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Why do you assume that John Lennon's death would mean nothing to me
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Mr Holland's Opus

That means "asshole"

Iris Holland:

[Iris is translating Cole's signing for Glenn]
Why do you assume that John Lennon's death would mean nothing to me? Do you think I'm stupid? I know who John Lennon is. Glenn Holland:
[Glenn turns to Iris]
I never said that he... Iris Holland:
[Iris continues translating]
I cant read your lips if you don't look at me. Glenn Holland:
[Glenn looks back at Cole]
I never said you were stupid Iris Holland:
You must think so. If you think I don't know who The Beatles are or any music at all. You think I don't care about what it is you do or what you love? You're my father. I know what music is. You could help me to know it better, but - no. You care more about teaching other people than you do about me. Glenn Holland:
[Cole makes a final gesture, Iris doesn't translate it]
Iris... What does this mean Iris Holland:
That means "asshole"

Full Transcript

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Why do you assume that John Lennon's death would mean nothing to me
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Do you think I'm stupid I know who John Lennon is
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I never said that he
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I I can't read your lips if you don't look at me
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I never said that you were stupid
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You must think so
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if you think I don't know who the Beatles are or any music at all
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You think I don't care about what it is that you do or what you love
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You're my father
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I know what music is You could help me to know it better but no
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You care more about teaching other people than you do about me
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Iris
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What does this mean
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That means asshole
Duration
62 seconds
Views
918
Timestamp in Movie
01:48:10
Uploaded
Nov 19, 2022
Genres
drama, music
Production
Hollywood Pictures,Interscope Communications,PolyGram Filmed Entertainment,The Charlie Mopic Company

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Movie Summary

A frustrated composer finds fulfillment as a high school music teacher.

Actors

Glenne Headly
Iris Holland
Glenne Headly
Richard Dreyfuss
Glenn Holland
Richard Dreyfuss
The second, uh, would be, uh, if there are songs with words, you will need an interpreter. - Mr Holland's Opus 00:32
The second, uh, would be, uh, if there are songs with words,...
[Applause, Whistling] - Mr Holland's Opus 00:05
[Applause, Whistling]
Mr. Holland, would you come in, please? [Door Closes] - Mr Holland's Opus 00:05
Mr. Holland, would you come in, please? [Door Closes]
Well congratulations Gene - Mr Holland's Opus 00:18
Well congratulations Gene
I care about these kids just as much as you do - Mr Holland's Opus 00:23
I care about these kids just as much as you do
I'm 60 years old Gene What are you gonna do - Mr Holland's Opus 00:08
I'm 60 years old Gene What are you gonna do
The day they cut the football budget in this state well now - Mr Holland's Opus 00:10
The day they cut the football budget in this state well now
It's almost funny I got dragged into this gig kicking and screaming - Mr Holland's Opus 00:11
It's almost funny I got dragged into this gig kicking...
You work for 30 years because you think that what you do makes a difference - Mr Holland's Opus 00:34
You work for 30 years because you think that what you do...
[Sighs Deeply] - Mr Holland's Opus 00:18
[Sighs Deeply]
Mr. Stadler? - Mr Holland's Opus 00:07
Mr. Stadler?
Mr Holland had a profound influence on my life - Mr Holland's Opus 01:11
Mr Holland had a profound influence on my life
Mr. Holland, we would now like to give something back to you. - Mr Holland's Opus 00:27
Mr. Holland, we would now like to give something back to you...