Poll: The Slap Felt 'Round the World

Results of 1,070 votes:

1. 1.
   

   Airplane! (1980)

    

   After slapping a hysterical woman to calm her down, Dr. Rumack slaps her again for absolutely no reason.
2. 2.
   

   The Godfather (1972)

    

   Don Corleane slaps Johnny Fontaine, admonishing him to "act like a man!"
3. 3.
   

   Chinatown (1974)

    

   "She's my sister... She's my daughter... My sister, my daughter."
4. 4.
   

   There Will Be Blood (2007)

    

   Daniel Plainview slaps the crap out of Eli Sunday and baptizes him in a puddle of oil.
5. 5.
   

   The Godfather Part II (1974)

    

   "You won't take my children," Michael screams after slapping Kay down. "You WON'T take my children!"
6. 6.
   

   The Abyss (1989)

    

   Bud attempts to revive Lindsey.
7. 7.
   

   This Is the End (2013)

    

   Rihanna's slap sends Michael Cera reeling after he smacks her butt.
8. 8.
   

   In the Heat of the Night (1967)

    

   After a wealthy white man slaps him, Virgil Tibbs doesn't hesitate to slap him right back.
9. 9.
   

   Gone with the Wind (1939)

    

   After Prissy cries, "Lawdy, Miss Scarlett, I'se don't know nothin' 'bout birthin' babies!" Scarlett rewards her with a slap.
10. 10.
    

    Moonstruck (1987)

     

    Loretta to Ronny: "Snap out of it!"
11. 11.
    

    Casino (1995)

     

    After Ginger asks Nicky to wack Ace, he responds with a slap.
12. 12.
    

    Lethal Weapon (1987)

     

    Riggs acting crazy.
13. 13.
    

    Patton (1970)

     

    Patton admonishes a lily-livered soldier for crying like a sniveling kindergarten girl.
14. 14.
    

    RocknRolla (2008)

     

    Archy attempts to explain, then demonstrates the correct way to deliver a slap.
15. 15.
    

    From Russia with Love (1963)

     

    Tatiana Romanova is on the receiving end of Bond's slap when she won't tell him the truth about her employers.
16. 16.
    

    The Public Enemy (1931)

     

    Tom Powers slaps Kitty with, of all things, a grapefruit, over breakfast.
17. 17.
    

    Night of the Living Dead (1968)

     

    After Barbara freaks out and slaps him for ignoring her, Ben slaps her back, knocking her cold.
18. 18.
    

    The Maltese Falcon (1941)

     

    Sam Spade to Joel Cairo: "When you're slapped, you'll take it and like it."
19. 19.
    

    The Getaway (1972)

     

    Practicing safe driving, Doc pulls over to bitch-slap Carol after he finds out she slept with Benyon to secure his release from prison.
20. 20.
    

    Mildred Pierce (1945)

     

    Mildred is justifiably fed up with her daughter Veda, who smacks her right back.
21. 21.
    

    Sudden Impact (1983)

     

    Jennifer opens the door into Harry Callahan's slap.
22. 22.
    

    Notorious (1946)

     

    Devlin slaps Alicia so hard he knocks her out.
23. 23.
    

    These Three (1936)

     

    Audiences rejoice when housekeeper Agatha slaps youngster Mary Tilford, whose lies destroyed lives.
24. 24.
    

    Red-Headed Woman (1932)

     

    After Bill slaps Lil, she challenges him to "Do it again, I like it! Do it again!"