The Cotton Club (1984)
Bob Hoskins: Owney Madden
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Quotes
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Owney : In the next room, gentlemen, is the finest food, drink and pussy in New York at a price.
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[Frenchy has just broken Owney's watch]
Frenchy : You cheap son of a bitch! You only offered $500 for me?
Owney : What?
Frenchy : If you were kidnapped, I wouldn't offer more than that for you!
Owney : $500?
Frenchy : That's what I heard!
Owney : 50 grand! I paid 50 grand! They only wanted 35 but I gave 50 not to hurt you. $500. I would've given 500,000 for you. I been worried sick about you. Look at what you done to my fuckin' watch.
Frenchy : 50 grand?
Owney : Yeah.
[Frenchy hands Owney a box that Owney opens]
Owney : What's this? A platinum watch. (smiling) You asshole.
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Owney : Someone oughta take out your brain and pickle it!
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Frenchy Demange : I don't trust anyone who's called by just their nickname
Owney : You get called by your nickname
Frenchy Demange : Because I'm trustworthy