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| Character | Mitchell Stevens | |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | Male | |
| Age Range(s) | Adult (36-50), Senior (>50) | |
| Type of monologue / Character is | Angry, Persuasive | |
| Type | Dramatic | |
| Year | 1997 | |
| Period | 20th Century | |
| Genre | Drama | |
| Description | Mitchell Stevens tries to convice a family to hire him | |
| Details | 33 minutes into the film | |
Summary
Mitchell Stevens (Ian Holms), is a lawyer who tries to profit from a tragic accident that happened in a small community when a school bus crashed, killing all the children inside. He approaches various parents of the dead kids and tries to convince them to hire him to represent them and make sure they get compensated and somebody pays for the loss.
This monologue is a pitch to a family...
This monologue is a pitch to a family...
Written by Administrator
| Excerpt |
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| MITCHELL STEVENS: "You're angry, aren't you, Mrs. Otto? That's why I'm here. To give your anger a voice. To be your weapon against whoever caused that bus to go off the road. Dolores was doing exactly what she's done for years. Besides, the school board's insurance was minimal, a few million at most. The really deep pockets are in the town...or the company that made the bus. Mrs. Otto, there is no such thing as an accident. The word doesn't mean anything to me. As far as I'm concerned, somebody somewhere made a decision to cut a corner......" |
