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Kansas City Confidential Quotes

"The Crime That Shocked The Nation!"

NR 1952 · 1h 40m
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16 quotes
Questioning a Rival's Confidence and Tactics
Tim Foster What makes a two-bit heel like you think a heater would give him an edge over me?
Weather and Whimsy in Kansas City
Tim Foster What's everybody so gloomy about?
Tomaso The weather, Senor, she's so uncertain!
Tim Foster Up in the States they're having blizzards!
Tomaso Ah, if something like that would only happen here, but nothing but sunshine and people catching fish. If just once a fish would catch a man!
Tim Foster That's possible, Tomaso. It all depends on the bait.
Boundaries and Support in Relationships
Joe Rolfe Look, you're a nice girl, but in case you're thinking of mothering me, forget it! I'm no stray dog you can pick up, and I like my neck without a collar. Now get lost!
Helen Foster Now I'm supposed to be hurt. Maybe even cry. But I won't. I think you're in trouble, and I'm going to help you.
Explosive Confrontation in Kansas City Confidential
Taglines Exploding! Like a gun in your face!
Value of Military Honors in Daily Life
Scott Andrews ...left school to enlist with the engineers. Pretty good soldier too! Bronze Star, Purple Heart!
[about Rolfe]
Joe Rolfe Try and buy a cup of coffee with them!
Consequences of Choices and Uncertainty
Tim Foster What's waiting for you, Harris? The chair, the gas chamber, or just a rope?
Questioning Trust in Uncertain Situations
Joe Rolfe Listen, Eddie. I gotta know who set me into this little deal.
Eddie You're leading with your chin, Joe.
Understanding Their Situation in Bananaville
Tony Romano It don't take no big thinking to figure a couple of guys like us ain't in this bananaville on a vacation!
Bank Heist Investigation Update
Tim Foster How far didya get on that Southwest bank job?
Scott Andrews Exactly nowhere.
Tim Foster You must be hearin plenty from the front office on that one!
Scott Andrews You don't know the half of it! Every bank in the country is on the alert to spot the serial numbers on those bucks, and up to now, not one of them has turned up!
Tim Foster How'd you like to crack that job?
Scott Andrews How would I like to find oil in my backyard?
Confrontation Between Tim Foster and Boyd Kane
Tim Foster If I can spot you back of those trick cheaters, so can the cops!
Boyd Kane The job you're talkin about - I said I'd listen.
[Removes dark glasses]
Tim Foster You're a cop-killer! You killed one on that last deal!
Boyd Kane I don't like heroes!
Tim Foster You can tell that to the warden when they burn ya!
Confrontation Between Pete Harris and Joe Rolfe
Pete Harris Okay wise guy, you found me. Now what?
Joe Rolfe What's eatin you?
Pete Harris You been giving me the fisheye all night.
Misguided Actions and Misunderstood Loyalties
Tim Foster That was a sucker move, burning down your boss. You had him all wrong. He never crossed you.
A Caution Against Rushing Through Life
Joe Rolfe I thought I'd take a walk through the village before I turn in.
Tony Romano Don't walk too fast - you'll be out of town without really seein it!
A Cold Knife for a Nosebleed Cure
Joe Rolfe I know a sure cure for a nosebleed: a cold knife in the middle of the back.
A Conversation About Value and Beauty
Teresa Tony, you're not even looking at how pretty they are and only 11 American dollars!
[Showing off the earrings she wants him to buy as 'souvenirs']
Tony Romano Everything around here's 11 bucks!
[Looking at her knowingly]
Teresa Tony, you like?
Tony Romano Charge it with the rest.
Teresa Gracias, Tony!
[Happily]
Tony Romano See ya later!
[Knowingly]
The Hidden Truth Behind Urban Facades
Taglines Every city wears a mask! This is the picture that goes behind that mask to bare the bullet-scarred face of a brutal underworld!