Famous Movie Monologues-MenOne of these Famous Movie Monologues-Men was chosen because it catapulted an actor into super stardom (as a screenwriter). One because it so eloquently marked the death of a friend. One because a secondary character had a fixation on shellfish.
Whatever made these famous movie monologues outstanding, the fact remains that they were first written, then directed, then spoken. So, we've included the names of the directors and screenwriters (along with a couple of their credits). Maybe you'll discover a few more monologues that aren't so famous but just as well-written - and perfect for you. And if you'd like to try your hand at the actual monologues, you can find most of these on IMDb.com (Internet Movie Database). Enjoy! To your success... scene by scene... 
PHILADELPHIA – Andrew (Tom
Hanks) emotionally describes an aria.
Written by Ron Nyswaner (LOVE HURTS, SOLDIER'S GIRL). Directed by Jonathan Demme.
(Quotes from PHILADELPHIA)
FOUR WEDDINGS AND A FUNERALThe Eulogy. This famous movie monologue is both funny and poignant. What makes it exceptional is a special addition made by writer/director Richard Curtis -
NOTTING HILL,
BRIDGET JONES'S DIARY,
LOVE, ACTUALLY
- a haunting poem by W. H. Auden.
(Quotes from FOUR WEDDINGS AND A FUNERAL)
**NOTE: The FOUR WEDDINGS screenplay and the LOVE, ACTUALLY screenplay are now available. Richard Curtis's special blend of the comedic and the dramatic make his scenes a joy for any actor. 
FIELD OF DREAMS – Terence (James Earl Jones) gives the finale speech, and it's a doozy. From the book by W. P. Kinsella; Phil Alden Robinson (ALL OF ME, RHINESTONE) directed and was nominated for an Academy Award® for the screenplay.
(Quotes from FIELD OF DREAMS)
WALL STREET – Gekko (Michael Douglas) speaks about greed. Written by Stanley Weiser (along with Oliver Stone). Directed by Oliver Stone.
(Quotes from WALL STREET)
FORREST GUMP – Bubba (Mykelti Williamson) on his favorite subject - shrimp. Definitely memorable. Written by Eric Roth (THE INSIDER, THE HORSE WHISPERER, ALI). Directed by Robert Zemeckis.
(Quotes from FORREST GUMP)
GOOD WILL HUNTING – Will explains, at length, why he'll never work for the NSA. Matt Damon and Ben Affleck's
screenplay
won the Academy Award®. Gus Van Sant directed.
(Quotes from GOOD WILL HUNTING)
GUESS WHO'S COMING TO DINNER – John (Sidney Poitier) stands up to his dad about the girl he’s going to marry. Written by William Rose (IT'S A MAD, MAD, MAD, MAD WORLD; THE RUSSIANS ARE COMING, THE RUSSIANS ARE COMING). Directed by Stanley Kramer.
(Quotes from GUESS WHO'S COMING TO DINNER)
BULL DURHAM – What Crash (Kevin Costner) “believes” in got Ron Shelton (WHITE MEN CAN'T JUMP, BAD BOYS II) an Academy Award® nomination for his screenplay. Shelton also directed the film.
(Quotes from BULL DURHAM)
THE GODFATHER – Baby brother Michael (Al Pacino) lays out plans to big brother Sonny (James Caan) about how to commit murder – and it’s strictly business. Mario Puzo (SUPERMAN, EARTHQUAKE) wrote the book and the screenplay. Francis Ford Coppola directed.
(Quotes from THE GODFATHER)
TRAINING DAY - A rookie cop (Ethan Hawke) is intimidated by a senior cop (Denzel Washington) who has “38 cases pending trial, 63 in active investigations,” and one really bad attitude. Written by David Ayer (THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS, S.W.A.T.); Directed by Antoine Fuqua.
(Quotes from TRAINING DAY)
A FEW GOOD MEN – Army Colonel Jessup, brilliantly played by Jack Nicholson, talks about handling the truth. Play and Screenplay written by Aaron Sorkin (THE WEST WING, AN AMERICAN PRESIDENT). Directed by Rob Reiner.
(Quotes from A FEW GOOD MEN)
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