The People vs. Larry Flynt (1996) Edit

A 36 year old male, gunshot wound to the left shoulder.

A Georgia prosecutor arrested some news dealers for selling Hustler …

A plea bargain because I found God.

A teacher educates our children …

A woman's vagina has as much personality as her face.

A.k.a. Jesus H. Flynt, Esquire.

Absolutely not.

Absolutely.

Actually, Larry, there's something else you and I have in common.

After one night, she's moving in with you?

Alan, it's Larry.

All I do is publish a magazine!

All I'm guilty of is bad taste.

All persons having business before the honourable U.S. Supreme Court …

All right, folks, make way. Let us through.

All right, marshal.

Also, and more importantly, it was a satire of a public figure …

Althea, good to see you.

Althea, that is the best damn idea I ever heard.

Althea!

Althea!

Althea! Hey, baby. Hey.

Althea?

Although Jesus told us not to judge, I know you will. So judge sanely.

An aversion to organised religion.

And …

And Alfred introduced her to all Reagan's Cabinet buddies.

And anybody who would like to purchase a copy of Hustler …

And as a preacher, you speak to a fairly broad audience.

And did you follow their advice on how to make a perfect martini?

And every time I come in there, you fuck me with this circus act!

And Hustler magazine has every right to express this view.

And I am good at what I do.

And I believe in going straight to the teachings of Jesus.

And I got money. And that gives me the power …

And I guess it's safe to say he …

And I'm afraid it wasn't funny the first time we printed it.

And I'm gonna use it to get back.

And if I go and prepare a place for you …

And if it ever loses sight of its basic heritage …

And if you don't like Hustler magazine, don't read it.

And it was your intent to destroy that integrity …

And keep in mind, we welcome Christians in here too. Thank you.

And next thing you know, bam, she's murdered.

And now, Americans for a Free Press …

And she was a real party girl. And they really liked her.

And that is a powerful idea. That's a magnificent way to live.

And that is the case here. The jury has already determined for us …

And that's not freedom.

And there is one thing I want to make very clear to you before you do.

And there's Toto, maybe, even.

And these tapes, Your Honour, are pure carnality.

And they should be! In all the times you've gone to court asking for help …

And this country is founded, at least in part …

And we can't see anything or do anything.

And what public purpose does this serve?

And who are you to defy God? Just shoot her!

And who is this man, and where is he?

And would you read the caption under that cartoon, please?

And yet sex is legal.

And yet, it is heroic to go spill guts and blood …

And you should care about it too.

And you're not on nothing?

And, honey, you're just taking this too far now.

Any research problems, I encourage you to use my archives.

Anything you say can and will be used against you.

Apparently it's been very successful for this kind of pain.

Are you ashamed to have your husband locked up?

Are you doing her?

Are you going to obey the court and reveal the source of that videotape …

Are you just trying to sell more magazines, Larry?

Are you saying you'd be interested in nude photos of Martha Washington?

Are you the publisher and the editor in chief of Hustler magazine?

Are you trying to hold the Reverend Falwell up to ridicule?

Arlo …

Arlo, you wanted something?

Arms up.

As far as they're concerned, you're just a pig.

As members of the Citizens for Decent Literature …

As much as I love you …

As soon as you get that ring around the finger, okay …

As you yourself said, I believe, in Pope v. Illinois:

At the heart of the First Amendment …

Baby, I'm just trying to illustrate that I am no longer willing …

Baby, let me see that flower in your left hand.

Baby!

Baby!

Baby!

Baby!

Baby!

Baby! Help!

Baby! Help!

Because a paper's got two sides, right? That's two. Multiples of two.

Because I think that sexuality is a God given gift.

Because I'm the worst.

Because of the million dollars that was offered for J.F.K.'s killers.

Because the freedom that everyone in this room enjoys …

Because we live in a free country.

Because we women, our batteries never run out.

Because what you're talking about is a matter of taste, not law.

Before we begin …

Boy, this is great, Larry. This is really great. I hope it was worth it.

Buckle up.

But ask yourself the question:

But ask yourselves if you want to make that decision for the rest of us.

But didn't it occur to you …

But don't give in to the bitterness.

But even beyond your membership, really, you've been recognised …

But he is guilty of inflicting emotional distress.

But I am not going with you!

But I could get in trouble printing these.

But I've always been supportive, always.

But isn't a community allowed to set its own standards?

But now there's a new, darker influence in Cincinnati.

But our right to decide for ourselves cannot be restricted.

But please don't ever, ever, ever doubt my sincerity.

But step away from the desk, will you?

But that's a far cry from committing incest with your mother in an outhouse.

But there's a price for that freedom, which is that sometimes …

But they are not irrelevant. They demonstrate the community standard …

But we have to take this seriously.

But what about children who gaze upon your magazine in our stores?

But what I do like …

But what is more obscene? This?

But what is the public interest you're describing?

But what these White House killers don't realise …

But what was …

But you didn't get his permission. And that's copyright infringement.

But you have to go back in that room and make some decisions.

But you know what? You guys can call this a circus …

But you know, Larry, I'm more ambivalent about what you do.

But you take a picture of somebody committing the act of murder …

But, you know, I have those tapes and this tape, and it just made me think of it.

Bye.

Came in pretty handy.

Can we discuss Cousin Bobby later? We need to discuss this seriously.

Can we just have our medicine, please, Dr. Bob? In peace?

Can you hear me?

Can you hear me? Can you hear me?

Chester, you remember Althea? Shake her hand.

Closer.

Code pink. Code pink.

Code pink. Code pink.

Come here.

Come on, Althea, even Superman has his limits.

Come on, Larry. Stop. Stop it.

Come on, right on in here.

Come on.

Come on. It's okay.

Complain to the manufacturer. Okay?

Could I please buy a copy of the Hustler magazine?

Could you do me a favour?

Countersue.

Cut him into pieces and feed him to the animals! Get out of here!

Daddy.

Decent people are being corrupted.

Detour! Oh, no.

Did you enjoy this month's article …

Did you pray before you went into the courtroom?

Did you—? Excuse me, baby.

Didn't I fire you?

Do you accept the Lord Jesus Christ as your saviour …

Do you agree?

Do you ever say anything positive, Jimmy?

Do you go to church, Larry?

Do you have an aversion to organised religion?

Do you have any connections to organised crime?

Do you have anything to say before I sentence you?

Do you have the tapes?

Do you really have the Vicki Morgan sex tapes?

Do you remember these instructions?

Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth …

Do you think that I wanted Jesus to tap me on the shoulder?

Do you want some coffee or tea or sandwiches …

Does that give you licence to mock the leaders of religious movements?

Don't ask for any more for a while.

Don't ever hit me like that again. Don't talk to me like that.

Don't hit me like that. I'll go back.

Don't interrupt me when I'm talking, okay?

Don't sneak up on us. Give us a heart attack.

Don't sweat it, bro. I love you.

Don't worry, the government will take care of you.

Don't you think?

Doug, get him out of here!

Dr. Kipper, please.

Dr. Kipper?

Everybody knows I've been a historical buff about first ladies for a long time.

Everybody's doing it, or everybody wants to be doing it, huh?

Everything's gonna be all right.

Excuse me?

Excuse me?

FBI. FBI, right?

Filthy. I've never seen anything—

Find somebody else to help you, then. This is not what I signed on for.

Fine, thanks.

Five and a half years since they shot me, and the government—

Flynt has been barricaded in his Beverly Hills compound for three days.

For the first time since those bullets …

For this court is now sitting.

Found it in a bathroom in a gas station.

Four million dollars' worth of cocaine, nobody's even nervous.

Freedom to speak one's mind is not only an aspect of individual liberty …

From now on, sex will be presented in a more natural setting …

From the waist down?

Fuck me? I believe you're the one …

Fuel the jet.

Furthermore …

Fuzzy pictures, articles …

Gentlemen, gentlemen, please.

Gentlemen, Playboy is mocking you.

Get that blow dried jerk motherfucker and throw him in the incinerator!

Get your friend Ruth to buy 2 fucking million of these magazines …

Give a big, big hand to Ilanis …

Give me a call after you get out of law school.

Give me a second.

Go ahead.

Go ahead. It's fine. Natural.

God is working through me. Don't you see that? I could accomplish anything.

God versus the devil. America's minister versus America's pimp.

God, do it. Just do it, then. Do it.

God, my French is so rusty.

Good Housekeeping? That's …

Good morning, ladies and gentlemen.

Good, hardworking news vendors are being threatened.

Good. You're all fired.

Goodness, no. I do spiritual healing.

Gotta ask.

Grabs his champagne, and he walks away.

Hallelujah!

Hand the verdict to the bailiff.

Hands in front! Hands! You, hands on your head. Now!

Happy birthday, America!

Happy birthday, baby. And I have a heart from my heart.

Have to see what we can do about that.

He can hardly talk.

He claims he has naked pictures of Jackie O.

He is suing you …

He saw it.

He thought you and I would hit it off.

He told me that I was sick.

He's gonna be thrilled about this, really.

He's heavily medicated, among other things.

He's suing me? For heaven's sakes, on what grounds?

He's talking to Mrs. Claus and holding in his hand …

He's the VP of marketing!

He's very impressed by your conversion and wants to cut us a plea bargain.

Help!

Here I come.

Here it is, news service.

Here. Okay, that's perfect.

Hey, Althea, you—

Hey, baby.

Hey, don't look at me. Ask for bail, counsellor.

Hey, fuck you, Althea. You go be poor, okay?

Hey, go to hell, Larry. Go to hell.

Hey, Jimbo, are you trying to challenge my authority?

Hey, Larry. Yeah, it's Alan.

Hey, Leticia, I liked the way you blew that candle out tonight.

Hey, listen …

Hey, you show some respect.

Hey!

Hey!

Hey.

Hey. Are you that guy in that little sex paper?

Hi. How you doing?

How about this month we do Anita Bryant?

How do you feel about that?

How do you get the damn thing closed? They're all pushing down on it.

How many pages do we have right now, exactly?

How should I …?

Hustler depicts women and women …

Hustler magazine and Larry C. Flynt v. Jerry Falwell.

Hustler magazine depicts men and women …

Hustler magazine depicts Santa Claus …

Hustler magazine has a First Amendment right …

Hustler puts him and his mother together …

I … You bet your sweet ass I do.

I am a lawyer, okay, and I can't figure it out either.

I am in control now.

I am not a lawyer, Mr. Isaacman.

I am not ashamed of Larry. I never would be.

I am not trying to convince you …

I am renting the Puff and Read for the next 24 hours.

I am the publisher of the most tasteless, sleaziest …

I am this far, one second, one millimetre …

I apologise. I know I'm not supposed to joke, but that's sort of the point.

I believe him to be an undiagnosed manic depressive.

I bought this in a neighbourhood grocery store …

I can handle that. I think George can handle that.

I can't ever walk again.

I can't have a child with her.

I can't make love to my wife. I can't …

I can't speak for 20 years down the line.

I can't, Larry.

I could have to close up shop and fire a lot of people.

I could move mountains with God's help.

I do apologise, Your Honour, and …

I do.

I do.

I don't believe you.

I don't even know what we're engaged in anymore, Larry.

I don't have to.

I don't know.

I don't like what Larry Flynt does.

I don't mend bones. I mend troubled souls.

I don't wanna get married and stop the way we live.

I don't want to work at the magazine anymore.

I don't.

I fantasise about you, just, all the time.

I feel good.

I feel like I'm in hell.

I feel like it's me against the world. You're all I got, baby.

I figured we'd run maybe, eight, 10 pages per issue.

I fucking love you.

I got a subpoena for you to appear in federal court tomorrow …

I got bail taken care of. Don't worry about that.

I got limos and a jet, and I'm sitting on a mountain of money.

I got sent to an orphanage full of good, Christian nuns, who shoved my face …

I got this the other day, and I brought it by …

I have a hard time believing that you feel really great on nothing right now.

I have a number of honorary degrees.

I have a thought for you: Murder is illegal.

I have been giving you my best since back when people were laughing at you.

I have fashioned this American flag into a diaper.

I have in my hand Exhibit B …

I have it, and Mr. Fartwell …

I have some important announcements to make.

I have to agree with you.

I heard that you've slept with every single girl in every one of your clubs.

I just met you five minutes ago.

I know you can't, but …

I like that I live in a country where I can pick up Hustler …

I like the way you dance. I mean, don't get me wrong.

I love her.

I love you too, man.

I love you, baby.

I love you, brother.

I mean, hey, you're famous, right?

I mean, I got AIDS, Larry.

I mean, I look back at the stuff you did in the '70s, and it was …

I mean, sick sick.

I mean, there's no line between the two?

I mean, you know, if— It's like, if you don't make 20,000 plus a year …

I miss you too.

I need for you to answer one question, and then you're able to go back home.

I say Gerald Ford.

I say to them, Get some makeup. Get yourself some curlers.

I sentence you to 25 years in the Ohio State Penitentiary.

I specialise in civil liberties.

I think I missed that one.

I think it was six.

I think the real obscenity comes from raising our youth to believe …

I think you and I could teach each other a lot.

I thought I fired all of you.

I told you, I make that for peddling.

I turned the whole world into a tabloid!

I wanna appeal the Falwell case.

I wanna fess up and reveal my source.

I wanna take my bath.

I want him alive! I don't care if his head's in a fishbowl.

I want this ring on my finger …

I was taking the drugs because I was in pain.

I was wondering, because I thought …

I wish he'd have killed me. I do.

I would find that very difficult to believe.

I would suggest that if we're going to recycle it …

I'd appreciate your taking off that helmet.

I'd rather have a man who stands up for what he believes in.

I'll be perfectly honest. I don't particularly like what you do.

I'll give you a ride.

I'll go back, and I'll eat dog food, okay? Dog food.

I'm a secretary.

I'm done with it! I'm done with it, okay?

I'm gonna get some ice cream. You want some?

I'm issuing a bench warrant for his arrest.

I'm just a clown

I'm just curious why you haven't taken a stab at me.

I'm just kidding. I like you.

I'm Mrs. Flynt.

I'm never gonna be old and ugly, Larry.

I'm not gonna overdose. I'm in pain.

I'm not in pain now, so I don't want it. Why would I want it?

I'm only giving you half of what I just gave you.

I'm ordering you arrested for desecration of the flag.

I'm so impressed.

I'm so sorry, Althea.

I'm sorry, Mrs. Stapleton.

I'm sorry. Did you say no?

I'm sure she was.

I'm sure you were. But Oral Roberts wasn't, and Billy Graham wasn't.

I'm the most fun, I'm rich and I'm always in trouble.

If anyone tries coming after me, I'll shoot him between the eyes.

If I could just somehow let people know what great lays these girls are …

If I take that gag off of you …

If that's not censorship, I don't know what is.

If these magazines are legal and Hustler is not legal …

If we start throwing up walls against what some of us think is obscene …

If we want to change the laws, that's another discussion.

If you break moral laws …

If you do this, this company's gonna be worth nothing.

If you know what I mean, Your Honour.

If you violate his laws …

If you're gonna treat me like a baby, I'm gonna act like one.

Ilanis, I'll be by in about an hour, and I'll bring the Ping Pong balls.

Imagine suits against people like Gary Trudeau and Johnny Carson …

In a recent poll of Good Housekeeping magazine …

In my Father's house are many rooms.

In obedience to the will of God and upon the confession of this our brother …

In that case, Larry, this is a completely bullshit charge.

In the debate about public affairs …

In your case, what's more troubling is this organised crime charge.

Insofar as there is a public interest in having Hustler magazine …

Is it that hard to believe that I don't want any?

Is that the Tin Man?

Is your wife jealous of Ruth?

It depicts George Washington …

It don't matter. It's like when people slow down at a car crash to peek.

It is— It is time to feed the lions to the Christians.

It lets us look at public figures a little differently.

It may be wrong in some people's opinion …

It may not be the smartest thing to drink too much, but it's not illegal.

It says, Let's deflate this stuffed shirt and bring him down to our level.

It says, sir …

It says:

It serves the same public purpose as having …

It was a serious thing!

It's a picture of Santa Claus.

It's a very important value, but it's not the only value in our society.

It's all for the man on the go, man about town.

It's going too far. It's like you're losing your mind.

It's important you know …

It's interesting you mention Washington, Justice Scalia …

It's Larry Flynt. Is CBS interested in seeing videotape of the FBI …

It's me! I am not taking you.

It's not that simple, Larry. It's not that simple.

It's okay. They'll freeze us …

It's the easiest thing to claim and impossible to refute.

It's useless to argue about taste and even more useless to litigate it.

Jerry Falwell is always an asshole. That's why, Arlo.

Jerry Falwell talks about his first time.

Jesus Christ, Larry.

Jesus Christ.

Jesus Christ.

Jesus loves me.

Jesus said, I am the way, the truth and the life.

Jesus, Althea.

Jimmy …

Jimmy …

Judge with your eyes open. What do you consider obscene?

Just a little something I got from down home.

Just another little touch wider.

Just calm down, Arlo. Don't panic on me.

Just forget I brought it up. Larry, just forget I brought it up.

Just get behind me on this, okay?

Just say yes because I pulled a lot of strings to make this happen, okay?

Just tell that miserable, old, grey haired bastard to go fuck himself.

Kerbside service. That'll be $8.50, lady.

Knock yourself out.

Ladies and gentlemen of the jury …

Ladies and gentlemen, I ask that you review this material carefully.

Ladies, gentlemen …

Larry …

Larry …

Larry Claxton Flynt? Larry Claxton Flynt!

Larry Flynt.

Larry, do you have any regrets?

Larry, how could you misunderstand me?

Larry, I don't believe in labels.

Larry, I plead with you not to do this.

Larry, I went to Dr. Robert and …

Larry, I'm not gonna pretend that I understand what you go through …

Larry, it's a magazine, not a newsletter. How you gonna pay for that?

Larry, it's Jimmy here. You there?

Larry, listen to me for a second. Don't argue with me on this, okay?

Larry, over here!

Larry, there is an operation.

Larry, they say that you're paralysed.

Larry, what was your childhood like?

Larry, where did you get the tapes?

Larry, why are you here?

Larry, you look great, man.

Larry! Hey, Larry! Hey!

Larry! Jimmy!

Larry! Jimmy! You all get on to the house.

Larry?

Larry? Larry, you there?

Larry.

Leave it there. That's what you want.

Let me just say a word.

Let the cameras through, okay? You rolling?

Let's hear it for Camille. You were wonderful.

Let's recline a little. Yeah.

Leticia, I'll see you in two hours.

Listen to what I'm saying, okay? Listen to what I'm saying.

Listen, don't go any further.

Listen, I know the timing is lousy …

Listen, I was watching that damn island for four months …

Listen, it's just not that funny.

Listen, my folks are here, so just move the girls into the Jacuzzi …

Look around you. We are living in Roman times.

Look at that.

Look, it's not just them, Larry! Okay? It's me!

Look, Mr. Flynt, this case is bigger than just you and your magazine.

Look, there it is, the first Hustler newsletter.

Look, there's Larry. Look.

Look, you know, we're not running a flower shop here, okay?

Look, you stupid briarhopper, my dog could get an ID …

Ma'am, you cannot hide from this.

Madam Clerk, read the verdict.

Make yourself beautiful.

Many were surprised by the high court's decision to hear Flynt's case …

Marshal, put a gag on that man.

Maybe this is obscene to you.

Mister, what kind of business is this?

Mr. Chief Justice, and may it please the court.

Mr. Flynt …

Mr. Flynt …

Mr. Flynt, do you think …

Mr. Flynt, how can you, as a good Christian, defend this filth?

Mr. Flynt, I don't want to step on your toes …

Mr. Flynt, I gotta ask you one time.

Mr. Flynt, I'd appreciate it, sir, if you would stick to the subject.

Mr. Flynt, is that an American flag you have on?

Mr. Flynt, is this a conspiracy?

Mr. Flynt, let your lawyer do the talking.

Mr. Flynt, obviously you can get whoever you want to represent you …

Mr. Flynt?

Mr. Isaacman, the First Amendment is not everything.

Mr. Keating, why are you here today?

Mrs. Flynt, now you listen to me.

Mrs. Flynt, were you surprised by the verdict?

My bank gives loans, and homes get built.

My client, Mr. DeLorean, will never find an impartial jury.

My client's name is Jerry Falwell!

My cousin Bobby shot a preacher in the back.

My dearest, how are you?

My friend, Alan.

My mind is fine.

My mother was a very godly woman …

My point is, they will never pick you …

NBC, ABC. What the hell's wrong with you, CBS?

Never in the outhouse as Hustler magazine suggested?

Never?

New Year's Eve?

No man comes to the Father …

No, a page has four. Four. It's like four. It's one, two, three, four.

No, but I don't think they had Playboy or People in mind either …

No, he's got that hat, like a funnel. You know, he's got that funnel hat.

No, I know the rules, okay?

No, it's gotta be an even number.

No, Justice Scalia. There is no line between the two.

No, Larry. You're the boss.

No, not that one. Your other left hand.

No, of course not.

No, that's all right. Can I just see the tape, please?

No, you're not!

No!

No! No!

No! No.

No?

No.

No.

No. But …

No. I think it was the interracial photo spreads. The KKK.

No. I told them I had the DeLorean tapes. Now they believe anything I say.

No. I was not surprised by the verdict at all.

No. No, you're not in hell. You belong to God.

No. That— Get back to that. That's exactly what we want.

No. That's just a disguise for censorship.

Nobody on this planet wants their religion and their porn mixed together.

None of you guys are fired.

Not for you to drink.

Now Flynt has to pay him 200 grand!

Now give me a little wider. A little wider.

Now I'm baptised too, is that it? Fuck you, Larry! Fuck you!

Now tell me who was the source of this videotape?

Now watch this. This is weird.

Now watch.

Now, I have a message …

Now, I'll ask you again, what was the source of this videotape?

Now, if Jerry Falwell can sue when there's been no libellous speech …

Now, our case is as good as any.

Now, the question you have before you today is whether …

Now, what do you boys have for me today?

Now, what we're gonna do here is …

Obviously not. So I'm gonna ask you one more thing.

Obviously, when people criticise public figures …

Oh, baby.

Oh, baby.

Oh, baby.

Oh, God.

Oh, God.

Oh, God.

Oh, God. You know, there's nothing more certain …

Oh, Larry.

Oh, my God. First pussy.

Okay, and …?

Okay, I'm the big kahuna here! Do you have a problem with that?

Okay, let go. Let go.

Okay, let go. Let go.

Okay, let's go.

Okay, moving on. Asshole of the month.

Okay, now, let's go for that leg thing here.

Okay, that's all. I gotta go.

Okay? I am interested in your case.

Okay.

Okay.

Okay.

Okay.

Okay. I gotta give him some change.

Okay. Why don't you hop on?

On your knees!

One might say a national reputation for your sermons and your opinions …

One of the most cherished ideas that we hold in this country …

One, two …

Only in America, huh?

Only one.

Opinions are like assholes: Everybody's got one.

Or better yet, I can exercise my opinion and not buy it.

Or perhaps that's obscene to you.

Or this?

Order. Ma'am, if you can't control yourself …

Organised crime? Larry's not in the mob.

Our bed is so empty.

Our case is better than most. You're missing my point.

Our level in this case being admittedly …

Oyez, oyez, oyez.

Pa! What are you doing in there? Open up this door.

Particularly, you know, the big holidays …

Patch her through. Hello, this is Larry Flynt.

Patient doesn't appear to have any moving sensation.

Pay the preacher on the way in …

People there don't listen to me …

Plan. The plan is simple.

Please raise your right hand and place your left hand on the Bible.

Please, please …

Please, please help us.

Please, please, please.

Please, please.

Pornography has thrust its ugly head into our everyday lives.

Pretty shitty.

Prior to that, it's friendly.

Put him through. Yeah, hello.

Raise your foot.

Really, all it does is allow us to punish unpopular speech.

Really?

Reverend Falwell, at the beginning of this trial …

Reverend Falwell, have you ever had sex with your mother?

Reverend Falwell, you're a preacher, is that right?

Reverend, are you confident you will win this case?

Reverend, have you ever preached while you were drunk?

Reverend, I think you need to read this.

Right. I got it. Okay.

Ruth …

Say you ain't gonna do this. Promise me you ain't gonna do it.

Say you ain't gonna do this. Promise me you ain't gonna do it.

See that? That?

She ain't bad.

She ain't crooking me.

She doesn't look good.

She got the moves, don't she?

She said, quote, If a reasonable person could not believe …

She says she's the president's sister. Ruth Carter something.

She's a … She's a killer.

She's crooking you so hard, she's teaching you English now?

She's nice …

Shoot.

Shut up! It's my business, and I'll run it into the ground if I want to.

Shut up! Relax, Alan, relax!

Sit down, lady! Be seated there in the back!

Sit down. Shut up. You have the right to remain silent.

So are you free for dinner tomorrow night?

So as a condition of his bond, he cannot leave the state of California.

So be careful.

So do you think I'm talking about monogamy?

So downplay how much you hate Falwell.

So go back in that room, where you are free to think …

So how are we doing?

So I don't think he's a big fan of adult magazines.

So I'm gonna have to ask you to come back …

So if you're up to it …

So really, what you're telling me …

So tell me, is your brother, Ji— Mr. President …

So the thing about Vicki is, she was a bit naive …

So then, it was your intention …

So we won.

So we're gonna pay a million bucks?

So why did Hustler have him and his mother together?

So would you call yourself …

So you've achieved a certain notoriety.

So, Larry, what's the plan?

So, what's up?

Some lady died down the hall, and I got her flowers.

Some new technology or drug.

Some rules are made to help us, not hurt us, and I …

Somebody want to translate that for me?

Something stronger.

Sorry.

Sort of a prerequisite. I'm just wondering if that's true or not.

Stand back! Stand back! Ma'am, stand back!

Strip for me, baby.

Supper's ready.

Sustained?

Sustained.

Take off your pants.

Take this seriously, Larry.

Take this thing down. I want all this Christian stuff out of here now.

Taped this on. This is not real.

Tell everybody the pervert is back.

Thank you all for coming to my establishment.

Thank you, Alan.

Thank you, honey.

Thank you, Jimmy. You know …

Thank you, Mr. Isaacman.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you. And now, please give a warm, warm welcome …

Thank you. Thanks.

That is a totally outrageous suggestion.

That is an absurd question.

That is not freedom.

That kind of talk is almost unforgivable.

That there is some interest in making him look ludicrous?

That was just a bang up job you did.

That where I am, there you may be also …

That's a good question.

That's a relief. I thought you might be like those tent revival fakes …

That's all I'm asking.

That's all the contact he had with that cocaine.

That's because you're fucking on— Here take all—

That's every American psycho. Let's try to narrow the field a little.

That's good.

That's it. You're in contempt of court.

That's Larry Flynt Publications. Not JFP!

That's like fire!

That's only a ritual.

That's the coke? That whole suitcase?

That's the new girl.

That's the problem with you, you know, men. You know?

That's very good. Good.

That's very interesting, but are you also known as Larry Flynt?

That's what it means.

That's what makes it a meaningless standard.

The billion dollar sex industry, of which Larry Flynt …

The clergyman preaches, and we find spirituality.

The depth of his depravity sickens me.

The drugs, your pain, it's gonna kill you.

The FBI ain't got nothing. That's what we know.

The FBI got very pissed off. They want you in front of the judge tomorrow.

The Gwinnett County Court is now in session.

The honourable, the chief justice and the associate justices …

The Jerry Falwell in the outhouse with his mother and …?

The jury is representative of community standards …

The KKK? It wasn't the KKK. It was the Mob.

The Lion. And they're all gang banging her.

The maid's cleaning up in there. He's got—

The models look like they're 3 dollar whores.

The New York Times, the American Newspaper Publishers Association …

The one where he admitted that he had lust in his heart?

The pain. It's …

The party is just beginning.

The problem you've got is definitely what I know best.

The reign of Christian terror at this magazine is now over.

The reverend would never endorse a liquor company.

The samurai gave me the tape.

The smorgasbord was a stupid idea.

The Supreme Court.

The way that we live is great. Nothing would change. My God.

The writing is by some moronic idiots.

Then all your buddies are coming here every night drinking for free.

Then next month, I'd like to have …

Then, go fuck a woman. I do fuck women.

There will be no more …

There's 1.

There's 1.

There's 2.

There's a knock at the door.

There's a lot of cocaine in this motherfucker.

There's something you have to know before you go in that room.

There's the secret, there.

These are the drug dealers. And guess what this is.

These guys aren't concerned about him, because they're FBI.

These magazines …

These perverted lifestyles have to stop.

They don't have church on New Year's Eve. Okay, well …

They have the right to say …

They say that you ain't gonna walk again.

They say you're paralysed from the waist down.

They won't shake your hand?

They would probably hear us, if you want the truth.

They'll put you on the stand, and your testimony …

They're afraid if they let you in court, you'll wear a diaper or throw oranges.

They're afraid of me …

They're all the way here from Paris and London, Kentucky.

They're going up to the newsstands, and they're puking. They're vomiting.

This ain't no Mamie Eisenhower or Lady Bird.

This country belongs to me as much as it belongs to you, Mr. Leis.

This court fears that you're seriously mentally ill.

This guy.

This guy's got a good camera sense. Watch him clear camera.

This is 30 grand.

This is a joke.

This is a person that we are used to seeing at the pulpit, Bible in hand …

This is gonna be the most expensive case you've ever had …

This is Jackson. We got shots fired in front of the courthouse.

This is Jerry Falwell in his home state.

This is Larry's house?

This is making people sick.

This is moonshine. Is that …? Is this moonshine, right?

This is really great. Americans for a Free Press to invite us here tonight.

This is the best room in the house, he said.

This is the best room in the house. I think you're gonna like it.

This is what I've got to ho, ho, ho about.

This?

Thousands of people every year petition the Supreme Court, okay?

Throw it out in the street.

Tick, tick, tick …

Tight.

To assassinate it.

To support people who believe pornography should be outlawed.

Today is the showdown.

Trouble is, I have a sneaking suspicion that you're not of age.

Trust me. And she's a good one.

Tubby gets up and goes to the door. Look.

Twenty five years?

Twenty four rooms. Know who else has 24 rooms?

Unfortunately, he had a critical groin injury on the way …

Very well. The court will set a bond on Mr. Larry Flynt for $50,000.

Wai— Am I—? Am I what?

Wait a second. Your Honour, if I may.

Wasn't it?

Water.

We brought some extra marshals today.

We don't wear hats in the courtroom. There's no war going on here.

We had a stupid judge. We had a uptight prosecutor, two of them.

We have a guy on the phone from Italy.

We have a long tradition in this country of satiric commentary.

We have a mutual friend, Larry. A television producer …

We interrupt this programme for a special report.

We must make a solemn commitment to God Almighty …

We must prevent the destruction …

We ought to talk about the case when you've rested.

We really need your help.

We say that a lot, but I think sometimes we forget …

We will stipulate that no such document exists.

We won, baby.

We, the jury, find the defendant …

We'll allow you to affirm if that's satisfactory with you, sir.

We'll get it figured out. We'll ask Larry.

We'll hear the argument first this morning in number 86 1278.

We'll take care of you.

We're both trying to release people …

We're friends.

We're selling the girl. Stop futzing around with the props …

We're smut peddlers again. We're going back to our roots.

Welcome to the stage, gentlemen …

Well, guys, I'm certainly open to suggestions.

Well, how much did it cost?

Well, how much did it cost?

Well, I have, but most people haven't seen anything like this. Your Honour—

Well, I know, but there's gotta be something more we can do.

Well, I suppose you could say that.

Well, I'll give him something to be depressed about, all right.

Well, I'm glad we helped you out, but, you know, it ain't for subscription.

Well, I've always ignored most of what you've said, right?

Well, if I don't take it, I'll go into seizures …

Well, it's a unanimous decision. And Rehnquist wrote it himself.

Well, Larry, Rudy's right.

Well, look …

Well, now, I run the Hustler go go clubs.

Well, technically, nothing, Your Honour.

Well, that …

Well, that would be tomorrow morning, then.

Well, that's what he is.

Well, then, I'd say we have …

Well, to begin with, this is a parody of a known Campari ad.

Well, what I think depends on how much it cost.

Well, you know, it ain't entirely untrue, if that's what you mean.

Well, you know, Ruth says that sex—

Well, you know, these giveaways are killing us. The limousine.

Well, you know, this girl, she had it rough.

Well, you tell that judge I'm wiping my ass with his subpoena.

Well, you xeroxed his ad …

What about a value which says good people can enter public life …

What about nude photos of your wife?

What am I gonna do?

What are they doing in Europe?

What are we gonna do?

What are you afraid of? Pick up the phone.

What are you doing? You're gonna kill us.

What can I do to get you out of here?

What can I help you with?

What do you think?

What do you think?

What has this got to do with the DeLorean trial?

What have you done with the Vicki Morgan tapes. Do we get to see—?

What if Alan's wrong?

What if you don't get out till the year 2000 …

What in the world is that?

What is more obscene, sex …

What is more obscene, sex …

What is Santa Claus doing?

What that means is, they're sending back 150,000 copies.

What the fuck was that?

What the hell do I need that shit for? I want my mind back.

What the hell's he doing?

What you're about to see is going to take your breath away.

What's he talking about?

What's that?

What's that?

What's your name?

What's your name?

When I counsel Pentecostal women in bad marriages …

When my daddy shot my entire family in the head …

When you approved this ad, did you have any specific knowledge …

Where are your fucking priorities?

Where did you come upon the newsletter?

Where is she?

Where you going, baby?

Who is that?

Who is this?

Why did you disobey this court's order? You were not to leave California.

Why did you hit him?

Why do I have to go to jail to protect your freedom?

Why is your client doing this?

Why not? Listen, if it catches the killer, I think it's worth it.

Why, just look what happened to our fine governor.

Why?

Why? Why?

Will the defendant please rise?

Will you get me some bananas?

With all the taboos attached to sex, it's no wonder we have problems.

With nothing but nudie pictures?

Would you describe to the jury …

Would you do me the honour of becoming Mrs. Larry Flynt?

Would you forget the money for one second?

Would you forget the money for one second?

Would you marry me?

Would you state your full name for the record, please, Mr. Flynt?

Wow, that is …

Yeah, and I think I'm 50 feet tall and you have a needle dick, okay?

Yeah, church.

Yeah, I like that, bro. I mean, everybody thinks I'm an asshole.

Yeah, my hair's different.

Yeah, on this nice, smooth paper like this.

Yeah, so?

Yeah, sure.

Yeah, the Tin Man could have a tin penis.

Yeah, this is Mr. Flynt.

Yeah, watch this. DeLorean, he— The first time to touch it. That's it.

Yeah, well … You always said, and it's the principle …

Yeah, well … You always said, and it's the principle …

Yeah, well, see this?

Yeah, well, see, now that's why I need a newsletter.

Yeah, what the hell. Shake Althea's hand.

Yeah, yeah, yeah. That's …

Yeah.

Yeah. Marjoe Gortner could shoot that.

Yeah. Oh, yeah.

Yes …

Yes, I am.

Yes, I'll get you bananas

Yes, I've got bad news.

Yes, it is.

Yes, it's that hard to believe.

Yes, Ms. Bacardi, hi.

Yes, our membership is now over 5 million.

Yes, sir. Christopher Columbus …

Yes, sir. Yes.

Yes, that's what I've been saying.

Yes, we did. We won.

Yes, you can, sir. Here is the Hustler magazine that I am selling …

Yes.

Yes. There is a public interest in making Falwell look ludicrous.

Yet you take a picture of two people in the act of sex …

You ain't never gonna be old and fat and ugly.

You all right?

You are my life.

You are not the only person in this club …

You are so beautiful.

You better not be doing what I think you're doing.

You can never be too careful, Your Honour.

You can say all of those foul words behind four padded walls. Get him out!

You can't just fire these people. We need these people.

You cannot mock God. You cannot fool God.

You could be looking at seven to 25 years.

You crazy cripple.

You don't have to bring my friends into this.

You don't think that some people, Reverend Falwell …

You don't want to quit me. I'm your dream client.

You failed miserably at that.

You got any girlfriends in here?

You guys are stupid.

You guys read Playboy?

You have the right to an attorney. If you can't afford one …

You idiot. Americans for a Free Press is me.

You know money's no object.

You know what's nice about people like you and me, Mr. Flynt?

You know, abortion may be morally repugnant, but right now it's not illegal.

You know, George Orwell said that if liberty means anything …

You know, I don't understand why they've singled me out.

You know, I don't understand. I mean, you're an evangelist …

You know, I just … I would love to be remembered …

You know, I think we're all born into this world …

You know, I was especially proud of that.

You know, Isaacman says there's no way this is gonna hold up.

You know, politicians and demagogues like to say …

You know, sometimes …

You know, take this. I don't own this anymore. I don't have one.

You know, there's a maid still cleaning up in there.

You know, this could cost me my liquor licence.

You Larry Flynt?

You leave me no choice but to sentence you to 9 months.

You look different. I don't know. Did you change your hair?

You look like shit.

You might even win a Pulitzer Prize.

You never even had a few too many and then went back on the radio?

You put forth some hard work. Thank you. Thank you.

You really should.

You said yourself, It's not so bad to be poor.

You see that on the wall? LFP.

You see that wall? I could make it come tumbling down with sheer willpower.

You see, sir, it says right there that the reverend …

You think I wanted God tapping me on the shoulder? I didn't want that.

You think just because it's your birthday that you can be a bitch?

You won't admit them.

You, drop the gun. Now!

You, get the fuck out of my building!

You'll be so much stronger if you keep your faith.

You're a classy guy. I've heard about you.

You're all looking at me like I'm growing horns out of my head.

You're crooking me, or you're a fucking liar.

You're crushing my legs!

You're fired.

You're just doing this to help our circulation.

You're kind to each other. And I'll tell you something.

You're not fired. Is that a problem?

You're not fucking with me? You mean it?

You're pretty far out there, even for guys who do this stuff.

You're scared. You're letting these guys steamroll—

You're shivering, baby.

You're shivering.

You're something. You surprise me.

You're the only man I wanna be with.

You've always been our lawyers. You're part of the family. Don't listen to Larry.

You've been on drugs for four or five years, Larry.

You've got to make them understand that it was just a joke.

Your batteries run out.

Your Honour, I'm an atheist. I can't very well …

Your Honour, the defence would like to introduce into evidence …

Your Honour, the tapes are genuine, and we have a right to broadcast them.

Your Honour, Vicki Morgan was Alfred Bloomingdale's mistress.

Your Honour, with all due respect, you don't have the right to ask!

Your sentimental speeches and your cornball patriotism …

27. Harvard Law School. Three years in the public defender's office.

… and engaging in organised crime. Organised crime?

… and I'll get with you later. Your folks are here?

… and the Association of … All rise.

… for the rest of my life. Right now, my life.

… if you lose. Okay!

… never gave the Bengals a chance. Chips?

… or war? War!

… pissing off everyone who can help us. Well, you can walk …

… so help you God? No.

… which is laid out— No!

105— You connected with these numbers?

A virgin? No, aversion. You heard me.

Absolutely not. Never? I mean, you never …?

An epiphany. Where'd you learn that damn word?

And in a stunning disclosure … Move your ass!

And what do you see? You see absolutely everything.

Are you Mr. Waverly? Yeah, yeah. Who are you?

Arms up. Arms what?

Bad. What do you mean, bad?

Bail denied! Denied?

Bailiff, take him away. This is a standard procedure!

Baptist. I always liked that kid.

Because I had an epiphany, okay? A what?

But Larry just said that— What did he say? He's in a nut house.

But you can't show the genitalia. Why not?

By the way, call me Larry. All right, Larry.

Come on, one more time. One more time?

Could be. Love the pictures. How do I subscribe?

Cut it out. Shut up, Alan!

Do it? Yeah.

Don't start throwing that ring at me. We're gonna be broke. You'll need that!

Excuse me, Your Honour. Excuse— It's okay, Alan.

Free expression is absolute. Thank you, Your Honour.

Fuck you, Your Honour! Want more?

Game one, steel curtain defence … Chips?

Gentlemen, that's enough. It's stolen, judge. It's stolen.

Gentlemen. Something we'd like to show you, sir.

Get away! I don't want it! Stop. You're gonna hurt—

Give me a jelly doughnut, will you? Yeah, I got your jelly.

God created woman. Yeah.

Good to see you, Althea. Arlo, hi.

Good to see you, Althea. Arlo, hi.

Grew up in an orphanage. Hey. Hey, buddy.

Hands behind your back. What's this?

Have you reached a verdict? Yes, Your Honour, we have.

He was drinking my profits. You can't be so ornery.

Hello? Wake up.

Hey, ladies. Hey, Larry, we're ready to go.

Hey, ladies. Larry!

Hi, Althea. Hi, Arlo.

Hi, Althea. What do you do?

Hi, Chester. Hi.

Hi, cutie. What's that?

Hi, Dr. Bob. Hello, Althea.

How about asshole of the decade? She's calling from North Carolina.

How are you today, Larry? Terrible. I'm in pain.

How are you? I miss you.

How do you feel? I feel good.

How far are you willing to go? What are your plans now?

How much is it? Two dollars.

How's Larry today? Shitty.

How's the hospital treating you? Never mind that.

I can. You can?

I don't know. I don't know why you want it.

I don't understand this magazine. Look at her butt.

I don't want it! In two hours, you'll want it!

I got it. No. I wanna take my bath.

I had an epiphany once, Larry. What was that?

I love you. I love you.

I mean we're broke. How can we be broke, Larry?

I mean, not a single stitch. You sure it's Jackie O?

I mean, this is … It's intense.

I never go. It's not important.

I spoke to the governor today … Move it!

I understand. Go ahead. Okay.

I'd like a moment with my client. I don't need it. It is my right …

I'd say it was the CIA. Why?

I'll tell you something. Please.

I'm doing it! I'm doing it! No, Larry, you ain't gonna do it!

I'm sorry for you, but that does not— Don't be! Be sorry for yourself.

I'm sure you've heard of them. No.

I'm— What did we just do?

If you get on that plane, I quit. Alan, don't be so melodramatic.

If you want my opinion— I'm serious. I'm taking notes.

Is everybody there? We're here, Larry.

Is he sitting right there with you? Yeah.

Is it good or bad? I want you to hear this.

Is that true, Larry? Mr. Flynt, do you have anything to say?

It was more an acid flashback. Don't belittle it like that!

It's locked. He's in there again.

It's not even an even number. That's right.

It's not funny, a joke like that. I'm not joking. Would you marry me?

It's okay, Alan. Mr. Flynt.

It's okay. It's just from potatoes. What's it gonna do to me?

It's so big. Hey, Larry.

Jane. Jane?

Jerry Falwell! That's what I said, Jerry Fartwell!

Jerry Falwell. You always say Jerry Falwell.

Jesus wants you to be beautiful. Yeah, well, that …

Jimmy. Jimmy will be fine. Okay. Jimmy …

Larry … Roll on out of there, Flynt, now!

Larry Flynt— How about spitting?

Larry, are you going somewhere? Yeah!

Larry, come on, man, move over. Who is this magazine for anyway?

Larry, stop it. Sit down, lady!

Larry, who are all these people? Well, these are my friends, Ma.

Larry, you have a phone call. Take a message.

Larry, you're not getting on that plane. Yes, I am.

Larry? Yeah?

Larry. I'll call you back, Mama.

Larry. Yeah?

Larry. Yeah?

Larry. Yeah?

Look at her tits. They're nice. They're nice, but they don't look real.

Look at you. Hey, Arlo.

Ma. Pa. Must be it.

Mr. Flynt, you are a handful. I know, Your Honour.

Mr. Flynt? Mr. Flynt?

My son. Hey. You came.

Nine months? Is that all you got? Three more months.

No, baby, not quite that wide. Wait, wait, wait.

No, contempt. Scorn?

No, I don't want it, baby. What do you mean? What do you—?

No, I'm just kidding. You are?

No, I'm out of law school. What are you, 22?

No, I'm serious. I'm serious. Don't.

No, it's not over. We can go higher. Higher?

No! We request bail.

No. Yes.

Now get him out of my courtroom! Fucking bastard!

Objection! This is totally irrelevant! Overruled.

Oh, man. No, no, no.

Okay, right. And praise the Lord.

Okay, you believe God created man? Yeah.

Okay. Okay.

One more issue and we're wiped out? Yeah.

People'll think you're crazy. No.

Please, please, please. Larry, you're gonna overdose.

Praise the Lord, I've found you. Hallelujah.

Quiet in the courtroom. I love you, baby.

Rudy, are you a religious man? Yeah.

She ain't legal either. Yes, she is legal. I saw her ID.

She's a little bit before my time. Arlo!

She's a woman of God. What does she want with you?

She's got a dick. She taped this on.

Shit! You're a stupid, dumb briarhopper.

Shut up. You shut up!

Sit down, sir. You bastard!

So, what's your plan? Well, just watch me.

Somebody help! We need an ambulance right away.

Sorry I made a mess. It's okay.

Thank you. Don't mention it.

Thank you. We love you, Larry!

That sort of thing? Yeah.

That's called slick. Slick, yeah.

That's what I'm talking about. What am I?

The pervert is back. Circulation is down by a third.

There's a larger problem. Substantially larger.

They just brought the decision in. Well, is it good or bad?

This is amazing. Now they do a toast.

This is stolen government evidence. This will make a fair trial impossible.

This time I'd prefer a cashier's cheque. Understood. Understood.

Titles such as Penthouse, Playboy— Objection!

Totally outrageous? Totally.

Truculent. Obloquy?

Wait, wait. Who hired you? Your wife hired me.

We are porn again. When's Larry coming back?

We can go on and on and on. Well, then, go fuck a woman.

We had an honest misunderstanding. Counsellor, he's right.

We have 105. That's no good.

We have a policy in this club. Oh, yeah?

We'll pay the— I want a preacher.

We're breaking taboos. How about The Wizard of Oz?

We're federal marshals! Come out! Shut up!

We're talking constitutional rights— Judge, you do not condone—

Welcome back. Hello, Faith.

Well, get me Bill, quick. No, he's not guilty of libel.

Well, yeah. Sure. Yeah.

What did Grutman call me? Scumbag.

What do you got? Is this Mr. Flynt?

What do you mean? Okay, like, Dorothy is laying there …

What made you think you'd pull it off? At least he has balls, Jimmy.

What, do you specialise in porn? No, no. I don't specialise in porn.

What? Larry …

What? Take off your pants.

What's that? We can do anything we want.

What's wrong? The distributor called …

Where can I find Larry Flynt? Work it out. What is it?

Who do you think's paying for this? That freedom fighter …

Who would want to see that anyway? I do. I think it's genius.

Who would want to see that anyway? I do. I think it's genius.

Who would want to shoot you, Larry? Who wouldn't want to shoot me?

Who's the other one? The Lion.

Why not? 106 is good. 104, that's good.

Why? Because …

Why? Because there are laws.

Why? Why now? Because I only wanna be with you.

Yeah, I changed my hair. Yeah, I like it.

Yeah, it's true. Is that right?

Yeah, that's it. What—? Hey, hey, hey.

Yeah, well, what he needs is brains. Oh, God, Einstein's speaking.

Yeah. Give them a call.

Yeah. It can work.

Yeah. Let me say something, all right?

Yeah. Stand up, please, sir.

You can't fucking fire me! No cursing in this courtroom!

You can't legally show the vagina. Hey, shut up, Jimmy.

You didn't know? What denomination?

You feel good? Yeah, I feel … I feel great.

You fold it, put the staple. That's it.

You gonna go cold turkey? I am, and so are you. Okay?

You got calluses on your hands? You know it.

You have so many friends. Lots of money, lots of friends.

You know how he is. I don't know, Althea.

You know, people get tired of a pig. Bullshit! You're scared, Alan.

You know, people get tired of a pig. Bullshit! You're scared, Alan.

You okay, baby? I'm fine.

You the photographer? Right, yeah.

You think I'm talking—? You're not talking about monogamy?

You think this is some kind of a game? You're right. It's a fucking joke!

You're just doing this to get off. More!

You're my life. I'm here … You're my life too.

You've said this before. Stop it!

Your Honour, we'd like to post bond. Get the hell away from me!

—a warrant for the arrest of Mr. Flynt—

—because if the First Amendment will protect a …

—scumbag like me, well, then it will protect all of you.

—stolen tapes.

… 27 other men's magazines sold in the Cincinnati area.

… a faith healer?

… a lower level than most people would like to be brought to.

… a public figure's right to protection from emotional distress …

… against a parody of your committing incest with her in an outhouse.

… Alan.

… and as close to a saint …

… and awarded for your efforts all over America.

… and believeth in me shall never die.

… and ever.

… and ever.

… and freedom of speech.

… and get really sick. And it makes me feel good. Here.

… and he had this response:

… and he suggested we get together.

… and I don't expect one now.

… and I was the only one to identify the bodies.

… and I wish to offer my support.

… and I'm a smut peddler …

… and I'm fat and old and ugly, and you don't love me anymore?

… and ideas and your leadership of the Moral Majority.

… and in the name of the Holy Spirit.

… and out comes Jackie O with nothing on.

… and public service?

… and read it if I want to …

… and realise walls have been thrown up …

… and reject Satan and all his works?

… and reject Satan and all his works?

… and she started writing a book about all these orgies that they were having.

… and she's frigid.

… and some other retailers are getting nervous …

… and thaw us out in the year 3000.

… and the caption suggests this man is leading an ass to Washington.

… and the pillows and the flowers, and just shoot the girl. Okay?

… and the principles involved, then we will no longer be free.

… and then one day, man, cabana door opens …

… and they don't talk to me.

… and they'll put you in jail.

… and they're taking issues off the stands.

… and unfortunately, we've had only a 25 percent sell through.

… and we'll get a cash ectomy from the lawyer on the way out.

… and yet they lie, cheat and start unholy wars.

… and you can fuck, and I'm in this chair!

… and you sent it out in a million fundraising letters.

… and you will live with me forever …

… and, you know, Wicked this, wicked that, and …

… are admonished to draw near and give their attention.

… are admonished to draw near and give their attention.

… are nonetheless protected by the First Amendment.

… as anyone I have ever known.

… because he's such an unlikely person to appear in a liquor ad.

… because nobody else is gonna fucking do it.

… because they've said there's no libellous speech. Nobody could …

… because very recently, I saw a political cartoon …

… because you're a nightmare!

… behind President Reagan.

… but …

… but at least let me say one thing to you, okay?

… but by me.

… but essential to the quest for truth …

… but he had some unlikely supporters filing briefs on his behalf:

… but I don't know what the hell they're talking about.

… but they left half of me. The half with the brain.

… but things have changed since you were actively running the company.

… but we deliver the finest ladies in southern Ohio.

… but you remember your little Campari ad?

… by saying that Jerry Falwell is full of B.S.

… Calamity Jane from Moscow, Texas. Let's hear it for her.

… Christmas and Easter and New Year's Eve.

… come here.

… contain material that is virtually identical to Hustler.

… Cornwallis IPQ Harvey HN Pagey Piu.

… despite your reputation, might have reason to believe you could do that?

… express the point of view that Jerry Falwell is full of B.S.

… for all you good, moral, Christian people who are complaining …

… for libel and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

… for something …

… for what he says on The Tonight Show tonight.

… from Ottawa, Tennessee.

… from sexual repression.

… Gary Trudeau say Reagan has no brain or that George Bush is a wimp.

… God Almighty will judge you.

… having fellatio with a sheep. Now, I don't think—

… I don't know if you feel the way I do right now …

… I don't take the Bible out.

… I have a photograph of Falwell …

… I must apologise for the unpleasantness of this task.

… I never fucked a millionaire before.

… I want a variety of different … Vagina, pussy.

… I was voted Second Most Admired American …

… I will come again and receive you unto myself.

… I'm gonna keep Mr. Flynt under a tight leash.

… I'm gonna pay this gentleman …

… I'm sorry if I tried to run things …

… I'm sorry if I tried to run things …

… if he is to practise his profession?

… in a lewd and shameful manner.

… in allowing every citizen of this country …

… in full view of our children.

… in the most ghastly manner in the name of humanity.

… into their pussies with their crucifixes on for eight goddamn years!

… is a liar, a glutton and a sheep ophile.

… is a self described leader …

… is absolutely vital to the health of our nation.

… is in a very real way in your hands.

… is that I live in a country …

… is that nobody could reasonably think these statements were true?

… is that there should be uninhibited public debate …

… is that Vicki kept some videotapes of their sexcapades.

… it means the right to tell people what they don't wanna hear.

… Judge Kirk gave very specific instructions to this jury, okay?

… Larry C. Flynt!

… Larry Claxton Flynt, guilty as charged on all counts.

… Larry Flynt, whose Hustler magazine has reached national sales …

… lust and greed have replaced decency and morality.

… meaningful.

… most disgusting, greatest porn magazine on the face of the earth.

… not a pile of magazines. I won't admit them.

… of a sleaze merchant like Larry Flynt.

… of an astonishing 2 million copies.

… of Jerry Falwell, who was really a prime candidate for such a satire …

… of the soul of our country.

… of the Supreme Court of the United States.

… on how to hook up your quadraphonic stereo system?

… on the firm belief that unpopular speech …

… one intelligent decision during the course of this trial …

… one second from being legal.

… one will be appointed.

… only because it is the freest country.

… or are you gonna pay the $10,000 that I ordered?

… or Ho Hos or Pringles or something?

… or just take a picture of a woman's naked body …

… or throw it in the garbage can if that's where I think it belongs.

… photo spreads of women alone.

… pretty girls all floating on big, glass crucifixes.

… purely on emotional distress, then so can other public figures.

… really what that means, so listen to it again.

… riding on a donkey, being led by a man …

… selling John DeLorean 50 kilos of cocaine?

… sort of racy and crazy. But the country's different now.

… suddenly you have an ownership situation.

… swear to a God I don't believe exists.

… take extreme pleasure in welcoming to Cincinnati, direct from jail …

… tell the reverend that I've dealt with this filth monger myself …

… that breasts and vaginas are obscene. Hey, don't complain to me.

… that can hurt for many years after.

… that Falwell must have an integrity that people can believe in …

… that got us into this debt in the first place.

… that he fornicated with his mother in an outhouse.

… that Hustler magazine describes actual facts about Jerry Falwell …

… that I did not buy these at a smut store.

… that sex is bad and ugly and dirty.

… that sexually explicit material corrupts the youth of our country …

… that the Reverend Falwell had ever engaged …

… that this is a matter of taste and not a matter of law …

… that we replace the noun—

… that you should like what Larry Flynt does.

… that's over 200 years old.

… that's the Tin Man.

… the Founding Fathers had a cartoon like this in mind …

… the view expressed in Exhibit A?

… then this is a case of selective prosecution.

… then you must dismiss the libel claim.

… there is no God.

… they don't work on me anymore, Lar, because I don't believe you.

… they'll put you on the cover of Newsweek.

… they're going to experience emotional distress. We know that.

… things happen to us when we're very young …

… tick …

… tick.

… to exploit the female body.

… to freely express his views.

… to give me the tape, and he's undergoing …

… to go back over it all again for you.

… to have had every single woman in this club.

… to hold Reverend Falwell out to be a hypocrite?

… to Kimberly and Melissa.

… to portray women the way I have, but it's not illegal.

… to publicly respond to these comments …

… to see if you would look at it, please.

… to shake up this system. Dougie.

… to tell me that you love me above all other women.

… to turn this nation around immediately.

… under the freedom of the First Amendment, to protect my sources!

… until you reveal the source of your videotape!

… was spotted at a newsstand buying a copy of the infamous Jackie O issue.

… we baptise you in the name of the Father and in the name of the Son …

… we cannot relent.

… we have to tolerate things that we don't necessarily like.

… we have to tolerate things that we don't necessarily like.

… we may very well wake up one morning …

… we really ought to figure out how you want to deal with this.

… we'd have something.

… we've proven I'm a liar and …

… WGBE TV has learned that Ohio Governor Jim Rhodes, himself …

… what appears to be a large, erect penis.

… what is on page 77, please, sir?

… what this spiritual thing is to you. I never have.

… whatever you want to think about Larry Flynt and Hustler magazine.

… when she gets done up there, send her on up to my office.

… when they wrote the First Amendment?

… when you're— When that centimetre's up.

… where you and I can make that decision for ourselves.

… which is a typewritten script of the Campari ad.

… who, in addition, has told people that sex out of wedlock …

… will make or break us, as always.

… with Adam and Eve getting it on in the Garden of Eden.

… with the man in the picture, you know, a Genesis pictorial …

… would you please turn to page 77?

… you are sentenced to 15 months in a federal psychiatric prison.

… you are sentenced to 15 months in a federal psychiatric prison.

… you can call it a witch hunt, but you can't …

… you cannot protect yourself or indeed your mother …

… you don't jerk off.

… you have not made …

… you know, I was just trying to protect you.

… you know, if a kid gets caught drinking beer in a tavern …

… you know, that used to come scare the kids with snakes …

… you look so good.

… you reap the whirlwind.

… you're always, always gonna have to watch your ass. Forever.

… you're going to have to leave the courtroom.

… you've heard a lot here today, and I'm not gonna try …

… you've never demonstrated respect for its institutions and procedures.

…$1000.