They are an intriguing people: from the moment they wake they devote themselves to the perfection of whatever they pursue. ibid.
What does it mean to be Samurai? ibid.
We cannot forget who we are. Or where we come from. ibid. Cruise
And so the days of the Samurai had ended. ibid. Graham
The city has run out of fuel. And it’s going to get worse. That’s when we’ll take advantage and sell our merchandise. Viva Riva! 2011 starring Patsha Bay & Manie Malone & Hoji Fortuna & Marlene Longage & Alex Herabo et al, director Djo Tunda Wa Munga, opening scene
Riva, you’re destroying yourself for women. ibid. old bird
This ain’t the Dukes of Hazard. Gone in 60 Seconds 2000 starring Nicolas Cage & Angelina Jolie & Giovanni Ribisi & Delroy Lindo & Will Patton & Christopher Ecclestone & Robert Duvall & Timothy Olyphant & Vinnie James et al, black bloke opening scene
All gone. We didn’t get a single one of them. And we are talking about professionals. ibid. bloke in garage
I didn’t do it for the money. I did it for the cars. ibid. Cage
What do you think is more exciting: having sex or stealing cars? ibid. Jolie to Cage
If his unpleasant wounding has in some way enlightened the rest of you as to the grim finish below the glossy veneer of criminal life, and inspired you to change your ways, then his injuries carry with it an inherent nobility and a supreme glory – we should all be so fortunate. ibid. Vinnie Jones
Rozzer: Could I have your name please, sir?
Kenneth More: Yes, Hannay. H-A-double N-A-Y. Richard Hannay. The 39 Steps 1959 starring Kenneth More & Sid James & James Hayter & Barry Jones & Taina Elg & Brenda de Banzie & Reginald Beckwith & Faith Brook & Michael Goodliffe & et al, director Ralph Thomas
What is Newton’s law of gravitation? ibid. bespectacled boy to magic memory man on stage
What if I said my work concerned our national security? We don’t like that word [spy] but you’re not far off the mark. Those men are waiting for me. ibid. her to him
Have you ever heard of the thirty-nine steps? ibid.
Pay no attention to him: on all our many Earthly planes poor Lumsden exists on the very lowest. He’s a poor provider. If it wasn’t for my circle, we should be in Queer Street. ibid. Mrs Lumsden
Even a legend can go too far … A man in his position has to worry as much about his friends as his enemies. (GBH Films & Terror & Gangs US: New York) Nighthawks 1981 starring Sylvester Stallone & Billy Dee Williams & Lindsay Wagner & Persis Khambatta & Nigel Davenport & Hilarie Thompson & Rutger Hauer & et al, director, English rozzer
I do not enjoy killing. But it’s my job. Someone has to do it … I’m a liberator. ibid. terrorist to Stalone
I need some bread, dad. I only need a thousand. The Mechanic 1972 starring Charles Bronson & Jan-Michael Vincent & Keenan Wynn & Jill Ireland & Linda Ridgeway & Frank Dekova & James Davidson & Lindsey Crosby & Steve Vinovich et al, director Michael Winner, pretty boy son
Finish it, Arthur. ibid. victim
What you are about to see is a dramatisation of one of the most controversial and bitterly debated police investigations preceding the Supreme Court’s landmark Miranda Decision of 1966. Kojak: The Marcus-Nelson Murders 1973 [Kojak pilot episode] starring Telly Savalas & Ned Beatty & Marjoe Gortner & Jose Ferrer & Allen Garfield & Lorraine Gary & Roger Robinson Harrriet Karr et al, director Joseph Sargent, caption
Well I ain’t rich but at least I dress well. ibid. Kojak
Brooklyn law enforcement is on trial; that’s what they mean. ibid.
The truth doesn’t count for much in a courtroom. ibid. Jake
One of the most valuable antiques collections of jewellery in the world ... sometime in March. At least two hundred thousand pounds. Perhaps a quarter of a million. Gaolbreak: Danger By My Side 1962 starring Peter Reynolds & Avice Landon & David Kernan & John Blythe & Robert Desmond & Geoffrey Hibbert & Carl Bernard & Carol White & Robert Fyfe & Katharine Page et al, director Francis Searle, antiques bloke to buyer opening scene
‘Left right, left right, left right, c’mon pick ’em up, left right, the governor wants his tea. Halt! 471183. A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square 1979 starring Richard Jordan & Oliver Tobias & David Niven & Gloria Grahame & Richard Johnson & Michael Angelis & Dicken Ashworth & Brian Croucher & Elke Sommer & Derek Deadman et al, director Ralph Thomas, opening scene in nick
It has all the signs of the sweetest job ever. But you’ve got to get those numbers. ibid. Niven
Now as pretty as they are these little things are more than just a girl’s best friend; what you see here is the backbone of our economic structure, the tangible assets with which you can measure one’s wealth. What comes with that wealth is a life you and I can only dream of. The Hatton Garden Job 2017 starring Matthew Goode & Larry Lamb & Joely Richardson & Stephen Moyer & Warren Brown & Clive Russell & Phil Daniels & David Calder & Jack Doolan & Sarah-Jane Crawford & Tony Radil & John Alford & Craig Russell et al, director Ronnie Thompson
This is an old-school gig and needs an old-school crew. ibid. XXX to Danny
We’re taking down the Hatton Garden safe deposit vault. ibid. Brian to gang
This is the worst apartment I have ever seen ... Your place looks like where I just came from. Except it’s worst. Stand Up, Guys 2013 starring Al Pacino & Christopher Walken & Alan Arkin & Julianna Margulies & Mark Margolis & Lucy Punch & Addison Timlin & Venessa Ferlito & Katheryn Winich & Bill Burr et al, director Fisher Stevens, Pacino to Walken
She’s from Minsk. Very clean. ibid. brothel madam
I’ll settle up with you. ibid. Walken leaves brothel
Guys, if you get back before seven, I’ll give you the early-bird special. ibid. brothel madam
Summer 1973: Freddy, stop listening to music made by poofs; stick on some Elton John. Cemetery Junction 2010 starring Christian Cooke & Felicity Jones & Tom Hughes & Ricky Gervais & Jack Doolan & Emily Watson & Julia Davis & Albert Welling & Ralph Fiennes et al, directors Ricky Gervais & Stephen Merchant, Bruce
Elton John’s looking for a wife. ibid. Gervais
Q) Why does Noddy wear a hat with a bell on it?
A) ’Cause he’s a cunt. ibid. Snork on stage
But as soon as you leave and you’re out in the real world you have to face up to the fact that you’re nobody, you’re nothing special. ibid. Freddie to Bruce