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Legal Thriller | Corruption
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Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | 1997 | Edward
Top Box Office Films | 1997 | James Newton
Best Supporting Actor | 1996 | Edward
Best Supporting Actor | 1997 | Edward
Best Actor in a Supporting Role | 1997 | Edward
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role | 1997 | Edward
Best Supporting Actor | 2017 | Edward
Best DVD Extras | 2009
Honorable Mentions | 1998 | Gregory
Best Supporting Actor | 1997 | Edward
Best Supporting Actor | 1997 | Edward
Best Villain | 1997 | Edward
Best Casting for Feature Film Drama | 1996
Best Actor in a Supporting Role | 1996 | Edward
Budget 30,000,000 USD
Box Office Collection 102,616,183 USD
This is Edward Norton's motion picture debut.
Edward Norton was among 2,100 actors who auditioned for the role of Aaron Stampler.
The part of Aaron Stampler was widely seen as a career making role and was pursued by many young actors. Matt Damon has said that he chased the role desperately, having previously missed out on a part in Dead Poet's Society (1989). After being passed over yet again, he and Ben Affleck decided that the chances of another great part coming along, going through the ranks of known actors before being 'tossed to the wolves to fight over', were so low that they had to do something about it. The result was the script for Good Will Hunting (1997) which helped launch both their careers.
Both Wil Wheaton and Leonardo DiCaprio turned down the part of Aaron Stampler. Wheaton turned down the role because he did not want to put off his acting school, and when his manager urged him to take the role anyway, he told him, "It is like Luke Skywalker when Yoda told him not to go and save his friends, but to stay on Dagobah and learn to be a Jedi instead. Luke didn't listen to him and that's why he never became a true Jedi master." Later, Wheaton regretted turning this role down, saying that this was a crucial factor why his career never got to be a successful one.
Leonardo DiCaprio was the producer's original choice for Aaron/Roy, but he ultimately turned it down.
"[last lines SPOILER] [while in a holding cell in the back of the courthouse] Roy: Mr. Vail? Martin Vail: Yeah? Roy: [stammering] Will you t-tell Miss Venable I'm sorry? Tell her I hope her neck is okay. Martin Vail: Yeah... I will. [begins walking away, then turns back] Martin Vail: Wait... What did you just say? What? You told me just a few minutes ago that you didn't remember. You blacked out. You "lost time" yet again. So, how do you know about her neck? Roy: [slow clapping sardonically; sneers] Well... good for you, Marty. I was going to let it go at that. You was looking so happy just now. I was thinking, hmmm God. But to tell you the truth, I'm glad you figured it out, because I have been dying to tell you. I just didn't know who you'd wanna hear it from, you know? Aaron or Roy... or Roy or Aaron. Well, I'll let you in on a little secret. A sort of a client-attorney-privilege type of a secret, you know what I mean? It don't matter who you hear it from. It's the same story. [stammering as Aaron] Roy: [in a southern accent] I j-j-just... had to kill Linda, Mr. Vail. [normal voice as Roy] Roy: That cunt just got what she deserved. But... cutting up that son of a bitch Rushman? That was just a fucking work of art. Martin Vail: You're good. You are really good. Roy: Yeah. I did get caught, though, didn't I? Martin Vail: So there never... there never was a Roy? Roy: Jesus Christ, Marty. If that's what you think, I am disappointed in you, I don't mind telling you. There never was an Aaron... counselor! Come on, Marty! I thought you had it figured, there at the end. The way you put me on the stand like that? That was fucking brilliant, Marty! And that whole thing like "act-like-a-man"? Jesus, I knew exactly what you wanted from me. It was like we were dancing, Marty! Martin Vail: Guard! Roy: [as Vail walks away] Oh come on, don't be like that, Marty. We did it, man. We fucking did it! We're a great team, you and me. You think I could've done this without you? You're just feeling a little angry here, because you started to care about old Aaron, I can understand that, but... you know, love hurts, Marty. What can I say? Hey, I'm just kidding, bud! I didn't mean to hurt your feelings! What else was I supposed to do? Hey, you're gonna thank me down the road, because this is gonna toughen you right up, Martin Vail! You hear me? That's a promise!"
"[first lines] [while getting dressed as Naomi helps him] Martin Vail: On my first day of law school, my professor says two things. First was: from this day forward, when your mother tells you she loves you, get a second opinion. Jack Connerman: [chuckles] And? Martin Vail: If you want justice, go to a whorehouse. If you wanna get fucked, go to court."
