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In reply to the discussion: Name a single movie scene that justifies an actor's entire career [View all]Brother Buzz
(39,882 posts)29. The Five Easy Pieces Diner Scene is where we see the real Jack Nicholson
Bobby (Jack Nicholson) wants plain toast, which isn't on the menu
Bobby: I'd like an omelet, plain, and a chicken salad sandwich on wheat toast, no mayonnaise, no butter, no lettuce. And a cup of coffee.
Waitress: A #2, chicken salad sand. Hold the butter, the lettuce, the mayonnaise, and a cup of coffee. Anything else?
Bobby: Yeah, now all you have to do is hold the chicken, bring me the toast, give me a check for the chicken salad sandwich, and you haven't broken any rules.
Waitress: You want me to hold the chicken, huh?
Bobby: I want you to hold it between your knees.

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Name a single movie scene that justifies an actor's entire career [View all]
Prisoner_Number_Six
Jan 2012
OP
Yes. I was with a friend who was balling her eyes out. That was a great flic.
applegrove
Jan 2012
#18
The obvious one not mentioned yet is Brando's "I coulda been a contender" in On the Waterfront.
MilesColtrane
Jan 2012
#38
Kathy Bates as Libby Holden after she finds out about Travolta's affair in Primary Colors
charlie and algernon
Jan 2012
#55
You guys have all missed the most obvious one. Like a poor marksman you keep…missing…the target.
Gidney N Cloyd
Jan 2012
#67
I'll give you two Actors..Gene Wilder and Zero Mostel, The Producers' opening scene
Burma Jones
Jan 2012
#68