The Spanish Prisoner

Mr. Klein: If we all do our jobs, we will each be rewarded according to our just desserts. FBI Team Leader: It's an interesting setup, Mr. Ross. It is the oldest confidence game on the books. The Spanish Prisoner. Fellow says him and his sister, wealthy refugees, left a fortune in the home country. He got out, girl and the money stuck in Spain. Here is her most beautiful portrait. And he needs money to get her and the fortune out. Man who supplies the money gets the fortune and the girl. Oldest con in the world.

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George Lang: The Process. And by means of the Process, to control the global market. Businessman 1: And this Process is complete? George Lang: It's near completion. Businessman 1: "Near completion." George Lang: Very near. This team which Mr. Ross — the Team. The Team. And I think, if I may, uh, Mr. Klein, it would not be amiss to state that both the work and the inspiration for the process was — Mr. Klein: Thank you, George. I know you'll understand when I say that's neither here nor there. These gentlemen have come down to hear the good news. Joe Ross: The good news is control of the market. Joe Ross: Obviously, we don't want to get too specific, for security reasons. So, my task today is to tell you those things which I can in laymen's language. I think I can break it down sufficiently to give you a pretty firm idea of — Mr. Klein: The Process, yes. Businessman 2: How long can we hold on to it before the competition steals it? Mr. Klein: Well, we defend it. Of course. Tooth and nail

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Jimmy Dell: I think you'll find that if what you've done for them is as valuable as you say it is, if they are indebted to you morally but not legally, my experience is they will give you nothing, and they will begin to act cruelly toward you. Joe Ross: Why? Jimmy Dell: To suppress their guilt.

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Jimmy Dell: Do the American thing. Joe Ross: What's that? Jimmy Dell: Marry a rich widow. Joe Ross: We used to say, a nymphomaniac who owns a liquor store.

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Joe Ross: You don't have to do this. Jimmy Dell: I enjoy doing it, actually. But I appreciate your concern.

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Susan Ricci: [being arrested] Can you help me? You're the Boy Scout. Can I be your good deed for today? Can't you help me, Joe? Joe Ross: I'm afraid you're gonna have to spend some time in your room.

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