Forest Whitaker Great Film Moments
A Man's Story
A Man's Story (2010) - Trailer #1 - A documentary about fashion designer Ozwald Boateng.
The Great Debaters
The Great Debaters (2007) - Chosen for the Team - James (Denzel Whitaker) informs Dr. Farmer (Forest Whitaker) that he has been chosen as an alternate for the debate team.
The Great Debaters
The Great Debaters (2007) - Jesus Was a Radical - Dr. Farmer (Forest Whitaker) confronts Tolson (Denzel Washington) about the rumors surrounding his Communist sympathies.
Toys in the Attic
Toys in the Attic (2009) - Trailer #1 - A teddy bear, a mechanical mouse, and a marionette join forces to save their kidnapped friend, Buttercup the doll, from the denizens of the Land of Evil.
The Last Stand
The Last Stand (2013) - Trailer #1 - A drug cartel leader busts out of a courthouse and speeds to the Mexico border, where the only thing in his path is a sheriff (Arnold Schwarzenegger) and his inexperienced staff.
The Last King of Scotland
The Last King of Scotland (2006) - Trailer #1 - Based on the events of the brutal Ugandan dictator Idi Amin's regime as seen by his personal physician during the 1970s
Phone Booth
Phone Booth (2002) - Trailer #1 - Stuart Shepard finds himself trapped in a phone booth, pinned down by an extortionist's sniper rifle.
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999) - Self Defense - A Kung-fu Master (Yan Ming) defends himself from a mugger (Chuck Jeffreys) as Ghost Dog (Forest Whitaker) watches.
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999) - Final Shootout - Louie (John Tormey) faces off with an unarmed Ghost Dog (Forest Whitaker).
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999) - Bear Hunters - Ghost Dog (Forest Whitaker) comes across two hunters and “takes care” of them.
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999) - I'm Your Retainer - Louie (John Tormey) takes a bullet from Ghost Dog (Forest Whitaker).
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999) - You Want My Rolex? - Ghost Dog (Forest Whitaker) “takes care” of Handsome Frank (Richard Portnow).
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999) - The Bird Man - Ghost Dog (Forest Whitaker) makes his way to Ray Vargo (Henry Silva) to kill him and all his henchmen.
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999) - I Follow a Code - Ghost Dog (Forest Whitaker) saves Louie’s (John Tormey) life once again.
Bloodsport
Bloodsport (1988) - Trailer #1 - Directed by Newt Arnold and starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, Donald Gibb, Norman Burton, Forest Whitaker, Roy Chiao. Frank Dux has entered the “kumite”, an illegal underground martial-arts competition where serious injury and even death are not unknown. Chong Li, a particularly ruthless and vicious fighter is the favorite, but he hasn’t faced Dux yet.
Article 99
Article 99 (1992) - Trailer #1 - Directed by Howard Deutch and starring Ray Liotta, Kiefer Sutherland, Forest Whitaker, John C. McGinley, John Mahoney. A group of doctors in a veteran’s hospital must contend with their hopeless situation: too many patients and not enough beds. The main cause of their problems is bureaucratic belt-tightening by the hospital administrators. The doctors are determined to give the best service they can, even if that means defying the orders of management and performing unauthorized operations.
Species
Species (1995) - Trailer #1 - Directed by Roger Donaldson and starring Ben Kingsley, Michael Madsen, Alfred Molina, Forest Whitaker, Jordan Lund. In 1993, the Search for Extra Terrestrial Intelligence Project receives a transmission detailing an alien DNA structure, along with instructions on how to splice it with human DNA. The result is Sil, a sensual but deadly creature who can change from a beautiful woman to an armour-plated killing machine in the blink of an eye.
Repo Men
Repo Men (2010) - Trailer #1 - Directed by Miguel Sapochnik and starring Jude Law, Forest Whitaker, Joe Pingue, Neil Whitely, Miriam Isa. In the near future, when artificial human organs can be bought on credit, one man makes a living by repossessing organs. What happens when the best repo man in the business can’t make payments on his own artificial heart?
Catch .44
Catch .44 (2011) - Trailer #1 - Several criminals are enlisted by a rich man to move some merchandise, but things aren’t as simple as they seem.
A Rage in Harlem
A Rage in Harlem (1991) - Shootout in Natchez - Down in Natchez, Mississippi, a deal between the local rednecks and Slim’s (Badja Djola) gangster posse goes haywire when the sheriff’s department surrounds the house.
A Rage in Harlem
A Rage in Harlem (1991) - Pop Goes the Weasel - When Easy Money (Danny Glover) refuses to back down to Slim (Badja Djola) calling him “chump pussy,” a showdown occurs, leading to an inevitable shootout.
A Rage in Harlem
A Rage in Harlem (1991) - You a Virgin? - With Jackson (Forest Whitaker) paralyzed to several sexual come-ons, Imabelle (Robin Givens) correctly concludes that he must be a virgin.
A Rage in Harlem
A Rage in Harlem (1991) - Rye Goddamn Whiskey - Having never drank alcohol, Jackson (Forest Whitaker) accidentally gets drunk when he develops a taste for rye whiskey. Goldy (Gregory Hines) and Big Kathy (Zakes Mokae) look on with shock.
A Rage in Harlem
A Rage in Harlem (1991) - Don't Shoot my Pappy - With Slim (Badja Djola) holding Pappy hostage, Easy Money (Danny Glover) surrenders his weapon to save his dog.
A Rage in Harlem
A Rage in Harlem (1991) - I Put a Spell on You - As Screamin’ Jay Hawkins casts a spell on the dance floor, Imabelle (Robin Givens) casts a spell on the clumsy Jackson (Forest Whitaker).
A Rage in Harlem
A Rage in Harlem (1991) - My Feet are Killing Me - All’s well that ends well for Jackson (Forest Whitaker) as he says 'goodbye’ to Goldy (Gregory Hines), then hops a train to be with Imabelle (Robin Givens).
Smoke
Smoke (1995) - A Hook for a Left Arm - Cyrus (Forest Whitaker) explains to Thomas (Harold Perrineau how he lost his left arm in a car accident to pay for his sins.
Where the Wild Things Are
Where the Wild Things Are (2009) - Trailer #1 - An adaptation of Maurice Sendak’s classic children’s story, where Max (Max Records), a disobedient little boy sent to bed without his supper, creates his own world—a forest inhabited by ferocious wild creatures that crown Max as their ruler.
Ready to Wear
Ready to Wear (1994) - French Know Wine - When Joe (Tim Robbins) opens up a bottle of wine, Anne (Julia Roberts) becomes a real lush. Meanwhile, Milo (Stephen Rea) takes a group photo of the Pret a Porter fashion designers.
Platoon
Platoon (1986) - Trailer #1 - A young recruit (Charlie Sheen) in Vietnam faces a moral crisis when confronted with the horrors of war and the duality of man.
A Little Trip to Heaven
A Little Trip to Heaven (2005) - A One Million Dollar Payout - Following Frederick’s death, Isold (Julia Stiles) receives an insurance payout check of one million dollars from Frank (Peter Coyote). She remembers Abe (Forest Whitaker) as she sings a lullaby to her son.
A Little Trip to Heaven
A Little Trip to Heaven (2005) - The House Always Wins - At the insurance office, Isold (Julia Stiles) walks-off disappointedly with a $1500 check from Abe (Forest Whitaker) after he discloses the deception within the insurance claim. However, both sides are knowingly guilty of deception.
A Little Trip to Heaven
A Little Trip to Heaven (2005) - Quality Life Insurance - A grief-stricken Mrs. Rodriguez (Maria Fernandez Ache) is deceived and manipulated into accepting a smaller-than-expected insurance claim by the slimy insurance investigator Frank (Peter Coyote).
A Little Trip to Heaven
A Little Trip to Heaven (2005) - Stop the Car Now! - Abe (Forest Whitaker) informs Frederick (Jeremy Renner) that he switched the names on the insurance policy. Facing no options, and with a gun pointed to his head, Fred takes Abe on a joyride that can lead to only one end.
A Little Trip to Heaven
A Little Trip to Heaven (2005) - Let Your Son Go - Abe (Forest Whitaker) forces Frederick to give up his son to Isold (Julia Stiles) who will raise him in a much more loving environment.
The Crying Game
The Crying Game (1992) - The Scorpion and the Frog - Jody (Forest Whitaker) tells Fergus (Stephen Rea) the story of the scorpion and the frog to illustrate a point about human nature.
Bloodsport
Bloodsport (1988) - Matte! Victory! - During the final match, after being blinded with quicklime, Frank (Jean-Claude Van Damme) makes an incredible comeback to overcome his visual handicap to defeat Chong Li, and forces him to yell out “matte.”
Bloodsport
Bloodsport (1988) - Paco Vs. Dux - During the Kumite, Frank (Jean-Claude Van Damme) takes on and defeats the Muay Thai kickboxer Paco (Paulo Tocha) while Janice (Leah Ayres) cheers him on.
Phone Booth
Phone Booth (2002) - Unhappy Childhood - The mysterious caller (Kiefer Sutherland) provokes Stu (Colin Farrell) in order for him to reveal a secret to his wife.
Panic Room
Panic Room (2002) - The Panic Room - Meg (Jodie Foster) and Sarah (Kristen Stewart) evade their pursuers and take refuge in the panic room.
Panic Room
Panic Room (2002) - Hand in the Door - Raoul’s (Dwight Yoakam) hand is crushed when he tries to stop Meg (Jodie Foster) from returning to the panic room.
Panic Room
Panic Room (2002) - Turn the Gas Off! - Meg (“Jodie Foster”:javascript:void(0)/*259*/) lights up the propane gas, setting off a spectacular fire and singeing Junior (Jared Leto) in the process.
Waiting to Exhale
Waiting to Exhale (1995) - Gloria Reconciles With Marvin - Marvin (Gregory Hines) convinces Gloria (Loretta Devine) that she’s worthy of love.
Waiting to Exhale
Waiting to Exhale (1995) - I'm Leaving You for Her - John (Michael Beach) tells his wife Bernadine (Angela Bassett) that he’s leaving her for another woman.
Waiting to Exhale
Waiting to Exhale (1995) - Burning John's Clothes - Bernie (Angela Bassett) ransacks John’s closet and burns his clothes along with his car.
Waiting to Exhale
Waiting to Exhale (1995) - It Hurts Like Hell - Bernie (Angela Bassett) goes to a hotel room with James (Wesley Snipes), who announces that he loves his wife and would never leave her.
Waiting to Exhale
Waiting to Exhale (1995) - Robin Reveals Her Past - Robin (Lela Rochon) confesses to Savannah (Whitney Houston) that she once had an abortion.
Waiting to Exhale
Waiting to Exhale (1995) - Gloria is Infatuated - Gloria (Loretta Devine) meets her new neighbor, Marvin (Gregory Hines), and acts like a nervous schoolgirl.
Repo Men
Repo Men (2010) - Working on Commission - Jake (Forest Whitaker) chastises Remy (Jude Law) for coming to his aid because he loses the commission.
Repo Men
Repo Men (2010) - Enforcement of Rules - Jake (Forest Whitaker) explains to Remy (Jude Law) that rules keep the world together.
Our Family Wedding
Our Family Wedding (2010) - We're Getting Married - Marcus (Lance Gross) announces at dinner that he and Lucia (America Ferrera) are getting married.
Our Family Wedding
Our Family Wedding (2010) - Our Marriage, Their Wedding - Marcus (Lance Gross) and Lucia (America Ferrera) get some advice from Angela (Regina King), namely the mantra, “our marriage, their wedding.”
Our Family Wedding
Our Family Wedding (2010) - Towing the Car - Miguel (Carlos Mencia) tows Bradford’s (Forest Whitaker) car away, despite Bradford’s protest.
Our Family Wedding
Our Family Wedding (2010) - You Towed My Car! - Bradford (Forest Whitaker) and Miguel (Carlos Mencia) can’t help publicly bickering when they meet each other at a family dinner.
The Last King of Scotland
The Last King of Scotland (2006) - Black Power - At a State reception, Nicholas (James McAvoy) meets Kay Amin (Kerry Washington), and Idi (Forest Whitaker) speaks about African pride.
The Last King of Scotland
The Last King of Scotland (2006) - Idi Speaks - Idi (Forest Whitaker) gives a rousing speech in the village where Nicholas (James McAvoy) and Sarah (Gillian Anderson) are working.
Where the Wild Things Are
Where the Wild Things Are (2009) - They Act Weird - Max (Max Records) formally meets the Wild Things, who act weird, according to Carol (James Gandolfini).
Jason's Lyric
Jason's Lyric (1994) - Sometimes Heroes Have to Walk Away - After hearing the story of how he accidentally killed his father as a child, Lyric (Jada Pinkett Smith) consoles Jason (Allen Payne) by telling him that sometimes heroes have to walk away.
Jason's Lyric
Jason's Lyric (1994) - When He Lost His Leg, He Lost His Mind - Young Jason (Sean Hutchinson) gets a visit from Maddog (Forest Whitaker) and young Joshua (Burleigh Moore) runs away, frightened.
Article 99
Article 99 (1992) - Learning to Turf the Patients - Dr. Morgan (Kiefer Sutherland) is concerned with the “turfing” process in the hospital and worried about his patient Sam (Eli Wallach).
Article 99
Article 99 (1992) - Counting Q-Tips - Dr. Dreyfoos (John Mahoney) lays down the law to his hospital staff and introduces some new, tougher procedures.
Blown Away
Blown Away (1994) - The Gift of Pain - After watching his teammates incinerated, Jimmy (Jeff Bridges) receives a taunting call from bomber Ryan (Tommy Lee Jones).
Blown Away
Blown Away (1994) - Up With the Ship - Anthony (Forest Whitaker) rescues Jimmy (Jeff Bridges) just as Ryan’s (Tommy Lee Jones) casino-ship hideout is blasted to pieces.
Blown Away
Blown Away (1994) - Teaching Anthony a Lesson - Instructor Jimmy (Jeff Bridges) humbles Anthony (Forest Whitaker) and a chatty classmate (Cuba Gooding Jr.) by demonstrating a “Bouncing Betty.”
Blown Away
Blown Away (1994) - A Cryptic Puppet Show - Jimmy (Jeff Bridges) and the other policemen review a disturbing video made by bomber Ryan (Tommy Lee Jones).
Blown Away
Blown Away (1994) - Turnkey Bomb - Jimmy (Jeff Bridges) is too late to save his bomb-squad colleagues when they unknowingly set off a blast.
Species
Species (1995) - The Dead Half - Preston (Michael Madsen) and Dr. Laura (Marg Helgenberger) save Dan (Forest Whitaker) from being dragged into the fire by Sil (Natasha Henstridge).
Species
Species (1995) - More Docile and Controllable - Xavier (Ben Kingsley) explains the history of Sil to the team and shows them the growing fetus.
Fast Times at Ridgemont High
Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982) - Jefferson Makes Lincoln Pay - Believing they wrecked his car, Jefferson (Forest Whitaker) takes his anger out on the Lincoln football team.
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