It's because you're afraid. What're we s'posed to do if we have to take a piss? What do you care? And the next thing I knew, I uh, I jumped on top of him and started wailing on him And my friends, they just laughed and cheered me on. Well, it wouldn't have anything to do with you activities people being assholes, now would it? When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter . 'Cause I knew you wouldn't. After being called a snob, Claire accuses both Andy and Bender for the same thing. It must have been unreal. Just you and me. Just you and me. He attacks Johns character, saying hell probably be imprisoned in five years, and continues to scream in his face. Dear Mr. Vernon, we accept the fact that we had to sacrifice a whole Saturday in detention for whatever it was we did wrong. I am the eyes and ears of this institution, my friends. [Bender pulls out a switchblade and stabs into a chair]. It's unavoidable. I got a meet this Saturday and I'm not gonna miss it on account of you boneheads. I mean (hes crying) I mean, how do you apologize for something like that? BRIAN: Its like me, you know, with my grades like, when I, when I step outside myself kinda, and when I, when I look in at myself, you know? "King John": Blanch. Just take the first shot. Jesus Christ Almighty! Excuse me sir, it's seven. Watch the Movie. Two hits. Now it's eight. Well then you know how hairy he is, right? It must have been unreal. And if hed stuck to his first draft here, wed have lost out on one of the single best moments of 80s cinema. Parents? Bender: Claire Standish: And I'm gonna kick the living shit out of you. Bender: Required fields are marked *. Bender: Oh, obscene finger gestures from such a pristine girl. I find it pleasing to actually see proof of it in the early script draft, though. Five high school students from different walks of life endure a Saturday detention under a power-hungry principal (Paul Gleason). Hey, you're not urinating in here man! You never answered the question. In rewriting, John Hughes turned the speech from something normal into something extraordinary. BRIAN: Dear Mr. Vernon, we accept the fact that we had to sacrifice a whole Saturday in detention for whatever it is we did wrong, but we think youre crazy for making us write an essay telling you who we think we are. Wake her up. Allison Reynolds: John Bender: (Show him that I know him well enough to know exactly how he would act. Each has a chance to tell his or her story, making the others see them a little differently and when the day ends, they question whether school will ever be the same. Excuse me, sir, can you break this? [raises his hand] Create script breakdowns, sides, schedules, storyboards, call sheets and more. John Bender: Allison Reynolds: Claire Standish: Affiliate links provides compensation to Daily Actor which helps us remain online, giving you the resources and information actors like you are looking for. Uhh, no, actually, we dress up. Hes always going off about, you know, when he was in school all the wild things he used to do. Although no one is necessarily living happily ever after, here, The Breakfast Club last scene is indeed hopeful. When you grow up, your heart dies. We can all occasionally get attached to thinking our first stab at something is pure, and any subsequent attempt to improve it could ruin things. Let me tell you something. From: Movie. Claire Standish: Just ignore him. Brian Johnson: Bender goes off on Claire because she doesn't like him. My God, are we gonna be like our parents? John Bender: John Bender : Well I'm free the Saturday after that. Brian Johnson: Saturday, March 24, 1984. Well, when they pulled the tape off, most of his hair came off and some, some skin too And the bizarre thing is, is that I did it for my old man I tortured this poor kid, because I wanted him to think that I was cool. I wanna be an airborne ranger / I wanna lead a life of danger / Before the day I die / There's five things I wanna ride / Bicycle, tricycle, automobile / Virgin's mother and a ferris wheel [to himself, crawling above some acoustic ceiling tiles]. Your privacy is important, so we encrypt all the personal data provided. We hear, one by one, the kids voices fade up, beginning with Brian. The Breakfast Club is one of the greatest coming-of-age films of all time. [after Brian explains his F in shop] and a basket case Brian Johnson: More and more people are flocking to the small screen to find daily entertainment. Brian Johnson: Screenplay by: Patty Jenkins. Floating around online is an early draft of The Breakfast Club script (PDF link). View THE_BREAKFAST_CLUB.pdf from ENGL 101 at Maryville University. That's seven including when we first came in and you asked Mr. Vernon whether Barry Manilow knew that he raided his closet. What do you care? Correct? Hey, I like all that black shit Why are you being so nice to me? Character: Andrew Clark is a high school jock who's got issues with his father. Richard Vernon: [running through the halls singing] On its face, what happens in The Breakfast Club scriptfive people sit in a room and talk about their feelingsdoesn't exactly seem like the best idea for a movie. [her first word of dialogue so far] Take this scene, for example. Click below (or here) to read the entire scene: The two unlikely couples leave detention together. That's the difference between you and me. [Bender spits out a wad of saliva in the air and catches with his mouth, prompting Claire to almost exclaim in disgust, but Vernon stops her by pointing], [Brian tries to move to the chair next to him on the table]. Play "Heart and Soul" on the piano . Listen, Vern, if you were 16, what would you think of you? John Bender: And I wouldn't be able to wrestle anymore. Brian Johnson: Accurate Good job . John Bender: I mean, don't you want any respect? He then takes him out of the library and locks him in a closet for the rest of detention. They would take me away to my new life and my new world, where everything would be different. Does Barry Manilow know that you raid his wardrobe? Excuse me, sir. I taped Larry Lester's buns together. Claire Standish: Hughes is responsible for some of the most successful comedies of the 1980s and 90s. What in God' s name is going on in here? You wanna come over sometime? Very helpful and good customer service. Gender: Male. BRIAN (VO) . [Vernon ignores her and looks at his watch]. Bender: Type: Dramatic. That the last time you ever make me look bad in front of those kids, you hear me? Were here to help. You just bought one more. You're a genius because you can't make a lamp. You'll see how goddamned funny he is. Does that answer your question? Richard Vernon: See I'm not sure if you know this, but there are two kinds of fat people: there's fat people that were born to be fat, and there's fat people that were once thin but became fat so when you look at 'em you can sorta see that thin person inside. Character: Andrew Clark is a high school jock who's got issues with his father.. I do not own the content of the video. Brian Johnson is funny, smart and "sort of a nerd". And I see me and I dont like what I see, I really dont. Bender: John Bender: I'll bet he bought those for you. It's such fun to read. It's kind of a double edged sword isn't it? But I thought comparing that opening monologue to the one in this unspecified draft might be fun. I don't think either one of them gives a shit about me. Here is the story structure for the The Breakfast Club screenplay: Here's the structure for The Breakfast Club screenplay: Breakfast Club Opening Scene: The story is set at an Illinois high school in the 80s where five students are sentenced to Saturday detention. Forget to wash your jock? And then you found out it was actually work. If I lose my temper you're totaled, man. Remember how you said your parents use you to get back at each other? Summary: Brian feels stupid because he got an 'F' in shop class. From: Movies. I can, tape all of your buns together. Yes, that famous opening monologue is entirely missing. It took me a while to get into character but I tried my best. Bender: You've got to be number one! [pointing to Claire's lunch] You wanna blow your ride? You see us as you want to see us, in the simplest terms, in the most convenient definitions, but what we found out is that each one of us is a brain, and an athlete, and a basketcase, a princess, and a criminal. Wouldn't I be OUTSTANDING in that capacity? What do you care? Everybody loves me so much at this school. Andrew: Uh, you know, I can answer that right now, sir. Andrew: But what we found out is that each one of us is a brain Allison Reynolds: Character: Claire Standish is a prom queen and an absolute snob.. Would highly recommend if you need help. Missing a whole wrestling meet! I'm a man of respect around here. No. Hes like this hes like this mindless machine that I cant even relate to anymore Andrew, youve got to be number one! I have a low tolerance for dehydration. Richard Vernon: John Bender: The first few times? Wow, Claire. I wear the required uniform. Life saver Amazing site students who are struggling with their academics. Beyond its nostalgic value, why is The Breakfast Club so widely studied and celebrated? Type: Dramatic. But each line is so uniquely attached to its character that it can't help but push the story forward. , Its commonly known that Claire in the film was originally called Cathy. The Breakfast Club Script PDF: Plot, Monologues, and Scene Analysis . You get the best offers for the lowest prices. I highly recommend this site. Yeah. Richard Vernon: If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. Take it or leave it Sincerely yours, the Breakfast Club. [contemptuously] We accept the fact that we had to sacrifice a whole Saturday in detention for whatever it was we did wrong. 2020 - A dramatic monologue for teen boys from the classic movie by John Hughes, The Breakfast Club. It was nice. John grabs some pot, unbeknownst to the crew. For that matter, what about me? Continue with Recommended Cookies, Home Monologues The Breakfast Club (Brian): Sincerely yours, the Breakfast Club, Character: Brian Johnson is funny, smart and "sort of a nerd". That's an academic club. "Great, Dad. Chicks cannot hold their smoke, dat's what it is. WHY IS THAT DOOR CLOSED? "Yeah, Dad?" Shermer High School, Shermer, Illinois, 60062. Where's your lunch? Pinterest. Johns crazy and bad, Cathys beautiful and spoiled2, Andys strong and mature, Allisons looney tunes and Brians brilliant. That's right. Disclaimer: Daily Actor at times uses affiliate links to sites like Amazon.com, streaming services, and others. Claire Standish: Some people don't even get a lunch hour. Claire Standish: What about Andy? Andrew Clark: Or take Brian out to the parking lot at lunch to get high? You see us as you want to see us, in the simplest terms, in the most convenient definitions, but what we found out is that each one of us is a brain, and an athlete, and a basketcase, a princess, and a criminal. The movies characters, dialogue, and organic conflict come together in a way that keeps audiences engaged, even when nothing much is happening. John does and reveals how abusive his father is. Are you guys like boyfriend-girlfriend? All and and any feedback is appreciated. I don't have to run away and live in the street. Lets find out by tearing down its screenplay. You have. John Bender: Guys screw around, there's nothin' wrong with that. Don't talk, don't talk. John Bender: Claire Standish: We're all pretty bizarre. [after Claire flips him off] Serf? And he could forget all about me. But what we found out is that each one of us is a brain, and an athlete, and a basket case, a princess, and a criminal Does that answer your question? [makes a middle finger pointing downwards], [turns his middle finger right side up in his face]. Monologues from 'The Breakfast Club', the Classic Film by Writer/Director John Hughes. Hey, you're not urinating in here, man. [Andrew laughs at Bender's backtalk] We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. Don't mess with the bull young man, you'll get the horns. You're so conceited, Claire. Oh, shit! The kids leave the library and head to Johns locker. Allison Reynolds: I'm sure. Claire Standish: Brian Johnson: I wont tolerate any losers in this family Your intensity is for s! The Breakfast Club: High school . Shermer High School, Shermer, Illinois. John Bender: Is that clear, Mr. Bender? They all talk about how much pressure they experience from their parents, and how terrified they are to end up just like them. I feel all empty inside because of it. Five high school students meet in Saturday detention and discover how they have a lot more in common than they thought. John Bender: As originally scripted, we simply meet our characters, and start the detention. And the next thing I knew, I uh, I. jumped on top of him and started. The bartender says, I guess you won't be needing a drink. Gender: Male. Nothing's wrong it's just so different, you know? John Bender: Brian Johnson: The old man grabbed me and said, "Hey, smoke up Johnny." The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. It just happens. We are going to write an essay - of no less than a thousand words, describing to me who you think you are. Allison Reynolds: Brian reaches toward the bag and Bender slaps his hand]. Keep your fuckin' hands off me! Have you ever done it with a normal person? The next screw that falls out will be you. Allison Reynolds: I hate having to go along with everything my friends say. 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