"I coulda been a contender" Scene

[thediazbrothers]

where in new york is this cab ride?

[borofreak]

Was it only me who noticed that at the moment when Marlon gets off the car 5:00 there is a goof? He was sitting on the left in the car and he exits it from the right door. I'm not hating here of course :)

[Brezzanater]

absolute classic movie, must get around to watching a streetcar named desire

[EpicSceneProductions]

LOL arab On the Waterfront

[robogil]

@ Unevaluated. The music was over the top and shitty.

[robogil]

Great acting by Brando and Steiger. Poor use of music.

[Unevaluated]

@robogil

the music was abolsutely pristine, sergically precise, perfect.

[TheHavermayer]

@Unevaluated I'm not really a fan of film scores from the 30's, 40's or the 50's. They tend to sound the same.

[Unevaluated]

@TheHavermayer

it was Leonard Bernstein's only musical score for a film, and is considered one of the best of all time, quite rightly in my opinion

[rockhammer85]

Well said. My impression of Brando is that he gave maybe two or three performances that are as good as any from an American screen-actor. However, he also gave numerous performances that were poorer than the average, being either very hammy or dull. I also feel his was career was too sporadic and limited to one type of acting.

For me, Olivier is superior in terms of technique, interpretation, variety, variation in style and career consistency - though he may not be the greatest, either.

[lolagraceful]

Both Brilliant...end of.

[rockhammer85]

Rod Steiger is better in this.

[johnsammyanfal]

Rod Stiger is totally underrated in this scene - he delivers all the complicated lines, which sets up Brando’s monosyllable response to his brother's treachery. Not only that but Brando's famous quoted lines easily read weak and self pitying, but for Stiger's weary resignation which gives them a final ring of triumph. Stiger looks focussed and coherent throughout the scene giving his under rehearsed co-star, who is clearly reading off cue, space to be inventive and spontaneous.

[allsportsbandfan]

This scene goes out to all of us who's s dream were shattered. To those who had the potential and skill but fell short. When Terry utters those immortal words about the could'ves in life that have eluded some of us, it really cuts cause it reminds of the things that we wanted to attain but sadly it wasn't to be.

[Fortinbras85]

"Charlie raised a gun to me and it really hurt!"

[forshorn]

It's not just good acting, but good writing. This scene tells the story of the entire movie without any heavy-handed exposition. It works because Brando holds back - no Pacino-style overacting.

[AboSaud33]

omg brother im so proud of u 2 see a great scene w an arabic subtitle

[musicforchewfaygs]

heh, palookaville.

[cameronansari]

The greatest scene in movie history.

[Kimcee4younme]

I think the music ruined it. It's a great scene, it's the greatest, but... the music held it back.

[phille22]

-It was you Charlie...

-Okay. Okay....

[dannacee]

Classic!! It's so real.

[92af]

Rod Steiger was a bathticket

[roquefort88888]

Steiger at 2:59.

Like he's saying the whole film script without even saying a word.

They're just bringing out the best in each other - magic.

[wyoraider86]

wow great stuff...I have never seen this film but was searching for some more Brando after watching Apocalypse Now...What an amazing actor 5 stars

[talleyho12]

@wyoraider86 you should watch it. its amazing on many levels

[10from10]

some entertainment

[DustBunnieDamsel]

The disappointment in his eyes when Charlie points the gun at him... It's just heart breaking!

[KidBk313]

Brando is without question, by far, the greatest actor of all time. No one even comes close. His portrayal of Stanley in "A Streetcar Named Desire" might be the single greatest bit of acting ever captured on film. And then his later performances in "The Godfather" and "Last Tango in Paris"... there are no words to adequately describe his talent.

[rockhammer85]

@KidBk313

What an arrogant and ignorant load of hyperbolic gush. This might stun you, but there was never a referendum on who is the greatest actor of all time; neither do you have any business assuming a choice for the rest of us. You said 'Brando without question': well, I'm questioning right now - and I bet a lot of others are, too.

[KidBk313]

@rockhammer85 nearly all of the best actors working today site Brando as their main influence. Jack Nicholson actually said (word for word in an interview) "Acting can be can be divided into two categories: 'before Brando' and 'after Brando'. He's the epitome of what acting should be. An inspiration to us all, now and forever". Actually the only one who sounds arrogant / ignorant is you. Why do you care is someone thinks Brando is the greatest? Keep your pretentious comments to yourself. Dick.

[rockhammer85]

@KidBk313

I don't care what Jack Nicholson or any modern-day actor-fanboy of Brando thinks. Proof of Brando's greatness should come from critical observations or substantive points, not from the quotes of people trying to think up the most flattering epitaph for him.

And the reason I care if Brando is considered the greatest is that I don't like the injustice of one candidate being undemocratically promoted over others. It's boils down to valuing the facts and wishing for fair play.

[JesMarie0087]

@rockhammer85 Huh? Someone saying that they think Brando is the greatest actor of all time is NOT an "ignorant" statement. Nearly every actor in Hollywood (not to mention every drama teacher / acting coach on the planet) has been quoted saying something along those lines. You're the one who's ignorant if you don't see WHY he's the best. You obviously don't know jack shit about acting or film making. Dumb ass.

[rockhammer85]

@JesMarie0087

Dear Idiot. Please try to for get it into your thick head that I don't give a damn how loved Brando is by a bunch of doting modern actors and drama teachers. Their comments are highly subjective, lacking reason, and utterly devoid of facts. They prove nothing of Brandos' greatness, and everything of their own bias. I already said as much in a previous comment, but clearly you have some kind of mental block on this matter of opinion versus reality.

[rockhammer85]

@JesMarie0087

If you can't see the appropriateness in the word 'ignorant' being applied to Brando lovers like yourself, then it's even more appropriately applied than I first thought.

In claiming Brando's greatness, you assume that many actors and teachers who've never commented on him must share the opinion of those who have. Next you are ignorant of the fact many countries have their own film cultures and great actors, which you cannot properly know or judge.

[rockhammer85]

Last ignorance:

"...not to mention every drama teacher / acting coach on the planet) has been quoted saying something along those lines."

More loose, bullshit claims that brings any fair-minded person close to puking. Polled all drama teachers on the planet, have you? What do the precise, technique-based ones at RADA or the RSA think of Brando then? I'll tell you: They mostly think he never mastered diction and had repetitive, all-purpose body-language. So much for universal greatness.

[Unevaluated]

@rockhammer85

wait you are actually denying Brando being a great actor? or denying that it is universally agreed?

[rockhammer85]

@KidBk313

Oh - and the pretentious accusation was very funny. That coming from someone who wrote:

"Brando is without question, by far, the greatest actor of all time. No one even comes close."

"His portrayal of Stanley in "A Streetcar Named Desire" might be the single greatest bit of acting ever captured on film."

And:

"There are no words to adequately describe his talent."

Whew! That's as pretentious as it gets. Pompous, too. Any one would think you were giving a sermon.

[nightmuffin937]

@KidBk313 I like his Character in Apacolypse Now. =)

[KASHLAMDA]

@KidBk313 "Julius Ceasar" - Extraordinary with Shakespeare...

"Mutiny on the Bounty" - Has a British Accent...Awesome performance...

"Viva Zapata" - Mexican Accent...just breath taking ...

[JohnJoeMack]

Brilliant social commentary.

To even make it to contender level represented success undreamed of.

"You were beautiful"

"I coulda had class.......instead Palookaville"

Awesome script.

[mrjuryillz]

what script this was off the top

[SonnyA89]

You don't undastand! I coulda had class, I coulda been a contenda, I coulda been somebody...

This scene almost brought tears to my eyes. RIP Brando.

[salto2006]

Just by accident i came to this page of this video.

After that i got hypnotized for over 5 minutes by the acting of Brando and the other guy.

This is a beautifull scene

[leoseries]

Salto. The other guy??? You mean you have never heard of Rod Steiger? You need to start watching some serious acting.

[6458522]

Absolutely, Rod Steiger is incredible in this film and many others. Kark Malden's sermon ( when dugan is killed) is a great piece from this film as well

[rickosuave29]

Marlon was the Picasso of Acting. It was impossible for him to not be Brilliant

[thegreenargos1]

one of my favourite movie scenes

brilliant acting by steiger but brando steals the show with an epic performance that is still remembered and counted among the greatest of all time, even with the advancment of technology and time

[NWKklown]

"It was you Charlie." (looks away)

[Gunsnaroses82]

I can't keep watching this scene. It's very influential to me.

[flohjackson]

great great scene . Marlon forever.