Ted de Corsia Quotes

Big Frank Little fat man, your partner's got some information we want. I think maybe you got the information too since you were there when it happened.

Lou Henry What happened?

Big Frank When the D.A. was knocked off.

Lou Henry I was unconscious when it happened.

Big Frank If it'll help your memory, we can easily render you unconscious again.

Bud Flick You've got it all wrong, Big Frank. He's just naturally unconscious.

Lou Henry Thanks, Bud!

Joe Thank you, Randy. I was sure you'd see it my way. Take good care of yourself.

Randy Kennan I'll take care of myself, mister. That's my specialty.

Mrs. Elsa Bannister You need more than luck in Shanghai.

Jake What's a tough guy?...A guy with an edge...A gun or a knife, a nightstick, or a razor, somethin the other guy ain't got. Yeah, a little extra reach on a punch, a set of brass knuckles, a stripe on the sleeve, a badge that says cop on it, a rock in your hand, or a bankroll in your pocket. That's an edge, brother. Without an edge, there ain't no tough guy.

Bessie You heard him, Mr. Poet. I need the money.

Sidney Broome There's gonna be a murder. Ain't gonna be no fake murder, not this time. Somebody's gonna be killed...Yeah, your husband. Maybe he's the one who's gonna be knocked off...Could be? You'd better get down to his office if you want to do anything about it.

Sidney Broome Get down to the office, Montgomery Street. You was framed. Grisby didn't want to disappear. He just wanted an alibi - and you're it. You're the fall guy. Grisby's gone down there to kill Bannister, now.