Scent of a Woman VHS 1992 Movie R Drama Al Pacino

A young, naive scholarship student named Charlie Simms (Chris O'Donnell) at a prestigious boarding school faces a moral crisis. He witnesses fellow students committing a prank on the headmaster but is pressured to name them or risk expulsion. Over Thanksgiving break, Charlie accepts a job to be a companion for retired Lieutenant Colonel Frank Slade (Al Pacino), a bitter, cantankerous, and hedonistic man who lost his sight in a tragic accident. Frank, with his military attitude and love for life's finer thingsincluding the "scent" of a womanhas a secret plan for a luxurious final hurrah in New York City before ending his own life. He forces Charlie to join him on this chaotic and emotional trip. During their time together, Frank teaches Charlie about integrity, courage, and how to live life with passion, while Charlie's quiet decency and moral strength help Frank reconnect with his own humanity.