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Torn Curtain Quotes

PG 1966 · 2h 7m 66 Audience
15 quotes
Abolishing the Terror of Nuclear Warfare
Professor Michael Armstrong We will produce a defensive weapon that will make all offensive nuclear weapons obsolete, and thereby abolish the terror of nuclear warfare.
Reassurance in Uncertain Times
Countess Kuchinska Don't look so worried, my darling girl. You are quite safe with me. I am not communistical.
Natural Order and Expectations in Relationships
Sarah Sherman You're a scientist, and you're supposed to respect a natural order in all things. Breakfast comes before lunch...And marriage should come before a honeymoon cruise.
[in bed together]
Professor Michael Armstrong You're on the wrong boat.
Thrills and Surprises Await in Torn Curtain
Taglines Suspense! Action! Surprise!
Suspense That Tears You Apart
Taglines It tears you apart with suspense!
Conflicting Perspectives in an International Hotel Setting
Professor Gustav Lindt You told me nothing. You know nothing. I forbid you to leave this room!
Prof. Olaf Hengström Well, I hope you're looking forward to our lunch. This hotel has an excellent smorgasbord. You know, Miss Sherman, I've often wondered why one of the leading hotels in Denmark should be called the "Hotel of England" in the French language. I suppose it's the ideal title for an international hotel.
Farmer You'll recognize him. He has red hair which is not his own, and his name is Hugo. But don't give him that money until after you've landed.
[describing Armstrong's contact]
Heating Problems and Scientific Assistance
Professor Karl Manfred Are they ever going to get the heating fixed?
Norwegian crewman They are working at it, Professor. Perhaps some of you scientists would like to give us a helping hand!
The Essence of Scientific Inquiry
Professor Michael Armstrong It takes a scientist to pick a scientist's brain.
A Request for Time and Reflection
Professor Michael Armstrong Just give me five minutes with her. After all, she is my girl.
Sarah Sherman Put that in the past tense.
Critique of Unscientific Thinking
Sarah Sherman Against all the evidence, Michael, I'd say you had a very unscientific mind.
Questioning the Purpose of Espionage
Professor Michael Armstrong I've often wondered if you professionals know what you're looking for when you go in and steal secret papers.
Wedding Plans and Campus Relationships
Sarah Sherman What's your position on a July wedding?
Professor Michael Armstrong Oh, July, August, September or October.
Sarah Sherman Don't let me hurry you. I just don't want to be the only common-law wife on the campus.
A Conversation about Brooding Behavior
Sarah Sherman Oh, will you stop brooding?
Professor Michael Armstrong I like to brood.
Combining Logic and Romantic Inconsistency
Professor Michael Armstrong I was able to combine mathematical logic with romantic inconsistency.
Havana: A Shift in Fortune
Heinrich Gerhard Havana. Your loss, our gain.
[offering Armstrong a cigar]