Frank Lucas Interrogation Scene | American Gangster | CLIP
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10/10. Thanks for not giving in and censoring the f words
@@1986Unlimited Like you just did..?
10/10
This scene has all the Denzel calling cards. The finger tap, the head tilt, the lip pucker, “my man” & the slick talking lol
Don't forget the cup slapping
That lip pucker is the ultimate Denzel
That's all good but, that finger should be a million miles away when comes to acting chops, Russell Crowe rarely uses them little gestures that bring attention to oneself. Rawest of skills is what he brings time after time. He should be a two-time winner. Denzel's role in Training Day was so over the top, it should be a lesson on how not to act. No comparison.
@magpie 69 I usually don't respond with hate but this was the stupidest shit I ever read. Not knocking crowe but you obviously need to watch training day again. 🙄
Throwing the cup of coffee in the wall would be another one
There’s something special about Denzel man. He makes every single role look so natural and effortless. Like he doesn’t even have to act.. he just is his characters.
Well said. That's it in a nutshell.
The great thing about his work in this movie is that he decided to play in a low key. Never nervous, never the thug you would expect. Never threatening the cop. His real nature is when throws the cup of coffee on the wall. That’s where Denzel is great. He shows with little details who Franck Lucas was. The opposite being De Niro in the untouchables always displaying physical violence. It’s so clever from Denzel to act that way. I admire that.
One could say he plays himself in most roles…😑
he plays himself in every role
All the roles ha played are very similar...
The interesting thing about the two characters in the movie is that Frank is morally sound in his family life and a dirt bag in his professional life. Richie is the exact opposite in that he is morally sound in his profession while being a dirt bag in his family life. It's an interesting theme of the movie that i'm pretty sure wasn't coincidental
Same with Heat.
In real life they were both a POS.
Great comment
How was frank a dirtbag professionally?
@@tspoken3857 there’s always one idiot out there
Russell Crowe sticking with Denzel line for line in this scene is just beyond beautiful. I entered it thinking that Denzel would overpower him but he didn’t. A living testament to the greatness of both actors.
And Denzel made sure Crowe was involved in the scene so well because usually they try to make the criminal have all the importance and character but it’s cool to see they both play chess so well
😊
Russell Crowe is a tremendous actor....his tough guy persona kinda makes ya forget....until you watch LA Confidential, A BEautiful Mind, Tthe Insider...etc the man is one of the best
shit was like a slowed-down boxing match, absolutely beautiful to watch the attacks and responses as both adapt to each others' tactics
Or a testament to the writers
The superb acting on display here. I’ve always loved the way Denzel changes his expression when Russell says “They ain’t my kind “
He is a cop who actually becomes a defense attorney.
@@user-vd9gv7fe2c Certain prosecutors in the USA also have investigatory duties therefore and act like cops.
Hes really solo now in that scene but great movie time for a duplicate
It’s like watching a tennis game between two masters.
@@lauralarrabee7870 this scene? Absolutely. Two of the best to ever do it.
When he realized that he was being offered a chance to help him go after a bunch of corrupt police officers, he really comes off as surprised, and suddenly he gains more respect for him too.
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Its an excellent bit of acting from Denzel. You can see the wind go out of his sails as soon as he realises he is facing a truely rightous man. He knew eventually the party would come to an end and if he was brought down because of greed or curruption or racism, all those justifications he's told himself over the years for why he was still a good person, despite everything he'd done become true. But when he's face with a man who can't be bribed or threatened, who understands how broken the system is and still refuses to compromise... it's not the system he's fighting anymore, its justice.
@@barnabybot Dude, what is your problem? Have you ever looked around in the comment section on RUclips? When 99% of the posts are spam made by bots, retarded memes, and the moronic "who is watching this in year xyz" phrase made by teenagers or borderline retards, a comment like op made here is perfectly acceptable, and in fact is one of the better ones compared to the rest.
@@kosztaz87 so much rage and criticism. What is your problem?
@@barnabybot My comment was very clear, read it again.
Richie goes from an enemy Frank doesn't respect, to an even more dangerous enemy that he does respect. All in this scene. They get SO much story done with just this scene. Incredible.
Nah. You’re making too much out of it.
@@lewstone5430 lol
@@lewstone5430 no he's not
@@lewstone5430 They go from having 2 coffees on the table to only one coffee on the table. Who gets to drink it? FIND OUT NEXT TIME!
This is what happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object.
"you represent progress" powerful line
Yep that went over most peoples head. Even today in 2023 you can see Black people being systematically attacked because of progress.
Look at what the country is doing to Black farmers.
This country has never known a day where it didn’t actively sabotage Black people in some way. Not one day.
'Get in line. That one stretches around the block too.' Superb acting and great dialogue from a criminally underrated movie. True classic, and two actors at the top of their game.
Underrated by who? Never heard a single person saying it isn't a phenomenal film. Highly rated on RT and IMDB. I think your opinion needs to get in the bin.
Written by Oscar winner Steven Zaillian. I loved the dialogue in this film so much.
@@clegsmegson2627 Ermmm. interesting and somewhat unwarranted response...but you know what, I'll explain. It's a movie that didn't win a single Oscar (when it deserved several) and was only nominated for two. In any list of 'best Ridley Scott' movies, you won't see American Gangster mentioned (which again isn't a fair representation of the quality of the movie). As for your 'needs to get in the bin', ever wonder why you felt the need to be quite so snarky?
@@Wyzzkyd Yeah, it's the dialogue that always gets me, every character is fully realized and has depth.
@@markapostolou75 Your clichéd and bin-worthy opinion has embarrassed you enough. Judging the worth of a film by the Oscars just proves that you are pretty basic when it comes to films. Stick to Avatar 2 and Flubber, my man - leave real opinions to the big boys. Best regards, Cleg.
The way he slaps away the coffee cup. No one sees it coming. Just a perfect shift in emotions, then right back to Lucas's armor of calm intensity.
I applaud Russell for not flinching when he did that.
Yeah.
In my opinion, the visual metaphor of a cup of coffee representing a pawn/knight/queen/king piece of a chess board really made the scene worth watching over again. The acting also made everything legendry in this scene
I’ve peeped that..!! Great insight on your end.
Holy shit i didn’t notice that
frank lucas just went on 5 stages of grief on that scene brilliant
Brilliant
2 amazing actors, Denzel and Russell... acting their asses off... from a brilliant script. This is what makes a great movie.
seems thats whats missing lately.. all these movies being pumped out... all shitty... where did all the writers go?
@@PietroMaira80sAreAwesome Here we go again lol.
Ok.
So they went to movies and shows you ain't watching.
And being that most of today's best is seen on shows you ain't even in the same room, get me?
@@USA92 No...he's right. There is very little being put out today that has any quality to it at all. Like 1 out of 100 movies worth the time of day. And shows are just as bad...you get one gem occasionally like "Better Call Saul", other than that it's just the same old shit or woke garbage.
And they are also really good friends so there chemistry is perfect.
@@USA92 Yeah, but the problem is, there aren't as many as there used to be, not even close to as many.
The coffee cups acted beautifully.
Frank comes to the realization that Richie is a valuable person who remains true to his morals despite challenging circumstances and is incorruptible. He strives for truth and does what is right. In a show of respect, Frank pushes the cup towards him and returns the drink. The acting is stunning.
The way you have narrated it is like a novel. You can make a good writer mate 👍🏾
This kinda reminds me of Joker talking to Batman in The Dark Knight
@@SoldierforGod When a unstoppable force meets an unmovable object.
But he has no morals though
I went to see this film in theaters in 2007, I can't believe it's 16 years old. I remember liking it a lot.
I remember watchin it on bootleg n enjoyin it so much, i took my girl to see it in theatures
@@coreyanderson5563 lol I still have a bootleg dvd of this movie.
This dialogue between Denzel and Russell is at the level of epicness of the dialogue scene in the cafe from "Heat".
Thought the same thing man
I saw fear in Frank Lucas' eyes. It's the first time he can't control someone
I saw that too...
He was a little kid all over again starting from the bottom to gain respect
4:25 “you’ll take them too?” Frank realized he was sitting across a real one. One that wouldn’t have put a gun to his cousin either
We used to imitate him slapping the coffee cup off the table all the time at my job. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
😂😂😂
LOOL
Denzel's acting is just.. sublime.
The brilliance of DENZEL's acting is, he encapsulates all of the subtle nuances of his character so that you can no longer discern DENZEL from the role he's playing. Its stunning to watch him because you forget you're watching a movie.
Started by trying to bribe him, then try to convince him he has more ammo in the case, then straight death threat, finally accepts to help. Bruh that was fire 😭😭
all in 4 min lol
Watching this clip makes me realize that the next generation will unlikely ever see a current movie in their lifetime, with acting like this. Two legends right here, making each others presence even greater.
Denzel knew he was winning at the beginning of the interrogation, but once Russell hit him with reality….Denzel knew he lost almost immediately
Not really. He just kept going to find the weak spot. Once he saw Russell's weak spot was dirty police, he turned them all in. Frank Lucas served 5 years in jail for being a heroin kingpin. That's nothing given the extent of his crimes and the evidence against him.
Until he realized he wanted all the dirty cops too and he helped put half the drug division in NY behind bars. And the same cop who put him behind bars later fought to get him out. Not a total loss
@@Gwynbleidd_117 he ended up in prison after losing everything. Yeah a total loss.
@@jayr3381 he got released 5 years into a 70 year sentence because he provided info. That’s best case scenario
@@201hastings He still had to be a rat to do it. Something he supposedly hated.
His smugness dissapeared real quick once Richie laid it out no one gives a fck about him
That cup of coffee should have been nominated. Everything about this movie was good.
Love it when Frank realizes no matter what he says, this is one time he’s can talk or act on getting out of this pinch.
He went through every stage of grief in one scene. And in no particular order.
Denial
Anger
Bargaining
Depression
Acceptance
😭😭🤣🤣 when Denzel slapped the cup away 💯💯🏆 deserved an award for that alone
This movie is in my top 10 for sure. There is just something about how its filmed and the characters that make it so unique
These two match each others energy perfectly in this scene. You really get a sense that they are not rivals but equals.
Denzel is one of the most underrated actors ever. I know he won 2 oscars and training day was a great performance, but just look at his body of work and watch scenes with him and they're all so spot on. I'm just never seeing the actor its always the character. Its pretty amazing
First movie I saw Denzel W. in was 'Carbon Copy' 1981. I was just a kid. Even as a kid I saw his talent. I remember thinking since he's Black too bad he will never win the top awards. I am so glad, my kids opinion was wrong. For me the movie that the Oscar was robbed from him was Malcom X. He was Malcolm X in that movie....larger than life.
Actually Denzel is properly rated. He is an A list star beloved by millions of fans and critics. How is that underrated?
Aint a Denzel movie without “my man” love it
What a phenomenal scene. Just hands down two of the best performances ever. This should be taught in acting classes.
I'm pretty sure every one of denzels scenes in any movie has been used in many acting classes
The man that cannot be bought, I think Frank already knows that this man aren’t going to let him go no matter how strong Frank’s connection is.
He showed Frank that his money and threats meant nothing him. So Frank had no cards left to play.
I love how he tries to bribe, extort, and intimidate the interrogator. And when all of that fails and he realizes it's over, his frustration gets the best of him, and he slaps the cup away. 😂😂😂
Poor cup of coffee. Victim of collateral damage.
That coffee was slapped while recalling his 6 year old self watching his 12 year old family member catch two shells to the skull. That came from trauma, not frustration.
@@derryckc5 We'll agree to disagree.
@@russellstevens9927you can’t disagree with a fact, idiot 😂
I think it came from all of it honestly. @@derryckc5
2:47 is the most important part of this whole scene.... This is where Richie earns Franks' respect.... He was 100% real with him with no B.S. .. gave him the ugly truth that Frank knew but needed to hear.
That’s the moment he realized Richie is not just another cop
4:38 , to me, THATS where frank started respecting richie
Best supporting actor award goes to that last cup of coffee.
The acting between these two powerhouse performers is such that it doesn't look like they are even following a script. The polished delivery of the dialogue is SO smooth you cannot tell they are acting.
"Yea Frank? Get in line. That one stretches around the block, too". That's when Frank realized he was dealing with a dangerous man. It's subtle, but his face changed just a bit...just enough that you could tell he *knew*. Excellent work, as usual, from Denzel
man, forget what good acting looks like! this is soo good!
Always loved this scene. The writing, acting and direction are all close to flawless.
Denzel is the best actor in the world. His spectrum of different kind of movies/roles is so impressive. And this scene is brilliant, like the whole movie.
Two A+ actors playing off each other. The stuff of movie legend
Abso-freakin-lutely!!!!
I watched this movie in theaters with my parents, I was a child, but for some reason I rooted for Frank. A family man who came from nothing that realized everyone else was fucked up and he had to become as fucked up as they were to bring his family some prosperity. It wasn't right but he saw it that way. The detective thought he was going to stop everything bad in this world but it never really happens that way does it? Fantastic movie and story.
4:25 that subtle stutter when Denzel says “you’ll take them too?” Was such a small yet key change of tone that makes this scene so memorable.
generic comment about how good the acting is
This is acting at its pinnacle...Excellent dialogue filled with intent and emotion. Slapping the cup away in anger is in itself better than a thousand words...
I know Denzel is an amazing actor but this movie goes to show that he is truly one of the best actors to ever do it. I am not saying he's number one or two or whatever number but he is definitely going to go down as one of the greatest 100%
4sure
I think he’s in the top 3 and easily the greatest black actor ever
It has been stated by several outlets Denzel is considered the best actor of this generation.
@RelentlessOhiox I believe it, however that's opinion based and I put Leonardo and even Samuel Jackson up there. Certainly a great time to be alive for cinema.
Russell said “aside from that, u got nothing to worry about” after he said everything to get him convicted😂
It’s crazy, how after this was over they became friends and he worked for him as his lawyer.
Every once in a while, 2 hollywood heavyweights share a scene, and its just awesome.
This...is what today's movies so severely lack. Hard, good dialogue...paired with gritty, honest, believable acting.
The rain and thunders on the background are such a great addition to the scene never noticed it untill now
The coffee cup scene. Fantastic.
I dont think people realize how lucky we are to have a movie with Denzel & Crow
Two great actors.
No CGI, no explosions, barely any soundtrack just two just amazing actors carring a conversation. I miss movies like this.
Well there is no studio
This man acts so well , you can see at the exact moment where he feels defeated against Richie..he knows he can’t win although he never says it he SHOWS it in his eyes..this man Denzel is a genius to portray such raw emotion
Just phenomenal actors at their very best.
Sublime Acting with this dialogue .....2 great Actors of last 25 years
I love how Denzel slides the coffee back then asks what can you offer me? Great movie
It's so easy to forget just how good an actor Denzel Washington is... his delivery butter smooth and his manner free and easy. I'm only a couple of years older then Denzel but he's been a presence during my whole life. A master of his craft, an erudite, witty, charming and charismatic figure that's earned every accolade ever given.
God Bless you, Sir and thank you for all the memorable moments!
This scene is just amazing
You represent progress... My Man!!! They both nailed this scene.
Denzel played the "desperate gangster feigning control" in this scene.
He talks like he's walking out of there but he knows how fucked he really is and is trying to hide his fear through manipulation and intimidation.
The whole time frank is desperately trying any angle he can to get out of it and the more scared he becomes the more he masks it with anger.
@@contraband1543 I think he looks relieved at the end not desperate. Frank knows his occupation (ganglord) ends with either a bullet or a 30+ year prison term. As soon as he figures out Crowe's priority is to sweep up dirty cops and not put Frank away forever he knows he will be free in a (relatively) short time. In the movie it was 5 years, which is hell of a lot shorter than the 70 year sentence he was staring down.
Well said my dude.
On point.
Lol
Richie had his ass locked up tighter than *Master Lock!*
@@donaldjabibski3648 by that time, tge streets changed so drastically. The once feared Frank Lucas was just a common name.
Wow.
Epic scene and it reminds me of two people on opposite sides of the law with much more in common than they think. A lot like Vincent & Neil in Heat and Belfort & Denham in Wolf of Wall Street.
Reminded me of the Heat diner scene for sure.
You know why Denzel is such a good actor? Because he knows how to think like the character he's playing. And that's a rare gift, because anyone can imitate someone, but it takes a real genius to become them.
My Man... Superb
Monumental performances by both men, but this film took Denzel to yet another level, if it were possible.
Classic scene between two legendary actors. Great casting.
My man went through 5 stages of grief in 5 mins 😅
My mannnnnn! Only denzel can say that like that 👌🏼😂
Denzel captured all of the narcissist troupes that they use to manipulate people. Just masterful acting
Thats an awesome scene! In the history of movies, that is up there with the best! Almost reminds me of the De Niro / Pacino scene in Heat at the cafe.
how DW flips the part and almost becomes the interrogator (asking the questions), is a beauty to behold. Great Acting
Frank said they been bleeding Harlem dry since they got off the boat! That was real and it's crazy how this hadn't changed in 2023!
The way he slaps that cup away man….so powerful. Denzel is unreal. The emotion. I find myself replaying that part time & time again
i used to love this film, and this scene... amazing...
What a treat getting to watch these two actors just go at it, brilliant scene.
It’s clear who won this interrogation.
the cofee cup
@@lawofthewest1983 the coffe cup that survived 😂
I've never seen Denzel in a bad guy role. He's so likeable, even as a bad guy. Soon as he breaks out that smile ... like the sun comes through. Two great actors in a face off. Denzel pulls it off effortlessly. Very unpredictable. The hallmark of a great actor. Russell plays an incorruptible man, a rare breed. In the end, his character soars miles above the gangster's. Great film.
Have you never seen Training Day, Safe House or Flight?
@@tobietera Still gotta say Safe House myself.
Also in "He Got Game". Though, not a bad, evil person per se, but misguided.
Redemption for that first movie they made together..... If you know, you know
this movie was 3 hrs: but the pacing and acting was so good..time flies when you're really invested in the storyline
"Onlyest" is my new favorite word.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA 🤣😂🤣😂
“Onliest”
"that boy is a straight up cop" _ Piney (Sons Of Anarchy)
Denzel and Crowe: “absolute cinema!” (Scorcese)
I always wondered if everything with the the coffee cups, knocking it off the table, sliding it back and forth, etc was in the script or just another example of brilliant acting by Denzel and Russell.
Yes. It's in the script and not hard to find. Geez.
I don’t give a fuck about no “SMACK” coffee cups then I don’t give a fuck about no coffee cups now. Shit.
@@jayr3381 Let's keep it friendly
@@Pepe-hj4zt Not when there's worthless internet tough guy points to make that exist only in the head of the person trying to earn them. It's a cherished psychosis people have that can't control anything else in their lives.
@@BuriedFlame Not sure I follow who you're talking about, is it about me?
Hey! I liked that jazz at the end.
Where is that from?
2:29 "I got the Mazzano crime family (willing to testify against you)". WHAT ? No Mafia member in good standing would ever - EVER - help cops take down a rival criminal. Let alone testify in court. They wouldn't even GO to court, unless they're supporting another Mafia guy, who is on trial. Ten mob guys attending a court room trial ? And being willing to testify ?
Imagine how self incriminating that would be. "Yeah, I hate that Lucas guy, he was dealing heroin ! My crime family only deals in gambling, loan sharking, hijacking and murder!"
If you're a made guy, if you're connected, if you're an associate. Even if you're the lowest level street thug, and you say, "Hey, let's testify against one of our enemies - let's help the cops bring a heroin dealer down", you'll be killed. You'll be marked as a rat. You're dead.
The concept of a Mafia crime family helping the cops take down a rival, is incredibly ridiculous.
Come on. I know people love this movie, but that's as unrealistic as it gets.
Whoever wrote the script for this film, knows nothing about how mob guys operate.
A Mafia member will only testify if he's indicted, or facing charges, and wants to save his own skin.
The Italian mafia did not like black criminals. They were deeply racist and snitching wouldn't be looked down upon if it was against a black guy. This movie is about Frank Lucas and the events are true regardless of if it lines up on your beliefs on Italian mafia
@@jimreily7538 ...and I suppose you're just dripping with experience from 1960's Italian mafia...
@@jimreily7538 No, I don't believe you.
@@jimreily7538 Everything you say is true except you forgot how racist they were. It's like their effing "code" didn't matter when black criminals were involved. Not that I care, but it's pretty accurate. Racism was part and parcel of who they were. Nothing new.
Amazing scene
I love this slow progression it’s literally top tier acting he tries every subtle form of manipulation to try to get him to change his thinking then he just gives up at the end and settles on selling everyone out
One of the best dialogs.....ever
When he responded to the threat with "that one streeches around the corner too..." Frank´s whole actitud chaged, he knew that moment he was speaking with a men with an equal amount of balls...makes negotiations harder.
Narrator: "Harlem didn't take care of him."
This scene is forever ingrained in my brain. The excellence. Denzel is so good here, my man
Never watched this movie, but I damn sure will now.
Still in my top 5, what a great movie !!!
Once he realized Richie wasn’t going to take the money he knew he was screwed.
Just a side note I like how they did an improv with a couple cups of coffee.