Meet Joe Black

Meet Joe Black is a 1998 American romantic fantasy drama film directed and produced by Martin Brest, starring Brad Pitt, Anthony Hopkins, and Claire Forlani. Celebrating his 65th birthday, businessman and devoted family man Bill Parrish is visited by Death, who wants to know what it's like to be human in return for giving Bill extra days of his life. The screenplay was written by Bo Goldman, Kevin Wade, Ron Osborn, and Jeff Reno, and is loosely based on the 1934 film Death Takes a Holiday, an adaptation of the 1924 Italian play La morte in vacanza by Alberto Casella.

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There's a second question the board would like a response to. Far simpler one. Who is the man standing to your left?

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I've already introduced Mr. Black to you all. But who is he? What are his credentials? What is his relationship to you?

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The board is deeply concerned. We have reason to believe Mr. Black is not only influencing your decisions... in regard to this company, but that you are relying on him to make them for you.

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The lack of response, Bill, is not appropriate. We are your board. We have a right to know how you are managing the operations of this company. And, most importantly, that you have not delegated someone to do it for you. Okay?

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One more time. Who is Joe Black?

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A motion has been brought before the board... to invoke Article 19 of the corporate charter. In English, please.

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Mandatory retirement on our chairman's 65th birthday, at which time the chairman will be named emeritus. You're welcome to attend all meetings... and will serve as international spokesman for the corporation. Plus, of course, a settlement, a golden parachute of such magnitude that his feet will never touch the ground.

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Please indicate your vote by a yes or no. - Yes. - Yes. Yes.

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- No. - No.

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Motion's passed.

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We will, of course, delay the announcement out of respect for our former chairman... until after the celebration of his birthday this weekend. Well, thanks for allowing me to save face, Drew. The other motion before us is the acceptance of John Bontecou's offer... to merge this corporation with Bontecou International.

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Okay. Joe?

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Who I am... and what my relationship is to William Parrish... will be divulged in our own good time.

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Okay. Thank you, Mr. Black.

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It's not over till it's over. Please, Eddie, no "fat lady sings" stuff. I still sense some doubt in this group. We could turn it around. - You'll be up in the country? - Yeah. The big celebration of my mandatory retirement birthday. You're an honored guest, Eddie. I'm gonna stick it out here. We still have a shot. Get John's office on the phone. Tell them I'll be there in 20 minutes.

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What did you do? - You've gotten the old man fired. - That we did. Thanks to you. He was wobbling, mind you, but you supplied the coup de gr�ce. I'm gonna put a stop to this. Quince, you can't unscramble scrambled eggs. I- I didn't mean to do this. Train's left the station, pal, and you're aboard.

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Now, would you like to hear the silver lining? Check that. Gold.

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Once John Bontecou acquires Parrish Communications, he's gonna break it apart, peddle it piece by piece to the highest bidder.

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That was the game plan right from the start. I set it up for him, and he smacks it out of the park. Ramifications for you? You'll be farting through silk. You'll sell your stock. You'll be positively, truly rich. You can stop kissing ass. What'll it feel like to be a man?

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I'm going to expose you. Okay. Go right ahead. You tell William Parrish how you betrayed him in a secret board meeting. Tell Allison how you helped her father lose his company.

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