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Scent of a Woman (1992)

"Col. Frank Slade has a very special plan for the weekend. It involves travel, women, good food, fine wine, the tango, chauffeured limousines and a loaded forty-five. And he's bringing Charlie along for the ride."

7.819922h 36mEN
Drama

Directed by Martin Brest

Rating

7.8/10

Runtime

2h 36m

Language

EN

Release

December 23, 1992

Director

Martin Brest

Official Trailer

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Overview

Charlie Simms is a student at a private preparatory school who comes from a poor family. To earn the money for his flight home to Gresham, Oregon for Christmas, Charlie takes a job over Thanksgiving looking after retired U.S. Army officer Lieutenant Colonel Frank Slade, a cantankerous middle-aged ma...

Cast

Al Pacino

Al Pacino

Lt. Col. Frank Slade

Chris O'Donnell

Chris O'Donnell

Charlie Simms

James Rebhorn

James Rebhorn

Mr. Trask

Gabrielle Anwar

Gabrielle Anwar

Donna

Philip Seymour Hoffman

Philip Seymour Hoffman

George Willis, Jr.

Richard Venture

Richard Venture

W.R. Slade

Bradley Whitford

Bradley Whitford

Randy

Ron Eldard

Ron Eldard

Officer Gore

Rochelle Oliver

Rochelle Oliver

Gretchen

Margaret Eginton

Margaret Eginton

Gail

Tom Riis Farrell

Tom Riis Farrell

Garry

Nicholas Sadler

Nicholas Sadler

Harry Havemeyer

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Scent of a Woman (1992), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Charlie Simms is a student at a private preparatory school who comes from a poor family. To earn the money for his flight home to Gresham, Oregon for Christmas, Charlie takes a job over Thanksgiving looking after retired U.S. Army officer Lieutenant Colonel Frank Slade, a cantankerous middle-aged man who lives with his niece and her family.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Scent of a Woman. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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