How does Scent of a Woman end?

At the end of Scent of a Woman, young Charlie Simms tells an obvious lie to the Headmaster of his boarding school, in front of all the students and teachers. He fully expects to be expelled. Instead, his new friend Colonel Frank Slade decides to get a few things off his chest.
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Does Scent of a Woman have a happy ending?

"Scent of a Woman" ended happily with Yeon-jae and Ji-wook not giving up on hope until the end while many were interested in its ending. In the last episode, Lee Yeon-jae who was only given 6 months to live, was living seven months and two days now.
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What happens in the Scent of a Woman?

Scent of a Woman is a 1992 American drama film produced and directed by Martin Brest that tells the story of a preparatory school student who takes a job as an assistant to an irritable, blind, medically retired Army lieutenant colonel.
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What is the message in the movie Scent of a Woman?

It is the conflict between the conscience and the improvement of one's conditions which defines the ultimate theme of the “Scent of a woman”. Frank's goal is to be shaped by his plan to spend a weekend in New York and to take his own life.
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Is the Scent of a Woman sad?

"Scent of a Woman" is, in many ways, a sad film because these characters, even with their neatly tied up resolutions at the end of the film, seem destined for sadness.
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How did Frank go blind?

Frank (Al Pacino) -- that is, the much decorated retired Lt. Col. Frank Slade, former Lyndon Johnson aide who blew out his eyesight with a grenade (he was juggling several with the pins out) -- is one of movie history's great misanthropes.
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Is the Baird school real?

Baird School is a private school located in Burlington, VT. The student population of Baird School is 44.
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Is Frank actually blind in Scent of a Woman?

Al Pacino was helped by a school for the blind in his preparation for this role. He said that he made himself appear blind by not allowing his eyes to focus on anything. Al Pacino would often remain in character off set, using his cane to walk with and never looking at anyone when they talked to him.
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Is Frank blind in Scent of a Woman?

Col. Frank Slade, a blind veteran who is in need of a caretaker. For his performance, Pacino won his first and only Oscar, in the best actor in a leading role category.
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Who is Al Pacino's wife?

He has never been married. Pacino had a relationship with his The Godfather Trilogy co-star Diane Keaton. Their on-again, off-again relationship ended after the filming of The Godfather Part III. Keaton said of Pacino, "Al was simply the most entertaining man...
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Is Scent of a Woman based on a book?

Scent of a Woman is a 1992 American drama movie starring Al Pacino and directed by Martin Brest. It is based on 1969 novel by Giovanni Arpino Il Buio e il Miele (The Darkness and the Honey) and is a remake of 1974 Italian movie Profumo di donna.
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Why is Scent of a Woman good?

The Scent of a Woman is very satisfying on many levels. The character development is superb, dialogue terrific, glamorous locations and a story line that requires the characters to show themselves to be the people they really are. The film has a lot of funny lines and great drama. This film is almost a 10 out of 10.
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Did Al Pacino really dance the tango in Scent of a Woman?

Gabrielle Anwar rehearsed the tango scene for 3 weeks alone. Al Pacino didn't rehearse at all. Later, she admitted that during the dance, Al Pacino constantly stepped on her feet and almost broke her toes.
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Who taught Al Pacino the tango?

Seeking enlightenment, I telephoned Paul Pellicoro, the 42-year-old owner of the dance studio Dancesport, who taught Al Pacino to tango for the movie ''Scent of a Woman.
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How much is Al Pacino?

Al Pacino's net worth is $120 million.
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Is Baird a college?

Baird College was a women's educational facility founded in 1885, opening on September 29 by Priscilla Baird and Homer T. Baird in Clinton, Missouri.
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How many takes was the tango scene in Scent of a Woman?

It takes two to tango: Gabrielle Anwar recalls memorable Scent of a Woman scene.
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What college was Scent of a Woman filmed at?

Scent of a Woman was mainly shot on location in New York City, New York, USA. Filming locations included Emma Willard School, Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, Newark Liberty International Airport, Rockefeller College, and Princeton University.
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What does it mean to be a Baird man?

Baird man definition, Baird man meaning | English dictionary

v. to face a situation courageously. colloquial. grow a pair.
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What does Al Pacino say in the Scent of a Woman?

Al Pacino appeared on Inside the Actors Studio, Sunday, where he revealed the origin of his iconic catchphrase in Scent of a Woman. Pacino won an Oscar for his performance in the film, thanks in small part to his signature exclamation, “Hoo-ah!” “Hoo-ah!” has been a common exclamation in the U.S. Ary for several years.
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Was Al Pacino ill?

Al Pacino has opened up about the struggles he and others have faced when battling depression. The veteran actor said that he felt "spared" and "lucky" that he is yet to have been derailed by the mental health condition that has led to the deaths of so many – including Robin Williams.
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Who said this whole court's out of order?

During the jury selection process, Tommy exclaims, "You're out of order! This whole court is out of order!" Also, "And Justice For All" with Al Pacino is one of the videotapes given to Tommy by the hotel concierge.
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Is Scent of a Woman appropriate for kids?

Because of the colonel's intense nature, and his suicidal thoughts, the film is best suited to older teens, and some parts may be too disturbing for more sensitive teens.
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