16 quotes
A Witty Exchange on Time and Money
Harry
Thought you were going soon.
[playing poker]
Jack Carter
Soon. When you've lost your money. Won't take long.
Harry
Clever sod, aren't you?
Jack Carter
Only comparatively.
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A Reflection on Familiarity and Change
Jack Carter
You know, I'd almost forgotten what your eyes looked like. Still the same. Pissholes in the snow.
[To Eric]
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Concerns Over Missing Payment and Professional Etiquette
Architect
It's very rude to disappear like that. Where can he possibly be? I’ve got an awful feeling we aren’t going to get our fees for this job.
[about Brumby; Sounds of police cars converging on the car park can be heard coming from below]
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Confrontation at Midnight
Cliff Brumby
Listen, I don't like it when some tough nut comes pushin his way in and out of my house in the middle of the night! Bloody well tell me who sent you!
[blocking Carter's path]
Jack Carter
You're a big man, but you're in bad shape. With me it's a full time job. Now behave yourself.
Jack Carter
Goodnight, Mrs. Brumby.
[as he's leaving]
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Desire and Temptation in Intimate Moments
Jack Carter
I fancy you. I wish I was touching you - right now - making love to you. I want - to stroke you - and kiss you all over. Where are you?
[on the phone with Anna]
Anna
I'm in the bedroom. My black underwear.
Jack Carter
The sexy, silk ones? Take your bra off.
Anna
Stop it, darling.
Jack Carter
Now. Go on. Now. Now, hold them - gently. Slowly. Imagine it's me. When we're in South America - we'll make love in the sun. Roll over. Make love again - and again.
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A Visit to the Deceased Relatives
Eric Paice
So, what're you doing then? On your holidays?
Jack Carter
No, I'm visiting relatives.
Eric Paice
Oh, that's nice.
Jack Carter
It would be... if they were still living.
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Serve Jack the Bottle, Not Small Glasses
Cyril Kinnear
You don't give a man like Jack a drink in those piddly little glasses. Give him the bloody bottle.
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A Tense Exchange About Readiness and Firearms
Con McCarty
Jack, don't you think you ought to get dressed first.
[to a naked Jack, who is pointing a gun]
Jack Carter
Out!
Con McCarty
Come on Jack, put it away. You know you're not going to use it.
Peter the Dutchman
The gun he means!
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Determined Quest for Truth and Justice
Jack Carter
You bloody whore! Frank was too careful to die like that. Now, who killed him?
Margaret
I don't know nothing!
Jack Carter
Listen, the only reason I came back to this crap house - was to find out who did it. And I'm not leaving until I do.
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A Tense Exchange About Trust and Threats
Edna
What's that gun doing in your room? Suppose I phone the police, told them there's a bloke in my hotel... who's planning to shoot somebody?
Jack Carter
You wouldn't do that.
Edna
How do you know I wouldn't?
Jack Carter
Cause I know you wear purple underwear.
Edna
What's that supposed to mean?
Jack Carter
Think about it.
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Whistling in the Car: A Moment of Defiance
Jack Carter
I'm going to sit in the car and whistle Rule Britannia.
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Advice on Trust and Self-Care
Jack Carter
I'm off tomorrow, so I don't suppose I'll be seeing you again. Here. Go and get your hair done.
[Pulls out some large banknotes, giving some to Doreen]
Doreen Carter
Thanks!
Jack Carter
Be good... And don't trust boys.
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A Dark Reunion of Old Friends
Jack Carter
You know, I'd almost forgotten what your eyes looked like. They're still the same. Pissholes in the snow.
Eric Paice
Still got your sense of humour
Jack Carter
Yes, I retained that, Eric.
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Understanding Frequency of Visits
Margaret
I can't help the way I am.
Jack Carter
Why'd you see him so regular?
Margaret
Once a week.
Jack Carter
I call that regular.
Margaret
He was gentlemanly. I like that.
Jack Carter
Once a week, you like a gentleman, do you?
Margaret
Look! I'm me, right? We are what we are, like it or not!
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A Pint of Bitter in a Glass
Jack Carter
A pint of bitter in a thin glass.
[snaps fingers as barman walks away]
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Confrontation and Tension Between Friends
Jack Carter
Alright, I want to square things with you, first.
Keith
Oh, yeah. How?
[laying in bed, bloody and beat up]
Keith
Stuff it! My girlfriend's coming from Liverpool tonight. Nice surprise, isn't it?
Jack Carter
I'm sorry. Here, get yourself a course in karate.
Keith
Frank said you were a shit and he was bloody well right! You even screwed his wife, didn't you! The poor bastard didn't even know if the kid was his!
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