Layer Cake (2005) - Quotes

Consequences of Choices and Responsibility

Gene: Listen, son. Let me explain something to you. Freddie's in intensive care with a bit of a brain haemorrhage. You were there at the scene. That's called joint venture. Now, if Freddie dies you're either in the dock with Morty or you're in the witness box putting him away. Think about that.

XXXX: (points to a whiskey bottle in Gene's hand) You know, I will have one of those.

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The Sentimental Value of a Gun

Morty: Why did you keep the gun?

Gene: I know it sounds silly now, but it was my favourite.

Morty: You better not let the other guns know you have a favourite.

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Swimming in Another's Wake

Eddie Temple: Do you know what a remora fish is?

XXXX: Yes.

Eddie Temple: Oh you do? Well Jimmy's been swimming in my slipstream all my fucking life.

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The Importance of Focus Over Details

Jimmy Price: Details, details. Things to do. Things to get done. Don't bother me with details, just tell me when they're done." Who said that, son?

XXXX: [[Winston Churchill] ]?

Jimmy Price: Close. No, I said it. James Lionel Price.

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Questioning Language and Identity in Conversation

XXXX: That's a very expansive question.

Jimmy Price: [laughs] Expansive? Tell me son, are you a homosexual? The day was when only homosexuals used words like "expansive". You're not a homosexual are you? Not behind in your rent?

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Consequences of Gangster Life

Gene: [to XXXX] This what being a gangster gets you. You're not in there cause I like you.

Morty: I'm beginning to feel left out.

Gene: Why? I seem to recall a friend of yours in intensive care after your little... reunion.

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A Breakfast Invitation for Discussion

XXXX: [over the phone] Dragan?

Dragan: Yes.

XXXX: I've got an idea. Why don't you come round for breakfast? I'll squeeze some orange juice and grind some coffee and we can talk about this like adults. How's that sound?

Dragan: Sounds very hospitable.

XXXX: Do you know where I live?

Dragan: No.

XXXX: Well, fuck off then.

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The Consequences of Delayed Decisions in Business

XXXX: Well, don't think too long, because somebody's gonna make a killing on these pills.

Trevor: They already have. That's the problem, kidder.

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A Search for Gene Amid Confusion

Clarkie: Where the fuck is Gene?

Terry: I don't know, mate. Ask me one on sport.

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The Dark Side of the Business

Jimmy Price: You know why people like you can't leave this business? Because you make too much money for people like me.

Cody: Black! You can't have black. Black's the color for a hearse or a taxi.

Shanks: Now, his party piece, right... is lopping people's heads off, then fetching em back to his boss.

Gene: If you have to kill a person, never ever tell a living soul.

Dragan: Don't piss in my pocket and tell me it's raining.

Duke: Oh, you give a fuckin aspirin a headache, pal!

Tammy: I was just rubbing the phone against my fanny. Oooh it's fresh this morning. And look at my nipples, standing up like little soldiers. What's a poor girl to do?

Crazy Larry: Fucking females is for poofs!

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Confronting Seriousness and Intentions

Morty: You don't fuck about, do you?

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Loss of Control and Consequences

Morty: I'm not happy. This shit is out of control. You sort it out, or I'll sort you out.

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Commentary on a Character's Outdated Nature

Morty: [About Duke] He's a fucking maniac, a relic, a throwback. Belongs to the Dark Ages, Gene.

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Impending Consequences of Aggression

Morty: Somebody's about to get a fucking slap!

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Caution Against Poor Associations

Eddie Temple: I've checked you out, son. You're a smart lad. But you keep very, very bad company.

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The Importance of Being a Good Middleman

Eddie Temple: The art of good business is being a good middleman.

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The Cost of Deals with the Devil

Eddie Temple: Opera Tonight. The damnation of Faust. Man sells his soul to the devil. All ends in tears, these arrangements usually do.

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Drug Dealers and Weekend Work in England

Eddie Temple: England. Typical. Even drug dealers don't work weekends

The Journey Through Life's Challenges

Eddie Temple: You're born, you take shit. You get out in the world, you take more shit. You climb a little higher, you take less shit. Till one day you're up in the rarefied atmosphere and you've forgotten what shit even looks like. Welcome to the layer cake, son.

The Importance of Planning and Consistency

XXXX: Have a plan and stick to it.

The Cleverness of Identity

XXXX: My name? If you knew that, you'd be as clever as me.

Appreciation for Beauty Amidst Dislike of Guns

XXXX: I hate guns! ... although, that one is very pretty.

The Paradox of Peace and Preparedness

XXXX: But as some Roman general once said: If you seek peace, plan for war.

Businessman in the Drug Trade

XXXX: I'm not a gangster, I'm a businessman whose commodity happens to be cocaine.

Life's Pleasures and Their Intense Realization

XXXX: Life is so fucking good, I can taste it in my spit.

The Art of Selling and Customer Loyalty

XXXX: I mean, it's like selling anything: washing machines, handmade shoes, blow jobs. As long as you don't take the piss, people will always come back for more.

Future of Legalized Drug Trade

XXXX: Always remember that one day all this drug monkey business will be legal. They won't leave it to people like me... not when they finally figure out how much money is to be made - not millions, fucking billions. Recreational Drugs PLC - giving the people what they want... Good times today, stupor tomorrow. But this is now, so until prohibition ends make hay while the sun shines.