Continuity mistake: During the scene when the Colonel is "interviewing" Charlie, watch the bottle of Jack Daniel's-it keeps changing position from shot to shot.
Scent of a Woman (1992)
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Directed by: Martin Brest
Starring: Al Pacino, Chris O'Donnell, Gabrielle Anwar, James Rebhorn
Genres: Drama
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Outstanding interpretation of an infantry officer who isn't perfect but knows when it matters.
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Frank Slade: If I were the man I was five years ago, I'd take a FLAMETHROWER to this place!
Trivia: When Charlie is talking to Colonel Slade, the Colonel mentions how he calls the whiskey "John" Daniels because he has known him for a long time. In fact, Jack Daniel's real name is not John, it is Jasper Newton Daniel.
Question: What is wrong with Frank? He seems to have some mental illness considering his suicidal behavior and his random outbursts with his family and at the hearing at the end of the film.
Answer: He's not mentally ill. He was an arrogant, high-ranking military officer who blinded himself in a stupid accident which ended his career. He is now bitter, lonely, and sad. His outbursts are fueled by his anger, regret and the total loss of his former life and independence. He has become so emotionally despondent that he wants to end his life. I have to add, this is Al Pacino, and his acting tends to be over the top in most of his post "Godfather I and II" movies.
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