year ago
@genmaximus110 And for uniqueness, I like "Angel of the Opera" by Sam Siciliano. It's a book that tells the same contents of Leroux's story, but throws in Sherlock Holmes trying to investigate the case. It sounds strange, but it's very true to the original book and it's just fun.
genmaximus110 1 year ago
@genmaximus110 Thank you for these book recommendations -- they do sound very interesting. And I'm glad you clarified that you did like the movie. Some people believe that writing is a "purer" form, and that movies only end up distorting it. Which isn't completely wrong -- all movies adapted from books change their source material -- but that doesn't mean the movie is inherently inferior because of all that. All art is transformation, anyway.
darkprose 1 year ago
@darkprose Writing isn't always so pure, especially when they write a book after a movie comes out. Those are some of the worst books ever! And movies help you visualize so much better, at least for me. I have an active imagination, but I do like to see visuals to help boost my experience. Yes, if you're a big Phantom fan, a fan of all the media out there, you must read those two books, especially the one by Susan Kay. It's priceless.
genmaximus110 1 year ago
God, how I love this movie !!!
PissGegenDenWind 1 year ago
LOVE this movie, my favorite part!!!!
PhantomoftheOperaOG 1 year ago
As corny as this scene is, it really touches me.
EriksDiva 1 year ago
Yes, a sweet voice...but a sharp in his upper register!
Chiliarches 1 year ago
Best version of "Phantom" EVER.
thespiswolf 1 year ago
but wasn't the singer for The Phantom Gerard Garino?
LollirockStar7 1 year ago
@LollirockStar7 yes, Charles Dane was lip sincing to the lyrics that were modifyied from the original libretto of faust just for the occasion of this soundtrack. They couldn't have chosen a more hansome and lovlier man to support the voice and interpretation of Garino...two very talented men!
ALLHISLOVE4ME 1 year ago 2
@LollirockStar7
AFAIK you're right, the singer is Gerard Garino. I remember that I saw the movie and ran to the next classical music store to find SOMETHING with him singing in. Back then, there was only one CD available... but I got one :)
Khitra 1 year ago
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DidlLidlDoo 1 year ago
this movie is much better, than the new one from 2004!!! this has style and class! LOVE IT!!!
DidlLidlDoo 1 year ago
Is there any way to get a translation of this? I think it's absolutely beautiful and I'd love to know what they're saying in English!
buffyrules01 1 year ago
WTF? Is this phantom of the opera? I was looking for FAUST!
stumpie0789 1 year ago
@stumpie0789 sssttt......
angelofmusicangel 1 year ago
GREAT! I love this movie, saw it when I was about 10 (or so) for the first time and since this time it's one of my favorite movies :-)
ReneDortmund 1 year ago
i think that this adaptation is better than some others eventhough it is far from the book is because we see alot of character development and have perspective on all of the characters and not just thephantom and the story i think is one of the more touching ones and Erik is till my fav character. This scene is my favorite too I just feel so many emotions in the notes and in the inflection of the actiong and I prefer this tempo though it is just as good when its faster but I like this way better
chisatosmpai24 2 years ago 4
Everytime I play this part the hair stands up on my arms, it's simply wonderful, I got this on DVD so I could be sure I could watch this whenever I needed goosebumps;) But thanks for posting this it's gives me easy access!
MissWitchiepoo 2 years ago 4
Oui, c'est toi! je t'aime...
Awesome! awesome!
senta78 2 years ago 3
omigosh! i love this song sooo much!
IfNerdsCouldFly 2 years ago
Combien de fois j'ai vu cette scéne quand j'étais un enfant: c'était la première fois ou j'entendais "Faust" et ... je voiais, et ré-voias toujour le VHS jusqu'à le consommer!
Merci du souvenir.
opricnik 2 years ago
Would love to see a production like this on stage again. Today it seems to be popular to take an opera and twist into something totally unrecognizable from the original libretto.
KnusperhexeRosmer 2 years ago 7
Perfeito!!! sem comentários...
venicass 2 years ago
Raoul at 3:42 looks so pissed.
hellocello3200 2 years ago 5
@hellocello3200 HAHAHAHA HE DOES!!!!! The looser!! Just so you know, his name in this verson is Phillipe
PhantomoftheOperaOG 1 year ago
ah he has such a sweet voice! "..Oui, c'est toi que j'aime...marguerite!" wow. how gorgeous!
ViolistHan23 2 years ago 30
is she really singing this???
webbersarahlover 2 years ago
no, it is Michèle Lagrange
Amber417 2 years ago
even though i can understand what they're singing, when i watch this part of the movie, it relaxes me. Their voices are just so soothing.
Amber417 2 years ago 2
oops *can't* typo
my bad lol
Amber417 2 years ago
I love the ALW stage version, but I like this movie a lot better than the 2004 movie.
TheGreatPumpkin79 2 years ago 50
the 2004 movie is more based on the musical done by Andrew Lloyd Webber , where this verison is based on Gaston Leroux novel. But i do agree with you on there
operagurl 2 years ago 3
Very loosely based... But, I do love this movie quite a bit.
genmaximus110 2 years ago
It is based on the teleplay by Arthur Kopit, who worked with Maury Yeston to create "the American musical" known simply as "Phantom." I like Leroux's story for my own quirky reasons, yet this adaptation is one of my favorites.
chiliheadwizard 2 years ago 8
I love Charles Dance as Erik!
PhantomInTraining 2 years ago 8
I love that part from 4:08 to 4:14!
chiliheadwizard 2 years ago
whats the name of the song they sing togther? I know its from Faust, but don't know the title of the song.
corinne1213 2 years ago
corinne1213: It's just called "Final Trio"
chiliheadwizard 2 years ago
I fell in love with this opera because of this movie - and it's still one of my favourites! And especially the scenes from here - but the Phantom is sung originally by Gérard Garino, from whom I unfortunately only found one other recording. He's wonderful!
Khitra 2 years ago 7
Is this the 1990s POTO movie?
saohire 2 years ago
Yes, in 1990, a two-part television movie / "miniseries" with Charles Dance as Erik Carriere / "the Phantom". He's great, isn't he?
VeritasTeLiberat 2 years ago
...scène irréelle,mais convaincante,qui est Marguerite ,
papidou1934 3 years ago
I consider myself something of a POTO purist so this movies wasn't really my cup of tea BUT...this scene steals all others in terms of Phantom cinema! It's too beautiful for words!
MadameFantome 3 years ago 3
My dad taped this when it came on TV when I was little, and I never watched it until I became a Phan. There were some things that I thought were sort of silly, but this scene just blows me away. There's the true power of music for you! Wow.
VoraciousLime 3 years ago 2
I bought this movie after watching it once. Thank you. =)
bethiemw 3 years ago
anybody know's the name of the arias
cuchurpio 3 years ago
Oui, c'est toi que j'aime
saohire 2 years ago
It's also combined with "Anges purs, anges radieux"
Thespian827 2 years ago 2
bellissimo stò cercando questo film in italiano ma non riesco a trovarlo
actarus175 3 years ago 2
Bravo!
Just beautiful!!!
leejy9422 3 years ago
el fantasma de la opera junto con fausto osea se quedaron sin madre esta muy hermoso esto
petruscarael 3 years ago
briliiant, i have no words to splane how beauty is this scene .
renatinhodagentelsp 3 years ago
You neglected to mention that the voice of Marguerite was French soprano, Michele Lagrange and the voice of the Phantom was French tenor, Gérard Garino.
EmilyGreene1984 3 years ago 4
Danke!!!
Lena2711 3 years ago
hello.I'm Japanese.
15 years ago,I watched this film on TV.
I love this scene.How brilliant!
Thank you.
BlackenDarkin 3 years ago 4